Boracays diving made top 10
Are you thinking of getting certified for an upcoming vacation? Boracay was recently named top 10 Scuba Diving sites around the world by Travel Worth.
“Boracay is virtually a diving paradise. Sitting cozily in Philippines, this tropical island offers every thing that other popular dive site has to offer. Abundant marine life and reef systems adorn this site. After you have done swimming in its pleasant waters, rejuvenate your eyes with enthralling views of beach”
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Tec Diva program
In a sport that is quite dominated by men, it was refreshing to be the first girl to engage in the Boracay Tech Diver’s “Tec Diva” program! I am currently a PADI Rescue Diver and have dove most of Boracay’s dive sites several times. After diving my favorite sites Yapak and Camia Shipwreck one too many times, I realized that I needed a new challenge. Dustin then conveniently introduced me to Technical diving and its many advantages. At first I was a bit intimidated, just by looking at the gear and how different it looked from the regular recreational single tank kit. It just seemed really heavy and complicated but then as I cruised along the course, I learned that once you figure out all the components, the set up, the dive plan, and the use of deco bottles at different depths, then it’s actually a piece of cake!
The biggest advantage and one of the main reasons why I decided to do Tech is that you can stay down longer and have a chance to go exploring. It was the perfect opportunity to go further with my diving aspirations. Another advantage and quite frankly the most important is that your dive skills vastly improve as you challenge yourself to do several exercises with double tanks strapped to your back! The skill set involves practicing maintaining your buoyancy, learning different kinds of kicks such as the reverse frog-kick (which is quite funny at first, but you’ll get used to it), dealing with emergency scenarios, checking your deco bottles, and of course running thru safety drills.
If you’re up for the challenge then Tec is for you. If you’re looking for the next step in diving, then Tec is for you. If you’re looking to improving your skills as a diver, then Tec is for you. If you’re looking for something fun and rewarding, then Tec is for you. Yes, IT IS HARD WORK and requires alot of patience but the knowledge you gain is priceless. The experience is altogether rewarding. And for the ladies out there, if you’re up for showing the boys that girls kick ass too, then TEC DIVAS is definitely for you! Hope to see you in Boracay soon!
New Dive Boat
Here is some info on our new dive boat: The King Nelson 2
Length: 17 Meters
Manufactured: Aug 2008
Engines: Twin Diesel engines.
Divers: 18 divers with gear
Large swim up ladder for, good enough for divers with doubles
Large interior cabin with shade
Dive sites: All site sites around Boracay to include a day trip to Maningning. (60m + visibility, all levels of diving)
Tec Divas Training – Kaye
Blue Mango’s Rescue Diver Kaye, has taken on the challenge of Tec Diving. Very few women have taken on the challenges of going below 40 metres. So, is it suitable for women? Don’t be deterred by the predominantly male population in the tech diving community. Scuba diving used to be a male-dominated sport too, but now the number is almost equal. Very few woman divers have chosen the technical path. However, there is apparent evidence that women divers are starting to pick up tech diving.
The first step into tech diving is to take the Enriched Air course which gives an introduction to the topic of diveable gases. Because tech diving involves the use of different gas mixes at different depths, it is essential that you know the benefits and effects of each gas. It has all the ingredients of an “experience of a lifetime”: challenge, novelty, opportunity to excel, a rewarding experience, and of course, the adrenaline rush! There’s nothing like the feeling of triumph, when you realise you’ve beaten the odds and excel at something few women have ever had the chance to do. You’ve become a diver, so what’s stopping you from becoming a better diver? Kaye has taken that first step, and I dare you to take yours! Check back with us on Kaye’s progress.
Halcyon’s new setup
Alot of us here in the diveshop use Halcyon equipment for technical diving as well as recreational diving. We are always pretty stoked when new gear comes out. Halcyon is planning on coming out with an updated design in November this year.This setup can be used with a doubles wing. Prices start out at around $820.
Halcyon Manufacturing is proud to announce our newest BC model, the Infinity™. The Infinity’s most distinguishing feature is the novel harness adjustment known as the Cinch™. Our quick-adjust Harness (patent pending) redefines what it means to dive a backplate, providing unparalleled comfort and stability in a system with infinite adjustability. Unlike other designs the Cinch™ adjustment eliminates all quick release buckles and dangling webbing. This industry-first innovation marries the stability and streamlining of a backplate with the comfort and flexibility of a recreational jacket BC.
Key Features
* Infinite adjustability in the blink of an eye
* Snug, stable fit with easy removal
* Easily adjustable while in or out of the water
* Quick, easy fit is ideal for diver training
* Useful for managing stressed or unconscious divers
* Easily convertible for suits of varying thickness
* Seamless use of weight pockets, canister light, hip D-ring
* Includes Quick-adjust Crotch Strap
* Deluxe shoulder/backplate pads for unparalleled comfort
* Backplate pad contains pocket for lift devices
* Comes standard with ACB10 Weight Pockets
* Cinch adjustment can be used with singles or doubles
