Eighth Observation

For my eighth observation I thought it would be interesting to study and learn about all of the different types of scuba gear that is needed to go diving. I was interested in this because since I went to the scuba club meeting I wanted to learn more about scuba diving, the equipment, and what it entails. I went to a local dive shop called Diver's Direct. At this shop they sell everything from scuba gear to snorkeling gear and more. At the store one is able to purchase scuba life vests or BDCs, regulators, octos, dive computers, gauges and compasses, tanks of oxygen, masks, fins, snorkels, wets suits, scuba accessories and more. So much equipment goes into scuba diving that it does turn out to be quite costly. A lot of the equipment was first introduced to me at the store, like the scuba BDC. This piece is somewhat like a life vest that holds that oxygen tank for breathing and can help one stay afloat. The regulators control the oxygen tank system and the octo is the device that you breath out of. Dive computers, gauges and compasses regulate where you are, water pressure, and other various information. The tanks of oxygen of course hold O2 and allow you to you breath. The masks help you see, the fins aid in swimming, and snorkels aid in an additional way of breathing, if you are not scuba diving. Wet suits keep you warm from the cold water and there are various accessories to fancy up all the equipment. I really enjoyed the visit to this store because the employees were very nice and friendly and gave be a lot of informative information about all the equipment. I now know what equipment is the best for scuba diving and how I can save money on the equipment by purchasing the good, but cheap brands.

octo

Oxygen Tank

Regulator

Scuba BDC

Gauges and Compasses

Snorkel

Fins

Dive Computer

Mask