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Mask
– Your windows to the underwater world
Provides an air space for normal vision
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Loosen strap
• Check seal by breathing in
through your nose
• Put on face, tighten
strap to comfortable (not too tight)
• Re-check
seal (no hair under seal)
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Snorkel
– Your bridge to surface air supply
Aids breathing on the surface
• Attached
to left side of the mask
• Ball size should
be normal
• Mouthpiece to fit your mouth
size
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Fins and booties
– Your Underwater Engine
Aids propulsion and movement underwater
2 types
• Open-heel : to wear - loosen strap
Full footed : to wear - invert heel
• To
fit, use the cross over method
• Tighten
strap if using open-heel fins
• Kick &
fin to check comfort and fit.
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Wet suit
– Your Skin Underwater
Provides warmth, protection and buoyancy
• Fit carefully, do not force
• Ensure
the fit is not too tight around chest or neck, can
cause breathing problems
• Be careful when
removing hooded tops or tight neck seals
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Can use plastic bag to make wearing easlier
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Should feel slightly tight but no movement restrictions |
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Weight belt –
Your Ballast Underwater
Neutralises buoyancy of wetsuit on surface
• Use a quick release buckle
• Arrange
lead weights evenly
• Fit above waist and
comfortably tight
• Do not tuck in loose
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