What’s On in April?
1st April: Explore new dive sites
Do you want to explore the Al Aqah dive sites? On Tuesday April
1st, we will take the boat out exploring and evaluating new dive
sites. If you are adventurous, book your place with the dive
centre.
6 – 10th April: IDC
PADI will be in Dubai in April to certify new instructors, good
luck to the candidates!
26th April: Dive into the Earth Day
In April it is PADI’s Dive into the Earth event. To coincide
with their activities, on 26th April, we will hold a reef
monitoring dive of Dibba Rock on the east coast, and a beach
cleanup dive on Jumeriah Corniche. To book your place, please
call the dive centre.
26th April: Wreck Dive
If wreck diving is your passion, why not join the Wreck Dive on
April 26th with the dive club? Membership is free and all you
need to do is sign up for the dives. Our guides will give you
information about the wrecks before the dive. During the dive
you can take your pic of activity: photography of the wreck;
mapping or nitrox wreck diving!
Why not become a certified wreck diver by completing your Wreck
Diver Speciality? Contact the dive centre for details.
Join the Al Boom Dive Club on Facebook. Search: Al Boom Dive
Club
What's New?
Suunto's flagship dive computer - the D9 now is now available
with either a rubber strap or a titanium bracelet.
The Suunto Vyper2 adds new features to the popular Suunto Vyper,
including an electronic compass, easy-to-read matrix display and
straightforward four-button operation.
Engineered for avid divers, the Suunto Cobra2 builds on the
proven features of the original Suunto Cobra with an electronic
compass, easy-to-read matrix display and simplified four-button
operation.
The Aqualung Passport BC has been completely redesigned for
2007. While it still retains its travel-friendly features such
as light-weight materials, packability and integrated rinse bag,
it boast a fresh, new look and a new backpack. (1440dhs.)
The new Kronos Regulator from Aqualung is here it features ACD
technology (Auto Closure Device), SideX deflector system which
forces bubbles to the side of your face keeping your field of
vision clear plus a dual cam system allowing the diver to
adjust the injection and the opening resistance at the same
time. The Kronos Supreme ACD 1st and 2nd stage set is priced at
1625dhs.
Small But powerful: the DX-860G set packs
6.3Megapixel effective resolution (8Megapixel Max resolution)
into a convenient underwater package that's perfect for
beginners. (2200dhs).
Aqualung's Top of the Range Legend LX now
includes dry valve technology in the form of the ACD
system. This means that there is no way for salt water to enter
the 1st stage, reducing corrosion and the need for maintenance
and improving reliability.
Aqualung Legend LX ACD - 1980Dhs
Aqualung Legend LX Supreme ACD - 2040Dhs
Cressi's
new computer the Edy has arrived. In addition to air
and Nitrox dive modes it doubles as a watch for everyday
use.
Suunto's new D6
has also landed. This
gas-switching, multi-mode, decompression dive computer with
integrated digital compass will take your diving to the next
level. Call or email the shop for the price.
