Where is Cressi scuba gear made?
Cressi is proud to still manufacture the vast majority of it’s products in its head quarters building in Genova, Italy. This allows a very high level of quality control, since Mr. Cressi is able to follow the production process personally on a daily basis. By 1946 their designs and products had become so popular they founded the Cressi company in Genoa, Italy. Today, although Cressi is a worldwide leader in water sports manufacturing, it is still wholly owned by the Cressi family.
Who is the best scuba diver?
Ahmed Gabr; 332. This famous scuba diver didn’t just break a record; he shattered it. In 2014, Egyptian diver Ahmed Gabr went deeper than any other scuba diver in history, descending a jaw-dropping 332. Red Sea. Now, you might think, “Cool, so he just swam back up? Nope. Recreational divers can dive as deep as 130 feet (40m). Although, this exact depth does not apply to all recreational divers as it all depends on the age and training of the divers. The maximum depth of a certified PADI Scuba Diver is 40ft (12m) and the maximum depth for a certified PADI Open Water Diver is 60ft (18m).The depth limit for air diving is approximately 130 to 165 feet/40 to 50 meters, depending several variables.The rule advises that the dive depth (in feet) in addition to the time a diver spends underwater (in minutes) should add up to no more than 120. The purpose of this rule is to help scuba divers to avoid serious dangers such as nitrogen narcosis as well as decompression sickness by keeping them within a safe range.Most recreational divers rarely dive deeper than 130 feet. But commercial divers can use atmospheric suits to descend to depths up to 2,000 feet. Some recreational divers have descended to depths of 1,000 feet and beyond and survived the experience without any problems.Your PADI Instructor will be by your side the entire time. Your first two dives will be to 12 meters/40 feet or shallower. The maximum depth allowed for your two final dives is 18 meters/60 feet.
What is the best scuba license?
The PADI Open Water Diver course is rated 4. PADI Open Water Diver students. PADI® Open Water Diver is the first scuba certification level. The short answer is forever! Once your instructor submits the certification paperwork, your PADI card will be valid for life and recognized internationally. This rule applies to all recreational PADI courses, including Junior Diver, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, and Nitrox Diver.