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Father’s Day – Underwater Gifts For Your Scuba Dad!
This Sunday is going to be a very special day! The only day when your father is going to babble on about his recent dive trip and you don’t get to say “Dad, you told us that story already….”. You HAVE to be nice to him because it’s FATHER’S DAY!!
If you dad is a scubaholic, returning from one dive trip only to start planning the next, wasting all your precious future inheritance on hanging out with Sharks and Rays, perhaps you can at least help him by getting him some decent gear to document his adventures!
We’ve gathered here a few Father Favorites, which we assure will put a smile on Dad’s face when he gets them!
FREE BONUS – Father’s day only! Buy any of the items below, and receive a FREE dive mask*
* Valid on orders over $200, offer ends at 11:59pm, June 19th. To get your free mask, enter this coupon code on checkout: MASKFORDAD
Olympus TG-4 + PT-056 Compact Bundle | US$600
The TG-4 is the ultimate Tough camera! Waterproof, Dustproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof, you name it! This camera can handle the most extreme dad (and the one who keeps dropping stuff)! Bundled here with the additional housing, this baby can go as deep as 45m / 150ft and take INCREDIBLE macro shots of the smallest critters underwater, without any additional macro lenses or accessories!
Canon G9X + Fantasea Housing Bundle | US$799.95
The FG9X has just been released and it’s already a hit! For those dads who like to travel light, this compact camera can produce photos and videos just like it’s bigger brothers! Equipped with a 1″ sensor, sleek design and robust housing, your dad will return home with several Gigabytes of underwater shots, and a huge smile on his face!
Inon S-2000 Strobe Package | US$599.00
Underwater Photography is all about light. If you dad gets back from a dive every time and complains that his photos are blue and green again, THIS is what you need to get him! The Inon S-2000 strobe is a solid choice and has been leading the market for several years now, as the smallest and lightest strobe you can get, without compromising on power and specs. Mounted on the Uni Tray universal tray, which fits almost any housing in the market, this is a great bundle to get for daddy, and add some color and light to his life!
Sea & Sea YS-03 Strobe Package | US$319.95
Let’s say your dad isn’t tech savvy, to say the least. He likes it when things just WORK, and you don’t need to mess around with them too much. The YS-03 is the perfect strobe for him! It only has one button – ON / OFF. The On mode is named TTL, which means it will provide automatic exposure, with almost any camera and housing available. The bundle comes with everything included, to make it super easy to start shooting as fast as possible!
Sea & Sea YS-01 Strobe Package | US$499
You can’t go wrong with the YS-01. This excellent strobe is the ultimate entry level strobe for those avid UW photographers who are ready to take their photography up a notch. Equipped with a universal tray, flex arm, and fiber optic cable included, this kit has it all. The great thing about it is that it features both TTL (auto) mode and Manual mode as well! So your dad can take it easy when he starts out, and start getting creative as he gains more experience with the strobe.
Backscatter Flip4 Filter System for GoPro | US$179
Pimp up your Dad’s GoPro with this ultimate Pro Filter Package!
There’s a filter in there for any occasion – Deep, Dive and Shallow, as well as a macro lens for getting closer to those tiny Nudibranchs, Crabs and Shrimp. Kit includes two flip adapters, 3 different filters, lens adapter and the macro lens. Your Dad can pick his two favorite ones before the dive and easily switch between them underwater with an innovative flip mechanism, which locks perfectly in place whether it’s in use or in stowed position.
Cressi Aquaride BCD | US$433.33
It’s time for a new BCD for Dad! He can’t keep diving with that 15 year old rag just because he’s used to it!
This is the BCD he wants. Trust me.
The Cressi Aquaride BCD features a classic design, integrated weight belts, plenty of D-rings for accessories and large easy to reach pockets. It’s also very light, so it’ll be easy to travel around the world with it without paying those pesky excess baggage charges!
I-Torch Video 2000 Underwater Video light | $299
When lighting up the Video 2000, you can’t help but be amazed with the sheer power this tiny light can produce! 2000 lumens in a 110 degree beam is all your Dad needs to light his way underwater and add the much needed colors to his blue / green footage. With this light, he can finally produce videos that will make you proud of him. After all, that’s all he wants… 🙂
I-Torch has included the red LED’s to make focusing on those shy critters during your Dad’s night dive a breeze.
That’s it! If you’re looking for anything else, we have something for every budget! Simply ask us via the online chat and one of our agents will be happy to assist 🙂
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