We receive two Aqua Lungs Core sets, which are also suitable for cold water. There is coral in cold water, but that is difficult for us to grow. Unfortunately, that coral is also subject to the influence of human kind. Despite the cold water, I still have the dream of diving under Antarctic ice once. It is so beautiful to see. It is always enjoyable when you see the beautiful documentaries such as Blue Planet II from the BBC.

What is very useful to the Core sets is that they are equipped with the ACD system (Automatic Closure Device). This ensures that no water can enter the system when washing the first stage. This prevents possible damage. In Thailand, the regulators are rinsed after diving, in large containers with water. We wash our equipment ourselves, because not everyone is careful with someone else’s stuff. But something can always happen. Recently we found a regulator set from a diving school completely under water. The probability that the first stage is flooded is present, with all the consequences.

The regulators work wonderfully under water. The easy-to-grip venturi lever prevents unwanted freeflow at the surface while giving a performance boost at depth and provides more air supply.

Gard and Aqua Lung thanks for the donation! We use the regulators with great pleasure.

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Diego of The Old Pirate, spoke with us at the exhibition Boot in Dusseldorf and at Duikvaker in Houten. He wanted to sponsor us with new diving equipment. For those who do not know The Old Pirate yet, it is the importer and wholesaler of all kinds of diving equipment. From the smallest parts to complete sets of diving equipment. Their newly opened store is very convenient; you can view and try everything and even test a lot of the equipment. Next to the store the diving school Li-Diving is located with their own dive pond. The dive pond is ideal to test whether you enjoy diving and practice your skills. There is also cool stuff to see under water.

After the Duikvaker exhibition we went to The Old Pirate. We walked through the shop and Diego asked what CoralGardening needs. We only mention the most necessary things. But Diego insists and gives more than we can wish for. The list continues to grow and is too long to mention, we end up with 2 Tigullio T52 BCD’s, a new manometer for Veran, two reals, mesh bags, a gorgeous OrcaTorch flashlight with wrist strap, two waterproof backpacks and a backpack to transport the diving equipment itself. Very useful if you are cycling around Koh Tao. And that is not all, soon there will be more ….

The Tigullio T52 trim jackets are ideal for our work under water. They are semi-wings and therefore easy to trim. This allows you to work nicely horizontally above the artificial reef, without having to be afraid of touching something. Hanging upside down is also a piece of cake. The large pockets and many D-rings make it possible to carry a lot of tools and equipment. The trim jackets also have a big bladder, so the extra weight that you take with you can easily be compensated.

The Old Pirate and Diego thanks for the donation, we use it with pleasure.

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