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Scuba Diving's Essential Equipment



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What is the best scuba dive equipment? This article will discuss the types of scuba diving equipment that you will need for your adventure. These equipment include the Buoyancy compensater, Submersible Pressure gauge, and Backplate. It will also cover the importance of the regulator. Each piece of equipment has a different importance depending on the situation. These will make you feel more secure while diving. But how do you know which items to purchase?

Face mask

A face mask is an essential piece of equipment for scuba divers. Here are some things to keep in mind when choosing one. No matter whether you dive for enjoyment or as a profession, it is important to think about the purpose of your mask. The mask you choose must allow you air to flow through your nose without allowing water to pool at the bottom. A majority of diving masks have an edge tilting to the skirt that draws water away from the bottom. Some masks have a one way purge valve.


Submersible pressure gauge

A gauge is a device that tells divers the air pressure in their tank, current dive time, depth and direction of travel. The gauge is attached to the regulator using a high pressure hose. The gauge can be used easily and may even come with a wristband. The submersible pressure gauge measures the air in a cylinder. It is usually weighed in pounds per square inch (Psi), in the United States.

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. Divers new to diving are misled into believing that a backplate is necessary. But the backplate's history is far more complicated than that. These are some things that you need to know about the backplate.


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Compass

A scuba diver should always bring a compass when diving. There are many types, but each one requires that the diver hold it with both hands. The most widely used type is the compass that is mounted on a computer console. It's best for survey work because you need to be level to obtain an accurate bearing. However it's not very useful when you are under water.



 



Scuba Diving's Essential Equipment