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Scuba Diving

This Essay will illustrate some of the basic aspects of scuba
diving. It will show the steps involved in assembling the scuba gear. The
price range of scuba gear. The basic principles of diving, and were to go
to get certified in . It will also reveal some fun things
that can be done while diving .
The assembly of the scuba gear is very simple. First have your
tank filled to the recommended amount of pressure (usually 3000 psi). Take
the tank with the valve handle to the right, and set it in front of you.
Next take the Buoyancy Compensator (B.C.) and attach it to the tank by
putting the straps around the tank and tightening them. After the tank is
secure, check to make sure that ...

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Listen for any leaks, and read the gauge and make sure
that it is some what close to the pressure that was put in to the tank.
Last you need to inflate the B.C.,and purge the regulator to make sure that
they work properly. The gear is now ready to be used.
Scuba gear is very affordable. Scuba gear can be purchased new for
as little as $299. For $299 you can get a regulator, B.C., and a pressure
gauge, this is the bare minimum of what you need(Divers unlimited). Next
up is $499, for this amount you get all above plus a depth gauge, and for
$589 you also get a octopus(Divers Unlimited). There are many other setups
you can purchase for around the same amount, and more. I found Divers
unlimited to have the best over all prices.
There are many places to get certified in scuba diving, but there
are also many things to consider. First, there is the price, usually from
$150 for a basic course up to $400 for a private course. The $150 course
offered at B&B Aquatic Adventures, Inc. ...

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Added: 1/17/2008 12:07:15 PM
Category: Miscellaneous
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