| Floating seems easy when you're lying on the | | | | corrosion for the hardcore divers. |
| surface of a swimming pool. Keeping your body | | | | |
| horizontal seems like child's play. | | | | A problem with many aluminum tanks is that |
| | | | they can get stripped from screwing on the |
| But when you're strapped down with gear, | | | | regulator time and time again. This is not an |
| breathing in huge gulps and trying to | | | | issue with the steel tank. |
| maintain a certain depth, all the while | | | | |
| adjusting the air flow hoses and valves, it | | | | Another problem many new divers have with |
| can be quite a challenge! | | | | scuba tanks is in the positioning. Did you |
| | | | know that a cylinder placed higher on the |
| Scuba tanks can greatly affect your buoyancy | | | | back puts a diver in a naturally head-down |
| and choosing the right one for your trip -- | | | | position? |
| as well as proper positioning on your back -- | | | | |
| can make the difference between a hassle and | | | | Conversely, a cylinder worn too low will |
| an enjoyable dive. | | | | leave divers feet-heavy. You can improve your |
| | | | air consumption by placing the cylinder a |
| While buoyancy seems like a simple concept | | | | little higher, just below the head, so that |
| (we add air to our BCD, inhale and float | | | | you are naturally horizontal. |
| along at what is called "neutral buoyancy"), | | | | |
| some novice divers have a hard time | | | | You can purchase tanks at 50, 70.2 and 80 |
| maintaining their depth and are constantly | | | | cubic feet levels. New divers are advised to |
| fidgeting with the valves and hoses. | | | | purchase either 71 or 80 because they will |
| Sometimes just having the proper tank for | | | | likely need more air. Larger scuba tanks are |
| your particular diving trip can be a huge | | | | harder to find but can still be found for |
| help. | | | | those going on very long excursions. |
| | | | Auxiliary or pony tanks hold 10-40 cubic feet |
| Aluminum scuba tanks are the most popular -- | | | | of air and are strapped onto the larger tank |
| possibly because they're cheaper, but also | | | | for backup. |
| because they're a lot easier to lug around. | | | | |
| These lightweight tanks may require you to | | | | Scuba tanks need to be inspected every five |
| carry more weights with you if you wish to | | | | years, by law in the United States. In |
| descend to greater depths, yet are perfect | | | | Europe, the mandate is every two years. Many |
| for those surface and reef dives. | | | | divers feel comfortable testing their scuba |
| | | | gear every year, as you can never be too safe |
| Be aware that most dive shops won't refill an | | | | when it comes to your underwater breathing |
| aluminum tank if it is more than 15 years | | | | apparatus. |
| old, so if you plan to keep scuba diving for | | | | |
| many years, a steel tank might be a better | | | | Scuba tanks are a large investment initially, |
| fit for you. | | | | but they should last for many years and many |
| | | | breathtaking trips. |
| When you're diving in cold water with a | | | | |
| thermally insulating dive suit, you're better | | | | Enrich your knowledge further about scuba |
| off with a heavier cylinder made of steel. | | | | tanks from Mike Selvon portal. We appreciate |
| Steel scuba tanks, while they may cost twice | | | | your feedback at our scuba diving blog where |
| as much as aluminum, they are more resistant | | | | a free gift awaits you. |
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