Written by: Emily Joswiak • February 25, 2020• Outdoors Sports

Basic Scuba Diving Equipment You’ll Need

Scuba diving is a great way to spend time outdoors and with friends. It’s a wonderful way to exercise and get back to the natural world, away from devices and distractions. Unfortunately, it’s not like going for a walk in the park; there is training and preparation involved in scuba diving. Humans aren’t meant to exist underwater, so there is a lot of equipment needed before you can dive under the waves. All over the world, there are wonderful dive sites for every diver, no matter their skill level. If you’re exploring amazing wreck sites, coral reefs, or still learning how to dive, get quality equipment so that you don’t have any emergencies under the water. The basic scuba diving equipment you’ll need allows you to explore the wonderful marine life under the surface safely.

Diving Mask

Human eyes aren’t made to see in saltwater. A diving mask is important if you want to see where you are going and what’s swimming around you. A comfortable, high-quality mask can be the difference between a great dive and giving up the sport altogether. Find one that fits well and comfortably.

Wetsuit

A wetsuit is not requisite in warm water during the summer. If you’re diving in colder waters, however, you’ll want one so you don’t get hyperthermia and freeze. If you’ve ever taken a cold shower, you know it doesn’t take long to get a chill in cold water.

Swim Fins

Swim fins help you move through the water with speed and agility. Humans lacking webbed feet and fins of our own means it’s not super easy to move through the water. Fins aid our movement with minimal effort.

Scuba Tank

You must breathe under the water, so the air tank is the number one piece of equipment you’ll need when scuba diving. Most tanks have a max pressure rating of 2000 to 3500 psi and are made from steel or aluminum. Rentals are available almost anywhere, but if you plan on doing a lot of diving, buying your own is a good investment.

Air Regulator

The air regulator takes the pressurized air from the tank and converts it into ambient pressure. The first stage is what connects to the tank, and the second stage is the apparatus you put in your mouth and use to breathe the air. Comfort is key when choosing a regulator, because it will be in your mouth for quite some time.

Dive Computer

The dive computer is a three-in-one device that lets you know how deep you are, how much air you have left, and where you are. There is a compass for navigation on the dive computer, so you don’t get disoriented and lose your way.

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