| There are many items required for scuba diving. | | | | A scuba mask is another piece of scuba gear each |
| Some of the scuba gear you will need is scuba tanks, | | | | diver needs. Scuba masks come in a variety of |
| regulators, masks, fins, suits and gauges. These items | | | | shapes and sizes. A good scuba mask will protect |
| will ensure that you will have a safe and fun scuba | | | | your eyes and fit your face comfortably. When |
| adventure. | | | | shopping for a scuba mask, it is important to try on |
| A scuba tank is a necessary piece of scuba gear. | | | | many to find the right fit. |
| These are also called scuba cylinders. A scuba tank | | | | Other necessary scuba gear is fins, suits and gauges. |
| holds air and allows you to breathe on your | | | | Scuba fins help you to move through the water with |
| underwater adventure. Scuba tanks are made from | | | | little effort. There are countless types of scuba fins, |
| steel and aluminum. Steel scuba tanks are more | | | | each with their own advantages, so it is important to |
| expensive, but are more durable and will last longer. | | | | find the right scuba fins for your needs. There are |
| They also require more care and cleaning to avoid | | | | two types of scuba suits, wet and dry. Both help to |
| rust. Aluminum tanks are less expensive, but are | | | | keep your body warm in the water. Wet suits are |
| more easily worn and dented. If you choose to rent | | | | inexpensive and easy to use. They come in a variety |
| your scuba equipment, be aware that most dive | | | | of thicknesses. Dry suits are better for cold water. |
| shops only rent aluminum scuba tanks. | | | | They are more expensive, but the level of warmth is |
| Another piece of necessary scuba gear is a scuba | | | | much higher. |
| regulator. A scuba regulator makes the air in your | | | | A scuba gauge is another important piece of scuba |
| scuba tank breathable by lowering the air pressure. | | | | gear. Scuba gauges tell you how much time you have |
| Scuba regulators vary in how much the air pressure is | | | | been in the water, how much air you have used and |
| affected, so it is a good idea to test many to find | | | | how deep you are. They can also help you to know |
| one that you like. Most divers prefer to use their | | | | if your equipment is working properly. There are a |
| own regulator, even when renting their other scuba | | | | wide variety of scuba gauges available from very |
| equipment. | | | | basic to very advanced. |