Get far more than the bare essentials
When you learn to dive with us you get to train in the most contemporary equipment and techniques. Your mentors for these 4 select courses in 2012 are skilled and experienced instructors with over a 15 years of personal teaching experience each. Your courses are run by a proven dive school with an excellent track record - recognised as a PADI 5 Star IDC. Check spaces or book straight from your computer.
√ Top-notch equipment - from new
√ Experienced and recognised instructors
√ Contemporary techniques
√ Future-proof foundations
Training in wings... Neutral buoyancy and trim from step 1
Underwater Explorers the first dive school in Britain to incorporate futuristic back-mounted buoyancy control systems (widely known as "wings") in all of its training from beginner to professional levels.
Over a decade on, we continue to strive to give you the best experience in your training with future-proof equipment that makes your diving safer and fun.
The equipment you use in training is highly adaptable and will never become dormant no matter how serious you take diving. What you start off in at beginner levels can easily be transformed into a full blown exploratory rig in the future. A safe, solid and streamlined one time investment.
Learn to trim like a fish
√ Back-mounted super streamlined "wing"
√ Options of Ali or Stainless Backplate - will last you for life
√ Robust, comfortable and safe single piece harness
√ Stainless steel rust-proof hardware + buckles
√ No clutter, no drag, no entanglement
√ Infinitely adjustable - 1 size fits all
Our purpose-built back mounted Buoyancy Control systems from world leading scuba diving equipment manufacturer Halcyon are one of a kind. These systems give the diver the best trim and streamlining possible in an environment 800+ times denser than air. This clutter-free simplistic approach reduces drag and complexity, enhancing underwater safety and fun. All of our school equipment is from new and regularly maintained by authorised service technicians. We use Halcyon Eclipse BC Full Systems on our courses.
Master the essentials
With emphasis on team work for maximum fun and safety, our beginner courses are full of enjoyable and educative bonuses. As you cover the whole of the PADI curriculum and skills, our instructors will work with you on the essentials of sea diving so that on completion of your course you can plan and conduct your own dives. Covered on every course in addition to the curriculum:
√ Use of reel and Surface Marker Buoy
√ Surface and underwater hand & torch signalling
√ Primary propulsion and finning techniques
√ Shore + boat entry and exit techniques
√ UK diving protocols
and...
√ Working out tide tables and tidal streams
√ Air consumption management
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