Dive
Accesories
SPARE
PARTS KIT
There's
nothing quite so frustrating as missing
an entire day's diving because of something
inane like breaking a fin strap and
having no spare. It doesn't take much
effort or investment to make a spare
parts kit and with it, you minimize
the probability of missing dives due
to minor problems like a broken fin
strap.
You make a spare parts kit by collecting
those sundries that war out, break or
vanish at the worst time, and storing
them, with a few basic tools, in a moisture
proof container in your equipment bag.
At first you won't need much room for
this, but as you again experience, you'll
add to it never throwing anything away
until it's basically and equipment locker
you need a fork lift to move. But that
won't happen for a few years, so here
are a few suggestions to get you started
:
1.
Mask strap tip : fabric/Velcro type
straps fit virtually all masks, making
them "universal",
2.
Fin strap tip : when one goes, the other's
close behind. Carry two and replace
them at the same time,
3.
O-rings tip : different tank valves
take slightly different sizes ; carry
and assortment,
4.
Silicone lubricant tip : carry silicone
grease, but spray and use it very sparingly
according to the manufacturer or the
particular equipment. A small container
will last a decade or more, or until
you lose it,
5.
Snorkel keeper,
6.
Cement for exposure suit repairs tip
: different suits require different
cements,
7.
Waterproof plastic tape,
8.
Quick release buckle,
9.
Pocket knife,
10.
Pliers tip : even better, a plier-tool,
like the leatherman tool,
11.
Adjustanle wrench,
12.
Spare sunglasses, sunscreen ( will sealed
so it doesn't goop up your kit), motion
sickness medication. ( these aren't
spare parts, but things you really don't
want to be without so make them a permanent
part of your kit).
Your
instructor can suggest other items for
your spare parts kits.
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