• What is standard SCUBA equipment?
• What is skin-diving?
• What is the minimum age to SCUBA dive?
• Are there other things I should be aware of?

What is Standard SCUBA Equipment?

Recreational divers diving less than 30 meters must have a minimum of:

1. A Buoyancy Compensator, which is an inflatable jacket that cradles the air cylinder, allowing the diver to adjust his or her buoyancy.
2. A regulator, which is the bit from which the diver breathes. The regulator connects to the air cylinder, reducing the air pressure to a pressure you can safely breathe.
3. A weight belt to compensate for the buoyancy created by the diver's suit.
4. Mask, fins, and a snorkel to aid in swimming.
5. An air cylinder, which houses the diver's life-sustaining air.

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What is skin-diving?

Skin-diving is an antiquated term for snorkeling.

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What is the minimum age for SCUBA diving?

10 years old.

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Are there other things I should be aware of?

Thrill Planet's congenial Customer Service Representatives will be glad to answer all your questions and make certain you are well informed about your upcoming, exciting SCUBA adventure.

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