Scuba Gear FAQs
Q. What’s the difference between a diving regulator and a demand valve?
A. This is the part of the regulator that goes into a diver’s mouth and releases gas. Demand valves sense when a diver inhaled and regulates the flow of breathing gas. The diving regulator is the entire system that feeds the demand valve. A regulator will also include one or more valves along the path from the tank to the diver. Regulators adjust the flow and pressure of gas through the different stages of any dive.
Q. What’s the deal with wet suits?
A. A wet suit is a must-have for anyone who regularly dives. Cold-water wet suits are keep divers warm in waters as cold as 40º F. If you won’t be diving in cold water a standard wet suit will be just fine and possibly less expensive. A wet suit will is invaluable to protect you from exposure. Wet suits also offer underwater protection from minor injuries caused by coral, other divers, or marine animals.
Q. What is neutral buoyancy?
A. Neutral buoyancy is the ability of an object or person to remain at a constant depth. It is possible for a diver to achieve and maintain neutral buoyancy using breathing techniques. Most divers use a Buoyancy Control Device (BCD) to attain neutral buoyancy. BCDs also allow divers to ascend and descend at a safe, consistent rate. BCDs (also called Buoyancy Compensators) work as emergency floatation devices as
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