June 2011

International – Infinity Sports, Brazil

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Below is a group photo from Brazil/Infinity sports director Johnny Franco (middle right) running a cave training course – all in Hollis Biodry suits and SMS100 harnesses. Johnny is a cave instructor in Brazil and also and avid technical diver … Continue reading

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Oceanic Launches New VT4.0 Dive Computer

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The VT4.0 is Oceanic’s most advanced computer to date – at the same time, it is undeniably the most intuitive, easiest to use product we’ve ever produced. Scubagearreports.com is the “consumer reports of scuba diving equipment”. The team there is … Continue reading

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Oceanic Dealer and Dive Source owner Brian Pallock – Hooks New Divers

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There are many sports that relate to the water, but the one that got me hooked on watersports was Fishing. I was introduced to fishing by my father at an early age and it was a big part of my … Continue reading

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AUP Employee Recognition – Mike Conforti (Hollis Gear)

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AUP likes to recognize and congratulate its employees for their performance and superior customer service. This time we want to recognize, Mike Conforti. Mike joined the AUP sales department 1 year ago. Mike’s dedication and follow thru has proven to … Continue reading

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Dealer Profile – Lloyd Bailey – Lloyd Bailey’s Scuba & Watersports

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Lloyd Bailey is the owner of Lloyd Bailey’s Scuba and Watersports in Gainsville, Florida. Since 1973 Lloyd has been professionally involved in aquatic sports and recreation, teaching scuba, sailing, water safety and life guarding. In 1981 Lloyd dipped into the … Continue reading

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AERIS Dealer Seminar Held in California

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On May 13 & 14, 2011 Aeris hosted a Dealer Seminar at American Underwater Products Headquarters in San Leandro.  14 Dealers from 11 Dealerships came to see the plant, meet the people and learn all about our history, products and … Continue reading

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AUP Environmental Policy and Awareness

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American Underwater Products (AUP) has always supported organizations that take steps towards a more sustainable future and spread awareness. The efforts of AUP have recently been reevaluated and a new Environmental/Quality Policy has been raised as a priority: American Underwater … Continue reading

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Products in the Pipeline – Hollis DG03

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The latest advancement in Hollis dive computers has finally arrived. The all new DG03 is a 3 gas/3 button dive computer (Air, Nitrox, 02 up to 100%) which includes Gauge and Free Dive Mode. Units are scheduled to commence shipping … Continue reading

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Scuba Show (Long Beach, CA) Recap

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AUP was present this past weekend at the Scuba Show in Long Beach, CA on June 4th and 5th. Vice President of Sales, David Burroughs reported that there was an obvious increase in traffic at the show this year compared … Continue reading

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Diving and Resort Travel Expo : 08 – 10 July 2011 in Hong Kong

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International Elite Divers Training Centre, Distributor of Oceanic, AERIS and Hollis in Hong Kong and China, is pleased to announce participation at the Diving and Resort Travel Expo  08 – 10 July 2011 in Hong Kong.  This is a world class and … Continue reading

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AUP Demo Event @ Dutch Springs – July 16-17

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PADI Tec Xplore Day @ PADI Headquarters

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We were invited along with several other manufacturers to demo our latest and greatest technical gear at the second TecRec Xplor Day. This included the Biodry, SMS100 and our newest travel unit called the RIDE which is scheduled to ship … Continue reading

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Sidemount Diving with Bob Hollis

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Recently Mike Hollis, Bob Hollis, Jeff Loflin and Nick Hollis spent 3 days in Puerto Aventuras diving cenotes Taj Mahal and Chac Mool. Bob is a pioneer of the sport and while he has dove here many times, it was … Continue reading

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Briana’s Oceanic Adventures

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Hey, What’s up everyone?  You might not know who I am, but you will begin to hear a lot about me and from me.  My name is Briana Darcy and I am a 14 year old shark diver and photographer … Continue reading

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