Scuba Diving & Snorkeling : How to Take Care of a Wet Suit
Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
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A wet suit should always be turned inside out after a dive, rinsed thoroughly to remove the salt water and left out to dry completely before storing it. Extend the life of a wet suit through proper care with helpful advice from the owner of a Miami dive store in this free video on scuba diving.
Expert: Valerie Kevorkian
Contact: www.tarpoondivecenter.com
Bio: Valerie Kevorkian (NAUI 12041) opened the PADI 5-Star Tarpoon Lagoon Dive Center at the Miami Beach Marina in 1997.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Duration : 0:1:37
When putting on a wet suit, it is important to put it one very gradually, as it will not slip on as easily as most clothing. Put on a wet suit right before a dive with helpful advice from the owner of a Miami dive store in this free video on scuba diving.
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A few things that should appear on a dive gear checklist include a mask, snorkel, fins, dive boots, gloves, weights and any necessary safety equipment. Create a checklist so nothing is forgotten before a dive with helpful advice from the owner of a Miami dive store in this free video on scuba diving.