■Mask
In order to clearly see underwater, it is necessary to have airspace between your eyes and the water around you.
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■Snorkel
Using a snorkel allows us to breathe while keeping our face submerged.
We do not have to raise our face out the water while continuing to breathe.
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■Fins
By using fins we get effective propulsive power in the water.
We don’t use our hands in order to keep them free for other tasks.
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■Suits and Gloves
Since our skin softens the longer we are underwater, we can easily get injured on rocks and such.
Further, due to the risk from poisonous sea life, we can protect ourselves by wearing suits and gloves.
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■Boots
Boots fulfill the function of footwear.
Especially on rocky areas, it is worn to protect feet and prevent slippage.
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■Floating vest
Because of the buoyancy, even the people who are not confident in swimming can enjoy underwater with confidence.
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■Weights
Used for advanced dolphin swim.
The diving suit increase our buoyancy, making it harder to descend. Thus we use weights to offset this increased buoyancy to make it easier to dive.ウエイトは、ウエイトベルトに通して腰に巻き付けます。
The use of a quick release buckle allows for one-handed release in times of emergency. We vary the weights according to the type of diving suits worn.
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■Dive Flag
Flags are displayed to indicate that “divers are below”.
The red and white American style and, when diving from a boat, the blue and white international ‘A’ style are the two flags used.
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■Gear Bag
Since there is so much gear to transport in diving, a gear bag is necessary.
Mesh-bottomed bags have mesh material allowing drainage, and so are useful
going to and from the beach or boat.
Duffle bags, caster bags and hard cases don’t allow water to leak out, and so are useful for transport.
Bags that have separate areas for gear and clothing are very useful.
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