For years Scuba Diving has been deemed a Man’s sport and yes, while there are still more male than female scuba divers in the world, this scene is rapidly changing. Women’s interest in recreational Scuba diving has exploded in the past 10 years and over 40% of new divers today are women. So much so, that the Scuba Gear & Equipment industry is now catering to the special needs of the female Scuba divers.
Apart from just women wetsuits and drysuits, manufacturers have introduced buoyancy compensator systems designed especially for the scuba girl taking into consideration a woman’s defined waist and how weight belts are fastened on a female body as compared to a man’s. Less bulky regulators with smaller regulator mouthpieces are also available making the regulator less tiresome to a ladies mouth and jaw.
Here’s a look at some SCUBA Gear and Accessory must-have’s for the quintessential Scuba Girl-
Mares for one, leading manufacturers of Scuba Gear & Equipment carry a special line of products “Inspired by Women, Designed by Women and Dedicated to Women” under the label “SHE DIVES”. The She Dives Collection contains Suits, BC, Fins, Rash Guards, Masks and Snorkels and is available a leading retailers like LeisurePro.com as a complete Scuba Kit Package.
The Mares She Dives Scuba Package includes the Mares Proton 42 Metal She Dives Regulator a lightweight regulator designed keeping women in mind, with the performance of any other regular sized Mares regulator and the Mares Kaila Women’s BC with MRS Plus Weight Pockets. The Proton regulator and octopus along with the Mares Mission Puck 3 Computer Console come in an Elegant regulator bag that coordinates with the She Dives Style.
Worth a mention for a serious woman scuba divers is the Aqualung Mikron Regulator in Pink Vanilla. It is the smallest and lightest regulator available today. It is perfect for traveling divers, but reliable and sturdy enough to be used by the day-to-day diver, too. Designed to eliminate mouth fatigue especially for small stature people like women, the regulator does not compromise durability nor performance.
The Cressi Sub Aquaride Womens BCD is great buoyancy compensator for women scuba divers designed not only to accommodate a womans bust, but also the fact that women’s bodies have a defined waist where a waistband must fasten in order to secure the BC.
While fins aren’t really gender specific, women prefer a neat looking pair of kicks and that’s where the Atomic Aquatics Split Fins & Funky Hibiscus Decorated Fins come into play. Available in chic colors like purple, pink and turquoise blue the Atomic split fins slice through water with reduced drag making them pleasure to dive with. The Force-Fin “Slim Fin” is another very popular pick for women.This open toe pocket fin leverages your swim kick without strain on your knees and improves both body position and swim technique.
And lastly, no Scuba Girl can go without Accessories right? We’ve got the Seascapes Mask Strap Covers that fit over your regular mask strap to prevent hair tangles. JAWS Spit Anti-fog cause spitting in your mask is just gross, so Anti-fog is a great alternative.Then, there’s the need to spruce up your other gear just to make it cute like these Scuba Hides “Tank Graphic” Covers.
Advances in equipment for women divers have dramatically improved gear selection and fit and choice out there is endless, be it for wetsuits, masks, BC’s or more. So take your pick, and you go Girl!!
