Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Required Gear For Scuba Diving

Picture taken from colomboscuba.com
  • Regulator and Octopus ($399.00-$1875.00*) 
  • BCD or BC (Buoyancy Compensator Device) ($174.95-$1077.99*) 
  • Tank ($94.95-$449.95*)
  • Mask ($8.95-$1249.00*)
  • Fins ($19.95-$496.95*)
  • Full Body Wetsuits ($89.95-$129.99*) and other wetsuit-like material if diving in cool water
  • Snorkel ($5.95-$65.00*)
  • Weight Belts ($3.95-$161.99*) (if your BC doesn't already come with integrated weight belts)
  • Weights ($4.99-$44.95*)
  • Gauges ($34.95-$1594.95*)
  • Dive Computer ($75.95-$1824.95*)
*Prices taken from Leisurepro.com*
**Prices vary depending on your local dive shop**
***Prices are subject to change***

I understand that these products may be very expensive, but remember some of these things that you're investing in are lifesaving equiptment. I recommend that you invest more money in the  products like BC's, regulators, tanks, gauges and dive computers because these things are extremely important when it comes to scuba diving and your life. And remember to ALWAYS get your gear checked at least once a year or right before you go diving to a local dive shop.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Welcome to my Scuba Blog!

My name is Vika and I have decided to blog about scuba diving. Have you ever wondered what life roams under the sea? Have you ever wanted to try something so daring, yet fun and exciting at the same time? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions above, then you are at the right place!

For most of my life, I have always loved to be in or near the water because of the relaxation that it brings me and the excitement of watching the underwater aquatic life. Aside from being a scuba diver, I am also a swimmer. I am on a swim team for school and out of school. I also love to do water activities such as tubing, waterskiing, sailing and many more! A few months ago I was able to successfully complete the PADI, (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) open water scuba diving course and plan to get certified in diving courses beyond the open water basics.