Equipment
Fins
Equipment worn on the feet to help move through water.
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The diving glossary.
From buoyancy to buddy briefings: 103 terms to help you understand what you’re reading, hearing and learning.
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Equipment
First stage
The regulator component connected to the cylinder valve that reduces supply pressure to an intermediate pressure.
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Fit
How equipment matches the wearer’s dimensions and intended use.
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Fitness to dive
Suitability for diving in relation to health and the demands of the activity; individual assessment belongs with appropriate professionals.
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Forecast
A prediction of conditions for a stated area and time.
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Freediving
Breath-hold diving, with its own training and supervision practices.
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