Safe Scuba Diving

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In addition to the essential scuba safety items, what safety gear should I invest in?

Safe Scuba Diving

LeisurePro Tip: Scuba diving is not a solo sport. For safety reasons, you'll have to go with a dive buddy and have all the necessary dive equipment, including signal devices, a flashlight, a backup flashlight and a buoyancy control device. Additionally, it may be wise to invest in these scuba safety items:

  • A scuba dive flag: This attaches to your safety float and will increase your visibility to let boats know that there is a diver swimming below.
  • An underwater signaling horn device: Much like an air horn, this device will make a very loud noise - some audible up to a mile away. If you become distressed, you can immediately get your dive buddy's attention.
  • An underwater rattle: Like the horn signaling device, this will also get your dive buddy's attention.
  • A signaling mirror: This will help you get a boat's attention from up to 10 miles away.
No matter how much dive experience you have, choose safety first with these devices.

   

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