Scott's Scuba Service

11/30/2024

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11/19/2024

Are you a serious adventure seeker wishing to explore overhead environments? Sign up for our upcoming Cavern Diver course! This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge for cavern and overhead environment diving within the limits of light pe*******on. The objective of this course is to train divers in the proper planning, procedures, techniques and hazards of cavern diving.

What you can expect to learn:

The TDI Cavern Diver course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:

Policy for cavern diving
Gas management procedures and management to include dissimilar volumes
Psychological considerations of cavern diving
Equipment considerations including:
Cylinder options
Regulator options
Buoyancy compensator/harness options
Proper weighting
Reel options
Equipment configurations
Communication (light and hand signals)
Swimming techniques
Body posture/trim
Buoyancy control
Line following
Propulsion (finning) techniques
Physiology
Breathing techniques
Stress management
Cavern environment
Cavern conservation
Problem solving
Emergency procedures
Equipment failure
Silting conditions
Accident analysis
Cavern diving etiquette
Review of dive tables and decompression theory

What’s in it for you?

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in cavern diving activities without direct supervision so long as the following limits are adhered to:

The diving activities approximate those of training
Planned dives do not exceed diver’s current certification level
Pe*******on is limited to the “rule of thirds,” OR 1/6th if using doubles to a maximum depth of 40 metres/130 feet
Pe*******on is limited to 61 linear metres/200 linear feet from the surface
Proper cavern diving equipment must be used
Maintain a continuous guideline
No restrictions or areas that are too small for 2 divers to swim side by side
Safety stops as appropriate or necessary

Prerequisites: Advanced Open Water and Nitrox certification

Required equipment: at a minimum, full standard scuba, a dive computer, primary reel (minimum of 250’) safety spool (minimum 100’) line markers, 2 flashlights, hand mount for flashlight, line cutter/cutting device.
* This class can can be taken in single tank recreational gear OR doubles/sidemount. If you wish to take class in doubles/sidemount, appropriate certification (intro to tech or sidemount class) is required

Class duration: 3 days

Class pricing: $1200 include instructor(s) for the 3 days and e-learning. Pricing does NOT include airfills, entry fees, or lodging.
* any/all rentals, and gas fills are available extra cost. Lodging suggestions available.

11/11/2024

AND WAIT THERE'S MORE!
Follow the new Scott's SCUBA page here:

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(be sure to push that Follow button!) and be entered to win a pair of fins of YOUR choice of any we have in stock. The winner will be drawn during the BLACK FRIDAY / Small Business Saturday drawings on November 30.

11/11/2024

Do you have a goal to get your Advanced Open Water certification by the end of the year?

Have a craving to do some diving over the holidays?

There's STILL TIME!

Join us for our next Advanced Open Water course December 29 and 30 at Blue Grotto in Williston, FL. https://divebluegrotto.com/ We have room for two more!

Designed to be taken as the next step after Open Water class, Advanced Open Water will expand and develop your dive skills!

OVERVIEW
The next natural step after your open water course is advanced open water! This course is 5 adventure dives that, upon completion, will leave you a more versatile, comfortable, and confident diver.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
You will get an intro to Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Navigation, Deep Diving, Search and Recovery, and Night diving.

CLASS SET UP
This is a 2 day course that involves a lecture and knowledge review before each dive (all done ON dive site, not in a classroom) then 5 adventure dives.

WHERE
Blue Grotto in Williston, FL https://divebluegrotto.com/
WHEN
December 29 and 30
COST
$375 (or $495 for class and FULL rental). Ask about pricing if you need to rent ala carte.
*Ala carte rentals are available
*Price includes all required materials, dives, instructor fees, and certification fees. Does not include travel or entry fees, or air fills.
NOTES
This class requires a few pieces of special equipment such as a flashlight and compass. The full certification will be completed during the two days. Call or email to receive a FAQ/things to know info sheet.
Call (724)295-3500, email [email protected], or stop in the shop to SIGN UP!!!!

10/14/2024

We have a new Facebook!
Follow us at the link below to keep up with SCUBA news, as this page will retire!
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Welcome to the NEW Scott's SCUBA page ... where we welcome every person to come explore the world's waters with us! We have and offer expertise in SCUBA training, equipment sales, service, and travel the world! Happy Diving!

10/01/2024

Join the Seal Team!

This intro to diving class is aimed for KIDS 8+! Over 2 days in the pool kids will learn all about scuba gear, how to build it, how to dive it and a number of underwater skills!

The classes will take place Friday, January 3rd and Saturday, January 4th 2025.

This year's PADI Seal Team will be held at the Richard G Snyder YMCA pool in Kittanning from 4pm-6:30pm on January 3rd and from 12pm-2:30pm on January 4th. Cost is $225 per child ($50 deposit due upon sign up) and includes all equipment, pool fees, and an official 'crew pack' (book, certificate, certification card etc.)

Call (724)295-3500, email [email protected], or stop in the shop to SIGN UP!!!!

10/01/2024

Interested in becoming a dive PRO?
Please join us Thursday, November 7th at 6pm for our DIVEMASTER INTRO NIGHT!!
It's a FREE, no obligation informational session where you can learn more about how our divemaster program works.
Email [email protected] or call the store at 724-295-3500 to reserve your free spot!
Happy diving!

09/30/2024

Check out our next two try dive events! Now is the chance for your friends, family, coworkers, ANYONE to try SCUBA with no-obligation.

09/02/2024

08/25/2024

Check it out!!!

Crustys is happy to announce the return of our UNDERWATER PUMPKIN CARVING event on Saturday, September 28th!

Registration will be between 10-11AM with divers in the water by 11:15! Carving will conclude at 12:00 with prizes and a lunch to follow.

Please bring your own cleaned-out pumpkin and carving tools to create your masterpiece!

Crutys will provide lunch, but you're welcome to bring a side dish or dessert.

The cost for this event is $35 for season pass holders and non-divers. The cost for entry without a season pass is $45.

We ask that you pre-register by texting your name and shirt size to our phone at 412-585-7310. We look forward to seeing you there!

08/02/2024

RESCUE DIVER COURSE NEXT WEEKEND!!!!
OVERVIEW
Scuba divers describe the PADI Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they've taken. Why? Because you learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver, knowing that you can help others if needed.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
You will learn everything from how to handle small problems, or help in an emergency situation. This is a very hands-on course and some of the skills covered will be emergency oxygen use, recovery methods, in water rescue breathing., removing equipment from victims, search and recovery of victims and SO much more.

CLASS SET UP
This is a course that requires eLearning, a short classroom session, and then 2 open water dive days.

WHERE
eLearning portion can be done from the comfort of your home. Open water dives will be at Crusty's Quarry. Class typically runs from 9-1 but end time my vary and will depend on class size.

WHEN
-August 10th/11th at Crusty's QuarryWe are offering the accompanying First Aid/CPR class tonight Friday August 2nd at 5:30pm at Scott's Scuba Service

COST
$275 for tuition (includes entry fee into Crusty's Quarry for both days)$220 for PADI's eLearning fee. Once signed up we will issue you the code.

NOTES
You must be a PADI open water and advanced open water diver to take this course. You will also need first aid/CPR before we can certify you BUT you can take it after the rescue class portion at Crusty’s. Any globally recognized first aid agency is accepted, it does not have to be dive specific.

07/19/2024

Seal Team Spots Available! Sign up fast because class takes place this Monday, July 22nd and Monday, August 5th!

This intro to diving class is aimed for kids 8+. Over 2 days in the pool kids will learn all about scuba gear, how to build it, how to dive it and a number of underwater skills!

This year's PADI Seal Team will be held at our pool in Sarver (Address to be given after sign up) from 5pm-7pm on Monday, July 22nd and Monday, August 5th. Cost is $245 per child ($50 deposit due upon sign up) and includes all equipment, pool fees, and an official 'crew pack' (book, certificate, certification card etc.)

Call (724)295-3500, email [email protected], or stop in the shop to SIGN UP!!!!

07/10/2024

Check out our NIGHT Diver Course on August 9th!

OVERVIEW
The thought of dipping below the surface at night seems mysterious, yet so alluring. Although you've been scuba diving at a site many times before, at night you drop into a whole new world and watch it come to life under the glow of your dive light.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
The night diver class will teach you about dive lights, beacons, and markers as well as how to communicate with them. You'll practice navigating and using your gauges and how to stay with your buddy.

CLASS SET UP
This class requires eLearning and 2 dives (1 evening in the water)

WHERE
Crusty's Quarry

WHEN
Friday August 9th - start at 7:30PM

COST
$200 for tuition and entry fee into Crusty's Quarry
$144 for eLearning fee
Underwater dive light, tank marker (can be a glow stick) and compass are required for the course and is not included in the listed price. We can assist with either purchase or rental of one.

NOTES
This course is for anyone with an open water diver certification ages 10+
https://mailchi.mp/22702188d699/night-diver-class