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Scuba Package

Many scuba stores offer specially priced scuba packages that contain all the basic and necessary supplies. They are an excellent way to get started in the sport of scuba diving, and often times come with instructional courses. It is important to find a reputable dealer with a trained staff to ensure that no supplies or training is overlooked.

A basic scuba package should contain a diving cylinder that is durable, and has the correct connections. Aluminum and steel are the most common materials for cylinders, but composites are becoming more available. They should also come with a regulator, and the correct hoses to connect it to the cylinder. A pair of fins, a quality dive mask and possibly a wet suit should also be included.

Some other items that can be included in a scuba package could be a dive knife, booties, gloves, a dive computer, slate, or buoyancy control device. It is good practice to carry a dive knife or shears. Dive knives are not used as weapons, they're used to free a diver from entanglement, particularly from fishing line. Many divers carry more than one knife for added safety. There are many different types of slates, but the most common are fish slates and writing slates. A fish slate is a waterproof plastic sheet covered in pictures and names of fish the diver is likely to see. A writing slate is a blank piece of plastic with a pencil attached by a cord and is used to communicate by writing underwater, taking notes or drawing.

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