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OCEANIC SCUBAPRO Scuba Diving Regulator Compass Set $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 5d 23h 58m

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Oceanic Scuba

Scuba Diving - An Underwater Adventure

There's nothing quite as mysterious as that which is contained underwater. Since the beginning of time, man has attempted to explore the deep of the sea; to investigate the secrets it holds. The modern equivalent of this exploration is scuba diving - a one-man voyage that can yield enormous adventure. But before you can dive, you must crawl, so to speak.

Deciding whether scuba diving is right for you depends solely on your personality. If you're someone who enjoys swimming, exploring, and adventurous activities, then chances are you will thoroughly enjoy scuba diving. However, in order to complete the training and scuba dive safely and successfully you must also be in good physical health.

If you have an interest in scuba diving you can get your feet wet through scuba instruction. In order to participate in scuba diving in open water, you must be trained and certified in scuba. You can find a host of training facilities in towns and cities throughout the world - regardless of whether or not you live near the ocean. Scuba diving instruction is given in indoor pools because of the controlled environment. But before water work even begins, students are given extensive classroom instruction to familiarize them with the essentials of scuba diving.

Once in the pool, the instructor will put the classroom instruction into practice, allowing students to practice techniques associated with scuba diving. Scuba diving instruction can take place over many weeks; it is imperative that students receive thorough training in order to ensure their safety. The culmination of training will be your certification in scuba diving. And you're on your way.

Reputable instructors can certainly point you in the direction of finding scuba gear that will be essential for your dives. Equipment necessary for scuba diving includes a wetsuit, flippers, eye and face mask, and oxygen tank and accessories. You also have the ability to rent equipment prior to any dives; just be sure that you are taken out by scuba professionals who are reputable and experienced.

Scuba diving can be an unbelievable experience that will forever transform you. Take the steps necessary to ensure your safety and the rest is pure enjoyment.

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Whats the best scuba BC?

I was just curious. My boyfriend is interested in diving and has been for years, but he does not own a BC and mentioned getting one. I was wandering what the best brand/make was. I know its different for every person. But I was hoping to get a good idea of what to go with. I hear the Mares Dragons are good and the Oceanic Probe. Anyone have any advice on any other BC's or comments on those?

To be honest, a BC is a super-personal thing - like buying a pair of jeans. My BF bought me a new BC for Xmas last year, it's not the kind I would have picked out but now I'm kinda stuck with it. It'll be fine, but, I wish he'd just given me a gift card.

My recommendation: get a gift card, or talk to your dive center about their return policy.

I don't want to not answer your question, so here are some factors to consider:

Does your boyfriend dive in cold water or warm water?

If he likes to dive on vacation only, go for a lightweight travel BC such as the Aqua Lung Zuma. Most major manufacturers have a travel-style BC, so ask your local dive shop what they carry. The lightweight BC is important because baggage fees are so expensive these days.

For a cold water diver, you want something sturdier with more "lift." Lift is important because in cold water you wear a thicker wetsuit (or dry suit) and need more weight to compensate. A scrawny travel BC won't get the job done. For cold water diving: Aqua Lung's Balance BC is popular with many men, as is the Scubapro Knighthawk. Both of these BCs have been around for ages (with continued upgrades). They are like the F150 and Ford Ranger of BCs. The companies really have the design right and you see a lot of guys diving these (especially instructors - always a good sign because this means they last a long time and are comfortable).

If your boyfriend does both types of diving, I'd go with the Balance or Knighthawk. Better to have a BC that does more than you need - just in case.

As for the Oceanic Probe and Mares Dragon, looks like both are in the same category as the Balance or Knighthawk. The Probe has a lot of "D-Rings" which is handy if your BF has a lot of gadgets (light, camera, compass, etc). IMHO it's nice to have D-Rings for these items rather than trying to shove everything in a pocket. The Mares has its trim weight pockets in the lower part of the BC - near the butt. That's a little unusual, but something I would want to try out. If the diver has big thighs or a little junk in the trunk this could help maintain a more streamlined position in the water.

Some things I look for in a BC:
* Carrying handle - usually plastic, sometimes a strap, always found in the back neck area.
* An "Air 2" (usually an extra cost but a must-have) allows the diver to have a back-up breathing source
* At least one large pocket. Two small pockets are no substitute.
* Weight pockets that are easy to remove and replace (snap or very strong velcro - you don't want them falling out but you don't want to spend 10 minutes rethreading them)

There's one last thing...

There are two main differences in BC design: jacket (the air inflates all around you) and back-inflate (a bladder on your back inflates with air).

Neither one is better, but divers typically prefer one over the other. I like a jacket inflate because I'm a small person and the way the jacket "hugs" me compensates for a bad fit. Other people hate this feeling because they feel squeezed.

In my experience, guys prefer a back-inflate BC, but that's, like six or seven out of ten guys. Not everyone loves them. At the surface, when you're floating upright, a back-inflate tends to push you forward a little onto your face. That air bubble on your back? It wants to be on top. You don't get this with a jacket because the air surrounds you evenly.

If you're interested in other dive gift ideas for divers, click the links below:

http://www.padiinstructorinfo.com/2010/12/water-resistant-mobile-phone-and-other.html

http://www.padiinstructorinfo.com/2008/11/scuba-diving-with-ipod-my-dream-has.html

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