May 2019 Monthly Madness Prize – PADI Enriched Air Course As a diver you know that you are limited on bottom time due to the Nitrogen we breathe in. When diving 16 metres or shallower, you can stay for up to an hour if you have enough air. But go a little deeper and […]
March 2019 Monthly Madness Prize –Zeagal Onyx II 1st& 2nd Stage Looking for a new regulator for our ‘cold’ New Zealand waters, then look no further than the Zeagle Onyx II Regulator. The Onyx II comes with a black chrome plated first stage which is environmentally sealed which means that none of the internal […]
January 2019Monthly Madness Prize –PADI Rescue Course Scuba diving is a great sport and like any activity it is not without its risks, and that is what attracts some divers. Other divers pick up the sport for the weightlessness, to see the beautiful marine life, or as an added activity for their vacations. These […]
December2018 Monthly Madness Prize –Atomic Split Fins Split Fins or Blade Fins… The design itself is meant to channel the right amount of water with each kick behind you to propel you forward and allowing extra water to slip through the split to ease the strain and work load on the ankles, shins […]
November2018 Monthly Madness Prize –Oceanic Alpha 8 Reg and Octi, Zeagle Base Plus BCD and Compact Gauges Jacket style BCD and Regulator combo If you want simple but reliable, then the Oceanic’s Alpha 8 Second Stages and SP5 First Stage regulator set used in conjunction with a compact SPG and Depth gauge […]
October2018 Monthly Madness Prize –Bare Velocity Ultra 8/7mm Semi-Dry Wetsuit We’re not just in your element; we were born there! In a factory on the coast of British Columbia — BARE, the brainchild of 2 divers determined on creating a drysuit for the frigid waters of the Canadian Pacific Ocean was born. For over […]
This weekend our Divemaster trainees were out in the sun at Long Bay regional park and Rosedale park teaching each other new games. Each had to do a skill based game a co-operation based game and a trust-based game. We all had a blast! Many of the games included blindfolds which are perfect for […]
September2018 Monthly Madness Prize –PADI Advanced Course Finished your Open Water Course and discover that the little diving bug in side you have grown and you now looking for you next underwater adventure. Then the PADI Advanced Open water course (AOW) is the next step. The Advanced course focuses on the practical elements of […]
Taupo Drift dive trip. Dipsi 1 Hijacked Dipsi 2 Taupo trip. It was a great opportunity for the two groups to bond and dive together. Day one: Driving down and snorkeling the Waikato River from Cherry Island to Reids Farm with a stop at the natural hot springs and an epic jump near […]
I think there are two things that make a dive unbearable Visibility and being cold. Not only does the Hollis M1 mask look ultra cool but it’s comfortable for hours and its crystal clear lens is made from Saint-Gobain Diamant glass. This glass is often used for museum exhibits for its distinct lack of colour […]