Oceanic Geo 2 The Oceanic Geo 2 is a great entry level wrist mounted computer. So stylish you could wear it in and out of the water. The wide selection of colours will allow you to match your outfit whether it be on a tropical beach or penetrating a wreck at 30 metres under torch […]
Established in March 2014, by the Department of Conservation, the Hikurangi Marine Reserve, acknowledges the incredible diversity and unique marine environment close to Kaikoura. Gaining an understanding of the role of Marine Reserves around New Zealand is a valued part our Dive HQ Christchurch’s Diploma of Scuba Instruction students training. Thank you Akita, for sharing with […]
Scuba tanks eventually wear out, which is why it is important to follow the regulations on getting your tank tested. You wouldn’t want to be diving with a tank that was compromised in any way due to dents, rust, or cracks. Here at Dive HQ Christchurch, on the occasion that a tank fails a Hydro […]
What is Nitrox? Nitrox is short for Enriched Air Nitrox, or EAN. EAN when a scuba cylinder has been filled with a mixture of breathing air containing higher than 21 percent oxygen. 32 percent oxygen is the most common Nitrox mix. Who should take this course? The PADI Enriched Air Diver course is PADI’s most […]
We hope Santa filled your Catch Bags with lots of new Dive Gear and Accessories. Our Christchurch Dive Shop has certainly been buzzing with excitement, not just for the holidays, but of course for the warmer weather and great diving conditions. Here’s a quick list of things to help you enjoy a great summer of […]
The big topic on most New Zealanders lips at the moment is how well the All Blacks have done over the past 8 weeks and the way they have played like a champion team over the last 4 years. It has been such a great result bringing home the Rugby World Cup. Dive HQ Christchurch […]
The Suunto Cobra3 – “Maximise Bottom Time and Safety” Another step along the path to designing the perfect dive computer has been taken, with the Suunto Cobra3. This week Colin from Dive HQ Christchurch details some of the beneficial features of the popular Suunto Cobra3 Dive Computer. The Display Large Screen High Definition electro-luminescent display […]