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To unsubscribe click here WELL, OUR COURSE DIRECTOR IS EVEN MORE PLEASED. WE ADDED TO NEW PEOPLE TO OUR LIST OF DIVERS MOVING UP IN OR TO THE PROFESSIONAL RANKS. SUSAN HULETT IS AN IDC STAFF CANDIDATE AND CHAD WINTON IS A DIVE MASTER CANDIDATE. AGAIN, IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO PUT YOUR PICTURE HERE! WEEKEND SCUBA FUN. A HUGE THANKS TO INSTRUCTOR WENDY GARRETT AND DIVE MASTERS MARK ARMFIELD AND NICK RUE. 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WE’LL DO THE TRAINING FOR YOU OR YOUR DIVER LATER DURING ONE OF OUR BEAVER LAKE TRIPS IN 2020! SAVE NOW! SCUBA INSTRUCTOR AND DIVE MASTER CLASSES ARE NOW FORMING CALL 316-775-6688 FOR INFORMAION ENRICHED AIR CLASS AMBER WAVES DIVING REPAIR CENTER Properly functioning gear is crucial Your safety depends on it. That’s why we are the best technicians in the business to service your gear. What to expect We are certified technicians that always follow manufacturer guidelines. Conscientious and thor- ough, we examine every part of your gear. We’re al- ways on the lookout for wear and corrosion, immedi- ately swapping out anything worn or damaged. We want your next dive to be your best dive! NOW EXTENDED TO FEB 2020 AMBER WAVES DIVING REPAIR CENTER Properly functioning gear is crucial Your safety depends on it. That’s why we are the best technicians in the business to service your gear. What to expect We are certified technicians that always follow manufacturer guidelines. Conscientious and thor- ough, we examine every part of your gear. We’re al- ways on the lookout for wear and corrosion, immedi- ately swapping out anything worn or damaged. We want your next dive to be your best dive! Beginner Tips: The Importance of Dive Computers I realize a few of you use dive tables, but even more of you don’t. Some don’t because they, like myself, have purchased dive computers and really have no need to regularly use the tables. Frighteningly, oth- ers have neither purchased a dive computer nor use the tables regularly. They rely on their buddy, divemaster, guide, or some other divers on the trip to plan their dives for them. This is scary stuff. Seri- ously. Once upon a me when I was a new diver and dive computers had just be- come more mainstream, I completely poo-poo’d them. Only lazy divers unable to comprehend dive tables would spend such large amounts of money to not have to think for themselves. Needless to say, over the years I have changed my tune. Dive computers have become so commonplace and affordable now that there is absolutely no reason not to have one. While I completely and totally feel that all divers need to understand dive tables and their relaonship to diving, I feel equally as strong that all divers should have their own dive computer. Why? Funny you should ask! Let me tell you why. Longer dives That’s right. You can dive longer. Why? Because the dive tables assume, you’re going to be at the exact same depth for the enre dive. Every single diver in the world knows that’s rarely ever the case. Dive computers take your inial descent into consideraon along with any other rising and falling you do dur- ing your dive. It’s constantly recalculang (like a GPS!) your available boom me according to your cur- rent depth while taking into consideraon all of your past depths and mes. It does more than your mind ever could. Well, more than my mind ever could, anyway. If you’re going to start using Nitrox or already do, the computer’s calculaons become even more im- portant. With a nitrox capable computer, you can quickly calculate and compare O2 percentages and depths to determine the op- mal mix for your planned dive. Few students really remember how to do that aſter walking out of their nitrox class, and the computer makes it simple and lightning fast. Safer dives Due to the reasons listed above, your dives are also a lile safer with a computer if they’re used correctly. You eliminate the human error risk inherent in manual calculaons and you eliminate the necessity of trusng someone else to do it for you. Even given the possibility that a dive computer could get it wrong, if you and your buddy both have one then that issue is nearly moot. You both have computers and they both agree, then it’s highly unlikely that both computers are wrong at the exact same me. Addionally, it can keep track of your previous dives and while you’re on the boat it will scroll through the depths and display to you the current NDL if you were to dive again right then. As your surface me in- creases, so do those NDL it displays. Dive log Dive computers nowadays serve a dual purpose as a dive log. Almost all of them will now store a certain number of dives in memory, and most can be connected to a PC to download the informaon from your recent dive trip. Some include soſtware that can ulize this informaon into a dive profile for you that could be useful in determining air consumpon habits among other things (if that’s of any interest to you). Instead of you having to try to remember what your max depth and boom me was, the computer does that for you. So even if you’re using manual dive logs, the informaon is right there in front of you to easily copy down. Most even keep track of water tem- perature too. Affordable The cost of dive computers has come down considerably over the years even as their funconality has increased. While there are cer- tainly some prey expensive models, all that’s necessary is just a basic computer that gives you depth and NDL. You can get one for under $400 easy, even closer to $300 if you happen to catch a sale. How much is your peace of mind worth? Increasingly required Yup, more and more dive operators are starng to require that you have a dive computer before diving with them, especially if you’re doing more advanced dives. Somemes you can rent one, and while that may be necessary at mes, wouldn’t you rather use a com- puter you’re familiar with? It would be a shame to be caught unsuspecng on your next dive vacaon by finding out that the dive op- erator you booked with requires you to have a computer and you don’t have one. So, unl you get one, make sure what the rules are with the shops you’re diving with. Word of cauon Dive computers aren’t infallible. Their purpose is to help keep you from geng bent by doing rapid and connuous calculaons of your boom me and depth. They cannot, however, take into consideraon other DCS risk factors such as weight, age, hydraon lev- els, and the fact that you stayed out all night partying. For that maer, it knows nothing about your specific body and its health. For that reason, dive computers should be seen as a tool and nothing more. As with any tool, understand how to use it before doing so and never let it take the place of safe diving knowledge. Do your training, learn the tables, understand the science behind them and then use the computer to help you facilitate the use of that knowledge in a safe manner. For me personally, a dive computer is a necessary part of my gear and in my not so humble opinion, there’s really no excuse not to have one. Scubapro G2 Wrist Dive Computer Incredible, easy, easily incredible! The next generaon Galileo has arrived. Introducing the G2. Intuive, reliable and bulletproof, Scubapro combined everything you love about the Galileo with everything you've dreamed of in a dive computer. It's everything you expect from Scubapro in full color. Easy to read. Easy to use. Easy to love. Spend less me reading manuals, and more me enjoying the experience. Easy to Read: A brilliant, colorful screen with color indicators quickly draws your aenon to what you need to know. The G2 leverages color as a tool to deliver the best reada- bility and usability available. Choose from four different color opons. Easy to Use: With the intuive 3 buon control, oper- ang the G2 is a snap. With the G2 you can transmit your air pressure from up to 9 tanks. And the transmier blinks green, yellow or red to indicate your air level. Easy to Understand: The G2 has the same incredibly intuive menu structure and diver-friendly funcons that earned the Gal- ileo its reputaon for being the hands-down easiest computer to use. Four dive screen templates allow you to see as lile - or as much - data as you'd like. With the industry's leading digital compass - you'll always know where you are headed. Easy to Manage: Bluetooth compable, the G2 easily syncs with your PC, Mac, Android or iPhone. The G2 Stores up to 1,000 hours of dive profiles. And its rechargeable baery lasts up to 50 dives. i300 Dive Computer $469.00 Its effortless approach and versality give you the ability to dive right in. It exceeds expectaons—with many features such as its easy-to-use interface, flexible operang modes, built-in backlight and user- changeable baery with data retenon. The i300 carries all of these features with a rug- gedness that you can count on. And with effortless design, such as a water-acvated on switch, it gets you right in the water and descending to your next adventure. Scubapro MK17 EVO/G260 Regulator If you dive deep, dive cold, or oſten find yourself on silty booms or in less-than-prisne waters, the MK17 EVO/G260 is the regulator system for you. The new MK17 EVO is Scubapro's premium high performance balanced diaphragm first stage. Engineered specifical- ly for cold water and harsh environments, its internal components are completely sealed off from the elements so neither water nor polluon can get inside the chrome-plated marine grade brass body to foul the mechanism. This total sealing system also allows for a dry ambient pressure chamber which works to prevent freezing, provides beer protecon and improves performance, ensuring trouble-free operaon no maer how cold or murky the water gets. Now think about it, if this regulator performance flawlessly in cold water it will also be a phenomenal regulator in warm temper- ate waters. This is just simply a great regulator at a great value. $675.00 Scubapro MK11/C370 Regulator The Mk11 First Stage Regulator is the per- fect choice for the recreaonal diver who wants the advantage of a diaphragm first stage for use in temperate waters. Dia- phragm-based first stages are environmentally sealed so that water cannot enter the inner mechanism. This first stage comes standard with the Thermal Insulang System (TIS), which keeps your first stage from freezing up and malfunconing in cold water condions. Addi- onally, its over-balanced diaphragm first stage design gives you beer breathing performance at greater depths. he C370 is the newest addi- on to Scubapro's family of high performance second stages. Fully ad- justable, the C370 includes a user adjustable inhalaon effort control knob along with a small coaxial dive/pre-dive lever. The new air bal- anced C370 is lightweight, breathes easy, offers full user controls and delivers effortless airflow. PRICED RIGHT AT $510.00 The Apeks XTX50 Regulator is what you're looking for in a top of the line regulator, at a reasonable price. The Apeks XTX50 is designed to handle every diving condion you could put it through. It can even be changed from right hand to leſt hand use, by an authorized technician. You can change out the ex- haust tee from a wider tee for minimal bubbles, great for photog- raphy, or a more narrow exhaust tee for a smaller more compact regulator. Apeks XTX50 features: • An over balanced diaphragm design first stage that is environmen- tally sealed • Four medium pressure ports, with oponal fiſth • Easily converts from right hand to leſt hand, by factory authorized technician • Pneumacally balanced second stage • Diver changeable exhaust tee • Nitrox compable $595.00 YES WE HAVE BCDs IN STOCK SCUBA PRO GLIDEX SCUBA PRO WOMEN’S BELLA AQUA LUNG WOMEN’S SOUL AQUA LUNG AXIOM YES WE HAVE TANKS RETAIL $249.00 THIS WEEK $229.00 A STORY FROM SANTA Children. They are just amazing. Some- mes on my early deliveries, I may come across a child who is sll prepar- ing to get to sleep. I remember lile Maggie, she was four years old and had just goen a new baby sister, who she had to share her room with. Peeking in through the door, I could see her lean- ing over the crib and hear her talking to her. “They say you’re a giſt from God, tell me quick while you sll remember, what’s he like?” This Christmas take some me to look at the world through the eyes of a child. You might be surprised to find what you have for- goen. Be the Santa in You. Merry Christmas. DIVE LIGHTS …. A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA FOR THE DIVER IN YOUR
