| Scuba gear is necessary to enjoy the mystical | | | | good pair of booties. Booties are similar to water |
| beauty of an underwater world. The proper gear | | | | socks in that they protect a person's feet from |
| will not only keep a diver safe, but it will also allow | | | | the rocks, fish, and sharp surfaces in the water. |
| a diver to have the best diving experience | | | | Booties are like boots for the water and they |
| possible and can keep anyone comfortable and at | | | | have a zipper down the side of the shoe. They |
| ease during an underwater adventure. | | | | can also protect a diver's feet from blisters. |
| Everyone from amateur to advanced divers use | | | | The third piece that every diver should own is |
| the basic pieces of scuba gear. These basic pieces | | | | actually two items: swim fins. Swim fins will need |
| are necessary for a fun and safe dive. Most | | | | to be measured for a particular diver's foot so |
| experts agree that there are five items every | | | | they can be personalized for use. |
| diver needs to purchase if they are serious about | | | | Lastly, divers should consider buying their own |
| diving, even if they are just beginning their | | | | scuba weights and snorkels. Not only will these |
| certification. While these items can be rented, it is | | | | pieces of scuba gear be used during every dive, |
| often unhygienic and inconvenient to do so. | | | | but they are items that need personalization for |
| The first of these five items is the scuba mask. | | | | specific people. |
| It is arguably the most important piece of gear. A | | | | Once a diver has the five basic pieces of scuba |
| mask allows a diver to see clearly underwater. It | | | | gear, they will need proper, on-going care and |
| also increases a diver's field of vision, which | | | | maintenance. For some pieces of gear proper |
| creates a large area of space that is clear and | | | | care means rinsing in warm water after each use, |
| easy. | | | | but for other pieces of equipment good care may |
| When looking for a mask the following elements | | | | mean washing with a mild detergent and warm |
| should be considered. First and foremost consider | | | | water. Proper care of gear will ensure that scuba |
| whether prescription lenses are needed. | | | | equipment will be long-lasting and durable. |
| Prescription lenses will allow a diver that wears | | | | The rest of the gear that is needed for a dive |
| glasses or contacts to see well underwater. The | | | | can be rented at dive shops and specialty stores |
| other factors that need to be taken into account | | | | that are located near the water. But not all divers |
| are the comfort level of the seal, the nose | | | | will rent the other pieces of equipment that are |
| pocket, and the strap. Also, a good mask will | | | | needed for a dive. Some divers will choose to |
| need to have high quality and durable fasteners. | | | | purchase all of the pieces of scuba gear that are |
| The second piece of scuba gear that a serious | | | | needed for an underwater diving adventure. |
| diver should consider purchasing is for the feet, a | | | | |