| The idea of scuba diving conveys a sense of wonder | | | | outfitted with a comfortable, flexible strap. |
| and exhilaration to divers and non-divers alike. Just | | | | - Snorkels are used to help the diver breathe when |
| thinking about that deep blue ocean filled with | | | | dallying close to the surface, particularly on a pre-dive. |
| amazing coral architecture, colorful marine life and | | | | This device will help conserve compressed air in the |
| new discoveries unfamiliar to us terrestrial beings is | | | | cylinder tank and preserve it for use at the depths. |
| definitely an experience of a lifetime. The challenge | | | | - Wet Suits are available as one or two-piece items. |
| now is where and how to begin with that dreamed | | | | Make sure that it fits your body snuggly to give you |
| about underwater sabbatical. | | | | better insulation and protection on those dives. |
| Getting into scuba diving as a form of recreation or | | | | - Swim fins are essential accessories that provide |
| as an occupation requires the mastery of standard | | | | better mobility underwater. |
| diving skills, entry-level diving experience and of | | | | - Scuba booties insulates and protects your feet in |
| course practical knowledge on safety and equipment | | | | varying underwater temperatures. Make sure that it |
| use before a diver certification can be issued by a | | | | fits well with your swim fins! |
| PADI-affiliated diving school or organization. Find | | | | - Regulators (First and Second Stage) refer to a set |
| below a checklist of things to do that would help you | | | | of devices connected to the valves of the cylinder |
| get started on your ocean adventure. | | | | tank that converts compressed air into a breathable |
| Enroll at a local scuba diving school. Check your local | | | | one when the diver breathes into the mouthpiece of |
| directories for listings or ads featuring diving lessons | | | | the second stage regulator. |
| and how you will be able to obtain an open water | | | | - Buoyancy Compensators are inflated through the |
| (OW) certification . A certification gives you the | | | | hose of the first stage regulator and is worn to |
| authority to dive alone or with a divemaster at a | | | | support diver buoyancy underwater and aid his |
| depth of up to 60 feet for a basic OW certificate. | | | | vertical movements as well. |
| Shop around for scuba equipment. Once you've been | | | | - A Pressure Gauge connected to the first stage |
| issued with a certification and now intending to | | | | regulator allows the diver to check the volume of air |
| pursue frequent dives, it would be practical to | | | | available in the tank. |
| purchase a few, if not an entire set of scuba gear | | | | - Cylinder Belts help offset the buoyancy of a diver |
| than rent diving equipment each time you dive. You | | | | in relation to other scuba equipment |
| will definitely need the following: | | | | - Cylinder Tanks are filled with compressed, high |
| - Scuba mask. Choose one that provides an excellent | | | | pressure atmospheric air (and not just oxygen) that |
| field of vision and something that fits your face very | | | | is much needed for underwater breathing. |
| well. As much as possible, get a mask that is | | | | |