another newbie

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Hfrancois, my wife read an article by Dave Barry (I wish that I could find it), that putting on a wetsuit is like trying to stuff sausage into it's case. So there are many that feel your pain. I have found this to be more than true, especially each year it seems to be harder instead of easier. It must be those people at Henderson use neoprine that shrinks, at least that's the story I'm using. :o  <br><br>Congrats on your gear purchases. I have found that having your own gear makes diving much more enjoyable. When you rent, it seems like you spend alot of time trying to get your gear adjusted just right, and by the time you get it "tuned in" your done diving and back it goes, to be repeated all over again the next time. A word of warning though, I have found that scuba gear buying is highly addictive, and like any junky, the more you have, the more you need. You start off with a mask and snorkell, and the next thing you know, your trying to score a set of doubles and a week on a live aboard. There seems to be no 12 step program and certainly no cure, so good luck and good diving, and remember, the most important piece of gear is usually a VISA card. <br>