Eight

09/08/2026

Congratulations to the PNW’s newest Divemaster, Shahein! 🤿🎉

Shahein took a bit of a different road to becoming a DM. He spent years building his diving experience and working his way through GUE training before eventually deciding to step into the Divemaster role, so he came into the program with an already impressive foundation of skills and experience!

Throughout his DM training, what really stood out to us was how well he translated that experience into working with other divers. He’s approachable, patient, and has a great ability to meet students where they are, helping them refine both new and previously learned skills while keeping the experience positive and fun!

Becoming a Divemaster isn’t just about being a good diver, it’s about learning how to lead, mentor, support, and be someone other divers can count on both in AND out of the water!

We at Eight are so happy to see Shahein add Divemaster to his diving creds and even happier to have another solid diver stepping into a leadership role in our PNW community!

Congratulations, Shahein! Welcome to the professional side of diving!

09/04/2026

🦈 SHOP DIVE: REDONDO — OCTOBER 24!

Sixgill season may be winding down, but Redondo definitely isn’t! As fall rolls in, some of our other favorite little weirdos start coming out of hiding...

And yes… we’re talking LUMPSUCKERS! 💚👀

Join us for a fun shop dive at Redondo and let’s see what we can find. There's tons of tiny critters tucked into the rocks and "stuff" and you never know what may decide to cruise by, which is half the fun!

📍 Redondo Beach
📅 October 24
Bring your gear (or rent from us!), your dive buddy (it's ok if you don't have one, we will make sure you do), and your best critter-spotting eyes (mandatory!).

Who’s coming? And more importantly… who’s on lumpsucker patrol? 😂

09/02/2026

🎃 SAVE THE DATE! 🎃

Underwater Pumpkin Carving Dive and Contest!

Eight Diving and Jade Scuba Adventures are diving into Halloween together! 👻🤿

Join us at Les Davis on Saturday, October 31, 2026, for a fin-tastic day of underwater pumpkin carving. Because nothing says “Happy Halloween” quite like getting your gourd on… underwater! 🎃🫧

Not a diver? No problem! Stay topside and bring a pumpkin to carve on shore. We’ll have some Halloween fun for everyone whether you have gills or not!

🎃 Dive Details
Pre-registration and waiver completion are required.

No dive knives! They aren’t suitable for pumpkin carving, and nobody wants to accidentally carve their gear, too. 😬

Bring your own pumpkin, pumpkin-carving tools, and extra lead (approximately 4–8 lbs, depending on pumpkin size).

Land Lubbers: All pumpkins, carving supplies, and dive gear will be provided.

You may pre-draw or etch your design on your pumpkin, but all carving must take place underwater.

One-tank dive for pumpkin carving, with an optional second dive afterward.

🏆 Shore-Side Showdown
Whether you carve underwater or on shore, there will be bragging rights on the line!

The shore crew will help determine the best pumpkin, so bring your creativity, your carving skills, and your best Halloween spirit! 🎃👻

More details and registration information coming soon.

🤿 🎃 🫧 Start planning your ideas and strategy now! 😎

08/31/2026

🎉🤿 Happy Birthday, Sam! 🤿🎉

Help us wish a very Happy Birthday to Sam! Our diver extraordinaire, cold-water diving fanatic, and amazing underwater photographer (check out his photos, they are gorgeous!).

Sam has an insane talent for capturing how incredible the diving in the PNW really is, even when the rest of us are mainly thinking about how cold the water is...

We’re lucky to have him as part of the Eight Diving crew!

Happy Birthday, Sam! Here’s to another year of great dives, awesome photos, and lots of time underwater!

08/24/2026

💥 Halcyon Deco Regs!

$500 Each

We’ve got gently used Halcyon Halo second stages paired with H-75P first stages, set up and ready for deco use.

The Halo is Halcyon’s legacy workhorse second stage, a proven, dependable regulator that’s earned its reputation through years of serious diving. Paired with the H-75P first stage, these make a solid setup for divers looking to add or upgrade their deco regulators.

🤿 Halcyon Halo second stage
⚙️ Halcyon H-75P first stage
🎯 Set up as deco regs
💰 $500 per regulator setup
🔧Fresh service Aug 2026

A great opportunity to pick up some proven Halcyon gear without paying new reg prices!

Stop by Eight Diving to check them out!

08/19/2026

Heads up! Update time!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HsUfLPdHK/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Shearwater Firmware V39 for Perdix 3 has just been released. This update improves air integration receiver performance, especially at very close range or when external noise present. It also fixes the units in the Edit Gases menu, along with some other minor fixes.

For more information, read the firmware release notes: shearwater.com/perdix-3-fw-v39

08/18/2026

Holy Mola Mola! 😀

08/14/2026

Our big shop TV streams the live underwater feed from the Highline MaST Aquarium at Redondo Beach, and yesterday, some of our divers got a pretty awesome cameo with...a...

🦈 SIXGILL!!!

C'mon now, what else would you expect in Des Moines, the Sixgill Capital of the World! 🦈🌎

Right place. Right time. Caught on camera!

Next time you’re in the shop visiting us, keep an eye on the screen because you never know who might cruise past! 👀

08/12/2026

We joke because it’s true...
“I just need one piece of gear” always has a way of turning into a whole new setup. But the right dive gear really IS an investment in your comfort, confidence, and enjoyment underwater. At Eight Diving, we carry quality equipment from brands we know and trust, and we’re here to help you understand your options, where it might be worth investing a little more, and what actually makes sense for you and the kind of diving you do.

Because if one piece of gear is going to turn into a whole setup, it might as well be the right setup, one you'll keep diving for years to come.

08/10/2026

☀️ Things you should NEVER leave in a hot car...

👶 Your kids.
🐶 Your dog.
🥤 Your chocolate.
🥽 ...and your DRYSUIT.

OK. Two of these are not living beings, but your drysuit will definitely let you know it's unhappy.

Extreme heat is hard on dive gear. Baking in a hot vehicle can:
😕 Break down seam tape and adhesives
☹️ Age latex and silicone seals faster
😢 Warp or damage plastics and rubber components
😭 Shorten the life of your expensive equipment

Your gear works hard to keep you comfortable underwater. Give it a little love by taking it inside when you get home (or at least out of the blazing sun!). Your future self and your wallet will thank you.

Left your drysuit in the hot car a little too long? Bring it to Eight for resuscitation. We’ll do our best to bring those seals back to life. 🫀