Intro to Tech

There are certain fundamental skills common to all forms of technical diving. There are skills you must master before going any further into technical diver training.
Among the biggest differences between recreational and technical diving is the use of dual-cylinder configurations. If you lack prior experience diving doubles, this is the place to get it.
This course generally takes three to four days. You can sign up in person, over the phone or online by clicking the button below. If you sign up online, you will still need to call to schedule your class.
This program generally takes at least three days and generally four. With sufficient notice, we can usually offer this course when it’s most convenient for you.
- Be at least 15 years old
- Be certified to at least the Rescue Diver level.
- Be able to answer No to all the questions on the medical history questionnaire or obtain a physician’s approval for diving.
$250 per day for 3-4 days. This includes:
- All instruction (eLearning course fee is additional)
- Certification processing when earned
You supply:
- Mask
- Adjustable scuba fins
- Adequate exposure protection for depth and water temperature
- Backmounted doubles with isolation manifold
- Backplate or dual-cylinder harness and air cell
- Two regulator first stages, each with its own second stage
- At least one decompression cylinder
- Mission-capable dive computer(s)
- Underwater compass
- Dive knife/cutting tool(s)
- Primary and backup dive lights
- SMB and reel or spool
Be aware that equipment for technical diving must meet some very specific requirements. Do not make any equipment purchases before first consulting with your instructor.
Students are also responsible for gas fills and boat fees or dive site admission.
There are certain fundamental skills common to all forms of technical diving. These are skills you must master before going any further into technical diver training. They include things like this.
- Equipment configuration and assembly
- Pre-dive equipment and buddy checks
- Specialized propulsion techniques
- Rock-solid buoyancy control while managing additional gear
Among the biggest differences between recreational and technical diving is the use of dual-cylinder configurations. If you lack prior experience diving doubles, this is the place to get it.
This is not a “quicky” specialty diver course. It generally takes at least three days and usually four. It isn’t easy. You’re going to earn it. But the payoff is that you will be better prepared for courses like Advanced Nitrox, Deco Procedures or any form of CCR training.
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