| Diving organizations such as PADI have designed a | | | | scuba equipment would be the H2Odyssey Mask and |
| diverse selection of scuba diving courses that can be | | | | Snorkel Combo which is retailed in adult and child sizes. |
| accessed through affiliated diving schools. Each scuba | | | | As for the fins, you can be guaranteed of an excellent |
| diving course covers pertinent lessons that are geared | | | | thrust and flexibility of movement with the IST Talaria |
| towards the acclimation of particular diving skills and | | | | Split Fins. |
| specializations that become evidenced by certification | | | | 2. Advanced Scuba Diver. If you desire more |
| and a record of open water dives in the diver's | | | | adventurous and challenging recreational dives beyond |
| logbook. | | | | the depth limits of a basic OW certification or prefer to |
| So whether you are a regular enthusiast, somebody | | | | dive alone, PADI-certified advanced OW diving |
| utterly passionate about the sport that is underwater | | | | courses will serve as your stepping stone. Choose |
| diving or intending to become a professional diver, you | | | | from a wide range of course options to match your |
| will have to undergo different levels of training leading | | | | preference. You may opt for cave diving if you have |
| to the desired certification and skill or the type of diving | | | | a thrill for underwater caverns or take up night diving |
| you intend to pursue. | | | | as a specialization if you match your interest for |
| | | | nocturnal marine life. By this time around, you will need |
| 1. Basic Open Water Diver. The Basic OW course is | | | | to invest on your own scuba gear such as a wetsuit. |
| the entry level for higher recreational and professional | | | | For a totally flexible diving suit, the Aeris Rio 3/2 |
| diving certifications. If scuba diving for you is an | | | | Jumpsuit offers efficient insulation in both cold and |
| occasional, recreational activity you prefer to conduct | | | | warm water temperatures, making it a versatile diving |
| with a group, a basic OW certification would suffice. | | | | wetsuit. |
| From this course, prospective divers will learn the | | | | 3. Master Scuba Diver. A master scuba diver is a |
| theoretical aspects of scuba diving which will conclude | | | | skilled rescue diver that has acquired certification in at |
| with dive sessions in a swimming pool to simulate the | | | | least 4 other specialties, apart from holding a track |
| conditions of open sea water. Basic scuba equipment | | | | record of several open water dives in his logbook. |
| include snorkel, fins and mask that should be provided | | | | 4. Dive Con. This course is available to master scuba |
| for by the diving student. For reasons of practicality, | | | | divers who intend to pursue the instruction of |
| you may opt to rent scuba gear instead of buying | | | | recreational scuba diving basics to neophyte divers. In |
| them at this stage of training. Gearing up with the right | | | | most cases, participants to the Dive Con training are |
| scuba equipment is essential to the success of your | | | | professionals who have made the sea a way of life. |
| first open water dive. An economical choice for starter | | | | |