If you are unsure or have some doubts about what equipment you need to go diving, or what gear is more essential, and roughly how much you will spend on it, this article will help you.
After testing, researching, and reviewing a number of products, we thought it would be a good idea to create a list of the best scuba diving equipment to help you make the right choice when purchasing the product. The equipment in this list is essential and will enhance your scuba diving experience without further due let’s get right into it.
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Best Scuba Diving Equipment
1. Scuba Mask
Atomic Venom mask this mask has a Gummi Bear UltraSoft frame which is extremely comfortable and when you go scuba diving some cheap mask can really dig into your face and end up ruining your experience. This mask does not disappoint.
2. BCD (Buoyancy Control Device)
The Zeagle Ranger is a very popular BCDs among scuba divers. The Ranger can adjust itself to warm and cold water and can carry single or twin cylinders. It’s a fantastic piece of gear for both recreational and tech divers.
3. Regulator
The Atomic T3 Titanium has a light and robust titanium construction, with the top performance for technical dives and extreme depths. Many divers have reported this as the best regulator ever making breathing underwater EFFORTLESS.
4. Wetsuit
The Bare Velocity is a comfortable, durable, and resistant wetsuit. It’s easy to put on and take off and provides a good tight seal. There are different thicknesses available.
5. Scuba diving fins
The Atomic Aquatics Split has a fantastic water performance, giving great propulsion with minimal effort ultimately helping you save energy and air. Has one of the best power-to-weight ratio fins on the market.
6. Dive Computer
The Olympus OM-D-E-M5 Mark II takes spectacular crystal clear underwater photos. it is dust,splash and freeze proof lens so you can take photos in all conditions. Also has 5-axis image stabilization to take very sharp photos underwater.
When it comes to these cameras, they are usually quite expensive and is worthwhile getting a good one to last. however, when it comes to the Olympus M5 it has the best quality/price balance ratio.
Then you have models like the Ikelite 200DL. Which have enormous creative contol to getting a very stable picture from any angle.
7. Dive Knife
The Atomic Aquatics Ti6 is an essential piece of kit it is corrosion-resistant full-tang Titanium blade. You can take it diving multiple times and you will never see rust
8. Dive computer
The Scuba Mantis Pro 2.0 it is a sleek and stylish, dependable dive computer. Comes with smart technology and Heart rate monitor. You can be notified when you’re over-exerting yourself, allowing you to avoid potential problems before they escalate into major ones.
9. Scuba Tank
This is a vital piece of equipment and is obviously needed for your oxygen while you are under water. You may want to carry two with you in case one runs out. We recommend the Catalina Cyclinder