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Scuba Diving's Essential Equipment



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What are the most important pieces of scuba diving equipment you will need? This article will outline the most important scuba diving equipment for your adventure. These include the Submersible gauge, Buoyancy compator, Backplate, and Submersible water pressure gauge. It will also cover the importance of the regulator. Each of these pieces are important for different situations. These pieces will ensure you are safe diving. But how do you know which items to purchase?

Face mask

You should take a few things into consideration when selecting a facemask for your scuba diving gear. No matter whether you dive for enjoyment or as a profession, it is important to think about the purpose of your mask. The mask should allow you to breath through your nose, while allowing water from the bottom to drain. Many diving masks have a tilted skirt edge, which forces water from the bottom. Some have a purge valve that can be used to empty the mask.


Submersible pressure gauge

Scuba divers carry a gauge that indicates air pressure in their scuba tank, current depth, dive time, and direction of travel. You can attach the gauge to your regulator by attaching it via a high-pressure tube. The gauge is usually easy to use, and may include a wristband. The submersible pressure gage measures the amount of air left in a cylinder. In the United States, it is measured in pounds per sq inch (Psi).

Backplate

You can stay underwater safe by using scuba diving equipment's backplate. While the metal backplate has become the standard for technical divers, not everyone who dives with one should. Many new divers are misled into thinking that a metal backplate is the only way to dive. However, there is more to the backplate than meets the eye. These are some things that you need to know about the backplate.


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Compass

When diving, a diver must always have a compass. There are many types, but each one requires that the diver hold it with both hands. The most popular type of compass is one mounted on a console. It is best used when surveying is required. However, it is not practical underwater.



 



Scuba Diving's Essential Equipment