A former director of flight operations in Miami, Florida, Ionio Aguirre De Carcer is currently living in Barcelona, Spain. Ionio Aguirre De Carcer enjoys a lot of different hobbies outside of work, including scuba diving.
Scuba diving is a hobby that millions of people enjoy around the world. However, it is also a hobby that has some upfront costs and equipment requirements. There is also instruction and certification involved before even purchasing equipment.
There are four basic pieces of equipment that every scuba diver must use. Every diver is going to need a scuba mask, a snorkel, fins, and a wetsuit. These items are going to require some trial and error to ensure that they fit properly. A beginner should talk to staff at their local shop to get help regarding fitting.
Once the basic equipment is fitted and purchased, the diver must look at the more advanced equipment. A buoyancy compensator (BCD) is an essential piece of equipment that serves multiple purposes. It holds an oxygen tank, other gear and also allows the wearer to maintain buoyancy at any depth.
Scuba regulators are essential as they help convert the high-pressure oxygen in the tank to breathable and deliver air to the BCD to keep it buoyant. A dive computer must track things such as depth and bottom time, and it will constantly recalculate to ensure the longest possible dive times.
