>>2571759Congrats anon! I remember when I got my PADI OW and I have never regretted it. I've had a passion for the underwater world ever since my youth and since finally becoming a scuba diver I can safely say it will be a lifelong pursuit of mine. If you're serious about this and plan to scuba dive the rest of your life, I would recommend piecing your kit together one bit at a time, starting with the regulators if you already have your own mask, snorkel, and fins. You can always rent BCD's and tanks, but in my opinion it's gross to rent something that 80 other people have put their mouth on. Plus you'll never feel cooler than having your own set of equipment to put together and maintain.
