| When you start your scuba diving classes, one of the | | | | there are masks that will fit you better, and the only |
| most exciting experiences awaiting you is getting into | | | | way to know is by putting it on. A reputable dive |
| the water for the first time with all the cool scuba | | | | shop will have staff members who can help you find |
| gear strapped to your body. This article points out | | | | a perfect fit. |
| which pieces of equipment you can already purchase | | | | Fins are another item that need to fit you perfectly. |
| at this early stage and which to hold off buying for a | | | | Just like shoes, fins come in many types and makes, |
| later time, for minimum expense and maximum | | | | and you should try many pairs on to find the ones |
| enjoyment. | | | | that are most comfortable. Remember to fit them |
| Scuba diving is not a cheap activity. If you are just | | | | with booties on if you plan to do much of your diving |
| getting into it as a hobby or a pastime, it is even | | | | in colder temperatures. |
| more important that you buy only the bare minimum | | | | You can also invest in a snorkel although any good |
| of equipment that will still allow you to dive safely | | | | brand should do. The trio of mask, fins and snorkel |
| and comfortably. Fortunately, all of the diving | | | | will allow you to get into snorkeling, and many people |
| paraphernalia you will need is available for rent | | | | find that they enjoy snorkeling so much that they |
| virtually everywhere there are dive spots. You can | | | | forego scuba altogether. If you do go on to scuba |
| start off buying only the most basic pieces and still | | | | diving however, a snorkel, as well as the mask and |
| enjoy diving. | | | | fins will also be required. |
| A face mask is the first thing you should look for | | | | With basic, well-fitting equipment and the training and |
| even before you start your scuba diving classes so | | | | skills you will get in your scuba diving classes, a |
| that you will learn its proper use. Look for one at a | | | | wonderful new and secret world will be opened to |
| store where you can spend time fitting different | | | | you - underwater! |
| makes and models. Because no two faces are alike, | | | | |