Dive Instructors Will Provide Scuba Tanks for Class

If you are taking a dive class, expect your instructors to bring the scuba air tanks. They are hard to transport and among the more expensive pieces of equipment, costing between $100 and $200 each.

After you earn your C-card, you will want to invest in diving gear beyond the mask, snorkel and flippers. A good place to start is the buoyancy compensator and regulator, vital pieces of equipment that will function better if you own and maintain them yourself.

Once you become a regular diver, you may want to skip the hassle of renting used scuba tanks at diving shops and get your own. In the meantime, make sure the dive company you rent from keeps and maintains accurate records of its equipment.