| 1> | | | | Also required are 'weight belts' which help the diver |
| Scuba diving is a very enthralling experience. It has | | | | to stay in the water. |
| become a very popular recreational activity which is | | | | Another important thing to keep in mind is body |
| being pursued by a number of people nowadays. | | | | protection. It is very essential for a scuba diver to |
| However, it is essential that one has the right | | | | wear the right kind of body suit in order to protect |
| accessories to go for a scuba-diving session. Scuba | | | | him or her from the cold and salty water.A'wet suit' |
| diving gear and accessories are varied and hence, it is | | | | helps in protecting against various marine predators |
| essential for a person to select the most important | | | | while a dry suit helps against cold. A suit covers the |
| accessories he needs, keeping in mind the cost | | | | entire length of your body and is specially made for |
| factor. The following description of the various | | | | rigorous conditions. Also, one can go for a shorter |
| equipments required may throw some light on how | | | | suit especially suited for warm places. Also important |
| and what to buy for scuba diving:- | | | | are the 'scuba fins' which aid in movement |
| Firstly, the most essential of the diving gear is the | | | | underwater and are a part of the body suit. |
| 'scuba tank' or the 'oxygen tanks' and masks. Various | | | | One should also include safety equipments for |
| other stuff like the 'breathing tube' and 'mouth-piece' | | | | emergency conditions. They may include 'first aid', an |
| used are the 'regulators'. They keep a check on the | | | | inflatable raft; extra oxygen tank etc., .A number of |
| amount of oxygen that is being used up by a person | | | | other things can be included like nets, video |
| from the oxygen tanks. The 'scuba mask' is also a | | | | equipment, penknife etc. |
| very important piece of equipment required for | | | | It is however advisable to take along stuff like a |
| diving. It is important to buy a mask according to the | | | | 'sunscreen lotion’, cap gloves etc., which may |
| person's choice and suitability. It has to fit his | | | | aid in diving or for relaxing. Professional divers adhere |
| proportions. | | | | to the fact that it’s a very wonderful |
| The second thing to keep in mind is about the | | | | experience and an adventure that should be definitely |
| BCD or buoyancy-control device which helps a | | | | embarked upon. |
| diver to stay afloat in the water at the right level. | | | | |