How Do You Equip Yourself For Scuba Diving?
Scuba diving is one of those brilliant sports in which, after you purchase your core equipment, the underwater environment is generally free. Obtain mask, fins and snorkel – these are the first items any diver should buy. The mask must be tempered for pressure and include a nose enclosure. The fins should include a strap around the Achilles’ tendon rather than a shoe enclosure – unless you plan to dive only in warm water, in which case the latter (pictured) is fine. Good snorkels have a purge valve. Purchase neoprene gloves and booties for protection against the cold and possible abrasions or stings from underwater organisms. Get a wet suit or dry suit, including a removable hood. Purchase a weight belt. Get a buoyancy control device (BCD) – more popularly referred to as a buoyancy compensator (BC). Good ones have lots of neat hooks and pulleys. Buy a tank – the most common hold 80 cubic feet and are made of aluminum. Obtain a regulator – this setup must include the first stage (the pa
