What BC for drysuit?

[jasondbaker]

You can easily put together a nice package for around $2,500. Right now is the worst time for you to buy equipment because you don't know what really works for you. It is also the most exciting time to buy equipment because everything is so new. Take your time. Look for deals from local shops. Watch the online gear sales. Watch the classifieds. People buy and sell good gear all the time.

Many shops have an annual rental program. You can rent a whole set of gear during the season for a couple hundred bucks. That is a reasonable option. It probably is not the gear you want to eventually buy. But it lets you experience local diving more and make sure this is something you truly want to do.