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Diving EquipmentBasic SCUBA gear explained for Beginners

Scuba diving Phuket: If you are reading this article, then, like so many others, you have become intrigued by the wonderful underwater world of scuba diving. And like many others, you may have some apprehension by the apparent complexity of  diving equipment.

The world of scuba diving can seem all too complex at the beginning. This is usually due to the diverse range of essential and non-essential diving equipment available that make this hobby appear so daunting… Never mind the fact that you will end up underwater!

For these reasons we are writing this article to give you the diving equipment knowledge to confidently start those scuba diving lessons.

Ok, so let’s talk about dive gear.

 

Main Diving Equipment

Masks – The scuba diving mask allows your eyes to see clearly underwater. Scuba masks start from as low as $20 and go up to over $1,000 for the full face mask with built-in communication system. As a beginner, a reasonable priced dive mask will be more than adequate. The most important feature is that the mask fits your face and you feel comfortable with the peripheral vision.

Diving Exposure Suit – They protect you from cuts and scrapes and retains heat so you’ll stay comfortable throughout the dive. The diving exposure suits are essentially thicker wetsuits than those used for surfing or wakeboarding, to offer protection from cold whilst underwater. Full exposure suits start around $60 and can go up to several hundred dollars depending on thickness and brand. In very cold waters, you may need semi-dry or even dry suits. If you are doing your Open Water Course in a cold environment, your Instructor will give you specific techniques how to use dry suits.

Snorkel – It let you breathe at the surface with your face in the water without wasting air from your scuba tank. They are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased from as low as $10. For a few dollars more you can get a set which also includes the mask.

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