Title: Guide to Buying Your First Set of Scuba Gear | Scuba Diving
Headings: Your First Set of Scuba Gear: A Buyer's Guide
Your First Set of Scuba Gear: A Buyer's Guide
Phase One: The Basics
Scuba Mask
Snorkel
Scuba Fins
Full-Foot or Open-Heel Fins?
Wetsuit
Exposure Suit Comfort Zones
Phase Two: Life-Support Equipment
Scuba BCDs
How Much BCD Lift Do you Need?
Scuba Regulators
Dive Computers
Where Should You Buy Gear?
Diver life-support products should not be sold to unqualified buyers.
Dive gear should not be sold when operating incorrectly.
Gear should not be sold to a diver without regard to proper fit and function.
Little service or support is available by mail order, and gear that is not purchased locally may not be able to be serviced locally and may have no warranty.
How much does scuba gear cost?
How do I clean and maintain scuba gear?
Dive Speak — Dive Gear

Content: Place a regulator or snorkel mouthpiece in your mouth. Does the mask still feel comfortable? Any gaps yet? 3. Look forward. Place the mask on your face without using the strap and gently inhale through your nose. The mask should seal easily on your face. Caution: A strong inhale will close minor leak areas and invalidate this test. 4.