creating the June—July 2 I 0 I 0 I 8 English version No. 30 FUTURE TABLE OF CONTENTS Exciting News Adventures with Luke Tipple EXCITING NEWS 1 What does it mean to live a life of adventure? Is it an TRIVIA CHALLENGE 1 attitude that helps us face obstacles of everyday life? Is PRODUCT 2 it the thrill of the unexpected HIGHLIGHT and extraordinary experi- ences? Is it a journey that DIVE SITES 3 helps us discover ourselves? At OceanREEF, we believe it’s all DID YOU KNOW? 3 of these things. Our good shooting this years Shark friend Luke Tipple embodies Week” says Luke, “In fact, I’m the OceanREEF ethos. not sure how we’d get the UPCOMING EVENTS 4 An Australian marine biolo- spectacular results my clients gist, professional diver and expect without the ability to wildlife production consult- communicate clearly under- ant, Luke’s accomplishments water. The Ocean REEF Nep- include writing whale shark tune Space is extremely reli- tourism guidelines for the able, looks great on camera TRIVIA CHALLENGE Honduran government, as well and I’m always stoked on how as guiding hundreds of clients Q: Give the name of one comfortable they are even while diving with top order after an 8 hour day underwa- of the T.V. shows Ocean- predators such as great white REEF will be featured on. ter. I love these masks and am sharks at Guadalupe Island always looking for new places Mexico and Tiger sharks in the to take them.” It’s this spirit Caribbean. Recently he was of adventure that leads Luke The first five people to e-mail featured on the Discovery to wear Ocean Reef masks the correct answer to adver- Channel’s Mythbusters and when facing down 14 foot Ti- [email protected] filmed a documentary for ger Sharks and ensuring “A” will receive a $5 gift certifi- Ushuaia Nature, a popular list celebrities get home in cate to Starbucks! Please European series. He is a con- one piece. include your address. summate professional who See more of what Luke is demands only the best from doing with OceanREEF prod- himself, his crew and his dive ucts at luketipple.com and be Planning a trip? gear. sure to watch him bust myths Consider diving the “Ocean Reef masks and with Adam Savage and Jamie beautiful Islands of communication gear are abso- Hyneman on the Discovery Palau … page 3 lutely essential to my job and Channel’s Shark Week in were an integral part of July/August 2008. 1699 La Costa Meadows Dr., Ste. 101, San Marcos, CA 92078 www.oceanreefgroup.com Ph: 1-760-744-9430 Fax: 1-760-744-9525 Toll free: 1-800-922-1764 CREATING THE FUTURE June—July 2 I 0 I 0 I 8 Product Information Technical Information Optical Lens Support Fogging Up? Often we are asked, “would Have you ever had prob- it be possible to wear prescrip- lems with your conventional tion glasses with your masks?” mask fogging up? This does OceanREEF manufactures not occur if you wear your an Optical Lens Support that Neptune full face mask cor- attaches to the inside of the rectly. If fogging occurs then skirt. All one needs to do is one of the following things is take your Optical Lens Support happening and can be easily to your optometrist and have avoided. them put in your prescription. The Optical Lens Support is A. The ornasal cup is not designed to fit perfectly into seated correctly on your face the inside of your Neptune masks. Insert the frame into B. The inhaler membranes the inside of your visor, wear (one way valve) are pinched the masks as you normally inside the ornasal, allowing would, and you’re ready to go. CO2 to leak out of the ornasal area into the mask Technical Information C. The exhaust portion of the 2 ornasal has become dislodged How to Handle an “Out of Air” Situation from the exhaust valve port There are several methods Even after a diver becomes D. The opening where the mi- for dealing with an “out of air” accustomed to the full face crophone passes into the orna- situation with a Neptune full mask, we still suggest that sal cup has a small "flange" or face mask. they carry a conventional mask "ridge" under which the edge The easiest method is ap- with them. In this case, the of the ornasal opening must plied when two divers are us- “out of air” diver indicates fit. If it is dislodged C02 ing full face masks. Each diver “out of air/share air” to his charged (exhaled) air will leak should have an additional hose buddy, removes the full face into the fresh air chamber, with a quick connect attached mask, takes the buddy’s alter- causing the mask to fog. to a low pressure port. The nate air source, and dons the hose we suggest is the Ocean conventional mask. Both divers Remember, what keeps REEF 48” quick connect hose. should then make an your mask from fogging is the The “out of air” diver simply “alternate air source ascent” constant flow of fresh air over swims to diver #2, disconnects to the surface. the visor and the elimination his own hose, and connects the As with any diving equip- of CO2 through your exhaust hose attached to his buddy’s ment, it makes good sense to valve. It’s important to make 1st stage regulator to his mask. get training from a qualified sure that the Full Face Mask is Both divers are now breathing Neptune System Instructor and properly fitted to the head, from diver #2’s gas supply. At do at least one confined water face, and that the ornasal cup this time, both divers should session before taking the mask seals properly. swim to the surface. in open water. CREATING THE FUTURE No. 30 DID YOU KNOW? Are your kids SCUBA- nauts? SCUBAnauts Interna- tional (SNI) is an organization that guides young men and women, ages 12 through 18, along an exciting pathway for personal development by involving them in the explo- ration and discovery of ma- Dive Sites rine sciences. The uniqueness of the SNI Palau program is that it is focused entirely on the young men Visualize a dive that has trolled by schools of sharks and women in the program. 80-200 ft visibility year long, and barracuda, Palau offers a Through regular monthly ma- water temp of 83 degrees and wide and wonderful range of rine research SCUBA dives, has an overwhelming abun- diving for divers of every in- small groups are taken on dance of sea life. If you terest and skill level. Healthy extraordinary summer ma- haven’t already heard, Palau reefs, stunning walls, beauti- rine research expeditions, has become an absolute “Top ful hard corals and soft corals, field trips, weekend diving three must dive” destination. lots of sharks, massive man- excursions and valuable one- Located in the western tas, turtles on every dive, on-one mentorship's with most corner of Micronesia, huge schools of fish, tiny sea- notable marine research bi- 3 Palau is an archipelago of horses, elusive mandarinfish ologists. Student activities more than 400 islands with and lots and lots of tiny crit- center around a variety of less than 20,000 inhabitants. ters are all topped off with an topics, focusing particularly Consistently ranked as one of amazing collection of WWII on marine research, under- the world's best dive destina- wrecks! In fact, the wreck sea conservation projects, tions, Palau is the ultimate diving in Palau is one of the exploration and scholastic paradise for the adventurous Pacific's largest collection of achievement, community traveler, boasting some of the intact WWII shipwrecks and service, and student fitness. most spectacular water and plane wrecks. These young adults are re- beaches and world famous for The majority of diving in ceiving constructive leader- its rock islands and Jellyfish Palau consists of drift diving ship skills and a meaningful Lake. With more than 1,400 along the beautiful walls, pla- understanding of our oceans, species of fish and 700 species teaus and coral gardens of the benefiting them and making of coral, some have called outer barrier reef, a forty effective stewards for our Palau the "8th Natural Wonder minute boat ride through the environment. of the World", while others picturesque rock islands. scubanautsintl.org have identified Palau as "One While you dive the boat fol- of the Seven Underwater Won- lows along from the surface to ders of the World." meet you upon ascent. From sheltered coral gar- Whatever your diving dens filled with colorful reef pleasure, level of interest or fishes and lots of turtles to experience level, Palau diving current swept plateaus pa- has it all! CREATING THE FUTURE June—July 2 I 0 I 0 I 8 Bonus Feature Images submitted by Neptune Space Divers Got any photographs of our masks in action? Let us know and your referenced photo(s) might be placed in our catalog, website or newsletter. To submit a photo, contact: advertising @oceanreefgroup.com David Cvet in Belize. Photo Ocean REEF employees taken by Martin Spragg testing new equipment. Photo taken by Aaron Herzl Upcoming Events Discovery Channel Long Beach Pro Ski & Scuba Look for us on the Scuba Show Demo of Discovery Channel’s Dirty Long Beach CA OceanREEF Masks 4 Jobs and throughout June 21 – 22 July 18th and 19th Shark Week www.scubashow.com 9am to 5pm Lakehouse on Beaver Lake, AR Dirty Jobs: Ice Salvage Come visit us June 2nd @ 9pm at booth 507 RSVP with Rich @ 316 684 9738 June 8th @ 7pm “Once a customer always a customer” Ocean REEF considers all our customers part of the Ocean REEF family and we want to keep you posted on the latest news from our company by mailing or e-mailing you Creating the Future.