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What's so special about it ?
Different people are drawn to different aspects of this sport; For some, is a way to enjoy the depths of the ocean without the need of heavy, clumsy and uncomfortable SCUBA equipment. Others see as an extreme sport with the uniqueness of requiring deep relaxation and peace in contrast to most other adrenaline pumping extreme sports. Some see as an instrument for hunting underwater. Many see as an art form and a form of self expression and many others see as the way to become one with the ocean and the rest of nature.The Benefits of
Regardless to what draws one into the practice of (), it is a form of deep meditation which leads to a positive change in ones awareness of oneself and his surrounding environment and in ones ability to concentrate. leads to a better physical and mental condition of those who practice it.
So who is a ?Many people practice without realizing it! A is Anyone who holds his breath and is immersed in water; from a person who plays with the fish at the depth of two meters to the person who descends to a depth of two hundred meters using a sled, as long as your holding your breath underwater and enjoying it, you are a .
Know Your Equipment
In order to feel comfortable while it is important to know the various pieces of equipment that are being used and the proper way to use them. This article will examine the essential equipment used in , its purpose and operation.
The snorkel is a hollow tube usually made out of silicon, rubber or plastic. It operates as an extension of your respiratory system, allowing you to breath freely while your face is immersed in water. The mouthpiece (the lower black part) is inserted in the mouth while the upper part (with the red mark) stays out of the water, the tube itself is being firmly attached to the strap of the mask. A snorkel that is made out of rubber or super flexible silicone is recommended for - it can be easily folded and held in the palm of your hand - this reduces the amount of drag created when moving underwater. Water sometimes enters the tube, when this happens one should exhale forcefully through the mouth - this will force the water out of the tube thus clearing it.
The mask enables the to see clearly his underwater environment by creating an air space between the eyes and the water. A mask must have a nose pocket so that the air space can be compensated during the dive (see Equalization). A low volume mask is recommended for because less air is needed in order to compensate the air space in it. You can tell a low volume mask from other masks by the distance of the nose pocket from the lenses - the lower the volume the further the edge of the nose pocket is from the lenses. Water sometimes enters the mask, in order to force the water out of the mask without taking it off, one should put both of his index fingers on the top part of both lens frames and exhale forcefully from his nose while looking upwards.