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Diving Equipment

Diving Equipment is one of the most important things to have in diving. A Mask allows the diver to see clearly underwater and protects the eyes. A Full face mask protects the face from dirty or cold water and increases safety by securing the gas supply to the diver's face. If it contains no mouthpiece, the diver can talk allowing the use of communications equipment.

Diving Equipment also includes items like a Diving helmets which are often used with surface supplied diving. They provide the same benefits as the full face mask but provide a very secure connection of the gas supply to the diver and additionally protect the head. Compasses for underwater navigation are also important, so you know where you are at.

Diving Equipment Underwater writing slates and pencils are used to transport pre-dive plans underwater, to record facts whilst underwater and to aid communication with other divers. Torches and flashlights are essential for safety in low visibility or dark environments such as night diving and wreck and cave penetration. They are useful for communication and signaling both underwater and on the surface at night. Divers need artificial light even in shallow and clear water to reveal the red end of the spectrum of light which is adsorbed as it travels through water.

 

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