Is SCUBA for You?

SCUBA is for people who want to live an adventurous lifestyle and experience the freedom of life underwater. It is for those who seek simplicity and want to experience a closeness with nature. For those who are more technically oriented, SCUBA offers a myriad of technical gadgets and advanced training.  SCUBA is a wonderful couple and family sport and is a great way for singles to meet new buddies.

To be a scuba diver, you need to be comfortable in the water and be able to swim. You don’t need to be a strong swimmer, but being in the water should not cause you stress. The age for diving today ranges from 10 years old to senior adults. Under water, age is hardly an issue. Being in basic good health is the only other requirement.

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Apple IPad

iPadAs all of you know, Apple develops pretty good products.    I am one of those who purchased the iPad.   Thankfully I did some planning and pre-ordered the 64GB version.   I did receive it on the highly anticipated day of April 3rd.     I purchased the iPad for a few reasons.   One of those reasons is geared toward SCUBA.   It is just a matter of time before some great SCUBA related applications are available.

Apple make an adapter that will be released later in April.   This adapter plugs right into the typical Apple connector and it will allow me to plug in my SD Card or even a USB cable connected to my Camera.   The cool thing about this is I can import all of my underwater photos.   I no longer need to drag my laptop with me to offload the photos.   With the iPad my wife and I will still have the ability to write  our SCUBA reviews.   This new device will even give us the ability to update our blog while on the go.  Thanks for reading.

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Dominica in our sights

Dominica

Our next dive vacation is on the horizon.   In just a few months we will be traveling to the small Caribbean of Dominica where we will be meeting up several of our Prairie Diver Friends.

Dominica  is  located between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Eastern Caribbean, at approximately 15 degrees North latitude and 61 degrees West longitude.

Dominica is in the Lesser Antilles, a part of the Eastern Caribbean approximately  halfway between Guadeloupe to the north and Martinique to the south.

We will be staying at the Castle Comfort Dive Lodge.   We do plan on writing a full review and placing it on our web site.

New Atomic Aquatics T2X

I typically purchase a new SCUBA regulator every few years.   When I first started SCUBA, I purchased an Atomic Aquatics Regulator with a B1 first stage.   Thus fur that is by far the best regulator I have ever used.   The down fall is that it was quite expensive to service.   In my opinion, the quality and performance out weights the cost of servicing it.    I recently picked up a new Atomic T2X.   I can’t wait to start using it.   I am going to try and test it out in the pool during a training session.   If things work out, I will head down to Beaver Lake with Adventure Sports and do a deep dive with it before heading to my next SCUBA trip in Dominica.  I always support the local SCUBA shops in my area.   So I purchased this locally from Skin-n-Scuba in Kansas City.

Here is some information on my new regulator.

First Stage:

  • First stage components precision-machined from solid bar
    Titanium that is lightweight and corrosion-free
  • Atomic Jet Seat high-flow piston first stage
  • Freeze protected factory-sealed first stage also prevents contamination such as silt and sand
  • Nitrox ready for dedicated EAN use with mixtures up to 40%
  • New T2x for non-dedicated EAN use with mixtures up to 40%
  • First stage ports: 2 HP fixed / 5 LP on swivel cap

Second Stage:

  • Patented Atomic “Seat Saving” Orifice (Titanium)
  • Patented Atomic Automatic Flow Control (AFC)
  • Rapid adjustment knob for manual second stage de-tuning in special situations
  • All-Titanium Atomic Comfort Swivel standard on all T2x regulators
  • A new high-flow second stage case and magnum lever design that significantly lowers breathing effort at any depth from shallow water to beyond the limits
  • Dual material second stage cover enables entire front to be used for purge
  • Dual silicone comfort fit mouthpiece with tear-resistant bite tabs
  • Metal-accented front cover ring, adjustment knob, and AFC cover
  • Deluxe padded travel bag
  • 2 year / 300 dive service interval
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty – not contingent on proof of service
  • Combined weight of the Atomic T2x First & Second Stage is under 2 lbs.

AdventureSports Ski & SCUBA WEB Site

As many of us know, simple is sometimes better.   Well, Adventure Sports in Kansas City has redone their web site.   I do think the new site is much better than old and yet simple.   The old  site had not changed very much since it was first setup over decade ago.   The new site does adds depth and I personally think was done very well.   As with every site,  tweaks will be required overtime.   I am looking forward to the growth of their web site.

To view this website, just follow the the link:  http://www.adventuresportskc.com.

-Mike

AdventureSports Kansas City