skin diving

skin diving
(Roget's IV) n.
Syn. underwater swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving.
Skin diving equipment includes: wet suit, dry suit, snorkel, air tanks, mask, goggles, diving helmet, diving hood, fins, air regulator, buoyancy compensator vest, BC vest, weight belt, depth gauge, spear gun.

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