Buying gear is the final step, the act that says “I’m committed to really enjoying diving.” But you’re not certified yet, how are you supposed to know what to buy?
    Relax. I’ll have you outfitted in no time. It’s helpful to think of buying gear in two phases: first, the basic stuff you need for class; second, the major pieces of life support—regulator, BC and dive computer—that you’re allowed to purchase once you’ve got a C-card. Let’s start with the basics.

• Exposure
  Protection Suits*

• Buoyancy
  Compensator

• Dive
  Computer