What dive computer do Navy Seals use?
The LAR V Draeger rebreather, designated as the MK 25, is a closed circuit SCUBA device. Running on 100% oxygen, all expelled breath is recycled into the closed circuit where it is filtered for carbon-dioxide.
How much does a full set of diving equipment cost?
A basic set includes a mask, snorkel, fins, exposure suit, regulator and BCD, and the price for a set of mid-range equipment should total at around $1,000 to $1,500, not including a computer.
When should I use nitrox?
Advantages of Diving with Nitrox The best application of nitrox is in the 50- to 100-foot range. No stop times for dives shallower than 50 feet are often so long that you’ll empty your tank before you run out of dive time.
How deep can a Navy diver go?
Current models have only been able to go down as far as 1,200 feet. Meeting the Navy’s high safety requirements, the ADS suit was designed and acquired by the Navy to support submarine rescue.
What equipment do I need to go wreck diving?
You’ll need your basic scuba equipment, plus a dive light to see into the wreck, a slate and underwater compass for mapping and navigation, and a line and reel for practicing wreck penetration. Your PADI Instructor or local dive center staff may suggest other gear appropriate for wreck diving in your area.
Who can take the wreck diver specialty course?
If you’re at least 15 years old and have earned a PADI Adventure Diver certification or higher, you can enroll in the Wreck Diver Specialty course. Every wreck is different.
Why take a wreck diving course?
Each wreck dive offers a chance for discovery, potentially unlocking a mystery or spying something others have missed. The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course is popular because it offers rewarding adventures while observing responsible wreck diving practices.
What is the Padi wreck diver specialty?
The PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course is popular because it offers rewarding adventures while observing responsible wreck diving practices. If you’re at least 15 years old and have earned a PADI Adventure Diver certification or higher, you can enroll in the Wreck Diver Specialty course. Every wreck is different.