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This is exactly the reason why I let students use my gear during training. Dive centers that offer training and sell gear will usually require that you buy mask, fins, snorkel, weights and weight belt before you start your training. They are trying to earn some money. They should allow you to rent this equipment, they may not like it, but ask anyways. If they don’t let you rent it, then ask if you can rent from somewhere else and still take their class. You will eventually want to own your own mask, fins and snorkel. So buying now is not that bad of an idea. Just don’t get forced into making a quick decision or paying too high of price. If they want to keep you around as a customer for the long term, they will work with you. If not, then read this article I wrote on Churn and Burn dive centers.
You’ll find that most of the dive centers on DiveBuddy understand customer needs. They seem to be up-to-date on the modern scuba diver and know how to run a good business. So if you end up looking for a new dive shop, check out the ones listed on DiveBuddy first or ask around for recommendations.
Good luck!
Greg
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