Dive Gear
Caring for a wetsuit between trips
Rinse, dry, hang and store a wetsuit correctly between dives so the neoprene stays flexible, the seams hold and small damage does not spread.
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Choosing, renting, caring for and storing the equipment used for snorkeling and diving, including fins, wetsuits, dive computers and rinsing gear after saltwater.
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Choosing fins for snorkeling and diving
How to choose snorkel and dive fins by blade stiffness, full-foot or open-heel design and fit, with checks to run before buying a pair.
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Choosing wetsuit thickness for local water temperatures
Use water temperature as the starting point for wetsuit thickness, then adjust for fit, layering and dive length, using a rough range table to plan from.
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Renting or buying dive gear: what to weigh
Compare the cost of renting and buying dive gear by how often you dive, how well rentals fit, what storage and upkeep involve, and which items to own first.
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Rinsing and storing dive gear after saltwater
Rinse, dry, inspect and store dive equipment after saltwater with simple steps that prevent corrosion, stiff seals and damaged straps.
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What a dive computer does and what it cannot do
A dive computer tracks depth, time and ascent and estimates decompression limits, but it cannot replace training, a buddy or your own judgment. Learn its limits and checks.