Ok here is the set-up. My wife is getting her certification in scuba. I went with her on her open-water check off. Since I think they can only go down 20-30 feet, I decided to go and have fun. Here is what happen
First
they asked me where was my computer. I told her I have a Omega Seamaster SM300 (watch-co), thats my computer. The divemaster said everyone needs a computer to dive. I said Im not a student and I'll be ok. The risk is my Ive already signed the waiver.
Next
I pulled out my vintage scuba gear.
1) Oval mask -sport divers ~ 1965
2) US diver Aquamaster 2 hoses 1 stage regulator ~ 1967
3)Parkway rubber shortie - A [censored] to put on ~ 1970
4) Just rigging to the tank - no backplate / wing/ or bcd
5) No weights
6) Spearman duck fins - 1950
Ok, here what went down. They said I shouldnt have brought out of date gear on a openwater check out dive (I'm not diving with them me and another diver is doing our on thing)and I should just buy their gear for >$1000 or I may not be able to dive.
I told them all my gear is very well maintain and a lot of people like to dive vintage especially a hose system.
They said I was a bad example for new divers. Since I didnt have
1) inflation device / BCD
2) no computer - a vintage isnt a computer
3) no weights
4) vintage equipment especially at two hose system
What do you guys think. I posting this here vs a scubaboard because this is one of my homes.