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UNDERWATER GEAR: THE BASICS
BE DONE WITH SHODDY EQUIPMENT. PUT THE CIRCULATION BACK IN YOUR FEET. KEEP THE WATER OUT OF YOUR FACE AND BREATHE FREE. TEXT: STEPHEN WEIR
Your underwater exploratory gear can make the difference between a sublime undersea experience and a fatal one. If you buy your own gear then you know it works because you're the only one using and maintaining it. Buying is also cheaper. over time. than renting. Ultimately. for scuba diving. you'll want to add a BCD. regulator. computer and air tank to your kit but start with a mask. snorkel and fins. Here are some highlights of the basics.
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