Before taking up scuba diving as a recreational sport, you must get the necessary scuba equipment and gear. There are many options available, but if you are a beginner, it is best to start with a basic such as a mask, wings, snorkel, and weight belt, then move on to the advanced set later.
The basics:
The diving mask allows you to see underwater through a glass plate in front. Most diving masks are constructed in such a way that a user can breathe in the mask. This prevents the "squeeze" that arises due to pressure. Choose a mask that fits your face properly and creates a seal. Most scuba diving masks come with a rubber or silicone "skirt" that forms a watertight seal along the diver's face.
There are many diving masks, such as full-face diving masks that allow for underwater vertical communication, diving helmets using surface-supplied diving equipment, etc. Prescription masks are also available for those who wear prescription glasses.
Fins allow you to go underwater independently, and the legs should fit perfectly. It should neither be too tight nor too loose, which can hamper swimming abilities and be very uncomfortable and dangerous during a dive. The snorkel lets you breathe on the surface without raising your head from the water and should not be less than 30 centimeters in length. Weight belts help keep you boring, so you should consider having one in the beginning.
Diving suits such as gussets and drysuits provide thermal insulation and prevent complications such as hypothermia. Remember that water heats 25 times faster than air from the body. So, choose a suit based on how hot or cold your diving water is.
Scuba Set:
There are two main types of scuba sets - open-circuit and closed-circuit.
Most scuba divers use standard air - 21% oxygen, 79% nitrogen - for their open-circuit scuba sets, which is a lot more cost-effective than using mixtures such as Halox and Trixics. The open-circuit scuba set (also known as aqua) is quite simple and, therefore, cheaper and more popular than other types. Basically, the user breathes on and off the set, with a gas cylinder worn on the back. 2- and 3 backpack cylinder open-circuit scuba sets are available.
Closed-circuit scuba sets use rebriders. In this system, the air emitted by the rebreather is reprocessed to be fit for re-breathing. This can be very economical for those who need to dive for long periods of time. Three types of reports include oxygen, semi-closed circuits, and fully closed circuit readers.
Accessories to consider:
Regulator and Buoyancy Compensator (BC) - The regulator, which carries air from your cylinder, must be equipped with a gauge and another mouthpiece. A buoyancy compensator, such as a back-mounted wing or stabilizer jacket is important for neutral buoyancy to control depth.
Dive Watch: As a dive watch, electronics are quite useful when measuring their time and depth underwater. A dive computer is also available for the same purpose, which is more accurate but more expensive.
If you really plan on shaking your head with your scuba diving adventure, consider getting other useful items like underwater lights, a surface marker buoy (SMB), a knife and a compass, and so on. Experienced divers, scuba dive centers, websites, magazines, etc., will all be able to assist you while searching for the right scuba diving equipment and accessories.
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