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WHERE IT BEGINS

WHERE IT BEGINS

GUE diver Martin Pieters is exited! Genesis 3.1 scooters in the House! The newest upgraded model has 5% more power, still only 33 lbs, 24” long, variable thrust...

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BREATHING APPARATUS

BREATHING APPARATUS

We are a essential business, open to support the Public Safety Industry, branches of Government & our customers (you know who you are). We are open during normal...

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CASINO POINT NOW!

CASINO POINT NOW!

Who would think Catalina Island would be so good after a rain! Photographer Dan Veltre & buddy John Dawson caught epic condition this past weekend at Casino Point.

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CAN’T TOUCH THIS!

CAN’T TOUCH THIS!

This 40+ year old regulator recently came into the shop for service. A rare Poseidon Odin first stage with a 4300 psi rated yoke! The second stage is...

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TWIN TWINS

TWIN TWINS

What are the chances of getting two Independant customers at the same time wanting O2 serviced twin steel 72 cu. ft. cylinders & manifolds, powdercoated white & filled...

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THE LOWLY PORT PLUG

THE LOWLY PORT PLUG

Most are either 3/8" for L.P. 7/16"for H.P. & 1/2" for the classics on older U.S. Divers and duty built Dacor. Mostly chrome plated brass but there are...

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SIGN OF THE TIMES

SIGN OF THE TIMES

This neon sign was our original one from the 80's! Classic, Vintage & keeping it real that is what this full service diving center is all about!

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SEASONS START

SEASONS START

Fills up a Home Depot bucket & weighs almost 10 lbs! Coastal divers having a hard time so far. Offshore divers doing better with some doing way better...

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GET IT WHILE IT'S GOOD!

GET IT WHILE IT'S GOOD!

We made it up for a short surface interval so we could finally post something! Tis the season....light offshore breezes, sunny warm skies, no surf & that makes...

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