BARE 5/3mm Ultrawarmth Hooded Vest (Male & Female)

I love my 7mm Evoke wetsuit, which does a great job at keeping me pretty warm during dives but as I do still feel the cold quite easily and as the water inevitably starts to cool down after summer, I looked for ways to ensure I could still stay warm in the cooler months.As I […]

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 Hollis F1 – Bat Fin Yellow Tip

The F1 Bat Fins give me all the power without doing much. The Fin is almost bulletproof with the amount of beating it can have and the perfection in construction. The fins come with spring heel fins straps with easy-grip heel tabs and generous foot pockets for fast donning and doffing. Having the heel tab loops means I […]

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 Auckland Scuba – Galapagos Island Trip 2025

Auckland Scuba is excited to announce we will be going to the Galapagos Islands in 2025 aboard the Galapagos Master. There are 9 en-suite cabins that cater for up to 16 guests onboard. Offering both upper deck and lower deck air-conditioned accommodation with a choice of twin or double beds, each has personal clothing storage and private […]

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 Oceanic OCi Dive Computer

When my console computer’s life came to an end about 4 years ago, I started the hunt for a replacement. I had always liked the idea of a wristwatch-style computer, so I did a bit of research on features they could include and always found myself coming back to one watch, the Oceanic OCi for […]

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 Faber 10L Steel Cylinder

My go-to cylinder for back mount diving is a 10L Faber steel cylinder I like the size and weight on my back and in comparison to an Aluminium cylinder I like the constant weight throughout the dive. As a cylinder tester performing visual and hydrostatic tank tests I do see some rust inside steel cylinders […]

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 My Hunting Essentials

Over the years I’ve seen some interesting equipment used for hunting and collecting seafood and so I thought I would share what has become essential items for me and why they work. First up before you take anything know the rules and check the MPI site for size limits bag limits and know what species […]

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 Wonderview entry to Daniels Reef

Daniels Reef, Leigh Found at the bottom of the walkway from Wonderview road in Leigh we have the shortest shore access to Daniels reef. Predominantly known for its surf, this reef is found roughly a 500m surface swim east and if the vis is good you will find the top of the reef sitting about […]

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 Rosedale Road Underpass: Extended Weekend Works Notification

Work is to be undertaken during COVID-19 Alert 3 whilst traffic volumes are lower.  Work is scheduled from 8pm Thursday 30 September continuously through to 5am Tuesday 5 October.  What are we doing? We are removing the old SH1 Rosedale Road Motorway bridge abutments as part of the bridge replacement works.    What this means for you […]

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