Diving allows you to breathe and move freely underwater. SCUBA means Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. This means that you can stay underwater for longer without having to surface for air. Diving has been around for a long time and advancements have been made along the way to make diving the popular recreational sport that it is today.
Some think that diving is a dangerous and challenging sport. The mortality rate is negligible and most accidents happen due to people not respecting the limitations of their training. We know firsthand that most emergencies happen due to poor training or inadequate knowledge of the techniques and their limitations. Diving is not difficult but, as in all sports, we follow rules. It’s an easy sport that millions of people participate in every year.
(1) Dive Mask and Snorkel Your dive mask creates a pocket of air in front of your eyes and nose so you can see clearly underwater and equalize the pressure on your ears and sinuses as you go deeper. Snorkels are breathing tubes that allow you to inhale and exhale when you're swimming face down on the water's surface. Tip: The snorkel goes on the left side of your head and attaches to your mask strap. (2) Regulator/Octopus Your regulator lets you breathe underwater. It connects to your tank, delivering air to your mouth when you inhale. An octopus is a backup regulator. It usually has a longer hose and a bright yellow body so it's easy to find and can be used by others in an emergency. Tip: Both regulators should be routed to the diver's right side. (3) BC/Power Inflator BC stands for buoyancy compensator. It fits like a backpack and supports the weight of your tank above water, but ...
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