What is Hollis Tech Days?

In 2019 Hollis put together a traveling scuba demo program to bring their equipment to various dealers around the country.  The idea is to let divers try the equipment to help them make a more informed decision about purchases.  A great idea and a great opportunity for local divers.  On Oahu, that event is October 15th, 2019 at the Richardson Pool on Schofield Barracks.  Besides six different types of equipment packages that range from traveling gear to sidemount, there is also the opportunity to try a Prism2 Rebreather under the supervision of a Prism2 instructor.

For the Oahu event there is a small fee to participate that covers staff time and the BBQ.  However, the registration fee is applicable to purchases made at the event.

Can I try sidemount diving?

Yes!  Okay, so if you have been a diver for any amount of time you have probably been curious about sidemount diving.  But, chances are you are now pretty comfortable with your equipment and are not sure you want to change or invest in another set of equipment.  How can you know for sure if you really like it before you drop the cash?  It is a good thing that Hollis Tech Days exists and that you can come find out what is like without making a commitment.

One of the things I like most about sidemount diving is the comfortable diving position in the water.  It really does make that head up and feet back proper trim position easier to maintain.  The other bonuses are the extra and redundant air supply you have with you on the dive.  And for divers with bad back, it is really easy to hand off the weight of the cylinder at the swim step for an easier exit from the water.

Diving Doubles

Another thing you have probably been curious about but haven’t had the opportunity to try.  Here is your chance.  you will be amazed at the increase in stability that you have with the extra mass more distributed across you back when you are in the water.   The up and down on the boat can be a bit harder, so this one if for strong divers.

Try Rebreather

Judging from the early response to the event, this is where a lot of the interest lies.  A rebreather course is $1500, and a rebreather about $7500, so the chance to try one out for $50 is pretty attractive.  Of course, you will be closely supervised during the pool experience as this short experience will only introduce you to what it is like.  The thing most accomplished divers notice right away is that you can no longer control your buoyancy with your breath!

Discounts at the Event

Click on the pictures here to look at the packages that we will be diving and the 20% off retail that you can get at the event.  Also, because HI is the last stop on the Hollis Tech Days Tour, the DEMO packages that we will be diving are going to be sold for 40% off!

Hope you get a chance to join us.  This really is a great opportunity to try some equipment that you might not otherwise get to dive.  The event will be fun even if you are not in the market for an equipment purchase at this time.  But be careful, falling in love with new scuba gear can cost you!  (but not as much at this event).