Let's take a look at the equipment you will be using...

Dive Equipment

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Rollover the labels in the diagram to find out more about Dave's diving equipment...

Mask

Helps the eyes see clearly underwater.

Mask

Regulator

Provides air from the tank so you can breathe easily underwater

Regulator

Alternate Air Source

Also called the ‘Octopus’, this is for providing air to another diver when required.

Alternate Air Source

Weights

Help you to sink and stay under the water.

Weights

Tank

Holds the air you need to breathe underwater

Tank

BCD Inflator and Deflator

Allows you to add or release air from the BCD, which controls your buoyancy.

BCD Inflator/Deflator

Buoyancy Control Device

Allows you to control your position within the water (by adding or letting out air), and provides a means to attach the tank and other accessories

Buoyancy Control Device

Air Gauge

Allows you to monitor the air left in our tank. Often has a depth gauge attached as well.

Air Gauge

Fins

Provides you with a means to propel yourself on top of, and under the water

Fins

Wetsuit

Traps water between your skin and the wetsuit material, your body heats up this tiny layer of water, so that you stay warm underwater

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