Is it necessary to have your own diving gear?

Many beginner divers wonder whether they need their own diving equipment after passing a course since they can rent it at any diving facility.

The question is definitely intriguing. Many divers, however, prefer to purchase their own equipment after only a few dives. Certainly, you should take at least 15-20 dives before purchasing diving equipment, and then make a decision. It’s essential to first determine how frequently you’ll use the diving equipment. If you have less than seven dives a year, it is reasonable to ask yourself do you even need your own diving equipment. It is undeniable that diving equipment is expensive and takes up a lot of room. When you are not using your equipment, you must also keep it correctly. Yet anyway, owning your own diving equipment is nearly always preferable to renting it.

Diving suit

Your diving suit should be the correct size and style for you if you pick it thoughtfully. Also, the neoprene thickness you pick for the best thermal protection should be adequate for the circumstances you dive in most often. It is therefore clean and devoid of unwanted smells if properly kept, and will not cause skin irritation or allergies.

Diving regulator

Owning a diving regulator gives you greater confidence than renting one, and you’ll know when it needs to be maintained. Furthermore, you are accustomed to the size and shape of the mouthpiece on your own regulator. As well as its performance. This might pose challenges when diving, and you may not be able to experience a fantastic diving site with “full lungs” so to speak if you rent.

Buoyancy compensator

The buoyancy compensator, like the suit, has certain proportions. It is necessary that you select one that suits you properly. Although there are compensators on the market quite adjustable in terms of size. But nothing compares to having your own compensator. Also, as with the regulator, you know when it is serviced and its capabilities are clear to you. Buoyancy and speed of reaction to the pressure of the inflator button, as well as the arrangement of pockets.

Diving computer

The diving computer not only displays the current dive’s characteristics but also recalls those from previous dives. As a result, during multiple dives in a sequence, it will include previous tissue saturation with nitrogen and other important parameters in its algorithm. Most modern dive computers have the ability to adjust the conservatism settings of the diving algorithm so you will be able to customize it to your own requirements and needs. Moreover, your own computer, which you are already familiar with, is easily readable underwater. So you can tell right away where the relevant numbers and necessary commands are.

Diving mask

Your mask is definitely an important piece of diving gear that must fit you correctly. If your mask leaks water, fogs up, or irritates your nose or forehead, and you’re a beginning diver, the dive will undoubtedly be difficult! That’s something you don’t want to happen! When using rental masks, this is almost always the case. Due to the frequent uses and negligence of the customer, certain mask models that might otherwise suit you are likely to cause problems.

Fins

Fins do not appear to be part of the equipment that can have a major impact on dive quality. However, the kind of fin material, propulsion, and energy required for swimming are all greatly affected by the fins. This is especially true if you dive in strong currents, since you’ll be able to tell what you’re up against with your own fins.

Diving flashlight, knife and other small items

For some dives, an underwater flashlight, a knife, and other tiny items are essential. And only your own flashlight can tell you what output intensity and direction to expect. You already know how to cut a knife that you have already handled. and a signal tube or rattle will give you security if you separate from the group.

It is important to note that the majority of dive facilities and clubs offer decent, high-quality diving equipment. However, diving with your own equipment is frequently a much better experience, especially for inexperienced divers. We will also mention that to go diving in some more remote and exotic destinations, we definitely recommend using your own diving equipment. Because in many such places it is often the case that the equipment is not adequately maintained and will greatly spoil your diving experience.

Of course, diving tanks, and especially lead, are not something that most recreational divers own.