Archive for the ‘Scuba Gear’ Category


A scuba diver and her gear displace a volume of 67L and have a total mass of 70kg. What is the buoyant force?

on the diver in sea water? Buoyant force = weight of water displaced = 67 * 1.025 * 9.8 (The average density of seawater at the surface of the ocean is 1.025 g/mL) = 673 N.

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Scuba gear?

I have recently passed PADI open water and was hoping to get kitted out for Scuba diving. How do I find out what equipment I need and approximately how much will this cost? Is it a good idea to look for this second hand? Thanks. You need to give us more detail: where you are [...]

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Japanese Pearl divers are able to dive to deep depths without scuba gear. What are some techniques they use t

Yea they are reli small, so they can get 2 all the pearls and into the small spaces. They have to have reli big lung capacity and they are usually children. If u want to get a better lung capacity just practice holding ur breathe for as long as possible, u will be able to [...]

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Where is the best place to buy SCUBA gear online?

If possible both cheap and good quality for delivery to VIC Australia. Cheers Kenny Buying Scuba Gear online can have it’s pitfalls. If it needs to fit you, not somebody else and if it’s part of life support, like a reg set don’t buy it online. Hit your local dive shop. It’s no good if [...]

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I am flying to beqa lagoon for a dive trip, what should I bring beyond all my scuba gear of course?

I have a phone that is unlocked and will accept other gsm carriers, but don’t know if I should bring it. I didn’t plan on bringing the laptop, maybe the ipod though SHARK REPELLANT UNLESS YOU DONT INTEND TO RETURN

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Purchasing Scuba Gear for the First Time

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average Scuba gear coast?

What would be an average price for all the Scuba Gear (not top of the line but decent and safe) that I would need to dive in Florida and places around there and what gear would that be? Thanks You can find good used gear at dive shops. Many will have consignment gear on hand. [...]

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Basic Scuba Gear?

been wanting to try scuba diving for years, but i don’t have any idea what gear i should have. is there any specific gear i should have for tropical waters like in the Philippines? and if you have any helpfull scuba tips for first timers like me. thanks! If you want to try out SCUBA [...]

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About how much does it cost to rent scuba gear in Maui?

As I recall it’s about $30 for a complete set of gear, plus $8 to $10 for each additional tank or refill. Gear rental is included in the price of boat dives and they only take about $10 off if you have your own gear. I own my gear but I may just rent gear [...]

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Who invented scuba gear?

I have been searching and searching but couldnt find it!!! G’day DJM, Thank you for your question. Emile Gagnan and acques-Yves Cousteau are normally credited with inventing Scuba Gear in 1943. The word ‘SCUBA’ is an acronym for "Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus", but it has become acceptable to refer to ‘scuba equipment’ or ‘scuba [...]

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can i bring scuba gear from new zealand to the states?