The Hollis F1 LT fins are the last pair of fins I will need. Any equipment that gets into my hands becomes a crash test dummy and these fins have passed the test. They are a wide, rigid fin with great power and currents and excellent manueverability. Made from a single mold of a lighter […]
Scorpion fish located at the middle stacker of the HMSNZ Canterbury Wreck – Photo by Doyle Larsson The scorpion fish (Scorpaena cardinalis), also known as the eastern red scorpionfish, grandfather hapuku or New Zealand red rock cod are found in temperate waters and are distributed around Northern New Zealand, the Tasman Sea, and the Kermadec Islands. […]
The Canterbury is my favourite wreck north of Auckland the depth and water quality make the visibility better than most other wrecks and more often than not you get a good 20m+ vis. Perfect for wreck penetrations if you’re qualified to do so but absolutely stunning even exploring the outside of the wreck. Entry Point […]
There’s a phenomena we need to talk about that occurs in winter and that is the sudden scarcity of divers out there. I believe that what’s causing it is the same thing that causes shrinkage. It’s a bit colder, not by much if you ask some, but clearly enough to discourage the tropically inclined amongst […]
If you’re looking for a great regulator, I recommend highly the Hollis 500se – DC7. This regulator uses a servo-controlled valve to provide precision airflow. The regulator offers side exhaust configuration, the first stage is overbalanced and has ideal hose routing for back mount or Sidemount divers. The slick-looking black regulator can be used any […]
A salp is a barrel shaped, jelly like tunicate that is common in equatorial, temperate, and cold seas. There are 48 species of salps, of which, 14 are found in New Zealand waters. The most abundant concentrations of salps are near Antarctica, where they sometimes form enormous swarms, often in deep water, and are sometimes […]
People often ask me why a scuba diver? Well here it is… Have you ever in your life wanted to be a mermaid? Be able to breath underwater and become friends with all the fish and marine life? Well that’s exactly what it’s like. We are the only people that get to experience first-hand the […]
April 2019 Monthly Madness Prize – Hollis F1 Fins With a name Like F1 fins you would expect speed, efficiency and high-end performance – These fins deliver on all fronts! The Hollis F1 fins are made from a single piece of high strength industrial monoprene rubber. Basically, that means with no seams, no […]
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 […]
February 2019 Monthly Madness Prize – Oceanic Atmos BCD Oceanic has a saying… “Innovation first”. As a brand they are known for their dependable products that are loved by all divers, and the Atmos is no exception. It’s easy to use and the highly adjustable design is awesome for pretty much any recreational […]