January 2, 2009, 12:29 pm
Up-Coming Dive Adventures:
* NEXT Fun Dive & Boat Dive - March 7 & 8 (Fun Dive: Saturday, Boat Dive: Sunday)
For all divers beginning to experienced, fun dives are FREE, boat dives are 75 clams.
(more details will be in the February SCUBA eNews)
* CANADA - Hornby Island Resort - March 25 & 26 (Wednesday & Thursday)
All-Inclusive, if you have never dove Canada you have got to do it - NON-Divers welcome
* CANADA - Nanaimo - March 28, 29 & 30 (Saturday, Sunday, Monday)
Wreck dives, wall dives, drift dive, critter dives, and lots of options - NON-Divers welcome
Up-Coming Classes:
* Beginning Scuba Class - January 11 (Sundays)
Just in case you are looking to add a dive buddy to your household or dive buddy list.
* DAN Oxygen Course & Neurological Assessment - January 17 (Saturday) (e-mail for info request)
This is a great course for divers and non-divers, you will learn many skills that are needed for a diving related illnesses.
* Equipment Specialist Course - February 7 & 8 (Saturday & Sunday) (e-mail for info request)
Learn how to fix minor equipment problems? What to fix and what not to fix, that is the question? Lots of hand on......
(Limited to 6 participants)
* Beginning Scuba Class - February 22 (Sunday/Tuesday)
LAST CHANCE to be completed before spring break, accelerated, same amount hours & sessions, just 2 nights a week.
* CPR/First Aid/AED - February 28 (Saturday)
Get 3 programs in 1 session: Keep yourself up-to-date, there has been more changes - NON-Divers welcome
Learn how to work with the current, the current is your friend.....limited to 4 participants
* Don't Forget about our KIDS programs: Bubble Maker & Seal Team - January 11, February 22
Kids scuba for ages 8 to 12 years old, lets the kids blow bubbles, this program is oriented for kids in mind.
New Products in stock:
g Northwest Wreck Dives Book: Over 120 wreck dives - shore & boat, beginning to experienced. This is a great book, so many wrecks to dive, its truly amazing and not enough time to dive them all.
Stop by to pick up a copy for...$24.95
h LESSONS FOR LIFE CD: This CD will give you an opportunity to Read, Learn & Dive Safe. This is a unique survival guide that is a must have for all divers. You will laugh, you will cry and you will wonder way it happen.
Stop by to pick up a copy for...$16.95
g NEW Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving: Looking for a book that will educate you with more then just the basics, then this the one for you. I call this book the Bible of Diving, it has a little bit of everything in it. Another book offered as a great companion to this book is the workbook, a good way to test your knowledge and memory.
Hard Bound Copy, normally $76.95....great price for $49.95, we 4 copies only
Are you scuba fit?
I am you might say someone who believes in staying fit, in fact many of you have seen me at 24 hour fitness in Hillsboro. As you may already know as we get, you might say, more experienced (ok older) it becomes harder to stay in shape. We have to dedicate more time exercising to even maintain our weight and change our eating habits. For the ones that do not make these adjustments find out over time that there suits have shrunk....hahahaha.....right or better yet our arms have gotten shorter, we can barely reach our feet to put on our fins. So I happen to come across a web site that might possibly be of interest to you all, called www.scubafit.com. Check it out, if this will be of some help to you great, even if one person gets fit from it then I have at least accomplished my goal.
Dive-In Party:
I would like to thank everybody who stopped by December 13 to chat, brought finger food, ate food, laughed, exchange presents an so on. We all had a great time and I hope next year we will see all of you back again and even ones who did not get to make in 2008. I would like to give special thanks to all of our Pacific Watersports staff for there participation and even more too Reo's Ribs which so kindly donated a big pan full of awesome tasting pork ribs, thanks Reo everybody was ranting and raving about them.
Due to the kind donation from Reo's Ribs we would hope you stop by there establishment at 17385 SW TV Hwy - Aloha or call to place an order at (503) 310-3600 or visit them at there web site at: www.reosribsbbq.com.
December 5, 2008, 12:55 pm
Pacific Watersports staff would like to wish you happy holidays and say thank you very much for your continued support of our facility. Laurie, Randy, Ken, Tim, Michael, Rick, Dale, Mark, Brian, Tammy, Tim, Dan, John
Dive - In Party: December 13-Sat 6:00PM
Come join us in this fun event.
Please let us know how many plan to participate, not required, just recommended.
*6:00-7:45PM FOOD,CHAT & MUSIC: We will munch out on some finger food, chat, maybe tell sea stories, visit with some of the staff, listen to some Jimmy Buffett music and more...(If you wish to bring finger food that would be great but not necessary.)
*6:45-7:15PM PRESENT CONTEST: For those who wish to participate, we will be judging for the best wrapped/designed present brought. (You can use any type of wrap does not have to be Christmas, be inventive and you could WIN a prize.) The present may be a White Elephant meaning something you have at home you do not wish to have anymore or something new if you can not part with anything, please bring something usable & clean.
*7:15 to ???? GIFT EXCHANGE—with a twist, use the present that you brought for the contest or you could just watch the fun unfold or you might say un-wrap….hahaha
All may participate, in other words you don't have to be a diver, it will be oriented around just having FUN, LAUGHS and FOOD…...
HOLIDAY SAVINGS:(10 fills Air Card for $29.95, was $40)
WE HAVE: Dive Lights * Gear Bags * Weight Bags * Regulator Bags * Regulators * Octopus * Computers * BCDs all at a reduced price.
Check it out at: http://www.pacifich2osports.com/dive/monthlyspecials.php
We have more items....there are to many to list, don't forget about the 50% OFF TABLE, we have been adding items and some of you have been taking advantage of these specials. We have been reorganizing the store and have found products lost in "Davy Jones Locker".
NEW Dive Now / Pay Later Program:
We have a 12 Month or 6 Month NO Interest/NO Payments FINANCING with new equipment purchases (OAC). So if you wish to Dive Now and Pay Later this is a great way to go get wet. You can complete the application in the convenience of your own home with our on line financing very secure site. This is great, it is very private, you can find out in advance before you select your gear to see if this program is right for you.
This link will send you our links page, just click "On Line Financing" http://www.pacifich2osports.com/dive/links.php
2009 Schedule for classes & dive events:
CHECK IT OUT at links below
You can also go to our web site for Up-Coming Class Schedule at: http://www.pacifich2osports.com/dive/classschedule.php
You can go to our web site for Dive Adventures, this will list our dives: http://www.pacifich2osports.com/dive/adventures.php
Should I or Shouldn't I that is the question?:
Diver's ask us all the time should I get my regulator serviced regularly, diving a lot or not diving much???
Yes, you should have your equipment serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Not only will this vastly extend the life of your equipment but it will also ensure that the manufacturer will honor its warranty agreement. And the less you use your equipment, the more important service becomes. The soft parts inside the regulator are likely to suffer damage from ozone and other atmospheric contaminants if they sit unused for long periods of time. Also, every regulator is subject to small amounts of corrosion, no matter how well it is cleaned. Frequent use of the regulator breaks up this corrosion and limits its growth. But a little spot of corrosion allowed to grow unimpeded for weeks or months can turn into a major problem. (excerpt for scuba diving magazine)
November 3, 2008, 4:19 pm
"Mark Your Calendar" for December 13:
aDIVE IN Eventb (All Welcome): We will be having a DIVE IN PARTY at Pacific Watersports, so make sure to keep December 13 (Saturday) open on your calendar, starting at 6:00PM. We will have a variety of activities happening, all who wish to come may participate, in other words you don't have to be a diver, it will be oriented around just having FUN, LAUGHS and FOOD. More details in the December SCUBA eNews...
New Products & in stock:
Aqua Lung Adapter Rings: You can now mount Aqua Lung or SeaQuest Air Source (inflator/regulator combo) newer or older style or inflator system on to Mares - Scubapro - Zeagle BCDs. In the past you could not adapt an Aqualung or SeaQuest system on to other brands of BCDs and now you can. They are ONLY $5.00 each
UK NEW C4 eLed Dive Light: Delivers Whiter Light - Lasts Over 30% Longer - Batteries Last Longer than the previous version, is compact, lightweight, bright and great for Northwest Diving or the Tropical traveler.
50% off books & more:
We are always adding to our 50% off table, these are more new products added.
gTsubute Novel (9000 year old sunken pyramid)...was $19.95...Now $9.97
gUnderwater Navigator Book ...was $21.95...Now $10.97
gDeep Diver Book...was $21.95...Now $10.97
gPADI Wheel (For calculating multilevel dives, to get more dive time)...was $47.95...Now $23.97
gSearch & Recovery Book...was $21.95...Now $10.97
gUnderwater Photographer Book...was $21.95...Now $10.97
gPADI eRDP (Electronic Recreational Dive Planner) Quick-Easy-Accurate...was $29.95...Now $14.97
gScuba Equipment Care & Maintenance Book...was $21.95...Now $10.97
Divers Product List:
We have non-divers asking, do you know what my friend/family member wants or needs, having no idea about the equipment. What we offer to help make this easier is a product registry for you the diver/snorkeler. You stop in to pre-select what you would like, what color, what size or what style, we keep a list of these items.
This way you get what you want/need and they know what you want/need.
We also add a little more incentive for the person buying these items for you.
If you register for this program they will receive 10% off retail prices; this is good until the end of 2008.
gDiver/Snorkelerh must register their name and product(s) for this incentive to apply.
So make sure they know we have the list and they get the savings.
(Out of the area buyers, we can ship it to you UPS for a minimal cost.)
USED Gear for diving:
Regulators:
2 - AquaLung Calypso w/octo & combo gauge: $250 each (new price over $600)
Sherwood Brut w/octo & combo gauge: $75 (new price over $600)
SeaQuest Mirage w/octo & 3 gauge console: $250 (new price over $750)
Sherwood Pony Tank regulator w/port gauge: $125 (new price over $300)
Drysuits:
USIA AquaLite w/undergarment, bag & relief zipper - large: $295 (new price over $1200)
Dry Diving Systems Neoprene w/ relief zipper - medium large: $125
USIA AquaLite w/undergarment & bag - medium: $295 (new price over $1000)
Tanks:
2 - Steel 120 cu ft w/DIN valve - $195 each
2 - Steel 100 cu ft w/DIN valve - $195 each
2 - Steel 80 cu ft w/DIN valve - $175 each
(All tanks listed above have a current VIP, Hydro & Fill, ready to go diving.)
We always recommend if you purchase used equipment to have it serviced, especially regulators and BCDs.
Tanks and Diving:
It isn't the size of the tank; it's how you use it.
When I hear divers talk, new and experienced, they ask how long did you stay down underwater and how much air do you have left? It's a very common question and maybe kind of a competition "I stayed down 45 minutes and had 1500psi left, how much air did you have left and how long did you dive"? I even do it myself, of course sometimes people forget about the size of the tank they are using. They also say I need to get a bigger tank because I can not stay down very long, in certain types of dives this all makes sense, like deeper dives or any type of penetration dives. I try to encourage people to consider maybe working on their diving skills, such as; breathing techniques, streamlining (arm placement and movement), proper fin kicking, all these play an important factor in your air consumption. You need to get more dives in, dive more often not once a year, own your gear is important, you are now comfortable with it and familiar with it. So REMEMBER, "It isn't the size of the tank; it's how you use it". Thanks to Justin Behrens he is responsible for this saying.
October 2, 2008, 10:35 am
(KEEP yourself active) diving or not:
Last FUN DIVE & BOAT DIVE for 2008:
October 11(Sat) - Fun Shore Dives & October 12 (Sun) - 2 Boat Dives
2008 is coming to a close, so WHY not get one more in for the fun of it.
We encourage sharing a ride and expenses, let's us know if this interest you and we will try to put you in contact with others that might be looking for the same.
WRECK DIVER: October 15 - Class, October 25 & 26 - Dives (One Spot left)
Have you ever wanted to dive big....wrecks, CANADA offers the best wreck diving on the west coast of North America.
Have you ever wanted to dive big....wrecks, CANADA offers the best wreck diving on the west coast of North America.
CPR, FIRST AID & AED (American Heart): October 18 - Saturday (Non-Diver's Welcome)
This certification meets the pre-requisite requirements for the Rescue Diver Course.
RESCUE DIVER: November 1 - Class, November 2 - Pool, November 8 - Dives (Local location)
After taking this program YOU WILL look at diving & divers in a very different way.
New Products in stock & Back In Stock Products:
UK Super Q eLed Rechargeable Light: This light is awesome you have got to see it, compact (4 1/2" long), light weight (4.1 oz), very bright (90 lumens), long burn time (4 hours) and especially great if you would like to travel with it.
We have it right now in stock and at an Introductory Price of: 99.99 retail price $119.95
Less then 10 bag: We have had this bag in stock before but sold out quickly due to its demand. We now have it in stock again. If you are a traveling diver or snorkeler and looking for a compact, light weight bag (only a mere 9 lbs), with many feature's this is the bag for you.
To start the travel season off we have it on SALE for: $149.99 retail price $165.00
Kid's Dry Snorkel: Parents ask for it and we got it and kids will love it. It has a nice small mouthpiece to accommodate the youth's size. Many of you have one, why not get one for your kid's that fit them properly.
Get one today at a Special Price for: $13.50 retail price $16.95
(Products are limited to stock on hand, no other discounts apply, sale ends October 31, 200
50% off table with over 50 items:
That's right you can take advantage of some great deals, just to list a few..........
* 6.5mm 2 piece wetsuit (medium)...Now $125.95...was $249.95
* 7mm 2 piece wetsuit semi-dry (small)...Now $229.95...was $459.95
* 7mm jumpsuit women's wetsuit (9-10)...Now $149.00...was $298.00
* DAN Pocket First Aid Guide for Divers...Now $6.47...was $12.95
* Kid's Mask and Snorkel set...Now $8.97...was $17.95
* Neoprene Sunglass Case w/ dive flag logo...Now $2.97...was $5.95
* Subalert Underwater Signal Device...Now $34.95...was $69.95
* Dive Log Pages...Now $2.50...was $5.00
* Otter Dry Box...Now $9.97...was $19.95
and more great deals....... (limited to stock on hand, once it's gone, it's gone)
Proper Descents & Ascents how to remember them:
Have you ever wanted to find an easy way to remember how to do a proper 5 point Descent and Ascent, well maybe this will help you jog your memory...pass it on to other diver's.
Descent - SORTD:
Signal - Orient - Regulator - Time or Turn on computer - Deflate & Desend
Ascent - STELA:
Signal - Time - Extend or Elevate - Look-up - Ascend
I hope this will help you the next time you go diving......
2008 is coming to a close, so WHY not get one more in for the fun of it.
September 3, 2008, 1:42 pm
"Good Divers are always Learning" even if they are just diving:
ALTITUDE &/or PEAK PERFORMANCE DIVER: September 3-class, September 13 & 14 Dives.
* Potluck Dinner * Underwater Carving * Ping Pong Ball Hunt * U/W Clean-up * Prizes * Fun
Good way to work towards PADI's Master Scuba Diver Rating, two specialties in one weekend.
ADVENTURES & DIVING (Advanced): September 24 - Class, October 4 & 5 Dives.
This course will broaden your awareness of the underwater environment and improve you underwater diving abilities.
Take that NEXT STEP this is for divers who have already been certified as an Open Water Diver.
OXYGEN &/or NEUROLOGICAL (DAN courses): September 27 (Saturday)
Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries, did you know that less then 33% of injured divers receive O2.....
Did you know that 2/3 of divers with DCI have evidence of damage to the nervous system......
Special if you take both courses together and Non-Divers Welcome.
FUN DIVE & BOAT DIVE: October 11 - Fun Dives & October 12 - Boat Dives
All level of divers is always welcome, not necessary to bring a buddy, just a group of divers getting together.
CPR & FIRST AID & AED (American Heart): October 18 - Saturday
Realistic training aids are used throughout the course. This certification meets the pre-requisite requirements for the Rescue Diver Course. NON-DIVERS ARE WELCOME
WRECK DIVER: October 15 - Class, October 25 & 26 - Dives (One Spot left)
WHY do we dive wrecks????? Because we can, it's exciting and different; diver's are curious what's inside them.
September Light Special:
A dive light is a must have for day or night diving especially for Northwest Diver's. If you are diving and don't dive with a light you are really missing out. Once you try it you will never want to dive without a light again, ask any diver that uses one. Here is your chance to get a light at a great price. Get one while they last........
UK D-4 light, ready to go diving: MSRP $89.95.....NOW...$67.95
Great for the not as active diver.
UK D-4 light rechargeable, ready to go diving: MSRP $249.95.....NOW...$187.95
Great for the more active diver and a brighter light.
(Limited to stock on hand, no other discounts apply.)
Back in Stock - Moisture Muncher Capsules:
I am sure some of you are saying, what are moisture munchers??? If you have an underwater camera system this could be in your cameras best interest to have.
"8 Dives verses 80 Dives" who is the better diver:
Divers will talk about how many dives they have done; like it means that they have lots of experience and are great divers. Ok this could be true but then again maybe not. So you are thinking where is we going with this. I had gone diving with a couple divers that only had 8 dives, as we were diving we came across two other divers. I watched to my amazement these other 80+ dive divers negative, kicking up the bottom, arms flailing, lots of air bubbles expelling through their regulator as they are on their underwater sightseeing adventure. So here I am neutrally buoyant, arms clasped in front of me, relaxed breathing as well as my dive buddies looking back and fourth thinking to myself, 8 dives verses 80+ dives...hummm) The moral of this story is many of us think "Practice Makes Perfect" that's what we have been told "Perfect Practice Makes Perfect". So the next time you go diving please work on your diving skills, especially buoyancy control is so important. When I see people who have trouble with buoyancy and on the bottom I sometimes think that many divers are over weighted, when was the last time you did a weight check and do you know how much weight you need with what type of tank you are using.
Maybe consider the Peak Performance Buoyancy Course. 
August 9, 2008, 12:03 pm
"DIVER'S WANTED" to have fun:
Fun Shore Dive & Boat Dive:
August 23 (Shore Dive at Redondo Beach - Federal Way, WA)
All divers are welcome, not necessary to bring a buddy there will be somebody to dive with.
August 24 (Boat Dive with Bandito Charters - Tacoma, WA)
Try it, I know you'll like it!!!!!
What's else is Happening:
DRIFT DIVER: August 13 - Class, August 24 - Dives (combined with the Bandito Charter Boat)
Learn how to go with the flow, use reef hooks and more.
SEAL TEAM: August 24 - kids diving for ages 8-12, keep them cool during the summer.
ALTITUDE & PEAK PERFORMANCE DIVER: September 3 - Class, September 13 & 14 - Dives
Totally fun dives for all level of divers with a twist of learning with adventure. Saturday evening mini
lobster feed (ok crawdads) with potluck, underwater carving, pink pong ball hunt, clean up and
SEARCH & RECOVERY DIVER: September 3 - Class, September 13 & 14 - Dives
This is a program that will build you diving ability underwater and confidence underwater.
ADVENTURES & DIVING (Advanced): September 24 - Class, October 4 & 5 - Dives
Five Dives: Peak Performance Buoyancy, Navigation, Night, Deep and Naturalist.
CHECK OUT CALENDAR for CLASSES and DIVE ADVENTURES:
August Bag Special: Bags, Bags, Bags and more Bags on SALE.
Equipment Bags: (retail from $79.95 - $239.95, SALE: $63.95-$199.95
(Limited to stock on hand, no other discounts apply, sale ends August 30, 200
Just to inform you - RECALLS:
Apex TX/ATX/XTX second stages - ONLY if your regulator has never been serviced.
PADI Enriched Air 32% Imperial Table - Go to table 3 (repeditive dive timetable) pressure group G and 100'.
Do you have a TUSA TR-series regulator???
Parts are no longer available for theses. TUSA has a regulator up-grade program that may be of interest to you. We have a some in our used department at a reduced price that could be sent in for the up-grade or bring your's in and we can help you with this. You can up-grade for a reduced price $245.00 plus S/H, Retail Price: $399.00
July 10, 2008, 10:58 am
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Upcoming Dives/Courses:
Seal Team: July 20 - for kids ages 8 - 12 years old
If they enjoy water they will really enjoy scuba diving
DPV (Diver's Propulsion Vehicle): July 23 - Class, August 4 - Dives
Enjoy diving even more, relax while diving, see all that you can.
Bubble Maker: July 27 - for kids ages 8-12
This is like discover scuba but for kids, parents are welcome too.
Adventures & Diving (Advanced): July 30 - Class, August 9 & 10 - Dives
Five Dives: Peak Performance Buoyancy, Navigation, Night, Deep & Naturalist.
Drift Diver: August 13 - Class, August 24 - Dives
This is combined with the boat dive and drift diving is fun.
Fun Shore Dive & Boat Dive: August 23 (Shore Dive) & August 24 (Bandito Boat Dive)
All divers are welcome, just a group of divers diving and boat diving is very easy.
July Monthly Special (Great Time to Save Big):
Buy any Apeks Regulator and receive a FREE Apeks Egress Octopus! ($185 value FREE)
Extra Bonus we will also give you 10% off of the regulator price.
(Limited to stock on hand, no other discounts apply, expires July 30, 2008
Back in stock - Northwest Boat Dives:
This book has been out of publication for a while and hard to find. We got a personal call from the author to see if we were interested in stocking this book again. Of course we said yes...60 Dives in the Puget Sound & Hood Canal.
PWS rental BCD 1/2 off sale:
We have all of our previous version Pacific Watersports BCD 1/2 off the marked price. The original price of the BCD ranged from $65 to $95 and if you take 50% off WOW that makes them now only $32.50 to $47.50. These are used BCDs and have all been cleaned and checked. Limited to stock on hand sold used as-is.
There will also be many other styles marked 50% off as well, so come check them out.
When was the last time???
I have asked many of our participants in our programs WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME that you practiced basic open water skills? Many say when I had to for my open water certification. I encourage that if you have not been diving for awhile to consider a Scuba Refresher program. I have included a link to our web site to give you details about this program: http://www.pacifich2osports.com/dive/class_scuba_review.php
If you have been diving you could practice a few skills with your buddy in an open water setting in shallow water, 10 feet or less. Mask Flood and Clear, Regulator Recovery and Clear, Alternate Air Source Breathing (especially if you have a new buddy or a different alternate system, many now are a part of the inflator mechanism). These would be a good start.
June 4, 2008, 4:30 pm
Upcoming Dives & Courses:
Fun Shore Dive & Boat Dive: June 28 (Shore Dive & Annual Potluck Picnic) at Tramp Harbor, WA - Vashon Island
June 29 (Bandito Boat Dive - a few spaces still available).
All are Welcome...
Please let us know if you plan to come to the fun dive and sign-up is required for boat dive.
I have listed the ferry schedule web site for the fun dive, the times are also included in the attachment.
CPR/First Aid/AED: June 28 (Saturday)
This course is a great program to learn or up-date yourself in CPR, First Aid & AED defibulator. With the program you will receive a very informative Student Workbook with DVD, yours to keep.
Want a Drysuit for a great price?
We now have several USED DRYSUITS in stock and like new.
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$450 - ANDY'S - Men's XL - Like New - Trilam w/undergarment, booties, bag & inflator hose.
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$400 - ANDY'S - Women's Medium - NEW condition - Trilam w/undergarment, booties, bag & inflator hose.
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$295 - O'NEIL - Men's Large - Like New - Neoprene
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$250 - HARVEY'S Aqua Capsule - Men's XL - Great Condition - Neoprene
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$350 - KME - Men's Large - Like New - Neoprene w/drysuit hood & hanger
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$275 - HARVEY'S Aqua Capsule - Women's XL short - Great Condition - Neoprene
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$350 - USIA Pro - Men's XXL - 400 Denier Nylon w/undergarment, relief zipper, dry gloves & bag
All drysuits listed above are sold USED AS-IS.
We recommend you complete a drysuit orientation (cost $60) or take a full PADI Drysuit Course before diving a drysuit.
June Special: Split Fins
Buy a pair a Mares Raptors Fins and receive $20.00 off of the retail price NEW LOW PRICE is $139.95.
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These fins work very well for all types of divers, diving and fin kicks...even better if you do some knee bending.
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We have Yellow, Blue and Red in stock, size range of small, regular and xLarge.
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If you still are not convinced we also have these for DEMO, rent for $5 see if you like them,
if you do we will apply 100% of rental toward the purchase of ANY new Open Heel Fin we have in stock.
(Limited to stock on hand, no other discounts apply, expires June 30, 200
NEW Product in stock:
HangAir Drying System....so have I got your curiosity about what this might be???? If so then check out the website to see this pretty neat product and it's use: http://www.uwkinetics.com/product/108
Underwater Problem Management:
Do you remember the proper order if you were Running Low on Air or Out of Air Ascents??????????????
1) Normal Ascent (If low on air) No
2) Alternate Air Source Ascent Air
3) Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent (CESA) Can
4) Bubby Breathing Ascent Be
5) Buoyant Emergency Ascent. Bad
We have something that will help you remember the proper order. No Air Can Be (Buddy Breath) Bad (The Bad option)
So all you need to do is walk around and say: No Air Can Be Bad, No Air Can Be Bad, No Air Can Be Bad
May 15, 2008, 1:55 pm
Upcoming Dives & Courses:
Deep Diver: May 21- class, May 31 & June 1 - dives (4)
Challenge your adventurous side, experience deeeeep diving.
Bubble Maker: June 1- for kids ages 8 - 12 years old
If you enjoy scuba diving so will your kids, let them in on the fun too.
CPR/First Aid/AED: June 28 - class
Save a life, it might be a loved one.
Fun Shore Dive & Boat Dive: June 28 (Shore Dive) & June 29 (Bandito Boat Dive - sign up today)
All divers are welcome, just a group of divers diving, if you want more diving, then relax with a boat dive.
(details will be in the June SCUBA eNews)
Computer Special:
Aqua Lung/Suunto Computer Trade-In Program: How it works...Trade-in any computer, whether it works or not, and receive a $200 Instant Rebate on the purchase of any eligible model dive computer. OR
Purchase or complete any Open-Water or Specialty Scuba certification by 7/31/08 and receive a $200 Instant Rebate on the purchase of any eligible model dive computer.
May Monthly Special:
Equipment Care $pecial: Buy 1 each of McNett Wetsuit/Drysuit Shampoo & BC Life Cleaner and Receive FREE your choice McNett Drysuit Seal Saver or Trident 20 O-ring Kit or McNett Silicone Grease 1/4 oz.
FYI on Dive Flags..how to not get a fine:
The red and white diver-down flag, originally devised in about 1957, is intended to protect divers themselves. This flag is often referred to as unofficial or voluntary because it is not mandated by the international or inland rules of the road. This assertion is erroneous. State law or regulation in virtually every state requires the use of the diver down flag. Typically, the laws or regulations on the use of this flag require divers to display the flag and to remain within a specified distance of it when they are near the surface. This often means the flag is best mounted on a float or buoy near the actual dive point rather than on the boat itself. Restrictions vary from state to state, but typically include a zone around the flag where no other boats are allowed and a second, larger zone in which their speed is limited. A number of states also prohibit the display of the diver-down flag when a diver is not actually in the water.
I did lots of research, had a very difficult time finding the true 100% cut & dry answer for Washington or Oregon especially for shore diving. So I will reference back to the PADI Open Water manual - rule of thumb is stay within 50 feet of you flag and for boaters to stay at least 100 to 200 feet away. Also, don't display the dive flag unless divers are actually in the water.
I have included a couple links that might help some it was about the best I could find over all.
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April 5, 2008, 11:28 am
Navigation Diving or Deep Diving:
Do you want to LEARN to Navigate better: Ok tell the truth, how many divers really do well with underwater navigation? This is one diving technique, all divers need to be proficient at. Do you know all the parts of your compass, do you use a direct or indirect compass, do you know how to do a u-pattern, do you know how to use a course plotter? Next Navigation Course: April 23 - Class, May 3 - 3 Dives (Dives are done at a local dive site)
Please see Underwater Navigator attachment for more details or go to the store calendar, click on April 23 for details.
LEARN to Deep Dive properly and safely: Many divers already dive beyond there trained deep limit, so does this mean that you don't need to be training? No...you need to learn all safety procedures, the ins and outs of diving deep. For some reason we are lured to dive deep and as divers we are adventurous people.
Next Deep Diver Course: May 21 - Class, May 31 & June 1 - 4 Dives
Please see Deep Brochure attachment for more details or go to the store calendar, click on May 21 for details.
NEXT Aqua Missions for kids ages 8 - 12 years old - April 13:
This is a great program for your kids that want to be a diver. We take care of them, no need to worry about them while diving. Parents have the option to join your kid(s) on Aqua Mission 5 and you don't have to be a certified diver to do this. The instructor is great with kids, he always has something interesting and inventive happening in the Seal Team program.
April Weights $pecial:
Don't let the price of weight sink into your pocket book. So this is your chance to let the weight sink you down underwater and save on purchase of weights.
We are offering through the month of April $1.00 off per pound of weight, ankle weights, tank weights, weight belt.
For example: if you bought a 12lb belt you would receive $12 off of retail prices or 40lbs of weight you would receive $40 off. Sale ends: April 30, 2008 - No other discounts apply - New products only - Limited to stock on hand.
WANTED - Rescue Divers:
We are looking for a few good PADI Rescue Divers. If you are an active diver, good with people, good diving habits and possibly considering in the future working towards Divemaster training please call us here at Pacific Watersports (503) 642-3483/DIVE, ask for Laurie or e-mail laurie at: laurie@pacificwatersports.com
Need a Dive Buddy Blog:
This Blog gives you an opportunity to find a dive buddy. All you have to do is signup and create a post. List when you plan to dive, where you would like to dive, share a ride and any other logistics. The Blog can then be searched by other divers looking for a dive buddy. I get people calling us here to see if anyone wants to go diving. So if you are looking for a dive buddy or want to go diving please visit this location often on our web site. This is located under Resources I have included a direct link for you to visit.
Don't Learn the Hard Way:
Ask yourself, when was the last time you truly did a Pre-Dive Safety Check??? PADI's safety check is Begin (BCD) Check adjustment, operation, low pressure connection, tank firm in band. With (Weights) Check for proper weight, type of quick release system & clear to be released, belts with right hand release. Review (Releases) Be familiar with buddy's releases and how they work, check to make sure there secure. And (Air) Check for ample air for both of you, valve is open, regulator & alternate works properly & where to find it & how each other's works. Friend (Final OK) Give each other final inspection looking for any out of place equipment. So don't learn the hard way, no matter how many dives you have done, no matter how experienced you are, don't feel that you should not complete one with you and your buddy.
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March 1, 2008, 3:43 pm
Let's Go Blow Bubbles - Fun and Boat Dives:
Fun Dive, March 15 - Saturday: If you have been going on our past fun dives we will be adventuring a little farther north. This dive is considered one of the best shore dive sites in the Pacific Northwest.
Check out link to a neat website and don't forget to click on the side columns too: Marine Life Guide
Bandito Charter Boat Dive, March 16 - Sunday: Maximize the most out of your weekend of diving by signing up for this boat trip on Sunday. If you are looking for someone to share a ride or expenses with please let us know.
Check out the attachment for more details on the fun & boat dive: Edmonds Underwater Park & Bandito Charter Boat
Boat Diver:
You can participate in the Boat Diver Course on March 5-class, March 16-dives. Gain more diving knowledge, experience and have fun. You will also be working towards your Master Scuba Diver Certification. The cost of the charter boat is included in the course cost and certification fee, so the training is only $30, that is a great deal.
Check out attachment for more details: Boat Diver Specialty
KIDS Ages 8 - 12 Want to have FUN too:
Bubble Maker Program - March 16 (Sunday) - starts at 5:30pm - about one hour of time. Kids receive all kinds of cool things. Equipment is provided, designed specifically for kids and limited to 6 participants.
Parents can participate with their kids for ONLY $20 per person, do not have to be a certified diver.
Kids Seal Team: Mission One - April 13 (Sunday) - starts at 5:30pm - about 1:30 of time. This program is an extension to the Bubble Maker with more neat things, you will receive 10% off if you have already taken our Bubble Maker program at PWS. Limited to 6 participants.
NEW Products in Store:
Above and Below water Signaling Device - great to get your buddies attention underwater and even better to get attention for on the surface (can be heard up to a mile away). We have these in stock for standard BCD or drysuit inflators and for SeaQuest Air Source inflator/regulator and more brands.
New Dive Sites Book - 151 Dives in the protected waters of Washington and British Columbia State, over 400 pages of diving information. |
