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International dive gear heavyweights Scubapro will be joining us at Dive Ireland International Expo 2019 in Nenagh on March 2nd and 3rd. Click the logo to visit the Scubapro website and find out more.

NEW SCUBAPRO GEAR AT THE SHOW

Scubapro will be exhibiting their new K2 range of drysuit undergarments, as well as new lights for divers at this year’s Expo in Nenagh.

SCUBAPRO Undergarments K2 – Light, Medium, Extreme

K2 EXTREME

The undergarments of choice for drysuit diving, the new K2 line keeps you warm while diving dry. Sporting a modern eye-catching design, these undergarments are available in three levels of thickness to suit a variety of thermal warmth requirements. They are compatible with all kinds of drysuits.

• Dual fleece material
• Maximum thermal protection
• Compatible with trilaminate drysuits
• Steamer design with compression protection padding on shoulders, chest, knees
• Storage pockets with zippers
• Elastic wrist loops and heel straps
• Men’s model features a front double slider zipper
  Holes on legs can be adapted to Pee-valves
• MSRP 259,- €

K2 MEDIUM

• Light Grid plush material
• Warm and stretchy
• Compatible with neoprene or trilaminate drysuits
• Pants and long sleeve tops with side and chest pockets
• Includes elastic wrist loops on tops and heel straps on pants
• Unisex (black/white) sizes
• MSRP 135,- €

K2 LIGHT

• Warm and stretchy
• Compatible with neoprene or trilaminate drysuits
• Pants and long sleeve tops with side and chest pockets
• Includes elastic wrist loops on tops and heel straps on pants
• Available in Men (Black/White) and Women Sizes (Black/Caribbean)
• MSRP 50,- €

Light up your dive – the new lights, 2019

NOVA 250 – new

 The new Nova 250 is versatile dive light that can be stored in the smallest BCD pocket. It offers three modes: 100% power, 50% power and Flash, plus is equipped with an over- pressure valve to release battery off-gassing, making it the safest small light on the market. Delivering 250 lumens of illumination, the Nova 250 is powered by one CR123A battery (rechargeable or disposable). The CR123A disposable battery features a shelf life of up to 10 years so you don’t have to worry about it if it stays in your BCD pocket over the winter.

• Rugged matte black, blue accents aluminum body offers a stealthy “tech” look
• Equipped with a Cree XPG LED
• CCT (correlated color temperature): 4500ºK
• 250 lumen illumination
• 2700 lux @1m
• Burn time: up to 5 hours
• Three modes: 100% power, 50% power and Flash
• New push-button switch on the end of the light is easy to activate when wearing gloves
• Extended light head shroud prevents the light beam from blinding other divers
• Double O-ring seals ensure watertight integrity
• Powered by a CR123A battery (not included)
• Over-pressure valve releases battery off-gassing
• A depth rating of 150m ensures worry-free lighting in virtually all diving conditions
• Measures 100mm x 26mm
• Weight (including batteries): 70g
• MSRP 69,- €

NOVA 850 / 850 WIDE / 850R / 850R WIDE – new

 The Nova 850 delivers intense illumination, ideal for lighting up the dark spaces and bringing out the vibrant colors on night dives as well as day dives. It is machined from heavy-duty aluminum so is both lightweight and built to last. It’s also easy to use. A 50% mode allows you to increase burn time if you don’t need the full power. For divers looking to brighten their dives, the Nova 850 is the perfect choice.

• Rugged matte black, blue accents aluminum body offers a stealthy “tech” look while providing lightweight long-term durability
• Equipped with a Cree XPL LED
• 850 lumen illumination / 15,000 lux @1m
• Double O-ring seals ensure watertight integrity
• Push-button switch on the end of the light is easy to activate, even when wearing gloves
• Extended light head shroud prevents the light beam from blinding other divers
• Over-pressure valve releases battery off-gassing – a safety feature not normally found on dive lights at this price point
• A depth rating of 150m ensures worry-free lighting in virtually all diving conditions.
• Burn time: up to 2 hours on full power
• Available as spot version (NOVA 850) with 8° light beam or WIDE version (NOVA 850 WIDE) with 80° beam angle (lower lux)
• Nova 850 and 850 W can be powered with three disposable or rechargeable C-type batteries (not included)
• Nova 850R and 850R WIDE is powered by one Xtar Battery 18650
• Packaged in a reusable semi soft box
• Measures

Nova 850: 253 x 45 mm

Nova 850 WIDE: 246 x 45 mm

Nova 850R: 161 x 45 mm

Nova 850R WIDE: 153 x 45 mm

Aquaholics are delighted again to support Dive Ireland and will have some amazing offers at the 2019 show.

PADI Dive Centre – Aquaholics run a 5-Star PADI Dive centre, based in Portstewart, Northern Ireland on the north Irish coast, open six days a week, diving seven days a week. Come and dive with us to discover the underwater world of Northern Ireland. We offer full range of scuba diving course in Northern Ireland.

PADI Diving Courses – We provide fully accredited PADI diving courses in Northern Ireland. Whether you want to try scuba diving, become a PADI Master Scuba Diver or Go Pro, let our PADI instructors guide you to your goal.

Dive Shop – Aquaholics Dive Shop is based in Portstewart, Northern Ireland. It stocks a full range of regulators, BCDs, fins, masks, snorkels, wetsuits, drysuits, cylinders and all major brands – Apeks, Beaver, Bowstone, Fourth Element, Go Pro, Halcyon, Oceanic, Scubapro, Sea & Sea, Suunto and Typhoon.

Sea Safaris – Aquaholics boat trips run from Portstewart and Ballycastle and cover the whole of the north coast, the Giant’s Causeway, Rathlin Island, Malin Head and the Scottish Isles. Boat charter and scheduled trips available. Explore Northern Ireland’ s coastline from the sea.

Click the logo to visit Aquaholics’ website!

We’re looking forward to seeing what Scubadive West will bring to the dive show in Nenagh next March! Click the logo to visit their website.

Safari Diving Lanzarote is a dive centre located on the beach in Puerto del Carmen.

After having worked as agents for Safari Diving in the UK, Steve and Wendy Hicks became the proud owners of Safari Diving in Puerto Del Carmen on Lanzarote.

Safari Diving is a dive centre committed to a high level of diver safety and quality training.

This award-winning dive centre has been established for over 35 years and are winners of the prestigious ‘Q’ Award, Sports Diver Dive Centre of Year for Europe, Middle East and Africa; and are an Approved Ministry of Defence dive school (one of only 10 dive centres world-wide!).

Click the logo to visit the website

Donegal scuba diving school and equipment sales & rental specialist Divin’ Dec will be in attendance at the dive show on March 2^nd and 3^rd.

Run by Declan Burke, Divin’ Dec provides expeditions to some amazing dive sites. The school also provides people with the opportunity of learning how to dive in Ireland’s cleanest waters, with sheltered diving available 365 days of the year. Divin’ Dec also offers a series of advanced and speciality courses

Click on the logo to visit Divin’ Dec’s website

Discover peace and tranquility in Egypt’s Eastern Desert and its amazing Red Sea.

Roots Red Sea is the Red Sea’s most unique dive resort, nestling into a back drop of the mountains and providing direct access to the pristine reefs miles from anywhere.

TripAdvisor granted Roots ‘Hall of Fame’ status after 5 successive years of receiving their top awards based on excellent client reviews.

The resort is described by guests as the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of the better-known operators and daily boat diving. Looking for something different? Roots is the place; you will never look back.

Click the logo to visit the Roots Red Sea website and find out more.

Roots Red Sea will be promoting their Open Ocean project and ‘My Big Blue’ liveabord at Dive Ireland International Expo 2019.

MY BIG BLUE

Brand Profile: Not all liveaboards are the same! Big Blue safaris are tailored to suit the clients – no rigid itineraries, no crowded dive sites, just great service, great diving and a quality boat. Simples!

Talk to Big Blue before you book your liveaboard in the Red Sea.

See more at www.mybigblue.com

OPEN OCEAN SCIENCE CENTRES

Brand Profile: For Universities, Researchers, Interns, Schools, Divers, Volunteers and Conservationists, OOSC are a unique resource centre with myriads of opportunities. Volunteering at Open Ocean Science Centres provides an ideal opportunity to get involved in many aspects of Environmental Conservation and Marine Biology Citizen Science. Divers and non-divers are welcome to join the programme.

See more at www.openoceanproject.org

Roots Red Sea is managed by British-owned and run Pharaoh Dive Club, which offers spectacular Red Sea diving for divers who want to enjoy their dives at their own pace, without crowds and with freedom to explore. Pharaoh Dive Club have built their exceptional reputation with the totally relaxed approach to safe diving. It’s your holiday – you do what you want to, when you want to, all under the safe, watchful eye of the Pharaoh team.

www.pharaohdiveclub.com