Does your depth gauge employ a bourdon tube? Do you know how to stop your second stage from free-flowing? Should you own your own container of silicone grease? Can you swap out a mouthpiece or repair a hole in your wetsuit?
Get to really know your dive equipment (and impress the fins off other divers with your knowledge) by taking a fun and super-informative Equipment class with Husker Divers! We'll tear down various pieces of dive equipment so you can learn how they work from the inside out. Learn how to take care of your equipment - everything from bags to BCs. You'll even learn how to do basic field repairs on gear issues that crop up at your dive site.
Just swing by the dive shop to register and pick up the book so you can have the end-of-chapter questions answered before the next class. The cost is just $95, which gets you expert, hands-on instruction, information on all sorts of dive equipment, a specialty certification, and a FREE Save-a-Dive Kit!
Divers know that diving is an equipment-intensive activity. Don't go another season without knowing how your equipment works. It'll make you a better all-around diver, and who doesn't want that?
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Aqualung Promotions
Thinking of picking up some new dive equipment for this year? Whether you're looking to upgrade older equipment or you're looking for your first set of gear, Aqualung has two hard-to-beat promotions going on now.
First, when you purchase a new Aqualung regulator, BC, or computer and take any class, including Open Water Diver and any continuing education classes, you'll receive Aqualung's terrific AirSource 3 FREE! That's a $150 value! The AirSource 3 is used by many of the Husker Divers staff and is a superb breathing alternate 2nd stage. Get streamlined and eliminate that "octopus" alternate second stage - the AirSource 3 is an integrated alternate and is your inflate/deflate hose, all rolled into one.
Second, when you purchase any Aqualung regulator with a retail price of $500 or more, you'll receive a $100 instant rebate! Regulators with a retail price of less than $500 will receive an instant rebate of $50.
These offers cannot be combined. Stop by the store next time you're in the neighborhood and check out the goods!
First, when you purchase a new Aqualung regulator, BC, or computer and take any class, including Open Water Diver and any continuing education classes, you'll receive Aqualung's terrific AirSource 3 FREE! That's a $150 value! The AirSource 3 is used by many of the Husker Divers staff and is a superb breathing alternate 2nd stage. Get streamlined and eliminate that "octopus" alternate second stage - the AirSource 3 is an integrated alternate and is your inflate/deflate hose, all rolled into one.
Second, when you purchase any Aqualung regulator with a retail price of $500 or more, you'll receive a $100 instant rebate! Regulators with a retail price of less than $500 will receive an instant rebate of $50.
These offers cannot be combined. Stop by the store next time you're in the neighborhood and check out the goods!
Four Divers-in-Training Complete Academic, Pool Requirements
Congratulations to Cathy, Amy, Dawn, and Emily! They've completed all their academic and pool requirements for Open Water Diver certification! Now they just need to do their open water dives and they'll be certified open water divers! Way to go, ladies!
Monday, February 16, 2009
SSI Announces the 2009 Master Diver Challenge!
Scuba Schools International, otherwise known as SSI, has announced their 2009 Master Diver Challenge. Interested divers can sign up for the challenge and, if they complete the requirements before the end of this year, will be eligible to win a dive trip!
Why pursue the Master Diver rating? Because it's the highest non-professional rating in scuba diving. When you're an SSI Master Diver, you've demonstrated that you have the diving knowledge and skills to make you worthy of the title of Master Diver. Divemasters at resorts and on liveaboards recognize that and often are willing to take a Master Diver to dive sites and underwater places that less experienced divers may not get to visit.
Here are some of the details of the 2009 challenge:
Prizes include a 7 night dive trip for two to the Cayman Islands sponsored by Divetech @ Cobalt Coast Resort, a 7 night dive trip for two to Utila sponsored by Laguna Beach Resort and Utila Dive Ventures, a t-shirt, a Master Diver patch, and a personalized diploma!
To meet the Challenge, divers will need to complete some milestones. SSI's Specialty Diver rating is 2 completed specialties plus 12 logged dives. SSI's Advanced Open Water Diver rating is 4 completed specialties plus 24 logged dives. Finally, the Master Diver rating is Diver Stress and Rescue plus the Advanced Open Water Diver rating and 50 logged dives.
When you take the Challenge, once you've earned your Master Diver rating, you'll receive a Master Diver patch, an SSI Master Diver diploma, a Master Diver t-shirt, and the chance to win one of the trips. Also, if Diver Stress and Rescue has already been taken before you sign up for the 2009 Master Diver Challenge, you're required to complete another specialty. All requirements must be met before December 31, 2009 in order for you to qualify for prizes.
Husker Divers would like to help you meet your goal, so we're offering 10% off your specialties when you sign up for the SSI 2009 Master Diver Challenge! See the store for details.
Remember, SSI does not dictate which specialties you have to take. You can personalize the program and take those specialties that match your diving interests! If you're interested in wreck diving in the Great Lakes, you might take wreck diving, drysuit diving, deep diving, and navigation, for example. If photography is your cup of tea, you might take Underwater Photography, Buoyancy, Fish Identification, and Nitrox. It's up to you!
Stop by Husker Divers when you're ready to sign up for the 2009 Master Diver Challenge. We'll have the form for you to fill out and we'll be happy to help you choose the right specialties to meet your needs. Good luck, and happy diving!
Why pursue the Master Diver rating? Because it's the highest non-professional rating in scuba diving. When you're an SSI Master Diver, you've demonstrated that you have the diving knowledge and skills to make you worthy of the title of Master Diver. Divemasters at resorts and on liveaboards recognize that and often are willing to take a Master Diver to dive sites and underwater places that less experienced divers may not get to visit.
Here are some of the details of the 2009 challenge:
Prizes include a 7 night dive trip for two to the Cayman Islands sponsored by Divetech @ Cobalt Coast Resort, a 7 night dive trip for two to Utila sponsored by Laguna Beach Resort and Utila Dive Ventures, a t-shirt, a Master Diver patch, and a personalized diploma!
To meet the Challenge, divers will need to complete some milestones. SSI's Specialty Diver rating is 2 completed specialties plus 12 logged dives. SSI's Advanced Open Water Diver rating is 4 completed specialties plus 24 logged dives. Finally, the Master Diver rating is Diver Stress and Rescue plus the Advanced Open Water Diver rating and 50 logged dives.
When you take the Challenge, once you've earned your Master Diver rating, you'll receive a Master Diver patch, an SSI Master Diver diploma, a Master Diver t-shirt, and the chance to win one of the trips. Also, if Diver Stress and Rescue has already been taken before you sign up for the 2009 Master Diver Challenge, you're required to complete another specialty. All requirements must be met before December 31, 2009 in order for you to qualify for prizes.
Husker Divers would like to help you meet your goal, so we're offering 10% off your specialties when you sign up for the SSI 2009 Master Diver Challenge! See the store for details.
Remember, SSI does not dictate which specialties you have to take. You can personalize the program and take those specialties that match your diving interests! If you're interested in wreck diving in the Great Lakes, you might take wreck diving, drysuit diving, deep diving, and navigation, for example. If photography is your cup of tea, you might take Underwater Photography, Buoyancy, Fish Identification, and Nitrox. It's up to you!
Stop by Husker Divers when you're ready to sign up for the 2009 Master Diver Challenge. We'll have the form for you to fill out and we'll be happy to help you choose the right specialties to meet your needs. Good luck, and happy diving!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Two New Instructors Certified
Husker Divers now has two brand new instructors! Dan Stalder and Beth Sorensen completed their Instructor Training Course and Instructor Evaluation today, February 12th. Both said they enjoyed the course very much, but were also significantly challenged by it. They're looking forward to working with new Open Water Diver students!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
SSI and Husker Divers Now Offer Online Scuba Classes
Husker Divers now has the classroom portion of Open Water Diver certification available online! Just go to www.huskerdivers.com and click on Classes on the left. Click on the SSI icon to go straight to the SSI online training page.
You'll still be able to work with the professional dive staff at Husker Divers, but those who live farther away or whose schedules make a classroom day inconvenient can benefit by completing the classroom training on your own time, on your own schedule. Whether you live in Omaha or Imperial, Husker Divers' online classroom will help you meet your goal to become a certified scuba diver!
When you decide to complete the classroom portion of the Open Water Diver training online, you'll need to stop by Husker Divers' shop to register and for an equipment orientation.
Of course, if you prefer to take the class in the traditional format, Husker Divers will continue to offer our professional classroom training. Contact Husker Divers at 402-420-6338 or via e-mail at huskerdivers@prodigy.net with any questions or comments about all our scuba training opportunities!
You'll still be able to work with the professional dive staff at Husker Divers, but those who live farther away or whose schedules make a classroom day inconvenient can benefit by completing the classroom training on your own time, on your own schedule. Whether you live in Omaha or Imperial, Husker Divers' online classroom will help you meet your goal to become a certified scuba diver!
When you decide to complete the classroom portion of the Open Water Diver training online, you'll need to stop by Husker Divers' shop to register and for an equipment orientation.
Of course, if you prefer to take the class in the traditional format, Husker Divers will continue to offer our professional classroom training. Contact Husker Divers at 402-420-6338 or via e-mail at huskerdivers@prodigy.net with any questions or comments about all our scuba training opportunities!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
February 1 Group Try Scuba
Husker Divers now has a group Try Scuba program on the first Sunday of each month. In January we had several members of the Omaha Hiking Club join us in the pool for an off-season adventure. On February 1st we had employees of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and their families in the pool. Our youngest participant was 10, and there were several high school-aged kids, as well as adults.
We're scheduling groups for Try Scuba opportunities in advance, so if you are in a group or know of some folks who'd like to experience scuba, please contact Husker Divers. This is a great event for church groups, corporate groups, team building, youth groups, families, book groups, family reunions - anybody who can get some people together and get to the pool!
In a Try Scuba session, the professional dive staff at Husker Divers will provide all the equipment and know-how. All you'll need to bring is a swimsuit and towel. We'll introduce you to the basics of scuba and show you how to breathe underwater! The minimum age is 10, and there is no upper age limit. Husker Divers uses a private pool located just west of Lincoln, Nebraska.
To register or for more information, please contact Husker Divers at 402-420-6338 or e-mail us at huskerdivers@prodigy.net.
New Instructors To Be
Husker Divers is holding an Instructor Training Course and Instructor Evaluation next week, beginning on Sunday. Three new instructor candidates are cramming a final week of study in this week to prepare for the course. Good luck to all!
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