Aquasport

Aquasport, PADI dive centre in Solihull

Aquasport is a dive centre based in Solihull, in the Midlands region (United Kingdom), operating as a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre. Its activity combines diver training, equipment sales and a specialised service centre. The facility is located just off the A41 Warwick Road, on the border between Birmingham and Solihull, with easy access from anywhere in the region.

Facilities for diving and training

The centre has a heated 3 metre deep training pool, multi-media classrooms, a large retail dive shop with all the top brands at great prices, and a fully equipped service centre, including an IDEST cylinder testing station. These facilities allow both in-water practice and the theory part of the courses to be carried out.

PADI training: from beginner to professional

The training offer covers a complete pathway within the PADI system. It includes entry-level programmes such as Bubblemaker for the youngsters and Discover Scuba Diving for those trying it for the first time, as well as the PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water, Specialties, PADI Rescue Diver and EFR recreational courses. For those seeking a professional level, the centre teaches PADI Divemaster and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, along with other professional and technical levels. As a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre, the qualifications obtained are recognised throughout the world.

Equipment shop and brands

The centre's shop sells diving equipment from leading brands. Among the brands it stocks are Shearwater, Ammonite, AP Diving, Apeks, Aqualung, Aquasport, Atomic, Avatar, Bare, Beaver, Beuchat, Cressi, Finnsub, Fourth Element, Garmin, GoPro, Hollis, KUBI, Mares, O'Three, Oceanic, OrcaTorch, SANTI, Scubapro, Suunto, Tovatec, TUSA and Typhoon. The catalogue is organised into categories such as Accessories, Airgun Accessories, Bags, BCDs, Boots, Cameras, Cylinders, Dive Computers, Dive Courses, Dive Packages, Drysuits, Fins, Heating Systems, Hoods & Gloves, Instruments & Compasses, Knives, Mask & Snorkels, Reels & SMBs, Regulators, Technical Torches, Undersuits, Weights & Belts, and Wetsuits.

Service centre and maintenance

The service centre carries out servicing of regulators, BCDs, computers and drysuits, as well as cylinder testing. It is authorised to service all major brands and has an IDEST cylinder testing station, covering both dive cylinders and shooting. It also offers computer battery changes with fast turn around and pressure testing.

Equipment hire, workshops and trips

Aquasport offers equipment hire with discount for members and free diving workshops. It also organises holidays and trips both in the UK and abroad. These activities are complemented by Club Aquasport, designed for continuing your diving.

Featured products from the catalogue

Among the most popular products shown in the shop are Discover Scuba Diving (£30.00), PADI Open Water Fastrack Scuba (£599.00), Scuba Refresher (£45.00) and PADI Open Water Fastrack Referral (£399.00). In the new products section are the Suunto Nautic computer (£625.00-£875.00), the Scubapro MK17 EVO2/S600 regulators (£609.00, was £669.00) and Scubapro MK17 EVO2/C370 (£420.00, was £465.00), and the Shearwater Perdix 2 computer (£1,097.00). The centre's blog features posts on the Apeks MTX-RC 50th Anniversary Limited Edition regulator, the Avatar 102 AIRON drysuit and the Tusa Ino mask.

Location and contact

50 Lincoln Road, Olton, Solihull B27 6PA · Telephone: 0121 706 6628