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Mares Planet 88X Regulator Demo Day

  • 05/09/2026
  • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Mansfield Dam Park,

Registration

  • 9am Dive Time - Arrive at least 30 mins early
  • 10am Dive Time - Arrive at least 30 mins early
  • 11am Dive Time - Arrive at least 30 mins early
  • 12pm Dive Time - Arrive at least 30 mins early
  • 1pm Dive Time - Arrive at least 30 mins early
  • 2pm Dive Time - Arrive at least 30 mins early

Register


Mares Planet 88X
Demo Day - Lake Travis

Join us for Mares Demo Day and experience Mares dive equipment in real‑world conditions under the supervision of the Tom’s Dive Team. This event is designed as a supervised, safety‑focused demo experience with clear dive planning, participation requirements, and on‑site support.


Click here for full details on the Tom's Dive & Swim website!

Event Overview

Registered participants will have the opportunity to dive and demo Mares equipment in a controlled environment. All dives are conducted under a formal dive plan with an assigned Dive Supervisor and an Emergency Management Plan.

Dive Plan

  • Maximum dive time: 20 minutes
  • Maximum depth: 60 feet
    • Junior Divers: 40 feet maximum
  • Dive buddy required
    • No independent or solo diving permitted
    • Bring Your Own Buddy (BYOB) welcome
    • We can pair you with another participant or a Tom’s Dive Pro
  • Dive Supervisor and Emergency Management Plan provided

Requirements to Participate

All participants must meet the following requirements:

  • Proof of scuba certification provided prior to the event
  • Signed Liability Release
  • Verification of recent diving activity within the past 12 months
  • Confirmation of fitness to dive on the day of the event
  • Junior Divers:
    • Must be accompanied by a guardian diver and a Dive Professional
    • Dive Professional supervision fee applies

Recommended & Provided Equipment

Strongly recommended:

  • Dive torch
  • Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB)
  • Dive tool

Provided on site:

  • Save‑A‑Dive kits
  • Save‑A‑Diver kits, including oxygen and first aid equipment

Rental gear:

  • Available by advance reservation
  • Offered at a discounted Demo Day rate

Briefing & Safety

  • Attendance at the Tom’s Dive Team dive briefing is required
  • All participants must follow briefing guidance and Dive Team instructions
  • Dive profiles are subject to Dive Supervisor approval

On‑Site Amenities

  • Restrooms with showers available
  • Water, lemonade, and light snacks provided for registered divers

Registration Notes

  • Advance registration is required
  • Space is limited
  • Please ensure all required documentation is completed prior to arrival to ensure smooth check‑in and participation

Tom's Dive & Swim
5909 Burnet Rd
Austin, TX 78757

https://tomsscuba.com/
 


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Tom's Dive and Swim | 5909 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX 78757
512-451-4607 | info@tomsscuba.com
Store Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30 - 6:30 & Saturday 9:30 - 5:00

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