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The London International Dive Show (LIDS) 2015 takes place this weekend (14th/15th February) at London ExCeL. Here’s what visitors can expect to find at the Show:

  • GEAR. Get an overview of what exhibitors are offering at the New Products Showcase by the entrance.
  • To decide whether a trip is right for you and yours, visit the stands, see the talks and meet the people who do the dives.
  • Some big hitters such as Monty Halls, Mark Powell, Leigh Bishop and Paul Rose are set to appear on the DIVER Stage.
  • UPY LONDON RESULTS. Alex Mustard’s two presentations, on the winning images from UPY London and how to produce a contest winner, will take place on the London Stage.
  • Everything photo – or videographic will be concentrated in the LIDS PhotoZone, including equipment suppliers and a dazzling display of the UPY winners.
  • SCUBA YOUTH ZONE. Special guests (such as Andy Torbet) and exhibitors including BSAC, PADI, Sea Shepherd, Manta Trust and Plastic Oceans will be giving informal talks and advice for 10-16 year-olds.
  • Winners abound at LIDS 2015, because the £8000 Philippines Grand Draw Prize apart, many exhibitors have their own competitions and giveaways.
  • TRAINING AND POOLS. Training agencies PADI and BSAC are at the show. Visitors can experience scuba in the Try-Dive Pool, and closed-circuit enthusiasts can sample the latest Rec and Tec models in the Rebreather Pool.

SAVE up to £5 off your LIDS 2015 ticket by booking now.

Advance tickets cost just £9.50 (or £8.50 if you book 6 or more) instead of £13.50 on the door for adults, and under 14s go free.

Plus … pick up a FREE Show Guide worth £2.50 at the show (one per ticket order).

Book your tickets today at www.diveshows.co.uk.

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Stahlsac dive bags and travel luggage are built for our community of divers, surfers, kayakers and outdoor explorers who need bags that are constructed with durability, toughness, and stahlsacthe highest quality the industry has ever seen. We were founded by one man determined to build better watersports and dive bags, and today, that mission is carried on by many. Adventure doesn’t just present itself; it requires discovery. When we design dive bags, we make sure they are tough enough for you to explore in all conditions—warm and cold, wet and dry—to the nearest and farthest reaches of the earth. And for those times you want to push the boundaries of adventure, Stahlsac dive bags make sure you can truly GO ANYWHERE.

Abyss Duffels

stahlsacMade to be your partner-in-crime on every adventure, Stahlsac’s Abyss Duffels protects your gear from Mother Nature’s worst. Tough and 100% waterproof with double-TPU nylon material that shrugs off daily wear-and-tear, and RF-welded seams further boost the bag’s potential for lifelong exploring. Get Wet. Get Lost. Go Anywhere with Abyss.

  • A weatherproof duffel for trips, travel, and adventure
  • Ultra-durable double-TPU nylon protects your gear
  • Material repels water and keeps your equipment dry
  • RF-welded seams are flush, tough, and waterproof
  • Removable straps transform duffel into backpack
  • Zippered internal stow compartments carry essentials
  • External zippered flap is easy to open and close
  • Welded external handles make transporting a breeze

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Panama Mesh Backpack

stahlsacThe most copied design in scuba diving, the Stahlsac Panama Mesh Backpack is the “original” design and features two high-density foam padded shoulder straps, extra durable polyester mesh, duffel bag handles and our unique zippered dry pocket inside that combines with a wet pocket outside. The bottom’s built from reinforced 18-gauge PVC nylon to combat the wear and tear of your active coastal lifestyle, and, as a bonus in every bag, we supply a 12″ x 12″ mesh drawstring satchel for extra stowing utility. Pack up your beach kit and go.

  • Density foam padded shoulder straps
  • Outside wet/dry pockets
  • 2 Carry handles
  • Tough, snag-resistant polyester mesh
  • Reinforced PVC bottom

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For more information about Stahlsac bags, visit www.stahlsac.com/dive-bags.

Sea & Sea is the home of Stahlsac and other leading diving brands in the UK. 

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In a video recorded exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman interviews Mark Spiers, CEO of new scuba diving training agency NovoScuba.

Find out more about NovoScuba at www.novoscuba.com.

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