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      • Essential Scuba Diving Safety Equipment
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      • Best Dive Trips to Belize & Cocos Island Liveaboard Diving
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    • Colombia
      • Diving in Malpelo Island Colombia
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    • Europe
      • Costa Brava Spain Scuba Diving
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      • Montenegro Scuba Diving Review
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    • Florida & Atlantic Coast
      • Best Scuba Diving Fort Myers Florida
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      • Panama City Florida Scuba Diving
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      • Scuba Diving the Galapagos Islands
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    • Hong Kong
      • Best Scuba Diving Hong Kong
    • Indian Ocean
      • Great White Shark Cage Diving Gansbaai South Africa
      • Shark Diving in Mossel Bay South Africa
      • Best Scuba Diving in Pondicherry India
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      • Best Maldives Liveaboard Scuba Diving
      • Cape Town Scuba Diving Review
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      • Best Reunion Island Scuba Diving Reviewed
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      • Sri Lanka Diving Review
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      • Scuba Diving the Seychelles – Liveaboards
    • Indonesia
      • Scuba Diving Raja Ampat Indonesia
      • Best Raja Ampat Liveaboards
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      • Best Diving in Gili Islands Indonesia Reviewed
      • Best Sulawesi & Halmahera Liveaboard Diving
      • Best Diving Indonesia – Pulau Weh Diving
      • Best Indonesia Liveaboard Diving – Alor and Flores
      • Best Indonesia Liveaboard Diving – Cenderawasih Bay
      • Best Indonesia Diving – Wakatobi Liveaboard Diving
      • Best North Sulawesi Scuba Diving – Bunaken Island & Lembeh Strait Indonesia
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      • Best Scuba Diving in Bali Indonesia
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    • Japan
      • Best Scuba Diving Okinawa Japan
    • Macronesia (Atlantic) & West Africa
      • Best Diving in Dakar Senegal
      • Best Scuba Diving the Canary Islands
      • Scuba Diving the Azores
      • Best Scuba Diving in Cape Verde Islands
      • Scuba Diving Madeira Islands Portugal
    • Malaysia
      • Kuching Diving Sarawak Malaysia
      • Best Scuba Diving Langkawi Malaysia
      • Scuba Diving in Kota Kinabalu Malaysia
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      • Best Diving Malaysia Labuan Wrecks
      • Scuba Diving in Perhentian Islands Malaysia
      • Best Scuba Diving Tioman Island
      • Best Dive Resorts Malaysia – Layang Layang Island & Lankayan Island Borneo
      • Best Sipadan Island Scuba Diving
    • Middle East
      • Best Scuba Diving in Israel
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      • Best Dahab Diving Holidays
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      • Best Scuba Diving Sharm el Sheikh Egypt
      • Scuba Diving Hurghada Egypt Review
      • Best Scuba Diving in Aqaba Jordan
      • Best Red Sea Liveaboards
      • Scuba Diving in Fujairah & Dubai
      • Best Liveaboard Diving in Djibouti
      • Best Diving in Oman – Muscat
      • Best Liveaboard Diving in Oman
    • New Zealand
      • Scuba Diving Bay of Islands New Zealand
      • Milford Sound Scuba Diving New Zealand
      • Poor Knights Islands Diving New Zealand
    • Pacific Islands
      • Scuba Diving Pohnpei Micronesia
      • Best Scuba Diving Samoa
      • Best Scuba Diving Easter Island Chile
      • Best Scuba Diving Molokai Hawaii
      • Best Scuba Diving Maui Hawaii
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      • Best Scuba Diving Oahu Hawaii
      • Best Scuba Diving Hawaii Liveaboard
      • Best Scuba Diving Palau Micronesia
      • Best Liveaboard Diving Palau Micronesia
      • Best Kosrae Scuba Diving Micronesia
      • Scuba Diving the Cook Islands
      • Best Scuba Diving in Tonga
      • Scuba Diving New Caledonia Review
      • Best Scuba Diving in Vanuatu
      • Yap Scuba Diving Review
      • Best Scuba Diving in Guam Review
      • Best Scuba Diving in Saipan
      • Best Scuba Diving Fiji
      • Bikini Atoll & Truk Lagoon Wrecks – Liveaboards
      • Best Diving French Polynesia Liveaboards
      • Liveaboard Scuba Diving in the Solomon Islands
    • Pacific Northwest (North America)
      • Best Nanaimo Scuba Diving British Columbia
      • Scuba Diving British Columbia – Howe Sound
      • Best Scuba Diving San Juan Islands Washington
    • Papua New Guinea
      • Papua New Guinea Scuba Diving Review
      • Best Papua New Guinea Liveaboard Diving
    • Philippines
      • Best Scuba Diving Coron Philippines
      • Scuba Diving Apo Reef & Coron Wrecks Liveaboards
      • Best Scuba Diving Romblon Philippines
      • Camiguin Island Diving Review
      • Scuba Diving Siquijor Island Philippines Review
      • Best Diving in Dumaguete Philippines
      • Best Puerto Princesa Scuba Diving
      • Best Diving in the Philippines Visayas Liveaboards
      • Best Diving Philippines – Anilao Diving
      • Best Scuba Diving Moalboal Philippines
      • Best Diving in Malapascua Philippines
      • Best Diving Philippines – Anda Scuba Diving
      • Scuba Diving in El Nido Palawan
      • Best Mactan Island Scuba Diving Philippines
      • Best Sogod Bay Dive Sites Philippines
      • Best Scuba Diving Boracay Philippines
      • Best Scuba Diving Puerto Galera Philippines
      • Best Panglao Island Scuba Diving Philippines
      • Scuba Diving in Subic Bay Philippines
      • Best Tubbataha Reef Liveaboards – Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park
      • Best Liveaboard Diving Philippines in Malapascua & the Visayas
    • Taiwan
      • Best Scuba Diving Kenting Taiwan
      • Best Scuba Diving Green Island Taiwan
      • Best Orchid Island Taiwan Diving
    • Thailand
      • Koh Lipe Scuba Diving Thailand
      • Best Diving in Krabi Thailand
      • Best Scuba Diving Khao Lak Thailand
      • Chumphon Scuba Diving Thailand
      • Best Scuba Diving Koh Chang Thailand
      • Best Scuba Diving in Pattaya Thailand
      • Best Koh Tao Thailand Diving
      • Best Phuket Thailand Scuba Diving Liveaboards
      • Best Scuba Diving Thailand Liveaboards
    • Vietnam
      • Nha Trang Scuba Diving Vietnam
  • Books & Media
    • Best Ocean Documentary Reviews
    • Top 10 Best Scuba Diving Movies of All Time
    • Best Scuba Diving Books Ever – Cave & Underwater Explorer Diving
    • Best Scuba Diving Books Ever – Educational & Reference
    • Best Scuba Diving Books Ever – Sea Life & Safety/Survival
    • Best Scuba Diving Books Ever – Wreck & Inspirational
    • Best Scuba Diving Books Ever – Children’s & Fiction
    • Best Scuba Diving Books Ever – Underwater Photography & Freediving
    • Best Scuba Diving Books – Pacific Northwest Marine Life
  • Swimming
    • Best Women’s Swim Shorts
    • Best Men’s Swimming Trunks
    • Best Men’s Board Shorts
    • Best Swimming Headphones
    • The Best Swim Parka of 2023
    • The Best Swim Goggles
  • Boating
    • Boating Accessories
      • Best Dry Bags Reviews in 2023
      • Best Fishing Knives Reviews
      • Best Sailing Knife Reviews
      • Best Rain Gear for Fishing
      • Best Boat Trailer Tongue Jacks in 2023
      • Best Boat Trailer Winch Reviews
      • Best Bimini Tops for Boats
      • Best Inflatable Boat Launching Wheels
      • Best Boat Ladder Review
      • Boat Anchor Rope Reviews
      • Best Boat Anchors Reviews
      • Best First Aid Kits Reviews
    • Binoculars
      • Best Night Vision Binoculars for 2023
      • Marine Binoculars
    • Canoes
      • Best Inflatable Canoes Reviews
      • Canoes
      • Best Canoe Paddles Review
    • Coolers
      • Soft Side Coolers
      • Marine Coolers
    • Electronics
      • Best Electric Air Pump for Inflatables
      • Best Marine VHF Radios Reviews
      • Best Kayak Fish Finder Review
      • The Best Marine GPS
      • Best Handheld GPS Review
    • Inflatable Boats
      • Best Inflatable Boat Launching Wheels
      • Best Inflatable Dinghy Review
      • Best Inflatable Pontoon Boats for Fishing in 2023
      • Inflatable Boats
    • Kayak Accessories
      • Best Kayak Knives Review
      • Best Kayak Rod Holders
      • Best Kayak Seat Review
      • Best Kayak Storage Racks Review
      • Best Gifts For a Kayaker
      • Best Kayak Compasses of 2023
      • Best Kayak Anchor Systems
      • Best Kayak Bilge Pump Reviews in 2023
      • Best Electric Air Pump for Inflatables
      • Best Kayak Roof Rack Systems
      • Best Kayak Carts Review
      • Best Dry Bags Reviews in 2023
      • Best Water Shoes for Kayaking
      • Best Kayak Helmet Reviews in 2023
      • Best Wetsuits for Kayaking
      • Best Drysuit for Kayaking
      • Best Kayak Fishing Paddle Reviews
      • Best Kayak Paddle Reviews
      • Best Kayak Fishing Life Jacket Reviews
      • Best Kayaking Life Jackets for Women Review
      • Best Life Vest Kayaking
    • Kayaks
      • Best Motorized Kayak Review
      • Best Pedal Kayak of 2023
      • Best Kayaks for Kids in 2023
      • Best Kayaks for Women
      • Best Touring Kayaks
      • Best Tandem Kayak Review
      • Best Whitewater Kayaks for Beginners
      • Best Kayak for Lakes Review
      • Best Ocean Kayaks
      • Best Ocean Fishing Kayak Reviews
      • Top Rated Fishing Kayaks
      • Best Beginner Kayaks Reviews
      • Best Recreational Kayaks
      • Best Inflatable Kayaks
    • Life Jackets
      • Best Jet Ski Life Jackets
      • Best Wakeboard Life Jackets Review
      • Best Inflatable Life Jackets Reviews
      • Best Kayak Fishing Life Jacket Reviews
      • Best SUP Life Vest Reviews
      • Best Kayaking Life Jackets for Women Review
      • Best Life Vest for Kayaking Review
    • Motors
      • Best Electric Trolling Motors Reviews
      • Best Small Outboard Motor Reviews
      • Best Kayak Trolling Motor Review
  • Board Sports
    • Best Electric Air Pump for Inflatables
      • Best Electric Air Pump for Inflatables
    • Stand Up Paddleboards
      • Best Stand-Up Paddle Board Reviews
      • Best Stand-Up Paddleboard for Yoga
      • Best Stand Up Paddle Board for Surfing Review
      • Best Inflatable Paddle Boards Reviews
      • Best Fishing SUP Boards
    • SUP Accessories
      • Best Paddle Board Paddles Review
      • Best SUP Life Vest Reviews
      • Best SUP Roof Rack Systems
    • Best Skimboard Brands in 2023
      • Best Skimboard Brands in 2023
    • Best Wakesurf Boards
      • Best Wakesurf Board Reviews
    • Body Boards
      • Best Bodyboards
      • The Best Boogie Boards for Kids in 2023
      • Best Bodyboard Swim Fins Review
    • Surfboards
      • Best Surfboards for 2023
      • Best Soft Top Surfboards Review
      • Best Surfboards for Beginners
      • Best Surfboards for Kids
    • Surfing Accessories
      • Best Women’s Swim Shorts
      • Best Men’s Board Shorts
      • Best Surfing Watches of 2023
      • Best Surfboard Travel Bag Reviews
      • Best Surfboard Racks for Cars
      • Best Wetsuit Booties Surfing
      • Best Rash Guard for Men Review
      • Best Rash Guards for Women Review
      • Best Surfing Wetsuits
  • Towables
    • Best Electric Air Pump for Inflatables
    • What’s the Best Kneeboard?
    • Best Wakeboards
    • Best Wakeboard Life Jackets Review
    • Best Water Skis Review
    • Best Wakesurf Boards
    • Best Towable Tubes
  • Beach
    • Best Beach Cruisers
    • Best Beach Wagons or Carts
    • Waterproof Bags
    • Best Soft Coolers for 2023
    • Best Beach Coolers for 2023
    • Best Marine Cooler Review
    • Best Beach Chairs for 2023
    • Best Beach Umbrellas Review
    • Best Beach Canopy Reviews
    • Best Beach Tent Reviews
  • Cycling
    • Best Kids Electric Scooter
    • Best Adult Electric Scooter
    • Best Folding Bikes
    • Best Camera for Cycling Review
    • Best MTB Lights Review
    • Best Hardtail Mountain Bikes of 2023
    • Best Gravel Bikes Under $2,000 in 2023
    • Best Beginner Road Bikes in 2023
    • Best Bike Computer Reviews
    • Best Comfort Bike Reviews
    • Best Children’s Mountain Bikes
    • Best Women’s Mountain Bike Helmets
    • Best Mountain Bike Helmet Reviews
    • Best Affordable Electric Bikes in 2023
    • Best Women’s Mountain Bikes
    • Top 10 Best BMX Bikes in 2023
    • Best Mountain Bikes Under $1,000 of 2023
    • Best Budget Mountain Bikes Review
    • Best Fat Bike Reviews
    • Best Single Speed Bike Reviews
    • Best Beach Cruisers
  • Camping
    • Best Portable Shower Tent for Camping
    • Best Handheld GPS Review
    • Best Binoculars for Hiking
    • Best Hiking Watches Review
    • Best Mess Kit for Camping Review
    • Best Hiking Shoes for 2023
    • Best Hiking Boots Reviews
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Hookah Diving Equipment Guide

9:22 am by Joe 8 Comments

Updated October 20, 2022

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Scuba diving has grown by leaps and bounds over the last 40 years.  As it has expanded as a recreation into more and more technical areas, the equipment and training needs have also increased dramatically.  Many divers are moving back into the simpler and relatively less sophisticated technology provided in hookah diving.  It is a less cumbersome way to have the fun of diving to explore and discover the underwater world, just to take care of hull scraping and other boat maintenance, or to quickly be able to jump in to retrieve a stuck anchor without spending 20 minutes to gear up.

Hookah Diving Equipment Guide

What is Hookah Diving?

Simply put, hookah diving involves the use of a low-pressure compressor on a platform feeding air down to the diver through a hose to a regulator worn by the diver.  This is a dynamic system.  It is also possible to achieve a similar result with a static system by using a tank of air to replace the compressor, but this would imply a limited supply of air.

Run Time

With a hookah system, time limits are extended to the amount of fuel available and to no-decompression limits.  With a gasoline/petrol-fueled system this could be several hours or with an electric-powered unit, it could extend to a practically infinite length of time.

In the past surface supplied gas systems were primarily used in commercial applications.  They allowed the diver to leave behind the load necessary when using scuba and move more easily through the water.  Over time prices have come down and applications for recreational and personal use have developed.  Today hookah is considered a relatively low-price way for 1 up to 4 divers to participate in the fun of diving without necessarily going through formal diver training.

Training

That being said, formal training is highly recommended.  A scuba training certificate would ensure that a person knows key skills that a hookah diver would find essential, such as mask and regulator clearing, not to mention a firm grasp of the dive tables and the risks of decompression illness.

Safety

In addition, other safety measures can be taken.  A diver down flag, which many units have built-in, can be displayed to indicate the location of the diver, and a watchman should be on the surface to monitor the system and alert the divers to any danger.  Because it is plausible that there could be problems with the system, divers can carry a compact spare air unit.  A scuba unit could also be moored at 5 meters to be used in the event of an air stoppage when a safety stop is needed.  Also, as so many scuba divers are doing, the hookah diver can carry a dive computer to help confirm that decompression limits are not exceeded.

For some additional hookah diving safety ideas from DAN, click here.

Hookah Systems

Hookah systems can be mounted out of the water on the deck of a boat, dock, pier, or shore.  Some are designed to be mounted on a flotation device with the compressor floating on the water’s surface.  Under rough weather conditions, careful consideration should be given before using that type.

NARDI Esprit 3T Electric Compressor 50′ Hose Hookah System


Airline R260-4 Hookah Dive System

They can be set up for one or more divers and powered by electric or gas/petrol motors.  Accessories available include kits for additional divers and spare air emergency units.

Spare Air 3000 3.0 Kit

It is recommended to use hookah systems manufactured by licensed companies.  The system used needs to have components that are compatible and safe.  There are stories of dangerous malfunctions when people have put together their own systems from parts laying around in the garage.  The compressor needs to function cleanly without exhaust getting into the air supply.  A proper hose that is non-toxic and of appropriate strength and durability is essential.  Professional manufacturers understand these issues and have diver safety at the top of the list.

Another consideration is environmental friendliness.  Cleaner and quieter running systems have less impact on the surroundings.  Electrically powered models are better in both ways than gasoline/petrol-powered models.

The above video describes a new battery-powered ultra-portable hookah system still in the development phase, perhaps hitting the market soon.

Many hookah kits are available that are easy to use, safe and fun.  They offer extended bottom time without the burden of lugging a heavy bottle around.

For a review of top hookah diving systems click here:

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Feedback and Comments

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  1. Justin4487 says

    at 1:39 am

    How long does it take to go through training for this system?

    Also you mentioned this system is simpler then having tanks etc… would a hooka system be better to start with as a beginner or would it be better to learn with the more difficult method first then move to the hooka system?

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    • Joe says

      at 2:07 am

      It would be best to get a beginning open water diver course from a major scuba program like Padi or Naui or any of the other major ones in your area.  This would ensure that all the basic skills have been learned, particularly concerning mask and regulator clearing, basic comfort in the water and an understanding of the effects of pressure and avoiding decompression illness.  Only then would I begin with a hookah system.  Once you are a certified diver, using hookah gear is only a matter of familiarizing with your particular system, which would be no more difficult than familiarizing with a new set of scuba gear.

      Thanks a lot for your question.

      Joe

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      • Justin4487 says

        at 4:43 pm

        Thank you Joe that cleared up my questions.

        Reply
        • Joe says

          at 1:57 am

          You’re very welcome, Justin.

          Reply
  2. Kristi Faulkner says

    at 9:32 pm

    We are coming to Bonaire in July and my daughter and Neice 16 years old would love to try diving… I’m certified but they are not. Do you have any ideas where I can take them to get a diving experience? That’s why I thought of hookah diving. Thank you

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    • Joe says

      at 10:53 pm

      Hi Kristi,

      Thanks a lot for your question. I am not sure of who can offer hookah diving there in Bonaire but the dive shops will almost all offer diving courses and discover scuba diving. A lot of the diving is done from shore and there are a number of dive operations, so it should be easy to organize. Here is the link to my post on Bonaire with a lot of info on the diving there: https://myscubadivinggearguide.com/best-caribbean-dive-vacations-bonaire

      Good luck and have a great time.

      Best regards,
      Joe

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  3. Ian Campbell says

    at 11:48 pm

    I dove hookah for the first time last summer for 10 days off my friend’s catamaran in the Bahamas. I had a great time. I am a long time scuba diver and my concern while hookah diving was the lack of any buoyancy safety devices. Buoyancy maintenance consisted of precise weighting such that one could ascend or descend by breath control. I never see any hookah pictures showing divers wearing any type of vest. A safety issue like a tired diver or heavy seas is going to require dropping the weight belt. This creates a second issue as the regulator is clipped off to the weight belt. I would love to see a vest similar to a SEATEC vest I owned in the 70″s. It was basically a large capacity snorkel vest but with a CO2 emergency inflator and a long oral inflation/deflation tube that allowed easy oral inflation/deflation at depth. This worked great as a BCD for me in the 70’s, when the high tech gear (that I couldn’t afford) at that time was the Fenzy “horse-collar”. I’ve looked very hard for a vest appropriate for hookah diving and haven’t seen one. Comments?

    Reply
    • Joe says

      at 12:20 am

      Thanks a lot for your comments. I also have not seen a vest that is designed for hookah use or one that is easily adaptable. I would suggest that snorkel vests or travel-style BCDs would be a good place to look among modern gear. The best would be for hookah companies like Brownie to design something specifically designed for the task.

      Very thoughtful of you.

      Best regards,
      Joe

      Reply

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