Diver Alert! Read this!!!

Lifetime Warrantee, Free Parts for Life - you've all seen these descriptions on the ads for Regulators from the Big Name companies like Sherwood and Scubapro.

These marketing advantages are real but ............ for many years the small print, the conditions if you like, have been loosely enforced. Things have changed and you need to know.

All Lifetime Warrantees require the owner to register his new dive gear with the manufacturer. It's much easier now with the internet and that's good because from January 1, 2012, if your regulator is not registered, it's NOT warranted!

Also, the warrantee conditions require that the owner get annual service at an authorized dealer and keep a record. Again, as of January 1, 2012, you will need those records to keep your warrantee!

The fine print:

Scubapro requires you to register your product on their website and to have the records of annual service in order to get warrantee service.
They also will require those records in order to get Free Parts in the future.
There is no other way since we, Scuba 2000 cannot get parts from Scubapro without your service records.

Also, after January 1, 2012, the Free Parts for Life program applies only to a purchase of a package - a regulator, safe second, computer and BCD.
That is, only if you buy a package will you get Free Parts for Life on those items in the package.
If you already have free parts for life on your regulator that continues unchanged.

Sherwood also offers a Lifetime Warrantee. Again, as of January 1, 2012 you must register on-line to validate the warrantee.

Also, you must keep a record of service performed in order to get the Free Parts for Life.
With Sherwood the service interval is every 2 years.

So, don't be surprised if the next time you go for service, you are asked for your service records.
And, if your gear is not registered on line, you still won't qualify.

Email me for more details and for suggestions.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

GREAT DIVE TRIPS

ScubaPro Cruiser Snorkel Vest

Safely cruise the reefs in this comfortable Nylon and Neoprene warm water snorkeling vest.

This is the ultimate in comfort and style. Looks good AND feels good too!

'Scuba 2000 enjoys an enviable and unequalled reputation for excellence in training divers - and we make it fun too! People come from miles around to take part in our famous weekend scuba program and every week we publish their names here for them to see and also as proof of our active and deep involvement in the training of scuba divers.

New divers, Advanced divers, Leaders and dozens of different Specialty divers appear here week after week. If you or someone you know is thinking of trying scuba diving or wants to go further in the sport, suggest they call Scuba 2000. We have the most courses, taught the most often and by the best Scuba Instructional Staff. They will receive the best scuba training possible, with no hassle, and they'll have fun - we guarantee it!!'

Nicolae Staicu
Ryan Lee
Margaret Lai

A Sea Net mask sold for $3.95 in 1953 and sells today for between $150 and $250 US. Here's a picture of my own which is like new, in the box and with the instructions for your mask in 1953 - just like Scuba 2000 !) I've no idea why it's so valuable other than it's age and scarcity.

New Photo/Video light is a HIT!!!

The new SeaLife Photo/Video light that we featured here a few weeks ago is already making waves (sorry!).

Here's some pictures taken by Vlad Koen in Cuba just a short while ago using the new light.

Day or night, the SeaLife Photo/Video Light makes taking good digital photos underwater easy and fun.

What's the difference between this new light and the traditional strobe?

1. This light is daylight. It's the same temperature and color as sunlight so the photos look real.

2. The soft handle and tray make carrying and holding your underwater camera much easier and safer.

3. Simply put the light on 1/4 power, a simple press of the button, and you have a perfect dive light - brighter than most, wider than most and you don't need an extra light or extra hand to carry it!

4. You can compose your pictures before taking the shot. With a strobe, you have no idea what it will look like until after you've fired! With the Photo/Video Light, you will see the final image before you shoot.

5. You can adjust the amount of light needed before shooting. Again, with the Photo/Video light, you compose the picture on the digital screen. If it's too bright, reduce the power or move the light away.

6. The Photo/Video light is a perfect and powerful dive light - wide, very bright, sunlight color, long-lasting, easy to carry. Turn this on at night and your dive buddies will freak!!

So, it makes it easy and safe to carry your camera, allows you to compose the pictures before shooting, even at night and is a great dive light too.

Great work Vlad.

Corporate Lesson 3: Respect leadership hierarchy wisely...

A sales rep, an administration clerk and the manager are walking to lunch when they find an antique oil lamp. They rub it and a Genie comes out in a puff of smoke. The Genie says, "I usually only grant three wishes, so I'll give each of you just one."

"Me first! Me first!" says the Adm. clerk. "I want to be in the Bahamas, driving a speed boat, without a care in the world." Poof! She's gone.

In astonishment, "Me next! Me next!" says the sales rep. "I want to be in Hawaii, relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply of pina coladas and the love of my life." Poof! He's gone.

"OK, you're up," the Genie says to the manager. The manager says, "I want those two back in the office after lunch."

Moral of the story: Always let your boss have the first say.

Don't know what to buy your diver? This will make him smile!

For the diver with everything: "You don't have this!!"

Is cold water spoiling your diving?? Finally, a solution!

Wet suit, dry suit, thick or thin - it doesn't matter! You'll never be cold again!

Designed and built for the Canadian Navy, the Thermalution Heated Underwear is the answer for divers who hate the cold - that's everyone!!.

Perfect for thin-skinned divers who get cold all the time or for the Pro who's trying to stay underwater as long as possible, the Thermalution Heated Underwear can be worn under a dry suit or wet suit.

It's completely waterproof - batteries, wires and controller - it's designed for use underwater!

Simply charge the batteries (2 hours), slip into the stretchy Thermalution shirt before putting on your wet/dry suit and press the ON button.

In seconds you can feel the heat spread up your back from the lower spine to the neck. A quick press of the button chooses HOT, TOASTY or COMFY (High, Medium or Low heat). A multicolor LED on the controller shows the level although the best indicator is how you feel - hot, toasty or comfy!

The Thermalution shirt will keep you warm for up to 2 1/2 hours depending on the heat setting. With intermittent use, it will last 4-5 hours!!

It comes in size S, M, L, XL complete with 2 batteris and 2 chargers.

The Thermalution 70M shirt (good to 230') sells for USA is $500 US in the US. Scuba 2000 has this shirt for $449.00 (special order only - takes 4-7 days)

Finally, every diver can enjoy every dive.

The International Legends of Diving grows again - Ramon Nunez of Ramon's Village of Belize is inducted!

Ramon was the only native diver in Belize in 1972 when Jacques Cousteau came visiting so he was the Belize diver who accompanied the Cousteau Team when they explored the Blue Hole.

You can read the entire story here:
http://www.sanpedrosun.com/community-and-society/2011/12/06/ramon-nunez-receives-international-legends-of-diving%E2%80%99s-giant-stride-award/

Ramon joins a small but impressive list of diving pioneers and contributors to the sport of scuba including among many others Dottie Frazier, Nick Icorn, Dr. Jose Jones, Robert Croft and Alec Peirce.

The accompanying picture shows the legends at the first presentation of this award in Grand Bahamas and here's a short video of Dr. Jones making the presentation to Ramon in Belize.

Jeff Rice of Portage Quarry, Ohio is the emcee in the video and the founder of the International Legends of Diving institution.

http://www.lovetv.com.bz/2011/12/05/san-pedro-man-gets-international-award

Congratulations to Ramon.

"If your not smiling you're like the person with a million dollars in the bank and can't remember which bank."....    Joel Osteen

Introducing a new feature on the S2K Facebook page, Jason's Tech Corner!

Jason, Scuba 2000's Service Manager, will share his knowledge of scuba repair and service - as well as showing you some of his own personal scuba creations!

Stay tuned for Jason's Tech Corner at facebook.com/scuba2000diving!

Photography - by Alec Peirce
Want to use your new Digital camera for underwater photography? Do yourself a big favour - before you buy the camera, check to see if a housing is even available. Regardless of the price which is certainly another consideration since the housing usually costs more than the camera, there simply aren't housings made for every model of camera whether it's a brand name or not. The housing companies couldn't possibly make an underwater housing for them all. Call S2K!!

Dive Travel - by Diana Stanborough
Got your mask, fins, snorkel, boots, suit, etc. for the big trip? Of course 'cause they're on your list! What about insect repellent, Swiss Army knife or Multitool, address book so you can contact your friends and family at home if necessary, small day pack for land trips, sewing kit, 1/2 dozen Zip Loc bags of different sizes, duct tape (I don't have room to list it's uses), battery alarm clock, voltage adapter if needed, hand toweletts (hard to find in the Caribbean where they're probably more needed), plastic rain cover. See there's lots of little, light, very important things that you may decide you want. On the last day of every trip I've gone on, I make a list of the stuff I needed and forgot AND a list of the stuff I took and didn't need. Usually the second list is the long one!

Skills and Safety - by Alec Peirce
Be certain you understand and then follow to the letter the policies of the PADI Facility for which you are working. Without demeaning the important role you play as a PADI Scuba Instructor, they are your employer and you are their employee. Do a good job and you'll get lots of compliments from the customers (divers). But remember that any problems, complaints or lawsuits are directed at the facility. It is the bottom line!

Instruction - by Diana Stanborough
Every diver learns the value of ascending at 60' per minute. How many divers learn how to do it? How many can do it?
You should practice the ascent rate underwater when you have an opportunity and when safety is not compromised but you can also check your ability to time an ascent and practice the skill on land. Have a friend time you for one minute while you try to walk exactly 60'. For more practice try to walk exactly 60' in 30 seconds. With practice you can get incredibly accurate. And that is want you want when you're on a dive!

Equipment - by Alec Peirce
The weak link in any exposure protection is the zipper. If the zipper fails, the suit is worthless as diving gear and, since the cost of the zipper is usually greater than the value of the suit, it's also worthless to fix it. Zippers will last for years with just a minimum of attention. Rinse them in fresh water after dives, clean with a brush and soapy water once a year and use a zipper lubricant at least once a year. Don't forget the zips on your dive bag(s) as well.