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ScubaGear101-WhatdoINeedtoDive?Togetstarted,everydiver-regardlessofthetypeofdiving-needsascubamask,snorkel,anddivefins.AllformsofScubadivingrequireabuoyancycompensationdevice(BCD),divecomputer[1],scubaregulatorandoctopussetup,compass,pressureanddepthgauges,anddiveweights.Dependingontheconditionsyou’llbedivingin,youmightwanttoaddarashguard,diveskin,orwetsuit(oracombination).Ahoodandglovesmightalsobeaconsideration.Forsafety,you’llwanttolookintoareel,safetysausageand/orsignalingdevices,andatlea...
Scuba Gear 101 - What do I Need to Dive?To get started, every diver - regardless of the type of diving - needs a scuba mask, snorkel, and dive fins. All forms of Scuba diving require a buoyancy compensation device (BCD), dive computer[1], scuba regulator and octopus setup, compass, pressure and depth gauges, and dive weights. Depending on the conditions you’ll be diving in, you might want to add a rash guard, dive skin, or wetsuit (or a combination). A hood and gloves might also be a consideration. For safety, you’ll want to look into a reel, safety sausage and/or signaling devices, and at least one clip. Finally, if you plan to dive a lot, you might consider investing in your own tanks as well. What’s all this mean? Let’s dive into it:
Scuba Masks: Do I really need one? A mask provides protection for your eyes from the water and particles in the water. It also provides an air space which allows your eyes to focus better when you’re in the water. So yes, you do need one. Ev...