By Kristen Janise, LV Dive Adventures
This yr the DEMA Present is being held in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has been right here a number of occasions, however as a diver, do you know there are literally many native retailers and locations to dive proper across the metropolis? Let’s check out a few of the in style locations to dive and what the native dive retailers are trying ahead to at DEMA.
Being an unbiased PADI teacher out in Las Vegas (proprietor of LV Dive Adventures), I get requested on a regular basis the place we go to dive out in the midst of the desert. Lake Mead and Lake Mohave are the closest our bodies of water. We persistently use them for trainings and enjoyable dives for the Vegas locals and most of our areas are accessible by shore. Placer Cove and Kingman Wash are two in style websites, each down a winding dust highway. Placer Cove has some gadgets underwater (jet skis, boats, and a shock or two…) that make it a enjoyable place to go blow some bubbles. If you happen to’d like a spot that has good visibility all year long, though chilly, Willow Seashore on the Arizona aspect of the Hoover Dam is about an hour exterior of town. If you happen to’re feeling extra of a day journey, Cabinsite down in Laughlin or Sand Hole up close to St. George are about 2 hours away. Each have underwater options reminiscent of boats, planes, or buses to dive round.
There are additionally some websites out in the midst of Lake Mead that you could get to by a chartered boat. Wreck Alley and Purgatory are two in style websites and are nice for those who need deeper dives. Jason Layne (proprietor of Las Vegas Scuba Academy) runs a constitution boat out on Lake Mead for these seeking to get out into deeper water. I requested him about DEMA in Vegas this yr and he mentioned: “I’m extremely excited to attend DEMA this yr! It’s at all times such a singular expertise to reconnect with mates and colleagues from everywhere in the world who share the identical ardour. I’m trying ahead to seeing the most recent updates in tools and know-how that can take our dives to the following degree, in addition to studying about new updates in coaching. It’s the right alternative to dive deeper into the trade and keep forward of the curve.”
I’ve requested a number of of the opposite retailers round city what they have been excited for at DEMA this yr as nicely. Larry Millwood (proprietor of threerd Reef Divers) has mentioned he has signed up for many of the gear restore courses and is trying ahead to these. Martin Davidson (proprietor of Merely Scuba) said: “We at all times benefit from the DEMA present, particularly with regards to Las Vegas. It’s an awesome alternative to satisfy different dive professionals from across the nation and encourage them to inform their divers to not overlook about diving throughout their subsequent Vegas journey. We additionally particularly get pleasure from assembly the journey businesses and getting the very best offers for future group journey.” As for myself, I’m trying ahead to a few of the seminars and naturally the journey cubicles!
We’re trying ahead to seeing you all at DEMA in Las Vegas this yr! And if you happen to fancy a dive when you’re right here, look us up! The native divers of Vegas could be completely satisfied that can assist you discover the native waters. And what higher solution to check out that new gear you simply bought from the DEMA present flooring?!
