Equipment

General Concerns

Objectives

• State four important criteria for selection of your equipment.

• Identify desirable vs. undesirable features.

• Describe, in general terms, proper maintenance for scuba equipment.

• State proper inspection schedule for each item.

• Select appropriate gear based on #1+2 above.

Selection Criteria

• Quality– Doesn’t have to be the most expensive but

make sure it will do the job

• Comfort– It takes a while to figure what comfort

means when wearing scuba gear.

• Function– The gear must function properly and safely

for scuba diving.

Selection Criteria Continued• Fit

– The equipment must fit you properly for scuba diving.

– If the gear doesn’t fit you, it won’t do the job no matter how well it meets the other criteria.

– Appropriate for• Activity• Environment

• Features (see examples in discussion)– Should be appropriate for your dive style and

activities

General Maintenance

• Fresh water rinse and soak

• Store in cool dry place

• Special considerations– Specific to the piece of equipment

Inspection and Service

• Manufacturer's recommended schedule– Lifetime service contract

• Industry standards for specific items

• Prior to every dive

Advantages to owning your own gear

• Know it fits you

• Familiar with it’s operation

• Know it has been properly maintained and serviced

• More likely to have more good dives and fewer bad dive experiences

Gear Identification

• Mark your gear to prevent loss through confusion or theft.– Make the markings obvious so it is easy to

identify your gear even in a disorganized pile of equipment.

• Serial numbers

Objectives

• State four important criteria for selection of your equipment.

• Identify desirable vs. undesirable features.

• Describe, in general terms, proper maintenance for scuba equipment.

• State proper inspection schedule for each item.

• Select appropriate gear based on #1+2 above.

• Your gear can make or break an enjoyable dive, not to mention the safety issues.

• Don’t expect your gear to take care of you, but if you select the right gear and take care of it, you should enjoy years of trouble free diving.