temet vince
Contributor
If you haven't bought any gear yet, try renting it. I didn't go this route, but it's definetely recommended. Some things look awesome on paper, or you may really like the idea of it, but in real life it just doesn't feel right. I've noticed this a lot when reading about new models of pistols, and then going in to a shop and holding one, and immediately disliking it, despite the fact I drooled over it on the internet for a week prior. Same thing with diving.