I got qualified PADI Open Water in early 90s in NJ.
Never bought my own BCD/Regulator/tank. Just rented.
Did some great diving in the Keys, Pompano Beach, Caribbean, and Hawaii.
Warm and clear vis...nice
Water here in NJ is cold and green. Did one dive on my V20 here in NJ. Venturo Tugboat wreck 65 ft to the sand. Always wanted to see what we were fishing on. Cool to see the Blackfish and seabass ...and thousands of bergalls(bait stealers). It was a lot of work to do that trip. It is much nicer to get on a dive boat.
I have not been diving since the mid 2000s
It was interesting for vacations in warm places and I'm glad I did it. But not something I wanted to continue. It has been so long now I would not even do it on vacation. I'm too into fishing....and too old and tired...
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