What’s Hot At LIDS 2015

Published 11 years agoon February 13, 2015

The London International Dive Show (LIDS) 2015 takes place this weekend (14th/15th February) at London ExCeL. Here’s what visitors can expect to find at the Show:

GEAR. Get an overview of what exhibitors are offering at the New Products Showcase by the entrance.
To decide whether a trip is right for you and yours, visit the stands, see the talks and meet the people who do the dives.
Some big hitters such as Monty Halls, Mark Powell, Leigh Bishop and Paul Rose are set to appear on the DIVER Stage.
UPY LONDON RESULTS. Alex Mustard’s two presentations, on the winning images from UPY London and how to produce a contest winner, will take place on the London Stage.
Everything photo – or videographic will be concentrated in the LIDS PhotoZone, including equipment suppliers and a dazzling display of the UPY winners.
SCUBA YOUTH ZONE. Special guests (such as Andy Torbet) and exhibitors including BSAC, PADI, Sea Shepherd, Manta Trust and Plastic Oceans will be giving informal talks and advice for 10-16 year-olds.
Winners abound at LIDS 2015, because the £8000 Philippines Grand Draw Prize apart, many exhibitors have their own competitions and giveaways.
TRAINING AND POOLS. Training agencies PADI and BSAC are at the show. Visitors can experience scuba in the Try-Dive Pool, and closed-circuit enthusiasts can sample the latest Rec and Tec models in the Rebreather Pool.