EL CUCHILLO DE BUCEO ES UN ELEMENTO EMBLEMÁTICO DEL EQUIPO DEL SUBMARINISTA. Desde el inicio del buceo como actividad recreativa, la presencia del cuchillo de buceo en el equipo de un submarinista ha influido en la imagen pública del buceo como deporte peligroso y ha colocado a sus participantes en una liga propia.
IN THE 1900s UMBERTO PELIZZARI was a young diver from Busto Arsizio, Italy, who was making headlines by breaking world records in constant weight and variable weight freediving. Needing an edge against his archrival, Francisco “Pipin” Ferreras, he sought advice on fins from a friend who was knowledgeable about innovative freediving equipment: Valerio Grassi, founder of Omersub.
Dive computers and BCDs are expensive, which can make it very tempting to keep using the ones we own year after year. Remember that this is life-support gear, and it won’t last forever.
Regardless of diving skill level, it’s important to become acquainted with your gear. Whether you rent or purchase, inspect your gear and thoroughly learn about it.
There are many options currently available for divers who need corrective eyewear. With the right mask or lens, divers are better able to enjoy the underwater sights.
