This section is a guide for Scuba Divers and Snorkelers who are looking to buy Scuba Diving Gear and Dive Accessories from our Pattaya Dive Shop. If you see some Scuba Gear that you would like to purchase, please contact our Scuba Equipment Sales Manager for further details and a total price for the item selected (including postage & packaging). Simply choose the item of Dive Equipment from the list below, and 'click' to go directly to the description for that particular piece of equipment and its price;

• Automated External Defibrillator
• Barriers
• BCD
• Beanie
• Boots
• Camera
• Compass
• Computer
• DPV
• Drybag
• Dry Suit
• Emergency Action Plan
• Fins
• First Aid Kit
• Float
• Gloves
• Hood
• Knife
• Liftbag
• Log Book
• Mask
• Nav-Finder
• Oxygen Kit
• Pocket Mask
• Regulator
• Snorkel
• Tank
• Torch
• T-Shirt
• Vest
• Video camera
• Watch
• Weights
• Wetsuit
• Wing BCD

Automated External Defibrillator ..... from 49,900 baht

An automated external defibrillator or AED is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the potentially life threatening cardiac rhythms. An AED is able to treat them through defibrillation, the application of electrical therapy which stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm. AED's are designed to be simple and easy to use for the layman, and the use of Automated External Defibrillators' is taught in many first aid, first responder and basic life support (BLS) level CPR Classes.

AED Tip - According to DAN (Divers Alert Network) the average age for scuba diving fatalities is gradually increasing (42 years old).
Heart disease is a common problem that we should not ignore. Scuba diving vacations are often taken in remote locations that may be some distance from emergency medical help, so it's important to prepare for every emergency.

Barriers ..... (packs) from 395 baht

In the unlikely event of having to rescue someone, it would be prudent to have some barrier protection. Safety barriers come in many forms, but the most common barriers include, latex gloves, pocket masks, face shields, mouth shields etc ...
It's important that rescuers and patients are protected from disease transmission, and so a safety barrier helps to remove the fear that may interrupt an effective rescue.

Barriers Tip - There is a small keyring available that contains two protective latex gloves. It's a very handy way of carrying a safety barrier, and this item is a FREE gift to any student taking the PADI Rescue Course with Private Scuba Dive School (while stacks last)

BCD's ..... from 9,900 baht

Scuba BCD's (buoyancy control devices) are part of the scuba gear which gives the scuba diver control over buoyancy. A simple BCD is merely an inflatable jacket or vest and is nothing more than a fancy life jacket and will commonly be used by swimming instructors or lifeguards. However, a scuba BCD is much more. The scuba BCD is integrated with a harness to strap the tank on your back, pockets and straps for your gauges and octopus, it is an inflatable vest and backpack in one and it is the wearable item to which all of the other gear is secured.

Barriers Tip - Whatever style of scuba BCD you choose, some things to consider are proper fit, lift capacity, good construction, reachable pressure release valves, comfortable, quick-release straps and pockets with zip.

Beanie ..... from 795 baht

A dive beanie is a practical addition to your scuba gear environmental protection system. It's ideal for protection from the sun, jellyfish and other stinging marine life combined with the added warmth that a beanie's provide. They are usually constructed of Microprene, which is an ultra thin (about 1mm thickness) super stretchy neoprene that provides comfort and freedom of movement combined with warmth and durability.

Beanie's Tip - A Beanie has many benefits. It reduces hair pulling from the mask strap, prevents painful sunburn on sensitive scalps often caused by lack of head protection during dives, and beanies are perfect for adding warmth on repetitive dives and on those cooler night dives.

Boots ..... from 745 baht

Scuba booties are like neoprene socks and some have a zipper on the side and hard bottoms so you can walk over rocks and other hard surfaces. They protect your feet from cuts, burns and abrasions when walking on rocky beaches, rough boat decks and hot pavement. If you are a cold water scuba diver they will help to keep your feet warm. Booties can also prevent blisters from the heel strap of scuba fins that can rub directly against your heel when walking and diving.

Boots Tip - Scuba booties come in different thicknesses for different water temperatures. If you are diving in tropical waters a lighter neoprene is preferred, whereas if you are a cold water diver you will want your booties to be made of thicker neoprene to keep your feet warm.

Camera ..... from 3,900 baht

Underwater photographers have several options for camera equipment whether it's a compact digital point and shoot camera, a compact digital camera with full exposure controls, or an SLR (single lens reflex camera) and an underwater housing to keep them waterproof. Housings are specific to the camera and are made of several things from inexpensive plastic to high-priced aluminum cases.
All underwater housings are outfitted with control knobs that access the camera inside, giving the photographer use of most of its normal functions. These housings may also have connectors to attach external flash units. Some basic housings allow the use of the flash on the camera, but the on-board flash may not be sufficiently powerful and are improperly placed for underwater applications. More advanced housings either redirect the on-board strobe to fire a slave strobe via a fiber optic cable, or physically prevent the use of the on-board strobe. Housings are made waterproof through a system of silicone o-rings at all the crucial joints. The use of a flash or strobe is often regarded as the most difficult aspect of underwater photography. Some common misconceptions exist about the proper use of flash underwater, especially as it relates to wide-angle photography. Generally, the flash should be used to supplement the overall exposure and restore lost color, not as the primary light source.

Camera Tips - Colours are 'absorbed' as divers descend underwater. First to disappear is Red, Orange and Yellow followed by Green and Blue.

Compass ..... from 2,790 baht

Underwater navigation is the common reference term for navigation techniques learned by Scuba divers in order to accurately navigate in an underwater environment.
Although it is considered a basic skill, it is normally only taught to a limited degree as part of basic Open Water certification.
Orienteering is a matter of training and familiarity with the use of underwater compasses, combined with various techniques for estimating distance underwater, including kick cycles (one complete upward and downward sweep of a kick), time, air consumption and occasionally (for shorter distances), by actual measurement.

Compass Tips - Efficient underwater navigation builds diver confidence, saves energy, makes dive planning more effective, keeps dive buddies together and reduces air consumption.

Computer ..... from 11,900 baht

Scuba computers, or dive computers, are compact digital devices which perform the task of nitrogen management without the need for a watch or dive tables. Combining a timer with a depth gauge, and intelligent software which computes absorption of gases, dive computers are popular with experienced recreational divers. While it is essential that all divers learn about residual nitrogen and decompression using manual dive tables, a computer is a valuable device that enhances your dive experience by automating nitrogen management.
A dive computer does not plan a dive for the scuba diver. The diver is still responsible for planning a dive safely in accordance with health guidelines. The dive computer keeps track of the divers' depth and time spent underwater, computes the amount of nitrogen present in the diver's body, alerts the diver of levels getting too high and guides the diver to make appropriate decompression stops, if necessary.

Computer Tip - Don’t share it and don’t turn it off. A dive computer tracks changing theoretical gas levels for each individual diver during a dive, between dives and during a second dive. Therefore, you can’t share it during the day. If you turn it off, it loses its memory of your previous dives (not good!), which means you can’t dive any more for at least 24 hours. You can’t turn off most modern computers, but changing the batteries during the middle of the day can be a problem. See the manufacturer instructions.

DPV ..... from 6,995 baht

One of the major benefits of diving with a scooter (DPV) is you're not doing any work, so your air can last a lot longer, maybe even doubling your dive time. Scooters are best used for covering large areas, and they are excellent for underwater inspection, search and recovery operations, and exploration. DPVs give you the ability to navigate around the perimeter of a large object such as a ship wreck, dive sites from shore that were previously unreachable, or visit multiple sites during the same dive. On average, their top speed ranges from two to three miles per hour, although ultimate speeds depend on the diver's size and streamlining.

DPV Tip - Because you're doing less work, you'll want to manage your speed so the scooter doesn't run out of battery power before you run out of air. Also, because you are inactive and water is constantly running over your body, you'll need wear more to avoid getting cold sooner.

Dry Bag ..... from 395 baht

Essential features of an effective dry bag include, electronically welded seams, heavy duty pvc construction, roll down watertight closure, and a D-ring hook attachment.
Ocean pack dry bags are available in many sizes and colours, and they are very handy for keeping thing dry.
On a dive boat for instance, many personal items can get wet if they are not stored properly. Dry bags are great for protecting cameras, study materials, clothing, money, cigarettes and of course, your diving log book.

Dry Bag Tip - If you anticipate doing a lot of boat diving from different boats, consider attaching your car/house keys to a small object that floats, just in case they end up overboard.

Dry Suit ..... from 19,950 baht

Dry Suits provide maximum thermal protection. Although primarily used in cooler water, in temperate water they let you make more dives and longer dives even if you could use a wetsuit. Dry Suits get their name because they keep you dry, except for (typically) your head and hands, over which you wear neoprene wetsuit hoods and gloves.
All dry suits cover the entire body. Neoprene dry suits are made of the same material as wet suits, except they exclude water. The neoprene provides insulation. Shell dry suits consist of two pieces. The first is a shell suit, made of one of many materials (crushed neoprene, trilaminate, urethane, vulcanized rubber), that keeps you dry. The second is the undergarment, also of several materials (bunting, open foam, ThinsulateTM), that provides the insulation. Suits used in the coldest water have dry hoods and dry gloves or mitts.

Dry Suit Tip - Be prepared to invest more than for a comparable wetsuit. However, dry suits last substantially longer (10 years or more is not unusual) and when you consider the additional dive time they give, they pay for themselves.

Emergency Action Plan ..... from 795 baht

The most effective emergency responses result from effective teamwork, which reduces the risks for both rescuers and the victims.
Preparation increases the speed and efficiency with which the rescuer handles the most common scuba diving, and non scuba diving emergency situations.
An emergency action plan is simply the information, for where you’re diving, that you will need in the event of a dive accident.

Emergency Action Plan Tip - Your emergency action plan should consider your team, yourself, other divers, the local emergency response team (EMS or local fire department), and local medical services.

Fins ..... from 995 baht

Also commonly known as 'flippers', scuba fins provide a large surface area to push against in the water, which allows you to swim using the powerful leg muscles.
There are two basic types of fins, open heel and full foot.
Open heel diving fins are adjustable but require the diver to wear booties. These booties come in handy for shore dives to protect the bottoms of your feet when entering and exiting the water.
Full foot dive fins aren’t adjustable but don’t require wet suit boots. They are worn like slippers, and are fine for warm water diving or swimming pools.

Scuba Diving Fins Tip - It's a good idea to mark all of your scuba kit, but especially your fins, maybe by writing your initial or name somewhere on the inside of the foot pocket. It can be confusing on a crowded dive boat as divers mix fins and other equipment all together, especially on busy boats and liveaboards.

First Aid Kit ..... from 495 baht

A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment for use in administering first aid, and may be made up of different contents dependant on who has assembled the kit and for what purpose.
Common contents include items to help control bleeding, such as bandages, breathing barriers for performing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and may also contain some medicines.

First Aid Kit Tip - The contents of first aid kits should be kept clean and dry, and should be regularly checked and restocked if any items are damaged or out of date, especially the seasickness tablets for dive boats !

Float ..... from 450 baht

Dive floats and flags warn boaters that scuba divers are in the area. The use of a float or flag may be required by law. You fly the flag from a float that you tow, except when diving from a boat. The flag may fly from the dive boat if you stay in the immediate area. Your dive flag must be either the red-and-white flag, the blue-and-white Alpha flag, or both as required by local regulations.

Float/Flag Tip - Don’t assume boaters will follow the law. Many boaters don’t recognize dive flags, so if you hear a boat, stay down until it leaves before you come up close to your flag.

Gloves ..... from 695 baht

Wearing gloves will give your hands thermal protection from the cold, along with protection from other sharp objects. Scuba gloves come in a variety of thickness and materials. Warm water divers and snorkelers use thin cloth gloves to protect their hands from the environment, while colder water divers choose to wear thick neoprene to compensate for the cold. Gloves also have various materials that cover the palm to enhance durability. The most popular gloves also have Velcro closures on the wrist to allow easy entry, yet allowing the diver to close the wrist to minimize water movement.

Gloves Tip - Many Dive Centers in areas with delicate marine environments don't allow scuba divers to wear gloves without a valid reason. The best way to avoid damaging delicate coral reefs is to have great buoyancy control, which also protects your equipment and makes the dive more enjoyable.

Hood ..... from 990 baht

Dive hoods are designed for warmth and comfort while submerged. This category ranges from a thin lycra material to 7mm thick hoods. Lycra dive hoods give little thermal protection and are used mainly for protection from the sun and anything in the water that should not touch your skin. Beanies cover just the top of the head, back of the head and the ears. They have an adjustable strap under the chin to hold it in place.
A wetsuit diving hood covers both the head and neck area and has a bib that can be tucked into the wetsuit at the neck. A Dry Suit diving Hood has a short bib that covers head and neck only, and is designed to cover only the neck seal of the drysuit.

Hood Tip - Women tend to get colder easier than men, because women tend to have more surface area (curves) then men do. If a couple is traveling together it will almost always make more sense for the woman to have a warmer hood than a man would to the same destination at the same time of year. If in doubt, always buy a hood slightly warmer than your needs because you can always remove a head cover, but if you are cold during a dive there is not much you can do except stop diving.

Knife ..... from 695 baht

A dive knife is a general tool and safety device. In the latter case, you use it in the unlikely, but possible, situation that you’re entangled and need to free yourself. It is not a weapon. A diving knife should have a sheath for mounting it on your equipment or body. The sheath must hold your knife securely, yet allow you to release and secure it with one hand. Some sheaths come with straps to allow you to wear it on your leg or BCD. Most diving knives are made of stainless steel, but titanium dive knives, although more expensive, last a lot longer, unless you lose it.

Dive Knife Tip - Larger knives usually have a metal handle butt which can also be used as a hammer. This comes in handy if you need to get your buddy’s attention by banging on your scuba tank. This isn’t a common feature on small, compact knives because they’re too small for pounding.

Lift Bag ..... from 1,495 baht

By strategically attaching a lift bag to an item that is too heavy or too bulky to move, for example an outboard engine, it's possible to lift the item from the sea bed to the surface.
The bigger the bag and the air bubble inside, the more weight it can lift.
Each litre of gas inside a lift bag will lift one kilogram.
Lift bags are available in many different sizes from 25kg to 1000kg bags. Lift bags are available in red, high-visibility yellow, blue or white and can be manufactured to include attachments and strapping.

Lift Bag Tips - Consider using a lift bag with an overpressure relief valve to slow the ascent, and 'never' use your primary second stage regulator to inflate a lift bag.

Log Book ..... from 495 baht

A diving log book is a very handy way of recording and saving, information about your diving experiences.
Dive students 'are' required to record their scuba lessons in a dive log, and most dive Centers offer a free log book as part of their scuba courses.
Log Books normally come in a ring binder, which allows divers to easily add more pages as they continue their diving career.

Log Book Tip - A great way to wander down 'memory lane' is to attach small photos of your dive buddies to the pages of your log book, then you'll recognise the diving friends that you've made in later years thanks to a really well kept log book.

Mask ..... from 1495 baht

A scuba mask provides an air pocket between your eyes and the water, because human eyes cannot focus clearly under water. Sometimes called a dive mask, diver's mask, goggles (slang), half mask, or face plate, the main features of a scuba mask should, enclose the nose, be made with tempered glass, and the skirt should make a comfortable and reliable seal. Some masks can be fitted with prescription lenses, which is convenient if you wear glasses or use contacts.

Scuba Mask Tips - If you purchase a new mask, the manufacturer will probably have coated the lens with a protective lacquer. Scrub out a new mask with white toothpaste or as recommended by the manufacturer. This removes the chemical and avoids fogging, and can be repeated before each dive, by using a defogging solution according to the manufacturers instructions.

Nav-Finder ..... from 1,495 baht

A course plotter, or nav-finder, is used in scuba diving to track a multiheading course and then return to the start point, or to find your way from one of the points to another.
Though the diver needs to record the heading and direction each time he moves, its primary benefit is tracking complex search patterns or navigation exercises. These complex patterns could be especially useful for scuba divers who are searching underwater for lost items, recovering boat equipment, or looking for hidden treasure.
The direction is determined using a magnetic compass.

Nav-Finder Tip - The distance may be measured by noting 'time', or by 'kick cycles', so for accuracy travel at a constant rate.

Oxygen Kit ..... from 9,900 baht

A recent dive accident report by DAN (Divers Alert Network) revealed that less than 33% of injured divers actually received emergency oxygen in the field, and even fewer of those did not receive oxygen concentrations approaching the recommended 100%.
DAN and all major diving instructional agencies recommend that all divers should be qualified to provide 100% oxygen in the field to those injured in a dive accident.
Portable Oxygen Units are now almost standard equipment at any dive site, and they are available in sturdy watertight plastic storage containers.

Oxygen Unit Tips - Whenever high concentrations of oxygen are being delivered, please remember the two 'E's. The first 'E' stands for the 'Environment', which means that all naked flames should be extinguished and there should be ample ventilation. The second 'E' stands for the 'Equipment, and careful attention is necessary to determine how long the oxygen supply will last, and the unit should never be allowed to run empty while it is attached to the patient.

Pocket Mask ..... from 395 baht

A pocket mask, or CPR mask, is a device used to safely deliver rescue breaths during a cardiac arrest or respiratory arrest. Air is administered to the patient when the emergency responder exhales through the one-way filter valve. Modern pocket masks have either a built in one-way valve or an attachable, disposable filter to protect the emergency responder from the patient's potentially infectious bodily substances, such as vomit or blood.

Pocket Mask Tip - Many pocket masks also have a built-in oxygen intake tube, allowing for an administration of up to 50-60% oxygen. Without being hooked up to an external line, exhaled air from the provider can still provide sufficient oxygen to live, up to 16%. The Earth's atmosphere consists of approximately 21% oxygen.

Regulator ..... from 9,900 baht

The main purpose of a scuba regulator is to take high pressure air from your scuba tank and adjust it to the pressure that you need for breathing. When you inhale (on demand) it supplies you with air and then directs your expired breath into the surrounding water as you exhale. A regulator will also direct air to your BCD (buoyancy control device), diving instruments and dry suit if you’re using one.
Regulators usually consist of a First stage (which attaches to the scuba tank valve and reduces the cylinder air pressure to an intermediate pressure), a Second stage with a mouthpiece which the diver breathes through, an alternate second stage (a spare second stage for you or your buddy to use in a diving emergency situation), a Low pressure hose which supplies air to your BCD (and dry suit if you’re using one) so you can inflate it to increase your buoyancy, and finally a High pressure hose which sends air to your SPG (submersible pressure gauge) so you always know how much air you have left in your tank.

Scuba Regulator Tip - Consider buying inexpensive hose protectors and attachment clips to protect your regulator and other scuba gear that dangles near to the sand and coral reefs.

Snorkel ..... from 495 baht

I've been asked so many times by my scuba students ... If we have a regulator and a scuba tank, why do we need a snorkel?
My answer is ... Snorkels allow you to breathe with your face in the water, and so you can breathe easier when waves are splashing about, without wasting air from your scuba tank.
It’s especially useful when your cylinder is nearly empty and you have a long wait or swim to the boat or shore.
Important things to consider when you are purchasing a snorkel are, does it have a self drain mechanism, does it have a large bore for ease of breathing, a snorkel with smooth curves will reduce the breathing resistance, and maybe you would prefer the detachable option for convenience of travel and storage.

Snorkel Tip - Although the Pocket Mask is the preferred method of administering rescue breaths to a non-breathing diver at the surface, a conventional snorkel without a 'self drain', can also be used as a safety barrier and will allow adequate ventilation for rescue breaths while towing the victim to safety.

Vest ..... from 990 baht

Some Diving and Snorkeling Schools require snorkelers to wear an inflatable vest, similar to a personal flotation device. They are usually bright green, yellow or orange and usually have a device that allows users to inflate or deflate the vest to adjust their buoyancy. However these devices hinder and prevent a snorkeler from free diving to any depth. A wetsuit of appropriate thickness and coverage is suggested as they do provide some thermal protection, and extra bouyancy without as much resistance to submersion.

Snorkel Vest Tip - Experienced snorkelers often start to investigate amateur free-diving, which should begin with some training from a dive instructor or experienced free-diver.

Tank ..... from 7,999 baht

A scuba tank, also called a scuba cylinder, is constructed out of either steel or aluminum. Aluminum tanks are more common and less expensive, but more prone to denting and wear. Most dive gear shops will only have aluminum tanks for rent, so it is good to become used to their size, weight, shape and buoyancy. Steel scuba tanks are a little more expensive, but they are far more durable. It is said that a properly maintained steel tank will last longer than the diver who wears it. The disadvantage with a steel scuba tank is that it will rust and they need to be inspected periodically for rust, but rusting can be somewhat avoided with proper care.

Tank Tip - One kind of scuba cylinder becoming increasingly popular is the pony tank. A pony tank is a little extra tank which straps to your gear, which has separate staged regulators and sometimes gauges as well. In the unlikely event that your equipment malfunctions or you misjudge your air consumption the pony contains enough air to do a proper slow ascent to the surface. A pony tank is usually carried as an emergency backup air supply, and not as a means of extending a dive.

Torch ..... from 799 baht

To provide illumination at night, you need a dive light. It is your primary light source on a night dive, although during the day you may use a light to look into cracks and crevices. Dive lights are also used for exploring the insides of wrecks, underwater caverns and caves (these types of diving require specialised training).
There are two basic styles of dive lights, with different options in rechargeable or disposable batteries, and the type of bulb that it uses. Flashlights range from small, compact lights used during the day or as backups for night, wreck and cave diving, to large lantern-style lights that are primary light sources when diving in the dark. However canister lights are used primarily by wreck and cave divers. Canister lights supply a compact light via wire with power from a battery in a canister carried on your waist. Canister lights are usually much brighter (though this is changing as lighting technology advances make smaller lights more powerful), so this makes carrying their larger batteries more convenient.

Torch Tip - Two general rules for Torch batteries: Never mix fresh and partially used batteries, and never mix different types of batteries, even if the light accepts all the types. Always use the same type of batteries in a single fresh set.

T-Shirt ..... from 199 baht

Scuba Divers love to advertise that they are members of a privileged few that can survive underwater for more that a few minutes. One way that we like to promote our sport is our apparel. Diving T-Shirts are available in a multitude of colours and designs, advertising anything from Sharks to Nitrox.
If you would like to order a scuba shirt from our Dive School please send an e-mail to steve@private-scuba.com

T-Shirt Tip - Private Scuba are offering a FREE Scuba T-Shirt to all students that enrol in any of our PADI certification courses with Private Scuba.
Please contact us for more information at info@private-scuba.com

Video Camera ..... from 95,000 baht

Underwater Videography is the branch of underwater photography that's concerned with capturing underwater moving images as recreational scuba diving, commercial documentaries, or movie making activities.
The primary difficulty in underwater camera usage is, of course, sealing the camera from water at high pressure, while maintaining the ability to operate it adequately at that depth.
Today, the small size of fully automatic camcorders with large view screens and long-life rechargeable batteries has reduced the housing size and made underwater videography an easy, fun activity for the diver.

Video Camera Tip - If you have a camera you like, locate a dedicated housing for it as soon as you can. Most models are produced in limited runs and both the camera and housing may cease to be manufactured in just a few years. If you're purchasing a new system, it is wise to check the availability and cost of a good housing before buying the camera.

Watch ..... from 4,995 baht

Professional dive watches can do more than just the typical watch. Professional dive watches have the ability to be worn in and out of the water and with the added bonus of substituting for your dive computer as well. Some of the watches even have the ability to become an air integrated computer substituting for your pressure gauge. Economical dive watches include everything from simple digital and analog watches from a variety of manufacturers.

Watch Tip - If you scuba dive without a computer, then a dive watch is your primary timing/safety device; if you dive with a computer, then your watch is a secondary or backup timing device. Either way, it’s crucial gear for a safe dive and must be precise and reliable.

Weights ..... from 295 baht

To help offset the positive buoyancy of a scuba diver's body, wet suit and equipment, a scuba diver needs to wear weights while scuba diving. Scuba diving weights and weight belts are available in a few styles. You may want to test more than one type of scuba diving weight system, before you buy, to ensure the scuba diving weight system works best for you. The scuba diving weight systems available include the traditional nylon weight belt with solid weights that slide on and off the belt, weight harnesses and buoyancy compensators with an integrated weight system. The actual scuba diving weights are available as solid weights or bags filled with pieces of lead shot, similar to a bean bag.

Weights Tip - Can you think of a dive where neutral buoyancy skills aren't important ?
The Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course will greatly enhance your comfort and safety for every dive, by improving ascents and descents, equipment trimming for streamline diving, and body positioning. Correct weighting and streamlining in the water, along with enviable buoyancy control, is what separates the 'snorkelers' from the 'divers' !

Wetsuit ..... from 1,990 baht

Wetsuits help to preserve body heat by trapping a layer of water against the skin. This water is consequently warmed by body heat and acts as an insulator. Water conducts heat away from the body approximately 25 times more efficiently than air, so an unprotected scuba diver can suffer with hypothermia even in warm water on a warm day. Wetsuits are made out of closed-cell, foam neoprene, a synthetic rubber that contains small bubbles of nitrogen gas when made for use as wetsuit material.
Diving wetsuits are available in many different colours, the most popular being black. The thickness of a scuba wetsuit varies from 3mm to 7mm, depending on the temperature of the water and the 'natural' insulation that the diver may have.

Wetsuit Tip - A wetsuit must have a snug fit to work efficiently. A fit that's too loose will allow water to escape from between the suit and the body, taking the body's heat with it.

Wing BCD ..... from 6,900 baht

The general rule of thumb when choosing between a wing or normal jacket style BCD is your experience level. A normal jacket style BCD offers good all round buoyancy when inflated. A wing style BCD only has inflation on the rear, meaning that at the surface it will have a tendency to turn the diver face down. A lot of divers go for wing styles BCD for the "techie" look, however, safety is paramount and its performance is key rather than its looks.

Wing Tips - Reasons for choosing a wing are if you want to keep your front area free from clutter, if you are an experienced travelling diver or if you need to use multiple cylinders. Travel wings are also becoming very popular due the size they pack down to.

**Please not that all prices are subject to availability, and may change without prior notice