The protection of a diving wetsuitWritten by Jakob Jelling
Wetsuits are meant to keep divers warm by giving them thermal protection. There are some important guidelines which a diver should learn regarding wetsuit he might acquire and use. First of all, it is important to know that they are usually made from neoprene; most of times open cell neoprene. Besides, when wetsuits have a coating added to neoprene they are easier to be worn and taken off.The practice of free diving and scuba diving imply use of different kinds of wetsuits. While a 5 mm thick wetsuit would be ideal for keeping warm a free diver, a scuba diver would need a 7 mm thick wetsuit to achieve same results. Besides, while most free diving wetsuits don't have a zipper, most scuba diving wetsuits do come with them. If you are looking for an open cell neoprene wetsuit, it is important that you have into account fact that they can be easily damaged. If, for example, you are going to use jewelry under your open cell neoprene wetsuit, this could easily damage it and open it, so you should be very careful with it or try to find another kind of wetsuit instead of it. If you have long finger nails you should be careful as well since you could damage it while putting it on or taking it off.
| | Never go diving without a magnetic compassWritten by Jakob Jelling
A magnetic compass is an indispensable device which divers should always carry and be able to consult while they dive. The compass might make difference for a lost diver allowing him to find shore, which he couldn't do without it. Having a magnetic compass is crucial at moment of wishing to know where we are while being at water.Whenever a diver is checking on his equipment and making sure he has everything he needs, one of first things he should check is for his compass. A diver should never go into sea without having this device with him. It doesn't matter if it is an experienced diver or not, any one could get lost if they didn't have a magnetic compass with them. Using a magnetic compass is not as easy as it might seem and it might take some practice before diver is able to use it and read it properly. Actually, many divers tend to feel like they don't need to learn or practice with their compass, and they don't find out their mistake until they are into water and need help of this device.
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