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A Warmer way to stay Wet A Warmer way to stay Wet
GirlDiver - 3/02/2008 7:16 AM
GirlDiver just became a Mares dealer and brought in all new equipment for our students to use. The most exciting piece of equipment for my wetsuit diving DM (our team is in drysuits...) was the Mares Isotherm Semi-dry. GirlDiver Leigh Ann was shocked at how warm it was and will never go back to a standard wetsuit. Mares new Isotherm semi-dry suit offers divers a second layer in critical areas under the suit, Trilastic under the arms and sides for better movement and a metal skin seal at feet, ar...
Olympus is finally OUT!! Olympus is finally OUT!!
GirlDiver - 1/23/2008 8:09 PM
I`ve been waiting for this!!! (text from scubadiverinfo.com) Olympus Stylus 1030 SW 10 megapixel, shockproof, freezeproof and waterproof to 33 feet (by Conrad H. Blickenstorfer) Right upfront, scuba divers will adore the new 10-megapixel Olympus Stylus 1030 SW. This new top-of-the-line model in Olympus` SW (Shock & Waterproof) series was introduced in January of 2008 as part of the company`s announcement of nine new consumer cameras. While sporting a new look that is somewhere inbetween the Styl...
Underwater Texting... Underwater Texting...
GirlDiver - 1/06/2008 5:11 PM
If there are any of you out there who are avid scuba divers, then we`re sure you`re well acquainted with the dangers and difficulties that go along with such a hobby. Most difficult of all when exploring what lies beneath the waves is maintaining a line of communication. So UTC (Underwater Technology Center) has developed the Underwater Digital Device or UDI. The UDI is a wrist-wearable diving computer that not only keeps logs of your dive, but also allows you to communicate with other divers an...