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Dive under the NSW Central Coast.
Whether you're a beginner looking to take your first breaths underwater or an experienced diver seeking new challenges, the Central Coast has something to offer everyone
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Your first extended range dive.
Exploring the fascinating underwater world is an exhilarating experience that leaves divers yearning for more. If you've conquered recreational diving and are now ready to embark on your first extended range dive, you're in for a treat. Extended range diving allows you to dive deeper and stay underwater longer, offering the opportunity to witness breathtaking marine life and dive sites. Let's remember the importance of protecting our precious Central Coast and its fragile marine ecosystems. Here are some essential steps to prepare for your first extended range dive. 1. Enhance Your Skills and Knowledge: Extended range diving comes with its own set of challenges and risks. Before attempting such dives, it is crucial to enhance your skills and knowledge. Consider enrolling in specialty courses such as deep diving, wreck diving, Horizon semi closed rebreather or enriched air nitrox diving to gain expertise and confidence.2. Selecting the Right Equipment:Choosing the appropriate equipment is vital for an extended range dive. Invest in high-quality gear, including a reliable dive computer with advanced decompression capabilities, redundant gas supply (twin tanks or side mount configuration), Semi closed rebreather, and suitable exposure protection to handle the colder temperatures at greater depths. Make sure all your equipment is properly maintained and serviced before each dive.3. Plan Your Dive:Proper planning is crucial for any dive, and it becomes even more critical for extended range dives. Research and choose a dive site that suits your skill level and interests. Study the site's depth, current conditions, and any potential hazards. Create a detailed dive plan that includes gas management, decompression stops, and emergency procedures. Consult experienced divers or local dive centres for valuable insights and advice.5. Physical Fitness and Mental Preparation: Extended range diving demands physical fitness and mental preparedness. Engage in regular exercise, focusing on cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength. Strengthen your core and improve flexibility through activities like yoga or Pilates. Mental preparation involves developing a calm and focused mindset, as extended range dives can be physically and mentally demanding. Practice meditation or visualisation techniques to help maintain composure underwater.6. Dive with a Buddy and Maintain Communication: Never embark on an extended range dive alone. Always dive with a buddy who is experienced and trained in extended range diving techniques. Establish clear communication signals and ensure you both understand each other's limitations and emergency procedures. Regularly check in with your buddy during the dive to maintain situational awareness and provide mutual support.Protecting Our Central Coast: As we gear up for our thrilling extended range dives, it is crucial to remember our responsibility towards preserving our natural environment. The central coast is home to diverse marine ecosystems that are vulnerable to human impact. Let's commit to being responsible divers by following established guidelines, respecting marine life, and avoiding damage to local reefs and other delicate habitats. Engage in local beach cleanups, support marine conservation organisations, and spread awareness about the importance of protecting our central coast.Embarking on your first extended range dive is an exciting milestone in your diving journey. By focusing on skill development, equipment selection, planning, physical fitness, and dive buddy communication, you can ensure a safe and memorable experience. Remember to dive responsibly and join the collective effort to safeguard our Central Coasts' marine ecosystems. Let's explore the depths with awe and respect, leaving behind a legacy of conservation for future generations of divers to enjoy. Happy diving, and let's protect our beautiful Central Coast underwater together!
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Mares 28XR HR SIDEMOUNT SET
This Mares Extended Range complete set is for your most challenging dives, both Sidemount and Backmount.
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Becoming a scuba Instructor
Becoming a scuba Instructor is a lifestyle choice for some, a career for others and a lifetime achievement for others! You now have the opportunity to become a professional scuba instructor, train locally and work locally! Over 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by water, and this could be your "office!" There are thousands of job opportunities worldwide for the next generation of highly qualified Scuba Diving professionals, ready to give consumers their first taste of diving. start living your dream! PRO DIVE has been a market leader in the dive industry for over 50 years and during this time we have taught more people to dive, taken more people diving and certified more scuba instructors, dive masters and dive professionals than any other Dive Operator on the Planet. PRO DIVE Professionals work and manage dive operations throughout the world, from Mirabella in Spain, Greece, Malta, the Red Sea, The Caribbean, Fiji, New Guinea, Fiji, Indonesia, Vietnam, The Maldives, Thailand, Japan, Vanuatu, The Great Barrier Reef, P&O, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Luxury Hotels in Bali, The Philippines, Heron Island, Lizard Island, Daydream Island, Lord Howe Island, as well as Private luxury Dive Boats for the Rich and Famous. So if PRO DIVE can't find you a job, someone is likely to come and find you!Our PRO DIVE Professional Career training centre is located on the beautiful NSW Central Coast, a playground between two major cities in NSW. We are very close to many surf and swimming beaches, national parks, hinterland and mountain ranges. So before you commence training in the morning or afterwards in the afternoon you can take a stroll or a swim and immerse yourself in the Aussie beach or bush culture at any of these wonderful locations. Make the most of your time.More importantly, the best shore diving sites on the Central Coast are within a 5 to 15-minute drive away. This means you don't waste two or three hours travelling from inner city suburbs, to the dive sites and back again, each day.Our Own Indoor Heated Training Pool - Convenience and Comfort!Learn your skills in our specially designed Scuba Training Pool, at a balmy 28°C, you will feel warm and comfortable throughout your training and it's available anytime you want to practice any of your skills. No commuting, no lugging heavy equipment, no need to contend for space with lap swimmers, screaming children or blaring public address systems and NO NEED TO RUSH.Our Own Dive Boat - No Extra Costs, Lots More DivingSnappy Tom is a twin-engined RHIB that was designed and built specifically for diving. The boat has a full-time crew and runs to a permanent schedule, that is tailored to suit the training programs we conduct.AccommodationAll of our full-time Professional Scuba Programs are conducted at our Dive Centre that features on-site accommodation. This area of the dive centre can only be accessed by the residents, so privacy and security is maintained. The accommodation is minutes away from numerous cafes, restaurants, takeaways, bars, nightclubs and cinemas. There's also a variety of sporting venues nearby such as cricket and football ovals, golf courses, tennis and skate parks, surfing beaches, lake fishing as well as plenty of scenic walks and bicycle tracks. The M1 Freeway, your direct route north and south is a few kilometres down the road.
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Four Fundamentals of Buoyancy Control
Whether you are a new diver struggling to perfect your buoyancy techniques, or someone who is looking to polish on your already good skills-
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TWIN TANK DIVING
To be truly safe in the knowledge you are carrying enough gas for your intended dive, you can either carry one large fifteen or eighteen litre tank- or carry two smaller tanks, of equal or greater volume.
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EXPLORING THE DEPTHS
For scuba diving enthusiasts, the allure of exploring underwater wrecks is hard to resist. One such wreck that has become a scuba diver's paradise is the ex-HMAS Adelaide.,
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XR-Rec Trim Single Backmount Set
This innovative, all-in-one, technical buoyancy system is unique amongst other Mares XR systems, with its new quick trim adjustment solution.
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Master Diver Challenge
Because you will be among only 2% of divers that achieve the Master Diver rating with Pro-Dive Central Coast, you will have earned bragging rights amongst your dive buddies.
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STAXR Single Tank Adapter
The STAXR Single Tank Adapter is the perfect XR accessory for divers who need to transition between a single and double tank setup.
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Dive into the Future: Exploring the underwater world
Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary underwater adventure that takes you to the horizon and beyond?
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