Scuba Diving Gear, Equipment, and Aquatic Sports
The ocean has often been called the final frontier. It is vast, thrilling and holds in its arms a treasure chest of undiscovered mysteries. Exploring the deep is an inspiring pursuit and before you go down there, you need to know what to do and what equipment is right for the job. We at dive-aquasports.com are here to help. The information we provide is purely informative and should in no way be taken as official information on how to use scuba diving equipment.
Becoming a certified diver
Before you undertake the potential dangerous task of scuba diving you will need to become certified. Scuba diving is equipment intensive, so the main part of your training is going to be learning how the equipment works and the related safety techniques and procedures.Your training will consist of four main components.
Comfort in the water
In order to begin your training, you must demonstrate your proficiency in the water. You must swim continuously for 200 yards and then float for 10 minutes without buoyancy aids. If you want to use your mask, snorkel and fins, you must swim for 300 years and float for 10 minutes.Academic study
This portion of your training will teach you the theory of diving. You will be tested with an exam at the end of your study. You must complete this test to be able to move on to open water training. If you fail the first time, you are allowed to retest.Confined water training
This is the part where you will learn practical training on how to properly use your equipment. You will learn how to clear water from your mask, how to use your fins, how to control your buoyancy and how to breathe with a regulator as well as a host of other skills. To begin with these skills may seem complex or even impossible, but with practice they will begin to feel more natural.Open water training
In order to receive your certificate, you must complete four open water dives with your instructor. During these dives you will have to demonstrate to the instructor everything you have learnt, which will include descending to the floor, clearing your mask and recovering a regulator.When you successfully complete all these tests, you are ready to begin exploring the water. You will be issued a C-card that will qualify you to rent or buy scuba equipment and dive without supervision.
Once you have your C-card, you can start looking into purchasing your own scuba gear. In your training you will have become familiar with all the equipment and hopefully your trainer will have recommended a few brands that will provide everything you need as a diver: comfort, silicone materials, a strong field of vision and high performance seals.
Of all the aquatic sports, scuba stands in a class all of its own. When you are deep underwater, focusing on your breathing, time seems to bend. It is just you and the inspiring mass of ocean and all you can do is watch in wonder at all of the ocean's magnificent guests.
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