Gill Divers’ Guide : Buying Your Own Equipment
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Let’s breakdown Dive Equipments into Two Phases
Phase 1 : The Basic Dive Equipments (Masks, Snorkels, Fins, Wetsuits)
Phase 2 : The Dive-Life Support Equipments (BCs, Regulators, Dive Computers)
Phase 1 : The Basic Dive Equipments
Item No. 4 – Wetsuits
Wetsuits
Wetsuits are usually made of foam neoprene rubber. Wetsuits are used for thermal insulation for water activities where the user is likely to be immersed in water. Scuba Diving!
What it does? – With the cooling effect of water when you go diving, wetsuits insulate your body, keeping your body temperature warm. The thickness of the wetsuit depends on the dive conditions of the dive location.
The insulation properties depend on bubbles of gas enclosed within the wetsuit material, which reduces its ability to conduct heat. The bubbles also give the wetsuit a low density, providing buoyancy in water!
Wetsuits also provide abrasion resistance, they help protect against scrapes or stings.
What to look out for? – Fit and Comfort. Wetsuits should fit nicely, allowing you to move and breathe easily. But not one that is too loose, it defeats the wetsuits’ ability to prevent heat loss. Take note of flexibility of the wetsuit and also, how the stitches are stitched together.
Price Range – From $70 to $650.
Gillmen Advice – Get one that fits you nicely. Do take in consideration of the features of the wetsuits, their insulators, flexibilities and their stitches. We recommend getting wetsuits that are double stitched.
Well, that’s pretty much the end of Phase 1 : The Basic Dive Equipments!
Stay tune for our next post – Phase 2 : The Dive-Life Support Equipments, Item No. 1 – Dive Computers
I’m excited to learn more about the dive-life support equipment. This post has definitely piqued my interest in scuba diving.
Hi Yasmin, we’re thrilled to hear that you’re excited about the dive-life support equipment! Our next post will be diving deeper into Phase 2 : The Dive-Life Support Equipments, and it’s going to be packed with valuable information. Stay tuned for our upcoming post, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further guidance. You can contact us at +65 6734 9373 or email us at [email protected].
I love how you broke down the dive equipment into two phases. It makes it easier to understand what’s needed for each level of diving.
Hi Kavin Suresh, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re thrilled that our guide on buying dive equipment has been helpful in making it easier to understand what’s needed for each level of diving. Our objective is not only to provide a great experience for our divers but also to ensure they adopt attitudes of better respect and appreciation for the ocean and its life. If you have any more questions or need further guidance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Gill Divers. You can contact us at +65 6734 9373 or email us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!
I’m impressed by the detailed explanation of wetsuits. As a beginner, I didn’t know that they provided buoyancy in water! Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Thank you so much, Fatinah! We’re glad to hear that our explanation was helpful in understanding the benefits of wetsuits. As a beginner, it’s completely normal to have questions about scuba diving equipment, and we’re here to help. If you have any more questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Gill Divers. We’d be happy to provide more information and guidance. You can contact us via phone at +65 6734 9373 or email us at [email protected]. We look forward to helping you on your scuba diving journey!