I got my scuba diving certification back in 2016, and once my paper logbook was filled, I embarked on a quest for a digital replacement.
The app stores were a wasteland of clunky interfaces and missing features. Chatting with fellow divers on trips, it seemed everyone either reluctantly settled for the PADI or SSI apps - the path of least resistance, but still leaving much to be desired - or gave up logging completely.
I also noticed that as I prepped for dive adventures around the globe, I found myself caught in a time-consuming cycle before each trip:
Deciphering what to pack based on water temperature
cue frantic logbook flipping, trying to recall similar dives
Calculating weight belt requirements based on wetsuit thickness
more logbook acrobatics, with no real clue if past weights were spot-on or way off — * first dive guesswork and splashing ensues *
Filling out repetitive paperwork that felt like déjà vu every single time
So, I decided to create a dive app that would streamline these processes and save me from endless research and logbook archaeology. Something that eliminated all my dive-prep ruminations and actually extracted data and value from these logbooks.
Enter SCUBAzen, the scuba diving companion that has the following:
A sleek, user-friendly digital dive logbook
Wetsuit thickness estimator, filtering previous dives at similar temperatures
Weight calculator for your belt, considering equipment and body type
Auto-generated dive shop paperwork in PDF format
Customized packing list based on owned gear and rental needs
…with more features in development
This dive app aims to be your pre-dive logistics savior, making your scuba adventures smoother and freeing up time on your much needed vacation. Designed for the recreational diver, this app strives to keep your focus where it belongs - on the mesmerizing world beneath the waves.
