Johnoly
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I was there today opening day and compared to 2019(before covid) I was shocked at how absolutely packed with attendees all the booths were. It's jammed.
Every exhibitor I spoke with is very happy with the 1st day. 50% of my time was spent in seminars and the other half was on the floor at all different times. I know that each booth has something new ,, but I really try to look for things that are "outside the box thinking" . 2 items for me (others will chime in with theirs)
1st one was the folding fins. Very unusual and it was solid, stiff, and a great travel option you could almost fit in a briefcase to go diving after your business meeting.
The other item is for anyone like me, that has been a tank filler. Nuvair has a refrigerated Nitrox compressor. Now you may think that's great because the shop doesn't have to use a water tub to cool tanks being filled. This is partially correct. But the real benefit is filter performance and life. Refrigeration removes both heat and moisture. Each of these just crushes and kills filter cartridges like CO and carbon particle filters. Most importantly it will significantly extend the life of the filters.
I have run into atleast a hundred divers that I know, just on the first day & talking to all of them. I started at 7:30 today and have more classes and meetings for the next 2 days. Lastlym I was talking to one of the DAN doctors that I know and he kinda rattled my brain by giving me a different way to think about CO and why depth is so unbelievably critical. But that's another discussion.
As said above, I'm pleasantly surprised at the turn out, even if some regulars couldn't make it. Hope others chime in with their thoughts if they are/were on the floor over the next couple of days.
