The art a scuba became a growing interest beginning in the 1950's. Up until the 1970's most gear was homemade by divers who loved to dive. As the 1980's came the love for scuba turned it into a sport and special scuba diving equipment began to evolve from the homemade designs of the past. The sport is now world wide and many enjoy scuba diving from holidays to regular divers all over the world.
There is some equipment that a first time diver needs to know about. Most of the time when you become interested in the sport you are renting this equipment or it is included with your lesson. If you are on holiday you will be most likely using tour equipment. Make sure you ask ahead of time if equipment is included in the lesson or you will have to rent it yourself.
You can expect to receive in your rental a regulator, a console and a depth gauge. All three of these items will be explained to you and how to use them. You will be a novice expert as you learn how important these items are to you when you are under the water.
Next you will need a dive tank cylinder. The instructor will teach you how to hook it up to the other items you have been trained to use and how they work together. The monitoring equipment is the key components in your experience in the water so make sure you understand how to use them from your instructor. If you do not ask questions until you do.
Next is the dive mask and it is essential in your dive equipment. The mask allows you to see under water. Without it you cannot see at diving depths. It should fit very snug around your head that no water gets in the mask.
Lastly you will be fitted with a wet suit. Depending on where you live, or where you are diving, you will be given a suit based on your needs of water temperature. Even tropical water can expel the heat from your body so don't be fooled by the outside temperature. All water takes heat from your body and the suit protects your body from this happening.
Once you know the basics you are ready to get some good training. You will want a certified instructor that is patient with you and explains how to use the equipment in details. With the right training and the proper scuba diving equipment you will enjoy a great experience with the sport of scuba diving. - 31860
There is some equipment that a first time diver needs to know about. Most of the time when you become interested in the sport you are renting this equipment or it is included with your lesson. If you are on holiday you will be most likely using tour equipment. Make sure you ask ahead of time if equipment is included in the lesson or you will have to rent it yourself.
You can expect to receive in your rental a regulator, a console and a depth gauge. All three of these items will be explained to you and how to use them. You will be a novice expert as you learn how important these items are to you when you are under the water.
Next you will need a dive tank cylinder. The instructor will teach you how to hook it up to the other items you have been trained to use and how they work together. The monitoring equipment is the key components in your experience in the water so make sure you understand how to use them from your instructor. If you do not ask questions until you do.
Next is the dive mask and it is essential in your dive equipment. The mask allows you to see under water. Without it you cannot see at diving depths. It should fit very snug around your head that no water gets in the mask.
Lastly you will be fitted with a wet suit. Depending on where you live, or where you are diving, you will be given a suit based on your needs of water temperature. Even tropical water can expel the heat from your body so don't be fooled by the outside temperature. All water takes heat from your body and the suit protects your body from this happening.
Once you know the basics you are ready to get some good training. You will want a certified instructor that is patient with you and explains how to use the equipment in details. With the right training and the proper scuba diving equipment you will enjoy a great experience with the sport of scuba diving. - 31860
About the Author:
Will Kerfoot is a PADI qualified scuba diver and carries with him the latest in scuba gear including the new dive flag which you can find out more about at http://www.thediveflag.com .
