Sport Chalet And Aqua Lung Unite To Send One Lucky Diver On The Adventure Of A Lifetime

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest scuba retailer in North America, premier sporting goods retailer Sport Chalet, has partnered with Aqua Lung, Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand to give one lucky winner a first-class scuba diving experience as part of its Adventures of a Lifetime sweepstakes.

This adventure will consist of two amazing trips. It kicks off with a six-day trip to San Diego, Calif. where the winner will visit Aqua Lung headquarters to receive a complete gear package based on an Aqua Lung expert's recommendations and four days of private scuba instruction from Sport Chalet. The winner will then get to put his or her new diving knowledge to use with a trip to gorgeous New Zealand to explore the country's top underwater sites. Air New Zealand will provide round-trip Economy tickets for two from the U.S. to Auckland. From Auckland to Whangarei, Tutukaka, Kerikeri and Paihia, the winner will get to see the country's beautiful scenery while diving up to twice a day at locations such as the Poor Knights Islands marine reserve. Beyond diving, the prize package also includes unparalleled experiences such as the GreyLine Auckland Sightseeing with Waiheke Island Zipline Tour and the Sky Walk 360 experience.

"Scuba diving is an incredibly unique sport, allowing athletes to see a part of the world that is unlike any other," said Sport Chalet Expert Seton Kidd. "At Sport Chalet, we have the gear and knowledge divers need to ensure they have the best underwater experience possible, whether they are beginners or scuba enthusiasts."

Kidd recommends the following tips and gear for the ultimate scuba diving experience:

- Lose the extra weight. One of the most unique aspects of scuba diving is experiencing the feeling of weightlessness underwater. Unfortunately, that feeling doesn't always transfer to the surface, where scuba gear is often heavy and bulky. Divers looking to shed some extra weight can try an ultra-lightweight buoyancy compensator like the Aqua Lung Zuma Buoyancy Compensator.

- Conserve energy. For avid divers, fins are an important piece of gear for conserving energy, making sure scuba expeditions aren't cut short by cramps or fatigue. Made for more power with less work, the Aqua Lung Shot FX Open Heel Fin features an innovative Power Zone for extremely energy-efficient downward strokes. 

- Select the right suit. Wearing the right wetsuit or dry-suit for each diving destination is critical. For dives in warmer climates, a thinner wetsuit like the Aqua Lung Men's Hydroflex 1mm Jumpsuit  is a great choice. It also offers great protection from cuts and scrapes without overheating divers in warmer temperatures.

- Keep the view clear. A mask is a diver's window to the underwater world, allowing underwater enthusiasts to explore with their eyes.  Make sure to select a mask that securely seals like the Aqua Lung Linea Mask, which is made with Advanced Fit Technology, reducing the marks on the face often left after a dive.

Sport Chalet's Adventures of a Lifetime sweepstakes are live now through Nov. 9 and were developed to encourage athletes to pursue the sports they love in a thrilling way while being outfitted with the best gear and training made available by some of the world's top brands and athletes. In addition to the Aqua Lung adventure, the campaign also includes adventures for runners, hikers, cyclists, snowboarders and CrossFit enthusiasts. Athletes can enter the sweepstakes in-store, online at www.sportchalet.com/adventures or by mail. Action Pass members will be automatically entered with qualifying purchases.

To explore more Aqua Lung gear or to check out Sport Chalet's online community for scuba divers, visit its scuba page. For media inquiries, contact [email protected] and to find a nearby Sport Chalet location, visit www.sportchalet.com.

About Sport Chalet

Sport Chalet is a premier, full service specialty sporting goods retailer featuring the industry's top sports brands in apparel, footwear, and sports equipment. Founded in 1959 by Norbert Olberz, the company has 50 stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah; an online store at www.sportchalet.com; a Team Sales division; and offers more than 50 specialty services for the sports enthusiast, including online same day delivery, climbing, backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, avalanche education, and mountain trekking instruction, car rack installation, snowboard and ski rental and repair, Scuba training and certification, Scuba boat charters, team sales, gait analysis, baseball/softball glove steaming and lacing, racquet stringing, and bicycle tune-up and repair at its store locations. For more information, visit Sport Chalet at www.sportchalet.com.

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