Transitioning from Rent to Own

[MNLakeDiver]

the first computer you should invest in is your brain. be sure you can understand tables and the math behind the computer befor you trust it.
as for the other gear good thermal protection will make a world of diferance I still use my farmerjohn and it is good for most dives but I do use a dry suit for weekends that I will dive alot.
Talk to dive shops about your diving and get equipment that fits your style and size (rember to consider how you want to dive not just how you do dive)
come to diving get togethers and some of us will let you testdive our gear if it will fit you also.