Tank Alert

We are requiring a Visual Plus Sticker on all Aluminum cylinders that are 1988 or older before filling them. Manufactures of aluminum cylinders state, when an annual visual inspection is done a visual plus inspection is to be done on any cylinder that is pre 1988. Most dive centers we have contacted are requiring the sticker and all the alerts we have gotten from our suppliers also recommend requiring a visual plus test done annually. We do not charge extra for the inspection when we do the yearly Visual Inspections on your tank.

REGULATOR ALERT

Dacor is no longer making parts for their older regulators. You can go to their site to find out more information on which regulators are affected.

What's New In Equipment For 2008? 

Ocean Reef has added two new model masks, one called the Neptune Space and the Neptune Space Predator. The Space and the Predator have a low internal volume, an improved visual field, and an integrated surface valve. The pneumatically balanced second stage provides consistent ease of breathing at any tank pressure and because of the closer profile it gives about 20% easier breathing rate.The Predator has a stainless steel band and six stainless steel fast-release buckles. The front cover of the mask's state-of-the-art integrated regulator and the adjustment knob and its internal trim screw are all made of laser-cut Ergal, a light weight and durable aluminum compound used in applications requiring high mechanical resistance. These parts have a light gold finish which recalls the helmets of the first deep water divers.

Sherwood has added two new Octos,one called the Dual Octo that allows the dive to change to position or the mouth peices so it will make it easier for the diver that needs to use it feel more like a standard second stage regulator. The second one is called the Gemini Breathable Inflator which replaces the conventional BC power inflator and back up second stage in one easy to use unit. Sherwood has a new regulator called the SR1. SR¹ high performance regulator will be available in stores in January 2008. With superior breathing performance of less than 0.5 joules/liter, W.O.B. at 165 fsw, 62.5 RMV, the SR¹ is the most technologically advanced regulator Sherwood Scuba has produced in its storied 50 year history.

O'Neill is our new line of wetsuits that we are handling here at the dive center. We are very pleased with this new line and find the suits to be very warm and user friendly to wear because of the multi-composite super-stretch neoprenes. They utilize a Double Fluid Seam construction to give a non-chaffing, high-grade, silicone-based urethane. This is applied in a liquid form to the backside and frontside of a glued sean completely blocking out water without restricting fexibility. The suit line runs from Tropical to Polar conditons.

Seventh Season of Tailgate Diving
Tri-State Diving will again be heading up our Friday or Saturday nights shore dives and cookouts this summer. We will make a shore dive in one of our area lakes and either do a cookout there or come back to the dive center and do the cookout here. We will have the grill set up and everyone can bring their own hamburgers, brats, steaks, or hotdogs and what ever else you want to eat. JOIN in, meet and visit with other divers. If you need rental gear there will be a 15% discount on the gear. If you have your own gear you can get your tank filled for only $2.50 for the tailgate dive. We will leave the dive center at 5:30 pm and head out to the lake to dive. You can also call and find out which lake we are diving that evening and meet us at the dive site. You never know we might even do a night dive after eating. If we are diving from a public access remember you are not allowed to have alcoholic beverages. If any of you have some lake property and want to host the dive and cookout let us know. Check Calendar page for dates or watch your Tri-State Diving Email Newsletter