It can be an exciting or terrifying experience – buying your first scubadiving gear. When you first walk into the Aladdin’s cave just groaning with the latest dive technology, your question is likely to be “Where do I possibly start?” The answer is quite simple. Choose your dive centre very carefully – then, if you enjoyed your scubadiving course, trust them to outfit you with the best dive gear for your type of diving.

When you select your dive centre start by establishing the credentials of it. Generally, the more status the dive centre has, the more it has been audited for quality and customer service. If possible, choose a PADI 5 Star Career Development Centre. Failing that, try a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre and so on down the retail status list. Other training agencies have similar ratings. Word of mouth is another very strong indicator as most people tell others about a bad experience.

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There are many items required for scuba diving. Some of the scuba gear you will need is scuba tanks, regulators, masks, fins, suits and gauges. These items will ensure that you will have a safe and fun scuba adventure.

A scuba tank is a necessary piece of scuba gear. These are also called scuba cylinders. A scuba tank holds air and allows you to breathe on your underwater adventure. Scuba tanks are made from steel and aluminum. Steel scuba tanks are more expensive, but are more durable and will last longer. They also require more care and cleaning to avoid rust. Aluminum tanks are less expensive, but are more easily worn and dented. If you choose to rent your scuba equipment, be aware that most dive shops only rent aluminum scuba tanks.

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Learn how to attach the 16lb QB Weight Pockets to a webbing harness, such as a Basic Harness or Deluxe Harness.

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Adapt the Nomad’s lift from 35lbs to 60lbs, adapting the rig from single tanks to doubles or sidemount or adapting the rig depending on sidemount tanks carried. Aluminum & lightweight steel divers will want 35lbs, steel tank sidemounters 50lbs, rebreather or backmount divers 60lbs.

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Learn how to transform the Rec EXP wing for single tank diving by using the taco tabs, which help prevent the wing from “taco-ing” around the scuba tank.

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