It’s always nice to have your own gear, but if you are diving less than 10 times a year it may be better economics to hire the equipment. For a start you won't need to wash it, dry it and find room to store it, plus you will not get to the site & find you have forgotten something. We use a schedule for hire to ensure you have all you need.
An enjoyable dive starts with comfortable, correctly fitted equipment. Our staff are trained to use a checklist for best fit for all dive items, whether it be for hire or for personal purchase.
We have a good range of hire gear – over 40 suits, 20 masks and snorkels, weight bets, accessories etc. New equipment is being added regularly. All hires come with a site brief by our staff before you leave.
Note the shop is open 9am to 6pm 7 days a week in Summer; in Winter we are closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays but open the other five days of the week.
A fully refundable deposit is paid on hire, plus photo ID is required for hires.
Most gear is in adult small to XL sizes – for example womens' suits range from dress size 8 through to 18. Because of the range of sizes we do not have many sets for children. We do sell some childrens’ equipment and if what you want is not in stock we can usually get it within two working days.
We also hire snorkel guides if you would like a guided tour. You need to book these.
See https://www.ibdivers.co.nz/contact for more information.