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Dive2011 – NEC Birmingham Dive Show

Are you heading over to Dive2011 at the NEC this coming weekend (22nd and 23rd October)? If you are your in for a great experience, with the chance to meet, chat to and listen too some excellent technical divers. As usually there will no doubt be plenty of new and shiny tech kit to look at too. [...]

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Published October 18, 2011 under Events,News By Phil+

VR Technology Free Computers

I think the image below covers it all really… VR Technology are offering a Free Triage Kit (a full set of assorted spares) and a NHeO3 dive computer free if you buy a Sentinel rebreather. Buy a Sentinel Expedition and not only do you still get the Triage Kit free, but you also get a [...]

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Published October 2, 2011 under News By Phil+

Pre Dive Procedures

Jill Heinerth has posted a video from the Bermuda Deep Water Caves Project, of which she is a part. I think Jill sums everything up perfectly at the end of her piece Check lists are cool and they save lives I can’t really emphasise how much I agree with this statement. Safe rebreather diving is all [...]

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Published July 4, 2011 under General By Phil+

Sentinel Travel Frame

VR Technology have recently anounced the availability of the new 2011 version of the Sentinel Travel Frame. The improved 2011 Travel Frame is available now from VR Technology with an RRP of £553.18 + VAT. Why Use A Travel Frame? Travel Frames always seem to create a buzz around rebreather divers, but a lot of [...]

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Published June 22, 2011 under Equipment By Phil+

Staying Warm This Winter

With the water in the UK quarries now hitting it’s coldest, a lot of people have been asking me what I recommend to stay warm while diving. So below you’ll find a detailed list of what I wear when diving. I’m not saying it’s the best option, but it’s what I’ve been using for a [...]

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Published February 27, 2011 under Equipment By Phil+

Limited Edition Sanctum Sentinel Expedition Rebreather

To mark the release of the Cave Diving 3D Epic Sanctum, VR Technology are offering a limited edition ‘Sanctum’ Sentinel Expedition rebreather. The Limited Edition Sanctum Expedition rebreather has all the standard Expedition features, plus special red or silver coloured ‘Sanctum’ cases and hose covers. And it’s a free upgrade if you order your Sentinel [...]

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Published February 11, 2011 under Equipment By Phil+