Ever wonder how we do it?

Ever wonder how we do it? A few weeks ago we here at Leisure Pro decided to make a short video about our operations to give our customers a little glimpse into who we are. Check it out there is more to come.

Scuba Diving is the New Yoga

Leisurepro predicts that scuba diving will be the hot new trend for people seeking stress relief in the New Year. Many in the sport have begun to refer to "scuba as the new yoga" and are planning underwater vacations for 2008 to escape the stress above sea level.

"For thousands of years, cultures around the world have sought places to go for quiet meditation and peace of mind -- from the practice of Yoga in India to Henry David Thoreau's walk through the woods of Walden Pond," says Ben Teichberg, Scuba Diving Master Instructor with LeisurePro. "Today, scuba divers experience the same meditative benefits while enjoying nature and its underwater beauty."

LeisurePro's Teichberg offers reasons behind this exciting new trend of people exploring the sport of scuba diving as a way to find tranquility under the waves. The top six reasons sited by LeisurePro for this new trend of "Scuba as the new yoga" include:

• The body becomes relaxed underwater in a gravity-free environment where you become neutrally buoyant, like being in outer space.
• Many athletes use underwater meditation, such as Olympic swimmers
• Certain types of dives called "drift dives" allow you to gently move with the current, with minimal body movement
• As with meditation, slow breathing works best with scuba. Focusing on breathing relieves stress and promotes relaxation,
• The only noise you generally hear underwater is the sound of your breath.
• Observing the beautiful colors of fish, coral and other sea life is stimulating.

Many times divers don't have to cover lots of ground during a dive. Some dives for example called "muck dives," are limited to a 10-foot radius, where you don't move around much - but look slowly and carefully for microscopic creatures. This activity slows you down and requires complete concentration.

Leisurepro is upgrading its order fulfillment system

Fewer backorders, faster delivery

Something big is happening at Leisurepro.com. For the last 6 months, Leisurepro has been busily upgrading its mega warehouse and order-taking system so it can deliver orders to its customers faster and more efficiently. Last week, Leisurepro "flipped the switch" and begin using the new system, the culmination of months of careful planning, programming, and logistics.

Using a combination of advanced computer systems and intelligent warehouse organization, Leisurepro will employ state-of-the-art technology to reduce out-of-stock and backordered items, and will streamline the behind-the-scenes activities that go into fulfilling orders.

One of the most time-consuming aspects of order fulfillment is the time it takes for an order picker to go around a HUGH warehouse and pull the ordered products off the shelves. Leisurepro has reorganized its warehouse so the most frequently ordered items are now closest to the shipping and staging area. Electronic devices provide order pickers with exact locations of each product in an order, as well as the shortest route to each item within the warehouse so placing all the products in the basket for packing takes the least possible time. Multiply this time savings by hundreds of orders a day and you can see that such a setup is worth the considerable time, effort, and investment that Leisurepro has put into it.

"The new ordering system allows Leisurepro to better handle its rapid growth," notes Sol Farkas, Operations Manager. "This marks the first phase of a major upgrade that will completely change our customers' experience with us for the better."

Once Leisurepro’s new fulfillment system is up and running, it is expected to vastly improve customers' order experiences with Leisurepro, and Leisurepro hopes the transition will be a smooth one. However, as with any new system, there is always a chance there could be short-term glitches or quirkiness during the transition from the old system to the new one, despite the most meticulous planning.

“If you have order problems during the transition, please let our customer service department know--but we also ask for your patience in case there are any problems to be ironed out,” says Farkas

Go diving in our own backyard

Leisure Pro is proud to announce our picks for some awesome northeast diving without having to break out you passport or piggy bank. So fill your gas tank and don’t forget your air tank. and head out right in our own backyard for some of the most memorable diving experiences you’ll have close to home.

Here are some interesting dive sites in the region for divers of all experience levels provided by Ben Teichberg, Master Scuba Instructor with LeisurePro.

Read about them here - Northeast diving picks

Separate scuba facts from myths

As a new scuba diver you will have so many different questions about the sport you chose to participate in. You will hear and read exciting stories in the media and on the big screen. Making heads or tails of the information you gathered may sometimes be confusing to say the least and not knowing what is fact or fiction can have you blowing a lot less bubbles.

That said, being Leisure Pro we felt an obligation not only to bring you the deepest discounts in the scuba industry but also set you straight on what’s a scuba fact and what’s a scuba myth.

Leisure Pro is proud to announce the Top Ten Scuba Diving Myths - Busted by our Master Instructor Ben Teichberg (as seen is the Associated Press).

Read it here - Top 10 Scuba Myths

Scuba Diving Safe Ladder Exit

Climbing up the boat ladder is from the most challenging aspects of scuba diving. By following some simple rules you can exit safely.

During your safety stop, assess the surface conditions, wait until the area around the ladder is clear of divers, hold onto the railing. Remain under water and off the ladder to take off your fins, and once your fins are off and secured, center yourself on the ladder for climbing. Pay close attention to everything you do and be careful throughout.

For top quality, great prices and large selection on scuba diving gear & equipment, visit www.LeisurePro.com.

Scuba Diving Summer Camp for Teens

Part 1:

Choosing the right summer camp for your teen is not a simple task at all! Many camps offer hands-on programs focusing on scuba diving and other water activities that will surely have a significant influence on your child. Therefore it is important to choose a summer camp program wisely and carefully.

The camp you choose should meet the needs, interests, goals and expectations of the parent and the child as much as possible. Consider the cost of a scuba summer camp, some might be less expensive while others a bit more depending on the type of camp, length of stay, and programs offered. Also make sure to check out what programs and activities are offered by the camp to ensure that your child will experience a summer to remember!


Part 2:

Narrow down your choices and take a closer look at them by reviewing brochures and videos with your child. Arrange to meet with directors, and don’t hesitate to ask many questions. A good camp should be eager to respond to them. The main thing is to choose carefully and precisely so your child can enjoy his and/or her summer to its fullest!!