May 01
There are approximately 86 species of goatfish belonging to the Mullidae family and they are distributed throughout six different genera. In NZ only 3 species are found, the blackspot goat fish, the bar-tailed goatfish and then the NZ Goatfish otherwise known as Upeneichthys lineatus or Red Mullet which is the species we will focus on. …
Jun 15
Bravo is the next step in the evolution of the Sport line. It elevates every dive with its generous and easy-access pockets, six stainless steel D-rings, and adjustable cummerbund. Tough 1000-Denier black bladder material w/10mm Thermoplastic Polyurethane coating resists fading and abrasion, while the hard webbing backplate with two tank bands—and an additional cinch-down strap …
May 30
The Hollis Neotek is an incredibly robust semi-dry wetsuit. The suit itself is a mix of eight, seven and six millimeter neoprene with an awesome ‘thermaskin’ lining. The Neotek also features large thigh pockets with reliable stainless steel ‘D’ rings for security. Hollis produce the suits in nine sizes from SM through to 3XL. The …
Mar 29
The Bare 7mm Ultra Warmth Boots are very well known to be some of the warmest booties on the market. Their outstanding design is very comfortable and soft yet very sturdy and built to withstand all conditions. These boots come in one thickness being 7mm throughout and come in all ranges of sizes (4 – …
Mar 09
Recently I had the opportunity to complete the Hollis Prism 2 Rebreather course. My previous experience on the Poseidon Mk6 meant that I was able to focus more on the Prism2 than the actual difference between open and closed circuit diving. Immediately I noticed the shape and position on the front-mounted counter lungs I was …
Feb 10
The Hollis F1 LT (Lite) fins come in one standard color (grey) however they have 4 available different sizes being Small, Regular, X-Large, XX-Large. https://waterjunkie.co.nz/product/621-F1-LT These fins are designed for technical diving as they are small yet compact fins allowing for easier finning. These fins are perfect for cave diving and wreck diving as these …
Jan 16
What is a Semi Dry? Well – all wetsuits get wet, on the inside. In a typical suit, the ocean gets in – your body warms it – and the ocean gets out again, effectively YOU are heating the ocean (& shedding precious body heat and energy in the mix). A Semi-Dry resists this ‘flushing’ …
Dec 23
This is a stylish black and red BCD that comes in 3 different sizes, (SM-MD, L-XL, XXL) The SMS75 is the ‘swiss army knife’ of BCD’s – extremely versatile – tough as hell – and customizable. As a rear inflation BCD this allows for a lot more movable room in the front, allowing you to feel …
Dec 21
The SSI Decompression Diving Certification qualifies you to plan and dive limited decompression dives to a depth of 40m with a maximum optimized gas blend of Nitrox 40% (EAN40). Prerequisites are 24 total logged dives, and hold an SSI Deep and Enriched Air Nitrox certification. The course curriculum involves 1-pool and 3-open water dives, with staged decompression for the …
Dec 06
The OceanPro BCD is very simple yet packed with features to ensure that your diving experience is the best it can be. The QLR Quick lock and release system is amazing as your weights stay in position throughout the dive and won’t shift therefore affecting buoyancy and positioning in the water. https://waterjunkie.co.nz/product/503-OceanPro-QLR4 The weight pockets …