| Some of the basic requirements for both scuba | | | | quality gears. |
| diving and snorkeling don't differ much, except | | | | When buying a mask, check if it fits correctly and |
| that scuba diving is for deep water while | | | | has no leaks. Masks are made of plastic, rubber or |
| snorkeling is done on the surface of the water. | | | | silicone which is more expensive. Silicone mask is |
| It is necessary to know how to swim to be able | | | | more comfortable and durable. |
| to scuba dive and snorkel. To do the BSA | | | | Mask lenses should be of tempered or toughened |
| swimming test is recommended. | | | | glass for eye protection and scratch resistant |
| The test starts with jumping feet first into water | | | | view of the underwater world. It is recommended |
| above your head, leveling off, then swimming | | | | to seek for professional advice at your sports |
| strongly for 75 yards. You can do breast stroke, | | | | shop in choosing the best mask. Buy the best you |
| trudgen, side stroke or crawl. Turn and for 25 | | | | can afford. |
| yards do an easy backstroke. 100 yards must be | | | | To be able to breathe at the surface of the |
| completed in one swim. Stopping is not allowed. If | | | | water without lifting your head for breath, you will |
| need to rest, you can have yourself float on the | | | | need a snorkel. Basically, it is a tube with a |
| surface of the water. | | | | mouthpiece. Different mouthpieces are to be |
| Buddy system is recognized for both scuba diving | | | | tested to be able to pick for a comfortable fit. |
| / snorkeling. | | | | Ask an advice from your snorkeling club instructor |
| Scuba Diving: | | | | regarding mask/ snorkel care and maintenance. |
| Assess your dive plans, check gears , and review | | | | Fins can either be a shoe fin or an open heel fin. |
| your comprehension of diving signals. | | | | Take note, test different products for comfort |
| Working in water can be dangerous if you are not | | | | and size. |
| fit thus a diver needs to be fit and healthy. Have | | | | In warm countries sun skin protection is essential |
| a physical examination with your doctor before | | | | while snorkeling. Use water resistant sunscreen |
| any tiring exercise such as water activities. | | | | and wear a t-shirt that is UV treated. |
| Snorkeling: | | | | If you're in a cooler country, a wet suit will |
| Snorkeling is not difficult to learn and can be much | | | | provide warmth and protect against abrasions and |
| fun. Snorkeling is often the basic step towards | | | | stings from sea creatures. This would apply to |
| learning to scuba dive and helps build confidence in | | | | both scuba diving / snorkeling. |
| water. | | | | Scuba diving and snorkeling can be incredible fun. |
| Basic device for snorkeling includes a mask, fins | | | | Such a wonderful experience of fascinating marine |
| and a snorkel. You may rent equipment from | | | | sights to share with friends and family. However, |
| your local club while learning first how to use | | | | most importantly, for diving safety, never forget |
| them. | | | | the basic measures to be observed which includes |
| When you're about to purchase, always look for | | | | the rule of never diving alone. |