Divers' Supply Indy

Lake Hydra is back — and that’s huge for diving in the Northeast.

Formerly Dutch Springs, this site has long been one of the most important training grounds for divers, instructors, and dive centers in the region. After closing for a few years, it reopened in 2024 as Lake Hydra thanks to the efforts of Ken Kraft, Jim Folk, and support from the new ownership.

Training dives, certifications, instructor exams, professional development — it’s all happening there again. And the best part? The legendary underwater features are still part of the experience.

For a whole lot of divers, this isn’t just a quarry. It’s where the journey starts.

Save the date! We can't think of a better way to remind you to service your dive gear yearly than to use Star Wars Day.... May The 4th Be With You! We'll make sure that your Regs are in tiptop shape and sounding like Darth Vader!

Steel or aluminum? That’s one of the most common gear questions we get.

Aluminum tanks are typically more affordable and easier to maintain, which makes them a popular choice for many divers. The tradeoff? Aluminum is a softer metal, so it’s more likely to dent, scratch, or crack over time.

Steel tanks are stronger, more durable, and often last longer with proper care. They also tend to stay negatively buoyant throughout more of the dive, which can help with trim and weighting. But they do require a little more attention when it comes to corrosion and internal moisture.

A few things to consider:
Aluminum = lower cost, easier upkeep, more buoyancy shift during the dive
Steel = higher cost, more durable, less buoyancy change, longer lifespan

The best tank isn’t the same for everybody. Stop by or give us a call and we’ll help you sort through the options.

A little humor to get you through to the weekend....

Diving insurance is often forgotten about when booking a dive trip or vacation, it is left as an afterthought and purchased in a rush or not purchased at all, or seen as an unnecessary expense. Many divers assume their travel insurance will cover them for any diving related incident.

Here are a few things you should know:

1. Sky high diving accident costs
Generally speaking, Scuba diving is a safe sport, that being said, we are descending under the surface, submitting our body to high pressure and are in an environment where we are fully dependent on our equipment, our decisions and our instincts. If something goes wrong, it can go very wrong, and the treatments needed to recover are very expensive. A comprehensive diving insurance not only covers most treatments, but also provides medical experts and help hotlines to assist you in an emergency, help you to get to the nearest emergency facility, assist with communication, or organize travel back to your home country.

2. Evacuation and transportation expenses.
Some of the best diving destinations are in very remote locations and even those that are less remote may require a long boat journey to reach from the mainland.

3. Extended hotel stay and additional travel costs
Something we often do not even think about is the possible added expense of a hotel (for you and / or your partner) when an accident occurs. Hospitals may charge a bed rate in addition to the treatment costs.

4. Coverage for Lost Diving Gear
You have finally managed to get together your full set of diving gear, maybe you purchased it piece by piece or maybe you saved up and went out and bought the full set. It doesn’t really matter, the fact is, that most divers become quite attached to their diving gear.

Diving insurance is like an umbrella, you don’t need it unless it starts to rain, but if you forget it or don’t have it with you when it starts to rain you will get wet. You will be very glad that you do have it if you ever need it.

A great week of diving in Cayman Brac. Congrats to Tami on achieving g 100 dives. So nice to see healthy brain corals, tons of groupers, turtles, and seahorses. We also had fun topside. Trivia, Karaoke, crab races, and climbing and rappelling. Sadly we have to come home…or do we?

Join us at Divers Supply Indy for a special BARE Drysuit VIP Event. On April 23 at 6:00 PM and again on April 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM, BARE sales representative Mike Comsa will be on site to measure you for your new BARE drysuit and help you explore the best options for your diving needs. The promotion applies to select BARE drysuits including the X-Mission Evolution, Expedition HD2 Tech Dry, Trilam Tech Dry, Trilam Pro Dry, Aqua-Trek EVO, Sentry Tech Dry, Sentry Pro Dry, Guardian Tech Dry, and Guardian Pro Dry. The offer includes stock, made-to-order, and made-to-measure suits, with custom color options available on select models.

As part of this event, customers who purchase a qualifying suit can choose two bonus items at no charge, with a total added value of up to $562.90 USD. Bonus choices include Ultrawarmth base layer top and pants, select cuff ring systems with latex or silicone wrist seals, a quick neck or Orust neck ring with silicone neck seal, or a 7mm Ultrawarmth dry hood. Some suit models are excluded, so be sure to stop in and get all the details.

Come hang out, get measured, ask questions, and take advantage of a great opportunity to upgrade your exposure protection before the season gets rolling.

Dive longer! Unlock the benefits of SSI Enriched Air Nitrox specialty: extended bottom times, shorter surface intervals, and reduced nitrogen exposure. Experience safer, more enjoyable dives with higher oxygen levels. Expand your diving skills and explore new depths!

Courses available throughout the week.
If your schedule tight...ask about Nitrox OnDemand.

Follow the link to sign-up now!

https://www.diverssupplyindy.com/courses/enriched-air-nitrox