| Scuba diving can be fun for someone on vacation. | | | | regulator and scuba tank. |
| Plunging toward the ocean floor while exploring the | | | | Divers do not usually have their own scuba tanks |
| marine life beneath the seas can be very exciting. | | | | unless they are considered hard-core. But those who |
| With the right underwater equipment, you will surely | | | | want one can easily rent tanks from dive shops. |
| have a wonderful time. | | | | Here, tanks are inspected and their quality maintained. |
| While scuba diving can be enjoyable with the proper | | | | They are properly tested and filled with oxygen. |
| equipment, it can also be very dangerous. Accidents | | | | There are two types of tanks available for divers -- |
| that happen to scuba divers result from their | | | | aluminum and steel tanks. Steel tanks are more |
| carelessness. A diver has to know everything about | | | | expensive than aluminum ones, because they are |
| diving gear and feel confident underwater. Part of | | | | more durable. Most dive shops lend aluminum tanks |
| the scuba diving certification is devoted to teaching | | | | for a fee. |
| people how to properly use the equipment intended | | | | Wet suits are the most popular form of thermal |
| for it. | | | | protection while diving in cold waters. Suits are easy |
| A beginner scuba diver will need five items in order | | | | to use, inexpensive and give ample protection in |
| to begin a dive -- scuba mask, scuba booties, swims | | | | diving. |
| fins, scuba weight belt and snorkels. Those with | | | | A diver could have all the best gear, but irresponsible |
| some diving experience, such as a veteran diver, | | | | use of the gear will render them ineffectual. Scuba |
| obtain other equipment for personal use. A wet suit | | | | diving can only be a fun sport if performed safely |
| is usually an item a diver desires, as well as a | | | | and with utmost precaution. |