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This holiday is an opportunity for our Hollis inner circle to level up their gear or find a holiday gift for tech divers. There’s plenty to look forward to! Whether it’s something for the dive season ahead, for your big trip abroad, or just a cheeky holiday treat.
Tech Diving Gift #1: The Mask
The mask is the first piece of gear you buy, AND it’s always better to have a backup.
The Hollis M1 is the mask most pros choose to wear. A few of the many reasons why it’s one of the most popular technical diving gifts:
- It fits most faces
- It doesn’t leak
- And with a single ultra-clear lens, it reduces light distortion to improve vision, especially in low-light conditions.
Tech Diving Gift #2: The Fin
Let’s get this out of the way — we’re picky about our gear and especially our fins. That’s why the Hollis F1 was engineered to deliver exactly what technical divers demand. So what are your options?
- Hollis F1 fin. Control your every spin and turn with minimum effort and maximum precision. Plus, it’s bulletproof grade rubber. It’s a holiday gift that will last a lifetime.
- Hollis F1 LT fin. It has a shorter blade for maneuverability and agility, and lighter rubber for higher performance and less leg fatigue. This one will take you anywhere, even into the tightest corners of wrecks and caves. It also comes in three different color options to match your style.
Tech Diving Gift #3: The Buoyancy System
Harnesses and backplates don’t have to be complicated. Our Hollis systems take out the guesswork, letting you choose the build right for your dive style, and are ready to unwrap and dive.
- ST Elite System. The Hollis ST Elite System has the stability and customization options only a backplate can provide. Perfect for the recreational diver taking their first steps into technical diving, this single-tank system can be customized for travelers and cold water divers.
- DT System. No frills. No fuss. The backplate and wing of the double-tank Hollis DT System come pre-assembled. We’ve taken out all of the guesswork to build your ideal double tank system.
- SMS Katana 2. This is a holiday gift for tech divers that keeps on giving. A masterpiece of innovation, the Katana 2 is a one-size-fits-all sidemount harness. You can adjust it to fit your body and preferences, and you can even mount your favorite sidemount rebreather onto it.
Tech Diving Gift #4: Tech Essentials
If you’re not a tech diver, it can be daunting to know what to buy for one. You don’t have to guess. Here are a few holiday gift ideas tech divers are sure to want, need, and love, making them the perfect stocking stuffers.
- 100ft Finger spool. For safety and navigation, every diver needs a spool on every dive. The Hollis 100ft Finger spool is inexpensive, light, and packs away neatly — ideal for all kinds of diving.
- Marker Buoy with Sling pouch. In the open water, you want your SMB to be like a Christmas tree, big, bright, and beautiful, so that you can be easily seen from the surface. Great way for a diver to mark their location when making safety and deco stops, and signaling the boat if they surface a distance away from the boat.
- Titanium Line cutter. Incredibly useful and light, the Hollis Titanium Line cutter is corrosion-resistant. It has an ergonomic handle to provide a secure grip while cutting.
- Utility Pocket. There’s no such thing as too many pockets, and what better way to store all your tech essentials! Need we say more?
Tech Diving Gift #5: The Dive Suit
Comfort starts with your exposure suit, so don’t compromise. Below are two dive suits that will keep you diving longer.
- For cold water diving, the Hollis DX-300X Drysuit lets you push your limits and reach your potential. Thanks to the replaceable silicone wrist and neck seals, the DX-300X is field serviceable on expeditions if needed, and adds freedom of movement in and out of the water.
DX-300X is part of the holiday Back Friday promotion starting November 17th and ending December 2nd. For more information, please visit your local Hollis dealer.
- For coldish waters, the in-between seasons, and the simplicity of a semidry (over a drysuit), the Hollis Neotek 8/7/6 & 4/3 fits the bill. It features a compression-resistant neoprene, abrasion-resistant panels, oversized thigh pockets for storage, and an attached hood for improved thermal protection in cold environments.
The Neotek is not part of the Hollis holiday promotion, but it’s a diver’s favorite year on year. It’s easy on your budget, too.
It’s Time To Dive
Other gift guides for technical divers are average. When planning for your next expedition, and for the unpredictable, choose Hollis. Trustworthy. Technically superior. Tailored to your diving. There’s nowhere you can’t go with Hollis.
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