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Scuba "Diving Life" equipment provided

All interns for the master scuba diver, scuba diving instructor package or the divemaster internship receive a full set of dive gear / equipment to keep. It's good to become familiar with your equipment early through out training. If you have to change or rent different scuba equipment constantly it takes some of the fun and safety out of diving which is why we include your very own set as "tools of the trade" to take with you. All of the equipment is made by major dive manufacturers.

The scuba internships equipment package includes: (All is included whether there is a picture or not).

Professional dive internship packages DM, OWSI, DM-OWSI include Reel, Lift-bag and Pocket Mask.
 

All of the above dive equipment conforms to exactly what PADI stipulate that you nee as an OWSI (Open Water Scuba Instructor) - As a recreational diver you are recommended to have certain equipment - as a professional you are expected to have ALL of the above equipment - we supply it in it's entirety - brand new.


See all of the supplied scuba equipment below (Click The pictures to enlarge if clickable and they shall appear larger in a new window...

 

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MK2Plus First Stage
“Simple elegance” best describes the MK2Plus. It offers a combination of simplicity and reliability in a compact design that remains unmatched in
today’s market.
• Standard piston technology
Simple and reliable.
• Thermal Insulating System (TIS)
Cold water resistant. Exceeds CE cold water diving requirements.
• 4 Low pressure ports
Versatile hose connection.
• Single high pressure port
For console or HP gauge connection.
• Available in 232 bar yoke or DIN system
Versatile use depending on geographical region.

Designed for efficient training.
• The R190 is compatible with all current SCUBAPRO first stages.

R190 Second Stage
Because of its rugged simplicity and stable performance, the R190 is perfectly suited for rental and training facilities.
• Classic downstream valve
Simple, excellent performance, and low maintenance.
• Diver adjustable VIVA
Prevents free flow on surface for cold water diving or when used as an octopus or for buddy breathing.
• Reversible low pressure hose attachment
Versatile, for right or left hand octopus systems.
• Classic purge valve
Ideal for beginners and for training facilities.
• High flow exhaust valve
Lowest exhalation effort for best breathing comfort.
• Lightweight orthodontically designed mouthpiece
Designed for comfort as well as for reducing jaw fatigue and gum irritation.
• Conventional size second stage

Gekko Computer supplied with the traineeships

 

 

 

 

Air and Nitrox modes:

  • Extensive memory functions. 

  • Suunto RGBM model.

  • Audible alarm.

  • Phosphorescent display.

  • Easy and reliable push-buttons .

  • User-replaceable battery.

Suunto Gekko can be used with both air and nitrox, and it is designed to give the specifics of any diving situation, including decompression, at a glance.

Suunto Gekko uses the Suunto Reduced Gradient Bubble Model (RGBM) decompression model and has a user-replaceable battery and adjustable metric/imperial units.

Suunto Gekko is equipped with a super bright phosphorescent display that can be charged with a dive torch. This ensures that you can easily view the display in dark conditions for extensive periods of time. You can wear Suunto Gekko as a wrist unit, or mount it on Suunto's Combo consoles.

Easy-to-use push buttons and a straightforward menu structure make Suunto Gekko simple to operate. The extensive logbook memory stores up to 50 hours of dive profiles and logbook data, including the dive start time and date, dive time, the maximum depth attained and the temperature at maximum depth. Additionally, the dive history keeps track of up to 999 dives and 999 dive hours, as well as the maximum depth ever reached.

Both ascent rate and available no-decompression time are displayed graphically with clear color-coded indicators. Visual and audible alarms are given when necessary. You can also enable maximum depth and dive time alarms.


Scuba Pro Gauge for internAbout two thirds the size of a conventional the Scubapro compact 400 bar gauge with high pressure hose is ideal for pony set ups or divers wanting less clutter and more accuracy. Streamlining your equipment is important for less damage to the marine life. You will find that the small streamline gauge is extremely easy to attach to your BCD to keep all of your kit nicely ordered.
  • Loop on the top side of the case to attach a safety lanyard.
  • Two extra loops on the sides.
  • Added side protection.
  • Possibility of attachment around the wrist or the tank with an elastic strap.


Seacsub Pro BCD Supplied with Dive InternshipsCharacterized by simple and functional design, it has been designed to provide users with a strong and reliable tool for the most intensive uses. The choice of pro club by countless diving centers is the best evidence of the success of this product, offering great value for money. The Pro BCD is sturdy - well designed and perfect for OWSI scuba dive instruction. Designed for daily use with students this is a great BCD.

Features of the PRO BCD:

 

  • Outer blade material: Cordura 1000 D
  • Inner blade material: Cordura 500 D
  • Volume Distribution: Traditional
  • Front weight integration: weight pocket with zipper
  • Dump Valves: 3 (Shoulder, rear and LPI).
  • Neoprene octopus holder on the right harness.
  • Pressure gauge holder
  • D-Rings on harnesses: 2 plastic standard (50mm)
  • D-Rings on bladder:
    • 2 plastic standard (50mm)
    • 1 stainless steel (25mm)
  • Backpack PRO: nylon antishock with padded cover
  • Inflator: EPDM corrugate tube, traction pulled quick dump valve. Inflating and deflating buttons.
  • n° of pockets: 2 + 1
  • Weight in air (size M): 3400 gr.


Suunto Compass for the dive traineeshipsThe SK-6 is a compact card-style dive compass for an affordable price. It has improved acrylic capsule design for added durability, flushing holes, a side-reading window and a rotating bezel with luminous markings.

 


10cm Saekodive Knife - convenient and durable.Saekodive Folding lock-knife with 10cm blade in 420 stainless steel. Features half-serrated blade with line cutter, wrist lanyard and belt clip. This neat knife has all of the tools that you require but small enough to conceal neatly and remain streamlined.


Snorkel with purgeSeakodive Runner mask internshipsMask - The Runner mask offers a low profile, low volume design for exceptional visual range and greatly reduced tunnel vision effort. Unique clear silicone skirt that fits broad range of faces. Double feather-edge comfortable seal. Extremely low volume. Quick-adjust springless swivel side buckles. Lightweight design for comfort & fit. Optical lens available. 

Snorkel - Semi-dry new designed Y-chamber. With 3 vents for easy-water-drain. Maximum air volume intake and exhaust. Quick releasing mask strap and easy adjustable snorkel holder. New designed Y-chamber. 


5mm Seakodive BootsSeakodive Gloves - internship equipmentBoots - 5 mm Nylon II Neoprene with 5V YKK heavy duty zipper and U piping. Reinforced low rubber toe cap and heel counter. Special colorful molded rubber sole. Comfortable insole. Height: 8.5 inch.

Gloves - 2 mm Nylon II Neoprene back for warmth and protection with Amara on palm. Reinforced Amara on palm and all fingers. With Velcro closure. Available in Black, Fluorescent Yellow and Blue. 


Superb Scubapro Veloce Fins for the internsClassic Scuba Pro Fins with classic non-vented blade with ribbed medium part. Moves very efficiently underwater for ease and power as well as being a great fin for a surface swim. Superb for rescue scenario situations (training). They have extra wide foot pockets for extra comfort. The quick connect swivel buckles allow for easy wearing and connection on the back platform of any dive boat. The buckles can be easily inserted for varying angles and use with gloved hands.


Great dive light supplied with intern dive equipmentSubmersible to 250 feet. Tested Lumen Value 15, Watts 2.22, Peak Beam Candlepower 10,000. Unbreakable ABS body with a high-impact polycarbonate lens. FM, CSA, AUS,UL, CE and MSHA approved non-incendive. Provides 400% more light than ordinary flashlights. Complete with Xenon lamp module and lanyard. Requires 2 C-cell alkaline batteries.


Saeko Dive Wreck Divers ReelAR-14 Small Reel

For cave / wreck diving.

With alloy sustainer and 150 FT (about 45 meter) of nylon line.


All of the equipment is sturdy, robust and up to the job of assisting an active open water scuba diving instructor to train dive students. All of the dive gear packaged that is given out from the showroom on the day that you start is of approximately US$1300 in value. If you wish to up-grade any of the equipment then this is entirely possible. Just add the additional value to any upgrade and it's yours. We offer a FREE scuba diving specialty course for every 10,000 Thai baht you spend on equipment (approximately US$200 - $250 depending on the exchange rate) so you even win on that deal.

If you already own a full set of scuba diving equipment then you shall be credited $500 back off of the value of your dive traineeship. Even if you only own a partial set (i.e. mask, snorkel and fins) then you shall be discounted on the course for those items of dive equipment also.  

All of the scuba diving equipment supplied can be upgraded or changed for different models to suit your needs or tastes at very reasonable rates.

* The Suunto Dive Computer is included within all dive packages (MSD, Divemaster and OWSI Diving Life).

The Scuba Equipment that you receive will one day be your "tools of the trade" when teaching diving in tropical paradise. You will have all of the skills and the equipment ready to work in diving.

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Updated (12:22 - Thai Time) 14th May 2008

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