Local Diving

Come join us on June 13th & 14th to kick off the Tri-State Scuba 2009 local summer dive season. We will be heading to "The Quarribbean" to compete Open Water and Rescue certifications. If you would like to complete either of these certifications, come join us. If you are a certified diver and would like to join us for a fun day of diving just email scubafun@tristatescuba.com or call 513-271-2800. Please pre-register for the dives by the 6th of June. Don't miss out on the fun! 

Flying Pig Divers

Sharky and Tri-State Scuba had a blast cheering on fellow dive junkies as they competed in the "2009 Flying Pig Marathon". On Sunday May 3rd Margaret, Stephanie, Rolan, Sue & Scott passed right by the store as they approached mile marker 18 of their 26.2 mile run. It was a great turn out at the Tri-State Corner. We had a group of enthusiastic supporters armed with coffee and big cheers for there dive buddies and friends. We also had some great live acoustic music to enjoy as all the racers passed by. Congrats to all the runners and a big round of applause to all of our dive buddies that participated. 

What to go to Boston? 

Stephanie qualified for the Boston Marathon with her run time of the "Pig". She will be competing in the 2010 Boston Marathon. Congrats! You Rock, Steph! 

Colorful Curacao

Where is Curacao? 

We'll Sharky's not telling. Curacao is truly a hidden dive paradise. Fourteen of us enjoyed a fantastic week of diving, fun & sun. We got to see some world class dive sites. Some of the favorites were Santa Cruz, Mushroom Forest, Black Coral Garden & who can forget Watamula. Most of the sites had relatively no current and 100 ft vis. We did have one wild drift dive that allowed us to enjoy 4 different dive sites in 45 minutes!! King's Island roller coasters don't get close to the speeds that we were cruising!! 

While we were there Jennifer completed her Open Water Certification and 4 or the 5 Advanced Open Water dives. Helen hit the 150 dive mark. The rest of the crew dove, dove and then lounged in the hot tub and pool. We completed the week with a tour of the island, including downtown shopping. Downtown Willemstad has a Dutch architectural influence and has more colors than a crayon box! We truly had a blast. 

Ok, I'll tell you, if you have not already "Googled" Curacao. Curacao sits off the coast of Venezuela. It is also part of the ABC chain that includes Aruba and Bonaire. For more pictures check out our travel page in the next week. 

Balance & Libra Do It Again!!

Once again the Aqua Lung "Balance" & "Libra" has earned Sport Divers Editor's Pick Award. Although Aqua Lung has not changed anything on the "Balance" & "Libra" for 2009, they have once again earned top marks. These BCD's are not the most expensive that Aqua Lung offers but they come loaded with features that any diver can appreciate. The "Balance" is the male version and the "Libra" is built just right for female divers. These back-inflate BCD's are ideal for travel without compromising quality and performance. They are made with long wearing Cordura fabrics for maximum durability and lightweight strength. These BCD's are weight integrated with patented Sure-Lock weight system. With a total of four weight pockets, every diver will be able to put themselves in the perfect dive profile. The innovative swivel buckles provide fantastic comfort and adjustability. Self-Adjusting Lumbar Support system (SLS) conforms to the divers lower lumbar to maximize comfort on land or in the water. This is a very versatile BCD, so whether you are just a tropical diver or dive a drysuit in frigid conditions, the "Balance" or "Libra" is the right choice. Check out these BCD's anytime at the divecenter. On April 11th receive great savings on both of these fantastic BCD's.

Great Entry Level Reg!

Just getting started diving or looking for a nice back up reg? The Aqua Lung Titan is a perfect pick. The Titan regulator series features a balanced diaphram first stage that is equiped with the "Air Turbo System", an additional channel that is built into the first stage designed to boost the breathing performance. That means from the very first breath from a full tank to the last breath this reg will deliver the air smoothly. This reg is also Nitrox compatable up to 40%, out of the box. The new, easy to grip, Vane Adjustment Switch (VAS) controls venturi assist to reduce sensitivity to freeflow on the surface and provide maximum airflow at deeper depths. The Titan also comes with the smaller Comfo-bite mouthpiece that is perfect for younger diver or divers with smaller mouths. This reg normally retails at $330 but during our Spring Sale you can get one for $250!! Don't miss out, this sale is for in stock products only. There are 4 available. The Spring Sale is one day only (April 11th from 10am to 5pm).

Quantum 7 Wetsuit Sale

Getting ready for the local summer quarry diving or just a diver that gets cold easily? Check out the Deep See Quantum 7 wetsuit. This suit is a fantastic value made with premium quality Thermo-flex high stretch neoprene. The Thermo-flex neoprene is a 4 way stretch material that stretches 3 times more than conventional neoprene. The skin to skin back zipper seal minimizes water exchange to keep you warmer wether your are diving local quarries or hitting the springs in Florida. Heavy duty #10 back zipper has a stainless steel zipper pull for easy zip ups at your favorite dive site. All seams are triple glued and blindstitched for water tight integrity. This suit will keep you warm! It also features durable molded kneepads. This suit normally retails at $299. During our Spring Sale on April 11th from 10am to 5pm, you can get this suit for $225. Don't miss out! This price is for in stock suits only! Get here early, we have a large variety of sizes, but once gone the price will go back to normal retail.

St. Croix Live A Board Adventure

If you have never had the chance to experience "live-a-board" diving, put it on your top 5 of "must do's" as a diver! We just returned from a fantastic week of "live-a-board" diving in St. Croix USVI. For those not familiar with "live-a-board" diving, here is how it works: 

• Imagine setting up your dive gear once, moving it only to roll in Caribbean blue water. 
  
• Fresh baked cookies and naps in between dives. 
  
• Lounging on the sun deck with the hills of St. Croix as a backdrop. 
  
• And did I forget the 4 to 5 dives a day! 
  

The week was beautiful, full of dive achievements and exploration. George completed his Advanced certification and Deep Diver Speciality. Mike & Nick completed their Deep Diver Speciality, Boat Speciality & Night Diving Speciality. Nick also received the "best eater" award, out doing Dale at most meals! Sorry Nick, I don't think there is a speciality for that. Will & Julie hit the 50 dive mark. Julie earned the nickname the "seahorse whisperer" by finding 6 seahorses in one dive. Some girls have all the luck! Joyce hit the 200 dive milestone during her week on board and took lots and lots of pictures. Dale logged his 300th dive and as always was the "best dressed in the water" with his outstanding outerwear collection! Amy did the most dives during her week, chalking up 26 dives.

We hit some great divesites during our week of fun in the sun including Cane Bay, Friedricksted Pier, Vertigo and  Armageddon. The dives varied from shallow coral gardens that were great for finding your tropical favorites and taking pictures to virtually bottomless wall dives with huge barrel sponges and fans. The night dives brought out octopus, lobsters and cool bioluminescence. The highlight of the week for some was the Captain authorized food fight!

So if you have never experienced a "live-a-board" dive trip, keep it on your "must do" list. If you have been "on-board", you know how spoiled you can get. Check out our 2010 travel for great dive destinations and "live-a-board" adventures.

See you "on board"!!