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 […]
The Suunto D4i Novo Dive Computer has definitely taken appearance into consideration. With a soft wrist strap and bright colour options, your dive computer also functions as a cool watch. When you get the “Dive Bug” and start buying all your own equipment, the Dive Computer can often be the purchase that causes the most questions. […]
Thanks Dive HQ Christchurch, for a fun few years working as a Dive Instructor with a great team. Here are a few highlights and memories we have shared that I will be taking with me as I head off on my next adventure as a Dive Instructor in Vanuatu. Dive Instructing in Kaikoura There […]
There are many exciting career options for those who love the ocean and are passionate about Scuba Diving. Our Diploma of Professional Scuba Instruction, here at Dive HQ Christchurch, has been the ticket for many of our graduates, leading them into a wide range of jobs, all over the world. One of the most popular career […]
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 […]
Massive savings in-store for 2 days only – Sale ends Tues 29th December. Come in and see the specials that we have for you. Be quick as stock is limited and sale ends on Tuesday At least 15% of Aqualung dive equipment At least 15% off Beuchat spearfishing range 20% off all […]
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 […]