Guccione’s Scuba Habitat FAQ
Preface: Our interest is in your learning to scuba dive safely, not in how long you sit in a class. So, training is based upon demonstrating that you know what you need to know and can do what you need to do. This means that you progress at your own pace – faster or slower depending upon the time you need to become a competent scuba diver who dives regularly.
Q: How long is the Open Water course?
A: The course is in three phases; 1.Academic, 2.Confined water (pool) 3. Open Water (ocean).
The first and second phase will take two to three days. Phase three will take 2 days
Q: What equipment will I need for the pool sessions?
A: Nothing, other than a bathing suit and towel for after the dives; we supply each student with Mask, fins, snorkel, tank , regulator, gauges, buoyancy compensator and wet suit for confined water dives.
Q: What equipment will I need for the ocean dives?
A: Mask, fins, snorkel, gloves and booties. We supply all the other equipment for your certification dives. We are working with a local dive center for the use of wetsuits and hoods. You may want to purchase booties and gloves, prior to the ocean dives, we will discuss gear options on your first class date.
Preface: Our interest is in your learning to scuba dive safely, not in how long you sit in a class. So, training is based upon demonstrating that you know what you need to know and can do what you need to do. This means that you progress at your own pace – faster or slower depending upon the time you need to become a competent scuba diver who dives regularly.
Q: How long is the Open Water course?
A: The course is in three phases; 1.Academic, 2.Confined water (pool) 3. Open Water (ocean).
The first and second phase will take two to three days. Phase three will take 2 days
Q: What equipment will I need for the pool sessions?
A: Nothing, other than a bathing suit and towel for after the dives; we supply each student with Mask, fins, snorkel, tank , regulator, gauges, buoyancy compensator and wet suit for confined water dives.
Q: What equipment will I need for the ocean dives?
A: Mask, fins, snorkel, gloves and booties. We supply all the other equipment for your certification dives. We are working with a local dive center for the use of wetsuits and hoods. You may want to purchase booties and gloves, prior to the ocean dives, we will discuss gear options on your first class date.
- Introduction To Scuba Equipment
- Mask
A mask is one of the most important, and personal, pieces of scuba diving equipment you own because it lets you explore with your eyes. More...
Snorkel
A snorkel is a very personal piece of equipment. It lives with your mask, spends time in your mouth, and lets you breathe while you look below, until you’re ready to submerge on scuba. More...
Fins
There are fins for swimming, snorkeling, free diving and body surfing. More...
BCD
Imagine scuba diving while hovering, weightless underwater – eye to eye with a fish. How is it possible? It starts with your buoyancy control device (BCD). More...
Weight System
Most people float, which is great if you like to stay at the surface. However, scuba divers want to descend and need a weight system to help them offset this tendency to float. More...
Regulator - If you think about it, breathing underwater is pretty remarkable, and it all happens because of the regulator. The scuba regulator is a great invention that delivers the air from your scuba tank to you just the way you need it to breathe. More...
SPG (Submersible Pressure Gauge)
Your SPG displays how much air remains in your tank so that you can end your dive well before you get too low. More...
Dive Computer
You can track your dives using dive tables, a depth gauge and dive watch, but most scuba divers use a dive computer – it’s easier. More...
Dive Watch
In the 1970s and 1980s, divers wore dive watches because it was the standard way to track bottom time while scuba diving. More...
Dive Knife
A dive knife is a general tool that scuba divers occasionally use to cut entangling fishing line or rap on their tanks to get a buddy’s attention. More...
Dive Light
It’s obvious that a dive light is necessary to scuba dive at night to help you navigate, see your gauges, and observe interesting aquatic life. More...
Scuba Gear Bags
Whether you’re driving to your local dive site or getting on a plane headed for the tropics, a sturdy gear bag will help you organize, protect and carry your scuba diving equipment. More...
Wetsuits and Dry Suits
It’s called exposure protection because while scuba diving you’re not only exposed to water’s cooling ability but also to things that can scrape, cut or sting. More...
Scuba Accessories
An accessory is defined as an item that can be added to something else to in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive. More...
Dive Flag and Float
A dive flag indicates that scuba divers are nearby. In some areas, flying a dive flag while scuba diving is required by law, but in general it’s a good idea for safety reasons. More...
Signaling Devices
In the unlikely event that you’re at the surface and need to get the attention of someone on shore or on a boat, you’ll be glad you have a surface signaling device. More...
Scuba Tank