Just a couple of photos to give you an idea of whats been going on. We are working hard to get our new shop done for the big move. We were planning on it being at the end of September but have had to postpone. Not to worry it’s going to allow us to make […]
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 […]
We arrive at Goat Island. After a hot car ride, everyone for once is eager to get into the cold water. With a sense of ebullience in the van everyone is looking forward to their first night dive. Gathered on a hill, overlooking the water Pat the instructor assess the conditions. The water is transparent, […]
Here we have it! This months winner… Congratulations Maddy!!! Maddy ” This is awesome, this is my first part of my very own dive gear. Thanks”. Maddy Became an open water diver last month. Are you looking for some new equipment for hunting? Check out our online store If you’d like the chance […]
As you can see we are under construction at our new site. So here is a quick few photos to keep you up to date! Dont worry we will be fully functional as a dive store during the entire move but you can always visit our online store and you can always see our […]
I have owned the Hollis SMS 75 for a year and a half now, I went from using rental Jacket style BCDs to the SMS 75 getting into sidemount diving in mind. I’ve done that and beyond in this BCD, I am now a Side Mount Specialty instructor and love the way I can set […]
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 […]
I got Lavacore gloves for those cold days teaching when having 5/7mm gloves were a bit cumbersome and restrictive. They are warm, lightweight and neutrally buoyant. The inner fleece material is antibacterial perfect for reducing odor. In the past 6 months, I haven’t noticed any odor and they can spend a few weeks of constant […]
HMNZS Canterbury Some people see diving as an ordinary sport whereas I see it as a true lifestyle. An ever changing environment with unfathomable sights waiting under the glassy sheen of our waters. I recently had the chance to go to what has to be one of the most amazing shipwrecks in the […]