Today, I’m testing out some new gear.

I’ve got a mission to tackle, some new gear to test, and a camera ready to capture it all. Let me take you through my setup and the plan for this dive.

First things first: my primary source of air is the hookah rig, powered by a compressor. That sound you hear in the background? That’s the compressor kicking in. It’s what supplies air while I’m underwater. The new backup device is there for added safety. If, for any reason, the hookah rig stops working, I’ve got about five minutes of reserve air in the backup, giving me enough time to make a safe ascent to the surface.

Safety is always a priority, especially when I’m planning to spend about an hour underwater. To decompress properly, I’ll need to do a safety stop at around five meters on my way back up. It’s one of those things you learn to plan for, tightening the gear and mentally mapping out each step before you go down.

Once my breathing setup is sorted, it’s time to attach the 360-degree underwater camera. This camera is a game-changer. It captures footage from all angles, so I can decide later how to edit it.

The main task for this dive is cleaning the underwater room windows, so I’ve packed my gloves, mask, and cleaning utensils. To avoid losing anything (again), I’ve got a cloth attached to a rope that wraps around my wrist. I learned this the hard way when a cloth floated away and sank too far for me to retrieve. Now, everything stays securely tethered. The plan is simple: scrape, wipe, and repeat until the windows are crystal clear.

As I gear up, I realize just how much equipment I’m juggling, far more than I’m used to. There’s the camera, the backup breather, the primary hookah rig, and all the cleaning tools. It’s a lot to manage, but with every dive, I refine the process and make things more efficient.

So here I am, fully equipped and ready to descend. It’s not just about the tasks or the gear, it’s about adapting, exploring, and enjoying the underwater world, one dive at a time.
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