Before initiating a dive, what should divers ensure regarding their equipment?

Ensuring that all equipment has been serviced recently is crucial for diver safety and performance. Regular servicing checks that all components are functioning correctly and can help prevent equipment failure while underwater, which could lead to dangerous situations. Serviced gear includes regulators, tanks, and buoyancy control devices, all of which play vital roles in maintaining proper air supply, buoyancy control, and overall safety during the dive.

While having equipment that matches, is color-coded, or is packed properly may have its benefits for organization or aesthetics, these factors do not directly impact the operational integrity and safety of the equipment. Servicing focuses on the mechanical and functional aspects, ensuring that divers can rely on their gear under the stresses of diving conditions.