 Mantaray Fin  The new APS Mantaray fin is a smaller, lighter, more compact fin that offers extraordinary power, kick versatility, and energy efficiency. In the designing of this revolutionary fin, extensive research was used such as earlier fin studies and testing and research done by Glen Egstrom, professor of Kinesiology at UCLA and Donna Nawrocki, David Pendergast, Marcy Teesco, and Nadine Fisher of the Center for Research in Special Environments in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Since then the fin has gone through an evolutionary process of perfecting the design by making it lighter, faster, more stable, responsive, and easier to kick. The patented dual-directional water channeling system has proven to stabilize the fin blade, making a shorter fin more efficient by properly channeling the water over the blade surface and focusing the thrust. All of this has been put into this lightweight compact fin design, which gives total kick versatility, low silting, comfort, maneuverability in tight areas, and help in protecting the underwater environment with a smaller blade. The fin also includes a simpler, less complicated fin strap that helps to streamline your dive gear and is available in three colors — Aqua Blue, White Lighting and Phantom Black.The dual-directional water channeling system dive fins has received praise from Navy Seals, Lifeguards, Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers, dive instructors, dive photographers, wreck divers, avid divers, and beginner divers. The Mantaray fin has already received numerous awards and magazine write-ups including articles in Scuba Diving, Popular Science, Asian Diver, Sport Diver, and Dive Training. In addition, it was chosen to be exhibited at the Inventors Expo sponsored by the U.S. Patent Office. The Mantaray fin will also be featured at the upcoming SCUBA Show, June 2-3 at the Long Beach Convention Center. For more information, visit the web site www.apsmantaray.com. AquaOdysseas: 3D Interactive Travel Guides AquaOdysseas: 3D Interactive Travel Guides announces their interactive software covering popular destinations across the world. The only interactive travel guide that allows travelers to explore a destination’s activities, accommodations, points of interests and services with photo-realistic 3-dimensional topographical map using satellite imagery, geographical details, hundreds of venues and links, overview TV show, dozens of HD filmed videos, hundreds of photographs and vast informative text for use with or without internet connection is now available at www.AquaOdysseas.com. The first to be released include California and Mexico destinations such as Catalina Island, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta, with plans to release Caribbean hotspots shortly after. AquaOdysseas is “The Living Travel Guide.” With each traveler’s copy of our product and free registration of their e-mail, they’ll receive a lifetime of free updates to their guide. New information will be released by AquaOdysseas as it becomes available from the destination. Eliminated is the outdated “edition” and replaced it with a living guide, bringing the most current information from the destinations available. Go to www.AquaOdysseas.com. ReefMaster Mini Camera  The ReefMaster Mini 6-megapixel camera is specifically designed for those who love to spend their time in and around water. Its durable fully rubberized exterior allows users to take impressive photographs without the worry of losing a grip on the camera. And its compact size makes it the ideal camera for all situations.This camera utilizes the latest in digital camera technology and made for fast action use under varying elements. The ReefMaster Mini has virtually no shutter lag and a fast recycle time so you won’t miss capturing your memorable moments. The new SPY mode allows the camera to take continuous pictures at set time intervals so you capture the perfect shot of hard to photograph subjects. Select the desired time interval from 5 seconds to 30 minutes and push the shutter button. The camera will automatically take pictures until the memory card is full or you push the shutter button again. Capture hard-to-photograph underwater landscapes and sea creatures in time lapse. . The SPY mode has endless applications limited only to your creativity. The Reefmaster Mini also features unique Land&Sea exposure program so the camera takes sharp colorful pictures in a variety of applications. Set the camera to Sea mode for optimal exposure control and color correction for underwater pictures. The External Flash mode allows scuba divers to take bright colorful images when using the SeaLife auxiliary flash accessory. The Reefmaster Mini also includes Auto, Sports, Portrait and Landscape modes. Guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 130 feet (40 meters), the Reefmaster Mini measures merely 3.1” x 4.7” x 1.7” (HxWxD) and weighs less than 10.6 ounces (300 grams) with 2AA batteries and an SD memory card. The camera’s fully rubber armored for sure-grip handling through all conditions and is Shockproof to (6ft/2m). Shutter release and all other mode buttons are easily accessible, even when wearing gloves. The camera also includes a self-timer and features a video mode, allowing users to capture high-resolution Motion JPEG digital video with audio. “The Reefmaster mini is SeaLife’s entry level camera that gives the snorkeler or diver the opportunity to take great underwater pictures with a small, compact camera,” said Joe Ifi, SeaLife’s director of sales and marketing. “With its new Land&Sea mode, the Reefmaster Mini is the perfect camera for any adventure in or around water.” The SeaLife Reefmaster Mini features 14 MB of built-in memory, and an SD card slot that can be used to add up to 1gb more memory. The camera comes complete with Photo Express and Photo Explorer software and connects with USB connection. For more information visit the SeaLife website at www.sealife-cameras.com. Choosing and Using Dive Computers DVD  Choosing and Using Dive Computers is the DVD for anyone who’s interested in purchasing a dive computer, or wants a better understanding of how to use the dive computer they already own. This exciting and entertaining video explains the features of dive computers and how they work, with different models of computers shown under actual field conditions. The program takes you from the clear waters of the Caribbean to the cold waters off the coast of California, and inside the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber where dive computers are tested. Choosing and Using Dive Computers starts with the premise that there is no single “best” dive computer for all divers, but there are at least one or two dive computers that will best suit your individual needs and the way that you dive. The program includes the following segments: • Features of dive computers • Selecting the dive computer that is best for you • Using your dive computer • An introduction to nitrox diving with dive computers • Emergencies with dive computers • Maintaining Your Dive Computer • Downloading the data from your dive computer • Bonus Featurette – Behind the Scenes Choosing and Using Dive Computers was produced not just to help divers select a dive computer this year, but in the future, too. No specific models or brands of dive computers are endorsed, but the best features of each model appear in the program. The program was directed and shot by Steve Barsky of Hammerhead Video and produced by Kristine Barsky. It includes dive computers from AquaLung/Suunto, Cochran Consulting, DiveRite, Oceanic, and Scubapro/Uwatec. The video is an all region DVD that was shot in standard definition, full screen format. It will also play in most personal computers equipped with a DVD player. The program is 43 minutes long, and the featurette is another 15 minutes. ISBN Number 978-0-9740923-4-8. Choosing and Using Dive Computers can be purchased through many diving retailers. Hammerhead Video will donate $1.00 from the sale of each disk to the Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber. For more information, or to see a preview of the program go to www.hammerheadpress.com. Contact Hammerhead Video at 2419 E. Harbor Blvd. #149, Ventura, California, 93001. Tel. 805-985-4644. |
