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What are the basic

scuba diving
equipment?
Created by me: Zehra Cicekli
Diagram of the equipment
Basic scuba
diving
equipment
Dive Mask
It creates the air pocket to
have clearer view of the
underwater life.
Snorkel
Is a breathing tube
allowing you to inhale
and exhale through your
mouth when swimming
face down on water
surface.
Regulator
Lets you breathe under-
water. It connects to your
tank and delivers air to
your mouth when you
inhale.
BCD or Buoyancy Control Device

It helps control the


position in the water
column. If air is added in
an internal bladder, then
one rises toward the
surface. By removing air
from it, one sinks.
Octopus
Is the backup regulator. It
usually has a longer hose
and a bright yellow body
so it easy to find and can
be used by others in an
emergency.
Regulator
It delivers the steady
supply of air from the
cylinder with the right
pressure.
Weight belt
Is used to counteract
buoyancy.
SPG or Submersible Pressure Gauge
It’s a device that shows
how much of the air is
left.
Scuba Tank
Contains the pressurized
air which allows one to
breathe and to stay alive
longer underwater.
Fin
It provide the propulsion
that makes it possible to
swim with lesser effort.
Scuba or Wet Suit
It provides protection
from the coldness of the
water and from other
elements.
Other Accessories
Dive computer – monitors the diver’s depth, time of being
underwater, and the remaining time for one to be safely down in
the water.

Dive lights – provides the needed light as it can be dark


underwater.

Dive knife – is used for cutting ropes, lines, and monofilament.

Dive case – is used for protecting the gears while travelling.


That’s All
Thanks
Peace out y’all

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