| Scuba
diving is a world-wide pastime enjoyed by many people from all walks
of life. Scuba divers are not limited to being near an ocean. |
| Many
divers can recreation at local lakes and have even taken the sport
of Spelunking and added their own twist by diving in caves. There is
a lot to know when it comes time to decide whether or not you want
to learn how to dive. |
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| This
article will cover some of the basics of diving and hopefully by the
end, you will know whether or not this sport is for you. |
| What
are the different types of scuba diving? |
| Typical
scuba diving uses a tank of compressed air. This allows the diver to
stay submerged longer than if they were free-diving or snorkeling. |
| There
are also diving methods using specialized gear that allows reaching
greater depths by using a different breathing system as well as a
special type of suit to resist the compression from the ocean's
differing atmospheres of pressure. |
| There
are a variety of types of scuba diving ranging from cave diving and
ice diving. The specialty forms of diving require additional
instruction as they are more dangerous and require further education
in order to dive safely |
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| How
expensive is the gear? |
| Gear
can be the greatest expense associated with scuba diving. The gear
cost depends on what type of diving will be done. The typical
recreational diving gear can be purchased for usually less than five
hundred dollars and can also be rented from local marinas or scuba
shops. |
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| For
more dangerous diving or prolonged underwater diving, such as that
done for marine research, special tanks and gases are needed as well
as diving suits. Diving suits, depending on whether they are wet or
dry, can vary anywhere from a few hundred dollars and go upwards
from there. |
| Costs
will also vary where you are renting or buying the equipment from.
It is important to buy from a reputable dealer because your life is
at stake. Take the time to research the type of gear you will need
before "jumping" in. |
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| Can
I scuba dive without a license? |
| There
are some individuals who do not choose to have a scuba diving
certificate. Those that do are taking their lives into their own
hands. It really is not so much a license as a certificate that
shows you have been taught the basics of underwater safety and know
how to use the equipment. |
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| Rental
shops usually require proof of diving certificate in order to be
able to rent equipment. In the case of vacationers who do not have a
scuba diving certificate there is usually a beginner's class with
certified instructors teaching how to dive properly and what safety
procedures must be adhered to. |
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| How
do I get my scuba diving license? |
| If
you live near a body of water, chances are there are instructors
listed at the local marina or equipment rental shop that offer
classes. The classes usually begin before even stepping foot into
the water. |
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| The
instructor teaches the proper safety precautions and hand signals
used by divers underwater. The next step is short trips into the
water to teach proper breathing regulation. |
| This
is also the time that a good instructor will help teach his or her
students what to do in case of an emergency as well as any dangers
that can present themselves while diving. |
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| In
most cases there is a test given while in the water to actually
verify that the student has attained the knowledge to dive and then
one given written to ensure that safety rules and equipment
knowledge has been successfully attained by the student. |
| Are
there jobs for people who like to scuba dive besides being an
instructor? |
| Yes
there are a variety of jobs for certified scuba experts. Some of
these are as rescue personnel, wreck divers and even as an
underwater photographer. |
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| Many
law enforcement divisions employ search and rescue divers in case of
accidents or when they need to have a river, lake or pond dragged
for evidence. When you reach the Master Diver level, the
opportunities begin to open up. |
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