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Mares Planet 88X Regulator Demo Day

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

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Try the

Mares Planet 88X 

in Lake Travis on May 9th!


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 fee
  • 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:

  • Tanks
  • Weights
  • Save‑A‑Dive Kit
  • Save‑A‑Diver Kit, 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

Download Dive Plan and Requirements

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
512-451-3425 | info@tomsscuba.com
Store Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30 - 6:30 & Saturday 9:30 - 5:00

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