When you get a HYDRO or a VISUAL Test done on your cylinder, at Dive HQ Christchurch, we will mark your Cylinder with the date of the test. HYDRO Tests When we do a HYDRO we stamp the date, in month/year format, into the top of the cylinder. There may be a number of dates […]
When you see a seal clambering over rocks they look uncoordinated and out of place. However once under the water these seals become playful puppies with BIG beautiful eyes and graceful movements making it look so effortless. Working as a Dive Instructor, has given me the opportunity to experience this first hand, As I […]
As we know, water conducts heat away from the body a lot faster than air (20x faster!), so making sure that we are wearing an appropriate exposure suit is crucial to ensure that we stay warm. Wetsuits keep us warm by having heat insulating bubbles of nitrogen gas trapped in the neoprene of the suit. […]
For many of you buying your first SCUBA set is a big step in committing to the sport of SCUBA diving. Your purchase will give you the freedom to dive when it suits and means that you don’t have to conform to the Dive HQ Christchurch shop hours. Once you are using your equipment you […]