Groundhog246
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ScubaKims once bubbled...
We also frequently faced problems with rental gear. First it was a rip in the BCD pocket ... the pocket where I put my car keys - DOH! Keys were found later that day - lucky me! The next time I rented the mouthpiece on the octo fell off when my buddy gave me the OOA sign (just a drill) - we watched as the mouth piece and zip tie slowly fell apart and began sinking! .......
Paul
I'd have some real concerns about the LDS, where you're renting. Gear problems with our LDS are very rare. I've gone along to several OW weekends. The most serious failure I've seen, was a o-ring on a tank. Lots of divers with spares, so a non issue (as soon as I certified, I bought a save a dive kit with spare o-rings, etc. Their gear is heavily used in both pool courses (they have in shop pool, run 2 to 4 classes a week, not the same people, they start a new class almost every week) and OW weekends throughout the summer (I think about 10 a year), so it is rigorously maintained and frequently replaced.
On the other hand, I also checked my gear before I leave, I don't want to be charged for someone else's damage.
On the third hand, owning all my own gear is even better, I know how it's been cared for and where it's been.