What basic equipment is needed to Scuba dive?
There is some basic equipment that you can expect to see provided to you by the travel company. We are just going to give a quick description of a few of these things so that you are not surprised by anything. The first is flippers that will allow you to swim through the deep waters without tiring out your arms and in a much more fluid manner. The second is the oxygen tank and regulator. These devices will provide you with the right amount of oxygen for your trip down, as well as monitor levels of pressure. Another basic piece of equipment is your mask and snorkel. The mask is to allow you to see underwater and the snorkel is used at the surface before and after the dive. You may also have weight belts to lower you deeper into the water and a wetsuit for colder swims. There are also some things that you may want to bring yourself in case there are not easily attainable in your location. The first and most important is a bathing suit. You do not get into a wetsuit naked – Don’t laugh, t
