Scuba Gear - Scuba Equipment

In scuba diving, a regulator is used so that the pressure of the air the diver breathes is close to that of the ambient water. A reckless swimmer decides to use a hose sticking out of the surface to breathe underwater while diving in a lake. When the air pressure in the lungs is at [...]

K, so im 13 years old and a begginning scuba diver. i have the traditional goggles and regulator. however i was reading a scuba magazine and it said tat they r making full face masks for rectreational diving (which ill do). they look more comfortable as u dont have to bite down on a regulator, [...]

A bubble leaves a scuba divers regulator 30m down in the ocean. How big will it be when it reaches the surface A. Same Size B. Twice the Volume C. 3 times the volume D. 4 times the volume 1 barr (one normal atmosphere) = 10.2 meters of water pressure 30 meters of water pressure [...]

I am looking into scuba diving and am leaning towards the aqua lung legend regulator. It is expensive compared to others. Not knowing too much about all the various brands, I am finding it hard to know which one is a good one for the money. The reg you by really depends on the type [...]

what are the basic things you need to survive and have a good time? I’m big into marine-type things like boating, sailing, etc. but I’ve never dived before. I can’t afford much right now, I know you probably need a regulator, tank, mask. Is there anything else you might need? nothing optional but just what [...]

I am gonna learn to scuba dive at Mermet Springs (Southern Illinois) this July and i was reading my OPEN WATER DIVER workbook and I saw that you shouldn’t hold ur breath and I was just wondering why? will ur lungs explode or sumthing? As you will learn in your SCUBA class, if you ascend [...]

I’ve always wanted to try scuba diving, but i haven’t done it yet, what is it like to scuba dive ? How do you breathe? do you breathe the same with the regulator in your mouth ? Yes, you breathe the same. At the same rate and the same volume as you are now, sitting [...]

Yes they are. It’s advisable to carry them as part of your carry on luggage. You don’t want the cargo handlers knocking them about.

Hi, I am new to diving and I’m looking at getting my first few bits of kit. I’ve been told a regulator is the first thing I should look out for, and to buy the most expensive one I can afford. I recently bought a diving magazine and it had an article titled ‘Best Regulators [...]