I want to do diving. but I don't now for the diving. How much money about diving equipment. if I would love, you can help me.
2007-06-18 09:15:52 · 4 answers · asked by met 1 in Sports ➔ Water Sports
If you mean scuba diving, you need to get proper training before you can dive. Some certifying agencies will train kids as young as 10, but I'd recommend that kids be at least 14-15 before they get certified. They need to have at least some minimum judgment skills to avoid some of the dangers.
Training can be done over a weekend, if you do some studying ahead of time. The early work will be read the book, watch a video, and so forth, then two full days of classroom and pool work. This would be about 4 hours of each, both days. After that, you'll need to do 2-3 open water dives, in a lake or ocean. Here, you'll demonstrate your skills, how to work with the equipment, etc, then just enjoy the rest of your time in the water.
You will need to buy your own mask, fins, and snorkel for the class. You can rent the rest, but if you want to dive very much, you'll want to buy your gear. Buy a regulator and wetsuit first. A good fitting wetsuit will be important, and a regulator you can trust with your life will be important also. That's because you ARE trusting your life on it - it's literally life support gear, when you're 6o feet deep. Rental gear can get beat up, and it's nice to know you can count on your gear.
2007-06-18 09:33:04 · answer #1 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost, you will have to get SCUBA certified. I got my certification over a 6 week course for $180. Once you get certified, you will be so for the rest of your life so it is definately worth it. As far as equipment is concerned, renting is the best way to go, unless you plan on diving more than once a month. The only equipment you have to buy yourself is a good mask, snorkel and fins, then you will be set. A reputable dive shop can help you with those items.
2007-06-18 16:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by jwlund1972 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please be more specific.....Though if your referring to Scuba Diving its worth every penny. I would suggest not buying your own equipment but renting it. It's easier to do and you don't have to haul around lots of equipment. If you have ever gone snorkeling and even liked it, you'll love Scuba diving.
2007-06-18 16:20:16 · answer #3 · answered by Brian M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a good partner at diving ...
2007-06-18 16:20:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋