Types of Cylinder Diving – All about this practice

Types of Cylinder Diving – All about this practice

Under water, the diver is balanced in a state of levitation. Its material essentially consists of the snorkel equipment, but breathing gas supply in a bottle (cylinder), regulator and the buoyancy control system. Check out more about Type of dive.

If you don't want to break any speed records or even dive against the current, you will hardly have to make any physical effort, especially since scuba diving is the most practical. 

Depth limits apply to recreational diving, within a very short time, pleasant relaxation sets in. This new sensation for the mind and soul typically lasts about 30 to 60 minutes per dive.

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How is scuba diving?

Diving as a sport is relatively easy to learn, even if it initially requires some training before you're ready for your first baptism dive.

No matter what you want to achieve in diving, be it exploring the local marine life, staying underwater longer or simply diving deeper and deeper, there is guaranteed to be a style of diving that utilizes the cylinder.

In scuba diving, it requires the diver to wear a device called a cylinder, which contains the entire supply of oxygen to provide enough air to stay underwater for long periods of time.

And there's no mystery about the cylinder. 

Florianopolis diving

Different types of diving 

Today diving is a popular sport and more and more amateur divers are exploring the colorful world underwater. 

O type of diving it is divided into very different areas that concern the scope and final objectives, but also the equipment that will be used.

Free diving

Apnea divers are like the free climbers among scuba divers, because they do without all aids such as masks, fins, clothing, weight belts and, above all, oxygen.

Adepts dive with bated breath and are only attached to a boat by a rope. This is the most dangerous variant of diving.

scuba diving

Scuba diving is the most common sport because it doesn't require extensive training or strong physical characteristics. In addition, there are few health-related contraindications.

The main purpose of diving is to have a comfortable and fun time, so dives are carried out at relatively shallow depths. Would you like to dive in the sea?

Deep dive

It is one of the types of diving where you dive to great depths of 18 to 40 meters. At this depth you can see many interesting things, including several shipwrecks, but the risk of diving is slightly higher than that of shallow dives. 

The main hazards faced by a diver using this diving technique are the possibility of nitrogen narcosis and surfacing when the decompression limit is exceeded.

Given the high risks, the main recommendations for learning to dive are strict compliance with safety regulations and careful preparation under the guidance of an experienced instructor.

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snorkeling

snorkeling it often precedes scuba diving and is a very popular vacation activity for non-divers. 

The diver spends most of his time swimming on the surface, breathing air through a tube with or without a valve, while discovering the beautiful underwater world through a diving mask. 

In between, he also dives to shallow depths and holds his breath as in free diving.

Types of tanks used for diving

There are two types of tanks used for diving: steel and aluminum. 

Steel cylinder features

  • Hard and excellent pressure resistance 
  • easily rusted
  •  Negative buoyancy during the dive

Features of aluminum cylinder

  • Because it is softer and weaker than steel, the tank wall is thickened for strength.
  • It is less likely to rust.

Steel and aluminum have their advantages and disadvantages, but there is no difference in the performance of “compressed air for breathing”.

The important thing is that “differences in materials affect buoyancy during the dive”.

Dive type

For experience tours and dives with many beginners, steel tanks, which are strong and do not float even when the amount of remaining air is low, are the mainstream.

Where to scuba dive? 

Among all the magnificent places to experience the most differentiated type of diving cylinder, we strongly recommend the baptism dive in Cedrinho in Ubatuba. 

But it doesn't stop there, the Ikigai team has a variety of points to be explored in the most diverse cities of our country. What do you think about going on an unforgettable underwater adventure? 

Let us teach you where to start! 

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Common questions

To dive, you don't need any previous experience, not even knowing how to swim! During the baptism dive, the accredited instructor stays with you, ensuring safety and greater quality for your trip.

You don't need to know anything to scuba dive for the first time. 
The diving equipment has its own buoyancy system and you will also be accompanied by an instructor 100% of the time.

The official minimum age for a child to have their first diving experience is 10 years old, the same age for taking certification courses. There is no maximum age limit for diving.

Diving is a very quiet sport, but it is still a sport and requires some attention. If all good practices and precautions are followed, diving is considered one of the safest adventure sports in the world.

Baptism diving is a modality for beginners, with no need for experience and full monitoring by an instructor.
Certified diving is diving that requires a diving certification.
Scuba Diving is the process of acquiring a scuba diving certification.

Clinical conditions of heart and respiratory diseases, convulsions and diabetes treated with insulin can make diving impossible, consult a specialized doctor. Diving with flu, colds, nasal congestion or eardrum perforation is not recommended. Pregnant women cannot dive.

Sure! There is a separate fee for companions. By clicking on “Consult Agenda”, select the option “companion + snorkel”, complete equipment is offered for snorkeling (surface diving).

Yes, our system is fully integrated through our website. By completing the online reservation, your spot will be guaranteed and you will receive all the necessary information via email at the same time.

For diving, 3mm or 5mm neoprene clothing is provided to maintain body heat and temperature. 

We always seek to work with our best value, since very competitive in the market given the quality of service offered, with state-of-the-art equipment and highly qualified and accredited instructors.
 
Even for large groups this is the value we practice. We also offer differentiated payment conditions, pay in up to 3 installments without interest your dive.

We have diving suits for people weighing up to 110kg to 130kg. It will depend on the dive site, consult us on whatsapp.

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