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Archives for December 2016

December 22, 2016 by Eric Keibler

Special Smells for the Holidays

Diving is a social activity and for many of our divers, the holidays are full of social events.If you are like me, you love to cook but sometimes the smells contradict one another in your house.  This is especially true around the holidays.  To get that fresh holiday smell back into your home you can simmer some spices on the stove to make your home smell sweet for your guests.  In an article that appeared on Food 52‘s blog, Amanda Sims posted a few ideas to help you create an inviting home for the holidays.  She writes, “It’s hard to think about potpourri without sneezing; the very idea of dried husks and petals in a decorative bowl screams dust and must. Which is why many take to the stovetop method, especially during the holiday seasons…”  You can read more here.
Enjoy the holiday season and let’s go diving in the new year!

Filed Under: Food, Social Activities Tagged With: Cooking, social

December 13, 2016 by Eric Keibler

New Scuba Diving Computers

tusa-dc-solarOne of the things we looked at recently is changing some of the computers we offer in our packages and as upgrades to our packages.  Two of the new entries are the DC Solar Link and the EON Steel.

According to the website, the DC Solar Link dive computer is the next generation in TUSA’s solar-powered devices. Features include: dive log transfer to smartphone or tablet using Bluetooth® SMART technology; Solar recharging which eliminates the need to replace a battery; 4-Mix Gas support; Free-Dive Mode, and a factory-sealed and rugged design that prevents flooding.

Using Bluetooth® SMART technology, you can transfer the dive logs from the IQ1204 DC Solar Link dive computer to any smartphone or tablet with TUSA Diving LOG app. Once uploaded to your device, dive logs can be shared with your friends on social media.

This computer looks like a new Casio G-Shock watch so it can double as a sport watch.  It looks good and we believe it will be a nice addition to our line.

suunto-steelThe EON Steel is Suunto’s next generation dive computer. The intuitive Suunto EON Steel combines advanced technology with a bright color screen and customizable features and display to show clearly what you need. With heavy-duty housing, a stainless steel bezel, and user updatable software, Suunto EON Steel will dive with you for years to come. We brought one in for a client who took it on our Cozumel trip and found it easy to read especially during the dusk/night dive.  The advantage of this computer is that it can be air integrated.

shearwater-infographic-transparent-1Another computer introduced last month is the Shearwater Perdix AI.  Our technical divers are familiar with other Shearwater computers becasue they have been using them for a number of years.  The Perdix AI offers all of the same great features of the Perdix, the Perdix AI uses its large, easy-to-read screen to clearly display the tank pressure as well as your gas time remaining (GTR). The Perdix AI is capable of connecting to either one or two transmitters giving the diver the option to monitor both tanks or dive sidemount.

So, if you are in need of a new dive computer, come by and look at one of the new offerings.
 

Filed Under: Open Circuit, Rebreathers, Scuba Diving Equipment, Uncategorized Tagged With: Dive Computers, scuba equipment

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I have been to many scuba stores in Houston and this one is by far the best. Most scuba stores have a couple of salespersons who will show you one of the 40 types of fins and 10 types of regulators that they have in stock and immediately try to sell these to you. Most of these same stores really cater only to people just getting certified. Oceanic ventures has a very different business model. While they do have an inventory, it is not as large as other stores. The difference is that they really try to foster a dive community. It works. People come back again and again. Further, unlike many stores, they teach just about everything possible. If you want to teach your child how to snorkel, they teach that. If you want to learn how to dive 350 feet down on a rebreather using helium gas mixes and several additional scuba tanks, they teach that. They teach everything in between. Not many stores do that. Additionally, the staff is very knowledgeable about all the equipment they sell. You will never get an "I don't know about that" type of answer.

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People choose their friends carefully just as they should choose their adventure partners and Scuba Diving Instructors.  Oceanic Ventures is the premier scuba dive shop in Houston, Texas, and the Southwest because of our exceptional service and our sense of adventure.  In talking with our clients and friends, people choose us for a number of reasons such as: Passion – We love what we do and we want to share the beauty and excitement of the underwater world with everyone we meet. Caring- Our clients tell us they love us because we truly care about people and strive to make their scuba diving experiences safe, fun and enjoyable. Professional – Our staff members are the … [Read more …]

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