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Scuba Diving Gear

There is more to scuba diving gear than just oxygen tanks and a snorkel. Wetsuits are essential to most diving situations. Because it is often much colder in deep water, a wetsuit is necessary in order to keep the diver’s body temperature in the healthy range.

Scuba diving gear also includes a variety of gauges. There should always be some kind of oxygen tracking device included with diving equipment to make sure the diver doesn’t run out of air before resurfacing. Other important gauges include those that monitor depth and time underwater.

For the novice, scuba diving gear usually starts with a mask, snorkel and some fins. Snorkeling is a great way to get used to the feeling of being in open water, without having to venture too deep. Many costal resorts offer snorkeling trips for their patrons.

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