Greetings!
Spring is going to be here before we know it. Many of you have purchased equipment over the last year and now is the time to check to see if it is time to have it serviced. Most equipment is on a one year service program. Remember to maintain your warranty you must have your equipment serviced every year.
For those of you who are not sure if you can afford equipment we make it easy with our "Rental Purchase Program". Pay half down and make payments on the rest. If you want to dive your equipment "simply" come in and rent your gear and 100% of the rental fee goes toward the purchase price. NO FEE's No Interest. Simple!! Come in and discuss your next dive trip in your own gear.

Ed Pavey

Closeout Deals
Scubapro 7 mil wetsuits

Scubapro is closing out the 7 mil Barrier Steamer wetsuit. All sizes are now available. Original price of $335 now $245 Quantities are limited so hurry in and order yours today.

Hydro-Seal Technology
Multi-Flex Weave
Heliospan Lining for superior wicking
Tatex Kneepads
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ScubaPro

Kid's Specials
New Gear for Kid's

Just in Kid's BCD's, MK2 R-295 regulator, Two gauge Console. Low Price of $589 Kid's Mask, Snorkel, Fins $49.95 Limited Stock So Be Quick.
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Medical Corner
Diving Medicine

WHY DO i NEED TO ASCEND SLOWLY? SAFE: slowly ascend from every dive is an importat reminder we learned in our Open Water Class. Slow ascents, coupled with slow continuous breathing, (also known as not holding your breath), give your lungs as well as your ears and sinuses to adapt. Your lungs, in particular can be severly injured from too rapid ascents resulting in air escaping into the space around the lungs (pneumothorax), around the heart pneumomediastienum), or into the skin resulting in crepetice (bubbles that snap and pop like bubble wrap). A too rapid ascent can also allow bubble formation from retained nitrogen to cause painful bends or dangerous neurologic symptoms.
How slow is slow enough? An ascent rate of no more than 60 feet per minute is recomended. Go slower if you can, it gives you more time to enjoy the scenery and your lungs more time to adjust. If, after you leave the water you have chest or shoulder pain, a new cough, or any other new sensations of discomfort, stop, lay down, breath oxygen, and consult a physician.