Scuba Diving Equipment

The word scuba is an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. The most common type of scuba equipment used today is known as the open circuit regulator. It features a single hose attached to a single cylinder that runs on two stages, the first on the cylinder and the second at the mouthpiece. The first stage reduces the pressure of the breathing gas in the cylinder, and the second delivers it to the diver at the proper pressure to be inhaled.

Less common is a type of gear known as rebreathers. Rebreathers function by taking air exhaled by the diver and reusing it by replacing the carbon dioxide buildup with fresh air. Because of this efficient function, rebreathers tend to use less oxygen than open-circuit systems. While this is a significant benefit, it comes at a cost. Rebreathers are significantly more expensive than open circuit regulators. They’re also more complicated to operate, and therefore not good for the inexperienced diver.

Breathing is not the only challenge presented to divers; cold water temperatures must also sometimes be contended with. The best way for a diver to avoid hypothermia is to select a good quality diving suit. There are two types: dry suits and wet suits. Wet suits are designed specifically for the purpose of keeping heat in. Therefore, they’re heavily insulated to preserve body heat. Dry suits are designed so that water simply won’t touch the diver’s skin. Often other layers are worn under dry suits to help stay warm.

Top Scuba Diving Equipment offers

PADI Diving Knowledge Workbook

GBP17.00

Adventure Log Start Up Module

GBP10.95

BeSea W100 - Advanced Harness with Single Bladder

GBP490.00

Cruise Reg

GBP14.95