Spreading the Bug

the Scuba bug that is.

Last Thursday I went to Johnson State College and conducted my first Discover Scuba program at their fitness facility, SHAPE. There were 4 participants all freshman or sophomores from Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. Taking their first breaths underwater was an exciting experience and once we got over that we got to the good part. Swimming around and having fun. The toypedo was probably the best toy, but the laminated pictures of the fish and the turtles made the snow outside seem just a little further away. The water temp was around 80 and by the end we were all cold. Wetsuits are a must for next time. But through the chattering teeth there were huge smiles. We are working to set up another session this month and hopefully a full Open Water Diver course some time soon.

Thanks to my dad. What a trusty assistant and thanks for getting the word out at JSC.

Keep diving!

Well, my CompuMask got wet this weekend! I went to the pool with my loving father to try out my new mask as well as the Omega Flip Fins. We spent some time swimming around and then traded gear so we could both experience the new "toys" first hand. Check out the pictures below...

Me and the new mask. I kind of feel like saying "Luke, I am your sister."

Tom with the flip fins on and his Omega shirt!

Tom checking what time it is. He must have a hot date or something!

Tom clicking through the CompuMask display.


Tom testing out the new fins. They really move!

Now those are some knees! And some sweet fins in the up position for ladder climbing.

We love the CompuMask. The display works great and it's always right there. You never have the excuse that you didn't know how much air you have when you run out! I have to say as this was the first time that I've ever worn a mask with a black skirt, I think I like it better than a clear skirt. I can't wait to use the mask on a real dive.
The fins are amazing as well. The ability to essentially not even worry about your fins is great! You just put them on, put the rest of your gear on, get in the water and start kicking! Then with two quick clicks the fins are out of the way and you can get out of the water with ease! I wish I thought of it first!