2006 Catalog

2006 Catalog
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2006 Catalog

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Company History
AquaLung, founded over 60 years ago by Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Emille Gagnan, introduced the first "Aqua-Lung" and has since become a leading provider of diving and snorkeling products. The company expanded by acquiring several companies, enhancing its product range and expertise.
AquaLung Today
AquaLung International and AquaLung America employ over 700 people worldwide. Their Vista, California facility focuses on research and product development. AquaLung's products are used in recreational, technical, and military applications across 30 countries, marketed under brands like U.S. Divers and Aqua Sphere.
Product Packaging
AquaLung offers snorkeling and diving products in various series:
  • Sport | Recreation Series: For kids 10+ and adults, offering good quality at reasonable prices.
  • Youth | Small Adult: Smaller masks for kids 6-12 and small adults.
  • Sport | Tech Series: High quality with Siltech™ face skirts for comfort.
  • Pro | Tech Series: Top-quality with hypoallergenic silicone for comfort and durability.
  • Kid’s | Children 3-7: Smaller masks and snorkel combos for young children.
Product Features
Masks feature hypoallergenic silicone face skirts, multiple window designs, and easy-adjusting buckle systems. Snorkels in the Pro Tech Series include silicone mouthpieces and Hydro-adhesion Technology to prevent water entry.
Snorkels
  • Total Dry: Features a float mechanism, ergonomic design, and easy-clear purge valve.
  • Bikar Pro: Uses Hydro-adhesion Technology for splash protection.
  • Rincon Dry: Includes a dry top and easy-clear purge valve.
  • Sonora Dry: Contoured shape with a dry top.
  • Seabreeze Dry: Classic design with a dry top.
  • Fiji: Traditional "J" design with a snorkel keeper.
Fins
  • Nature’s Wing Split Blade Technology: Increases efficiency and reduces muscle strain.
  • Hydrosplit: Patented split blade technology for reduced drag.
  • Splitflex: Similar to Hydrosplit, available in sets.
  • Blast and Blast Jr.: Dual-composite fin blade for power.
  • Shredder FTF I: Designed for float tube fishing.
  • Twinflex Scuba Diving Fin: Open heel design with dual blade channels.
  • Trek Travel Fin: Compact design for travel.
  • Hydroflex Travel Fin: Mid-length blade for travel snorkeling.
  • Proflex II Fins: Contemporary design with dual-composite fin rails.
  • Rip Fins: Adjustable children’s fins.
  • Turbo Fins: Dual-composite blade for juniors.
  • Sea Lion Fin: Full-foot pocket fins for snorkeling or body surfing.
  • Shredder II Surf Fins: Compact length for body surfing.
Wetsuits
  • Mercury Wetsuits: High-quality materials for superior fit.
  • Men’s 3/2 Full Suit: Full-length with anti-abrasion knee pads.
  • Youth 3/4 Shorty: Available in youth sizes.
Boots and Gloves
  • Comfo Purge 3MM Boot: Low cut with neoprene upper.
  • Comfo 5mm Hightop Boot: High cut with non-corrosive zipper.
  • Comfo Grip Glove: 3 mm neoprene glove.
  • Comfo Sport Glove: 2 mm neoprene back glove.
Accessories
  • Snorkeling Vest: High-visibility yellow with oral inflator.
  • Titanium Knife: 5” titanium blade with serrated edge.
  • Sabre Knife: Stainless steel blade.
Product Specifications
  • Eel Blade Knife: 9 1/2” length with a blunt tip.
  • BC Knife: 3 1/4” stainless steel blade.
  • Mask Storage Bag: Holds most dive masks with mesh panels.
Bag Specifications
  • Expedition Bag: Heavy-duty nylon, holds two sets of adult masks.
  • Mesh Gear Bags: Available in three sizes.
  • Mariner Mesh Bag: PVC-coated mesh for ventilation.
  • Explorer Bag: Holds one set of adult mask, snorkel, and fins.
  • Coast Bag: Heavy-duty nylon with mesh panels.
Company Information

U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung America offer a wide range of products for scuba diving, military, search and rescue, and snorkeling, with a two-year limited warranty.

Warranty

Products are warranted to be free from defects for two years from purchase. Defective products will be replaced at no charge.

Display Solutions

Water Sports Center offers a 4-sided Point of Purchase display for maximum product exposure.

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Catalog excerpts

2006 Catalog-2

A q u a L u n g i s t he name that first introduced the w o r l d t o S c u b a diving more than 60 years ago w h e n J a c q u e s -Yves Cousteau and Emille Gagnan d e v e l o p e d t h e first “Aqua-Lung.” The excitement a n d a d v e n t u r o us spirit of that first dive continues t o d a y a n d i s r eflected in Aqua Lung’s dedication t o q u a l i t y a n d innovation. A q u a L u n g r e cognizes the contributions of J a c q u e s - Y v e s Cousteau, world-renown o c e a n e x p l o r e r and advocate. His vision as C h a r i m a n o f t he Board from 1957- 1996 helped l e a d u s t o...

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2006 Catalog-3

Today, both Aqua Lung International and Aqua Lung America are highly successful water sports companies. With more than 200 employees in the U.S. and over 500 employees worldwide, Aqua Lung now has more manufacturing and distribution throughout the world. Aqua Lung America's facility in Vista, California is the home of our research and product development team. We are very proud of our engineering and design facility that includes state of the art product design systems, the latest in CAD software and modern manufacturing. Aqua Lung's long history in the dive industry, our worldwide network of...

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2006 Catalog-4

U.S. Divers offers a wide range of quality mask and snorkel combos to meet the individual needs of most people. Wheth- er it is for youth or adult, experienced in the water or just entering for the first time, U.S. Divers has the product that is correct for their needs. To assist consumers in their purchasing decisions, each mask and snorkel combo is color-coded and clearly defined as one of the following five product groups. Excellent value recreational products, designed to provide good quality at very reasonable prices. The Kid's masks and snorkel combos are smaller in size, perfect for small...

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2006 Catalog-5

PA C K A G ING U . S . Divers offers a wide r a n g e of products at v a r i o us price points that m e e t the individual need o f c o nsumers, while p r o v i ding the best possible r e t a i l opportunities for o u r dealers. O u r bold and colorful p a ckaging features the v a rious options and benefits available so that y o ur retail customers can make informed purc h asing decisions. 5

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2006 Catalog-6

U.S. Divers offers a wide variety of packaged mask, snorkel and fin sets, at key price points, to meet the needs of your diverse customer base. The snorkeling sets pictured on these two pages represents a small portion of the variety of sets available. includes; Cortez mask, durable backpack Adult snorkeling set Includes; Madera mask, Sonora Dry snorkel, Splltflex fins mask, Rincón snorkel

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2006 Catalog-7

• Packaging for Proflex II adult snorkeling fins • Packaging for Shredder Surf adult body boarding fins • Packaging for Hydrosplit adult snorkeling fins, includes Mesh Gear Bag YOUTH I SMALL ADULT • Packaging for Blast Jr. snorkeling fins • Packaging for Sea Lion water sports fins

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2006 Catalog-8

Our top-quality line of dive products, the Professional Tech Series masks are designed to provide ultimate comfort, contemporary styling, as well as offer great features. All Pro Tech Series masks have hypoallergenic silicone face skirts and straps, providing great comfort combined with long-lasting durability. One-size-fits-all hypoallergenic, silicone face skirt "Pro Glide" buckle system Four-window design for increased peripheral vision - features side windows built Into the mask skirt Expanded top-to-bottom viewing windows Colors : ♦ translucent blue, ♦ translucent neon yellow Offered individually...

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2006 Catalog-9

FACE SKIRT SIZING CHART Round Aqua Lung wave logos, in designated colors, are located by the name of each mask to indicate the mask skirt size - see chart to the right and on page 10. - A Size range for small face skirt A Size range for small face skirt (kids approx. 7-12 and small adult) A Size range for standard adult face skirt @ Size range for large adult face skirt One-size-fits-all face skirt fits a wide range of faces Hypoallergenlc, silicone face skirt provides ultimate comfort "Pro Glide" buckle system provides quick and easy strap adjustments Two-window, low volume design provides excellent...

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2006 Catalog-10

The Sport Tech Series of masks are designed to deliver excellent quality and comfort as well as provide the features expected of U.S. Divers prod- ucts. Sport Tech Series masks' utilize soft and flexible Siltech face skirts, providing great comfort and fit. All models are designed to fit adults and FACE SKIRT SIZING CHART One-size-fits-all soft, Siltech face skirt fits a wide range of faces Built-in purge for easy clearing without removing mask Three-window mask for Increased peripheral vision Easy-adjusting, swivel buckle Colors: ♦ pearl blue, O yellow and ♦ metallic red Offered individually...

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2006 Catalog-11

Providing excellent value, the Sport Recreational Series of masks are designed to offer good quality at reasonable prices. All models are sized to fit adults as well as ©DEL fTÌRR One-size-fits-all face skirt fits a wide range of faces Contemporary, two-window, tempered glass, low volume design Easy-to-use, swivel buckle Colors: ♦ metallic deep blue, ♦ pearl blue Offered in 2-piece combos and sets One-size-fits-all face skirt fits a wide range of faces Single lens mask with clear frame for maximum light entry Built-in purge for easy clearing without removing mask Hasy-adjusting, swivel buckle...

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2006 Catalog-12

Providing excellent quality, our youth/small adult masks are designed to offer contemporary styling, great features and durability, all at reasonable prices. They are smaller in size, perfect for kids approximately 6-12 years old, as well as for small adults (or adults with narrow faces). Our smallest youth mask, the Peeka PC, fits children approximately 3-7 years old. • Small face skirt fits youth and small adults • Pro Tech Series mask with hypoallergenlc, silicone face skirt to provide ultimate comfort • "Pro Glide" buckle system • Colors: ♦ pearl blue, O yellow and ♦ metallic red • Offered...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.