Packing sufficient air and monitoring its pressure are crucial when you scuba dive.

Scuba Tank

Scuba Tank

Your scuba cylinder should be lightweight, yet roomy enough to hold all the air you need on your dive. For shallow diving, a 50 to 63 cubic foot cylinder should be sufficient whereas an 80 cubic foot cylinder is best on deeper (40 meters) forays. 100 cubic foot cylinder for “heavy breathers” can also be found, as well as “pony bottles” of 40 cubic foot or less that are usually used as a backup air supply.

Scuba cylinders regulators convert the high pressure air inside scuba cylinders into breathable air. It is crucial to monitor your air pressure at all times so as to prevent getting the bends. Make sure to pick a hose and mouthpiece suitable for your use.

Buoyancy Compensators

Buoyancy Compensators

Buoyancy control device (BCD), also known as buoyancy compensator, keeps you and your cylinder afloat at varying depth levels. Choose a BCD that is suitable for your size, shape, and diving style and be sure to test the valves and vents before use.

Dive computers track your decompression time at various diving depths, as well as stop times, breathing rates, total dive time, and other important information. Some even sound alarms when problems occur.

Scuba diving products from brands such as Apollo, Catalina, Ocean Design and Cochran Technology can help keep you comfortable and safe in the water.