What to buy next bdc, regs or suit

> What 'major' component should I go for next : BDC, reg set or dry suit?
> I'm tempted to go for regs, as they are most likely to be dodgy when you
> hire?

You never hired a drysuit before then?

Definitely drysuit, I wouldn't give it a second thought. Regs are regs as
long as they work (which anywhere you hire them from should be serviced and
fine). A BCDs even more like that - as long as it inflates and deflates its
fine. A drysuit however you need to get used to, needs to fit, needs not to
leak... and thats assuming that you could hire one if you wanted to (a lot
of places won't rent them out at all).
There is the argument that the regs keep you alive and so more important,
but i think comfort and convenience long term are greater concerns than the
tiny chance that your hired reg fails completely while you're nowhere near
your buddy, etc...

David

> What 'major' component should I go for next : BDC, reg set or dry suit?
> I'm tempted to go for regs, as they are most likely to be dodgy when you
> hire?

You never hired a drysuit before then?

Definitely drysuit, I wouldn't give it a second thought. Regs are regs as
long as they work (which anywhere you hire them from should be serviced and
fine). A BCDs even more like that - as long as it inflates and deflates its
fine. A drysuit however you need to get used to, needs to fit, needs not to
leak... and thats assuming that you could hire one if you wanted to (a lot
of places won't rent them out at all).
There is the argument that the regs keep you alive and so more important,
but i think comfort and convenience long term are greater concerns than the
tiny chance that your hired reg fails completely while you're nowhere near
your buddy, etc...

David

> What 'major' component should I go for next : BDC, reg set or dry suit?
> I'm tempted to go for regs, as they are most likely to be dodgy when you
> hire?

You never hired a drysuit before then?

Definitely drysuit, I wouldn't give it a second thought. Regs are regs as
long as they work (which anywhere you hire them from should be serviced and
fine). A BCDs even more like that - as long as it inflates and deflates its
fine. A drysuit however you need to get used to, needs to fit, needs not to
leak... and thats assuming that you could hire one if you wanted to (a lot
of places won't rent them out at all).
There is the argument that the regs keep you alive and so more important,
but i think comfort and convenience long term are greater concerns than the
tiny chance that your hired reg fails completely while you're nowhere near
your buddy, etc...

David

> What 'major' component should I go for next : BDC, reg set or dry suit?
> I'm tempted to go for regs, as they are most likely to be dodgy when you
> hire?

You never hired a drysuit before then?

Definitely drysuit, I wouldn't give it a second thought. Regs are regs as
long as they work (which anywhere you hire them from should be serviced and
fine). A BCDs even more like that - as long as it inflates and deflates its
fine. A drysuit however you need to get used to, needs to fit, needs not to
leak... and thats assuming that you could hire one if you wanted to (a lot
of places won't rent them out at all).
There is the argument that the regs keep you alive and so more important,
but i think comfort and convenience long term are greater concerns than the
tiny chance that your hired reg fails completely while you're nowhere near
your buddy, etc...

David

> What 'major' component should I go for next : BDC, reg set or dry suit?
> I'm tempted to go for regs, as they are most likely to be dodgy when you
> hire?

You never hired a drysuit before then?

Definitely drysuit, I wouldn't give it a second thought. Regs are regs as
long as they work (which anywhere you hire them from should be serviced and
fine). A BCDs even more like that - as long as it inflates and deflates its
fine. A drysuit however you need to get used to, needs to fit, needs not to
leak... and thats assuming that you could hire one if you wanted to (a lot
of places won't rent them out at all).
There is the argument that the regs keep you alive and so more important,
but i think comfort and convenience long term are greater concerns than the
tiny chance that your hired reg fails completely while you're nowhere near
your buddy, etc...

David

On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 22:26:41 +0000, Take a Walk <spam@microsoft.com>
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I've bought most of the smaller stuff as I've done my training, fins,
>mask, computer etc
>
>What 'major' component should I go for next : BDC, reg set or dry suit?
>I'm tempted to go for regs, as they are most likely to be dodgy when you
>hire? (I'll be buying all three within next 4-6 months, but what order
>is best).
>
>Opinions?
>
>Cheers

What kind of diving do you plan to be doing?

Yes, it is important to have gear that fits you well and you know, but
if you're planning on mainly diving the red sea then you'll need
different kit to the north sea.

For UK diving I would say get a good suit first. Then a computer. Then
BC, then regs.

For tropical, get the computer first.
-------------------------------------
York BSAC Web Page:
http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac

On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 22:26:41 +0000, Take a Walk <spam@microsoft.com>
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I've bought most of the smaller stuff as I've done my training, fins,
>mask, computer etc
>
>What 'major' component should I go for next : BDC, reg set or dry suit?
>I'm tempted to go for regs, as they are most likely to be dodgy when you
>hire? (I'll be buying all three within next 4-6 months, but what order
>is best).
>
>Opinions?
>
>Cheers

What kind of diving do you plan to be doing?

Yes, it is important to have gear that fits you well and you know, but
if you're planning on mainly diving the red sea then you'll need
different kit to the north sea.

For UK diving I would say get a good suit first. Then a computer. Then
BC, then regs.

For tropical, get the computer first.
-------------------------------------
York BSAC Web Page:
http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac

On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 22:26:41 +0000, Take a Walk <spam@microsoft.com>
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I've bought most of the smaller stuff as I've done my training, fins,
>mask, computer etc
>
>What 'major' component should I go for next : BDC, reg set or dry suit?
>I'm tempted to go for regs, as they are most likely to be dodgy when you
>hire? (I'll be buying all three within next 4-6 months, but what order
>is best).
>
>Opinions?
>
>Cheers

What kind of diving do you plan to be doing?

Yes, it is important to have gear that fits you well and you know, but
if you're planning on mainly diving the red sea then you'll need
different kit to the north sea.

For UK diving I would say get a good suit first. Then a computer. Then
BC, then regs.

For tropical, get the computer first.
-------------------------------------
York BSAC Web Page:
http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac

On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 22:26:41 +0000, Take a Walk <spam@microsoft.com>
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I've bought most of the smaller stuff as I've done my training, fins,
>mask, computer etc
>
>What 'major' component should I go for next : BDC, reg set or dry suit?
>I'm tempted to go for regs, as they are most likely to be dodgy when you
>hire? (I'll be buying all three within next 4-6 months, but what order
>is best).
>
>Opinions?
>
>Cheers

What kind of diving do you plan to be doing?

Yes, it is important to have gear that fits you well and you know, but
if you're planning on mainly diving the red sea then you'll need
different kit to the north sea.

For UK diving I would say get a good suit first. Then a computer. Then
BC, then regs.

For tropical, get the computer first.
-------------------------------------
York BSAC Web Page:
http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac

On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 22:26:41 +0000, Take a Walk <spam@microsoft.com>
wrote:

>Hi,
>
>I've bought most of the smaller stuff as I've done my training, fins,
>mask, computer etc
>
>What 'major' component should I go for next : BDC, reg set or dry suit?
>I'm tempted to go for regs, as they are most likely to be dodgy when you
>hire? (I'll be buying all three within next 4-6 months, but what order
>is best).
>
>Opinions?
>
>Cheers

What kind of diving do you plan to be doing?

Yes, it is important to have gear that fits you well and you know, but
if you're planning on mainly diving the red sea then you'll need
different kit to the north sea.

For UK diving I would say get a good suit first. Then a computer. Then
BC, then regs.

For tropical, get the computer first.
-------------------------------------
York BSAC Web Page:
http://website.lineone.net/~york_bsac