| Being new to scuba diving, you would not be familiar | | | | obsolete gear. |
| with the underwater world, but you should be familiar | | | | Comfort is right after safety. If your equipment is |
| with your scuba diving equipment. Here are certain | | | | not comfortable, your dive will be unbearable.Get |
| tips on buying scuba diving equipment. A smart scuba | | | | your gear serviced. Most gear have a recommended |
| diver should first get the basic gear, and eventually | | | | service requirement for each item. |
| buy the optional gear that may be used on scuba | | | | Try out the gear to make the best decision. If you |
| trips. | | | | cant try out the certain item you are interested in, |
| Basic Gear: | | | | ask other people who have the item what they feel |
| Mask - The mask is your most important item. If you | | | | about it. |
| cant see where you are going, it doesnt matter what | | | | Preparing your gear after you buy: |
| else is happening on your dive. It should contain a | | | | After you purchase your new gear, make sure to |
| nose enclosure and be tempered for pressure. If | | | | prepare and adjust it prior to diving in it. Wash and |
| your vision is not the best, get prescription lenses in | | | | adjust the gear. |
| your mask. There isnt a one size fits all with masks. | | | | Remove the excess wax by gently scrubbing the |
| Make sure the mask fits your face. | | | | inside of your mask and strap adjustment pieces |
| Fins - The fins can have a strap or enclosed heel. It | | | | with toothpaste or nonabrasive cleaner. |
| should be snug but not tight. This will help you move | | | | Adjust the mask for comfort. Make sure the mask is |
| through the water with ease. | | | | snug and can hold a seal. |
| Snorkel - The snorkel is a mandatory item for safety. | | | | Write your name on all your gear with a permanent |
| The snorkel should have a self drain barrel. You can | | | | gear marker. It is easy to lose scuba gear if there is |
| choose a variety of different snorkels based on your | | | | no name on the item. |
| preference. | | | | Read your instruction manuals to see if you need to |
| Equipment Selection Process: | | | | prepare any of your other gear. |
| Safety is most important. You do not want to | | | | Your scuba diving gear is a big investment, make |
| compromise on safety. Making the correct gear | | | | sure to take care with the proper selection, proper |
| choice for each dive. Not using wrong gear or | | | | use, and proper maintenance. |