A Tribe Called K2 Buhl-oog!

These days, we seem to be seeing a large amount of scuba diving clubs and coaching schools opening up everywhere – even in the northern United States. S.C.U.B.A, an acronym that stands for ‘Self Contained Underwater respiring Apparatus’, and yes, we’re talking about scuba diving equipment which allows a scuba diver to enjoy sustained visits to the wonderful and unique areas of our oceans, lakes, and rivers.

The only thing that even comes close to scuba is snorkeling – but snorkeling is usually enjoyed from the head of the water looking down. Scuba diving plays a vital role in such occupations as forensics, underwater construction, and underwater salvage - to name a couple of the big players.  Those exciting television programs like Jacques Cousteau and his underwater work, and the series ‘Sea Hunt’ starring Lloyd Bridges ( an action journey, fiction show from the 60’s ), have played a significant part in bringing scuba diving to the eye of the public. Contrary to what you could think, the first step in learning to scuba dive is to get the right scuba gear. 

Instruction from a professional diver before undertaking scuba diving is crucial. Contact your local YMCA (or similar organization listed in the yellow pages of your yellow pages ), to arrange for the pro instruction they offer. Then get your gear to do some weekend scuba diving. If you find that you really enjoy the sport of scuba diving, go on and purchase the equipment you want! Basic scuba diving gear includes a mask, ‘flippers’ or fins for your feet, a diving watch, tanks and regulators.

You may want to employ a diving wet suit and carry a knife. Other gadgets and gadgetry like world positioning devices, floatation devices, surface balloon markers, etc, can be postponed but are important for every diver to have.

Remember it takes a special sort of apparatus to fill an air tank. You can’t take your tanks to the closest gas station and fill them up with air from the automobile tire air hose! Oil and all types of other impurities must be filtered out before the air is said to be of an adequate quality level to respire. You have before you an alien arena, a whole new world, a quiet respite of sea creatures, fish, and — the unknown. It is the ‘unknown’ that might keep some aspirants out of the scuba diving environment, but it’s the same ‘unknown’ that draws many into this sport! Stories of treasure, and sunken ships of old, and great sea monsters lure many to the sea — and keep others away! Irrespective of your reason, scuba diving is like nothing else you can do on this planet. Each spot you lay your foot is in generally untouched by other humans. You truly ‘Go where no person has gone before!’ My advice? Just do it! Take the challenge and experience it for yourself. You have a great journey to gain – and perhaps a fortune too!

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