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SEPT 30 WICHITA STATE SCUBA CLASS OCT 2-4 OPEN WATER PART 2, ADVANCED COURSE, AND ANY DIVE SPECIALTY (BEAVER LAKE) OCT 14 WICHITA STATE SCUBA CLASS OCT 9-11 OPEN WATER PART ONE CLASS THE SEASON IS CLOSING. WE HAVE A OCT 10 DISCOVER SCUBA, SCUBA REVIEW LAKE TRAINING DIVE SCHEDULED COURSE, OR JUST COME AND PLAY FOR OCT 2-4 AND AGAIN ON OCT 16- OCT 11 FIRST AID CLASS 18. THOSE TRAINING SESSIONS WILL BE CANCELLED IF YOU OCT 14 WICHITA STATE SCUBA CLASS DON’T SIGN UP. CALL NOW ! OCT 16-18 OPEN WATER PART 2, ADVANCED COURSE, AND ANY DIVE SPECIALTY (BEAVER LAKE) TRAINING AT BEAVER LAKE ARKANSAS

OCT 18 FIRST AID CLASS Beaver Lake is a man-made reservoir in the Ozark Mountains OCT 21 WICHITA STATE SCUBA CLASS of Northwest Arkansas and is formed by a dam across the White River only a few hours drive from Wichita. Beaver Lake waters OCT 23-25 OPEN WATER PART ONE CLASS are deep, clean, and clear. Beaver Lake is optimal for scuba div- OCT 24 DISCOVER SCUBA, SCUBA REVIEW ing because the water is deep and visibility is great making for COURSE, OR JUST COME AND PLAY interesting sites. OCT 25 FIRST AID CLASS OCT 31-NOV 7 ST. LUCIA TRIP NOV 6-8 OPEN WATER PART ONE CLASS NOV 7 DISCOVER SCUBA, SCUBA REVIEW COURSE, OR JUST COME AND PLAY

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ADVANCED OPEN WATER COURSE

The Advanced Open Water Diver Course (AOW) is the next step in learning advanced skills directly applicable to . Fre- quently, an AOW card is just the ticket to diving at a variety of more sites. For example, we know of several places in the Philippines, Malaysia, Australia, and some wreck sites in Florida who will not let you dive at certain, more advanced sites, unless you have the AOW or above certification. The reason is that the operators don't want to risk putting OW divers into certain advanced level dive con- ditions such as currents or deep, blue water, environments. They know that PADI AOW certified divers have the skills and experience necessary for such sites.

There are a total of 5 dives necessary to complete the course. The required 2 Core dives are Deep and Underwater Navigation. You can choose the remaining 3 Adventure Dives. This course is for newly certified divers as well as divers with more experience who wish to expand their knowledge and practical skills. Also, if you don't have enough time to complete the full AOW course, the Adventure Diver rating is awarded after completion after any 3 Adventure Dives. Why should you take the Advanced Open Water Course?

Open Water Divers have learned the basics, the "how" of diving. After a few dives, there is a need to expand that dive knowledge and learn practical skills which can increase your enjoyment of diving. Ever surface far away from the boat and have a long surface swim back? With the Navigation dive, you will learn how to prevent that situation, using compass as well as natural navigational aids to as- sist in your underwater journey. For , there are special concerns, and as an Open Water Diver, you are certified to dive 18 meters/60 feet. After completing the AOW course, that level is extended to 30 meters/100 feet.

If you really want to advance your skills and be more comfortable in the water, taking this course is the way to do it. We have openings for the Beaver lake trip. Give us a call and schedule your course today!

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Earfuls of Trouble Written by DAN Staff

Ear injuries make up the overwhelming majority of medical complaints from divers. It makes sense because we put our ears through a lot of stress in a dive, and that especially applies to professionals who are up and down, and in and out of the water all day long.

In the first three feet of a descent your ears experience 10 percent greater than they did at the surface. At six feet that percentage doubles, and at 10 feet there is enough pressure to rupture ear drums, burst blood vessels and draw fluid into our inner ears. Despite this, many divers equalize their ears as an afterthought, or forget to equalize as they try to keep up with others divers while descending.

Ear injuries can occur quickly and without notice, but by firmly establishing the importance of equalization early and often during training, you can help your student divers avoid trou- ble. Let’s review the most common ear injuries, so you can give your students an “earful” of good information.

Perforated Eardrum A rupture of the tympanic membrane, or eardrum, is generally the result of a failure to equalize the middle ear, or a too- forceful . The condition often presents with pain, although the rupture may relieve the feeling of pressure on the ear. Vertigo may follow. Most perforations will heal spontaneously within a few weeks, although some cases may require surgical repair. Factors like congestion, inadequate training, and excessive descent rates can increase a diver’s risk of eardrum perforation.

Inner-Ear Like an eardrum perforation, inner-ear barotrauma can be caused by a failure to equalize, or an inappropriately aggressive Valsalva maneuver. A significant differential between external and middle-ear pressure can cause an outward bulging of the round window of the ear, which can cause inner-ear injuries without a rupture. Should the round window rupture, the loss of fluid in the inner ear can lead to damage of the hearing and balance organs, and surgical repair may be required. Divers with inner-ear barotrauma often experience severe vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, a feeling of fullness in their ear, and involuntary eye movements known as nystagmus.

Middle-Ear Barotrauma A middle-ear barotrauma is a condition in which pressure in the tympanic cavity (the air-filled space in the middle ear) is significantly lower than the pressure outside of the ear, resulting in a relative vacuum that causes the eardrum to bulge in- ward, the tissue of the ear to , and the fluid and blood from ruptured vessels to leak into the tympanic cavity. This can be caused by a failure to equalize or an obstruction of the Eustachian tubes on descent. Divers with middle-ear barotrauma will generally report initial discomfort that may intensify to severe pain and the feeling of clogged or stuffy ears.

Facial Baroparesis Facial baroparesis is the reversible paralysis of the facial nerve due to increased pressure in the middle-ear, which in some individuals can stop circulation to a facial nerve that is located close to the ear. This can happen while flying or diving, and symptoms usually include numbness, tingling, weakness, and paralysis of the face. Facial droop can sometimes be seen and cause concern, but facial baroparesis often resolves spontaneously. Divers who exhibit symptoms of facial baroparesis should seek medical attention to rule out other serious conditions.

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The Mk11 First Stage Regulator is the per- fect choice for the recreational diver who wants the advantage of a diaphragm first The XTX50 Regulator is what stage for use in temperate waters. Dia- you're looking for in a top of the line regulator, at a reasonable phragm-based first stages are environmentally sealed so that water cannot enter the inner mechanism. This first stage comes standard price. The Apeks XTX50 is designed to handle every diving condi- with the Thermal Insulating System (TIS), which keeps your first stage tion you could put it through. It can even be changed from right from freezing up and malfunctioning in cold water conditions. Addi- hand to left hand use, by an authorized technician. You can tionally, its over-balanced diaphragm first stage design gives you better change out the exhaust tee from a wider tee for minimal bub- performance at greater depths. he C370 is the newest addi- bles, great for photography, or a more narrow exhaust tee for a tion to Scubapro's family of high performance second stages. Fully ad- smaller more compact regulator. Apeks XTX50 features: justable, the C370 includes a user adjustable inhalation effort control knob along with a small coaxial dive/pre-dive lever. The new air bal- • An over balanced diaphragm design first stage that is envi- anced C370 is lightweight, breathes easy, offers full user controls and ronmentally sealed delivers effortless airflow. • Four medium pressure ports, with optional fifth PRICED RIGHT AT $510.00 • Easily converts from right hand to left hand, by factory au- thorized technician YES WE HAVE BCDs IN STOCK • Pneumatically balanced second stage • Diver changeable exhaust tee • compatible $595.00

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