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| Hydration systems for land use are not uncommon as the importance of remaining hydrated during physical activity is well recognised & cannot be overstated, but there are few proposals for systems particularly designed for scuba diving environments. Scuba diving has its own unique demands & effects on the body & it is wise to regularly replace depleted fluids lost during diving through perspiration, respiration & elimination. Some of the physical demands encountered include the carrying of heavy gear to a dive site, suiting up in hot weather & prolonged finning. Breathing very dry compressed air & the effects of prolonged immersion at depth, including immersion diuresis that causes an increase in urine formation & the "need to go", are some of the other factors that also contribute to dehydration & therefore a risk of decompression sickness (DCS). ScubaTap is a system that provides a solution to the physiological hydration demands encountered whilst diving. The intake of fluids regularly also has the added benefit of making ear pressure equalisation easier through the action of swallowing when drinking. |
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