Scuba Diving Equipment

Choosing scuba diving equipment

The right scuba kit depends on where you dive, how often, and how far you want to take it. Cold UK waters ask more of your equipment than a holiday reef, so it pays to choose gear rated for the conditions you actually dive in.

Equipment for new divers

Start with the personal basics: a well-fitting mask, snorkel, boots and fins. These are the items where fit matters most and where rental kit lets you down first. As you log more dives, add your own regulator, BCD and dive computer so your setup stays consistent and familiar.

Choosing the right size and fit

Wetsuits, drysuits, BCDs and boots all size differently between brands. Use our size guide as a starting point, and if you are between sizes, get in touch. We fit divers in our centres every week and can tell you honestly which way to go.

Which brands do Oyster Diving stock?

We stock brands our instructors trust with their own diving, including Apeks, Aqualung, Fourth Element, Shearwater, Suunto, Garmin, TUSA, Beuchat and Santi. If you want a recommendation for a specific type of diving, ask. We will point you to the right tool rather than the most expensive one.

Servicing and aftercare

Regulators and BCDs need periodic servicing to stay safe, and our qualified technicians can look after that for you. Rinse your kit in fresh water after every dive, dry it out of the sun and store it loosely packed, and it will last for years.