Tec Diving

Hi all - I wanted to do another post on recreational level technical diving. There are some changes in the way that the DSAT (Diving Science and Technology) courses are going to be taught which breaks them up into several different levels. These changes will make it easier int he long run to get Tec certified. The breaks in the course are based on depth, amount of deco time allowed and the gas mix.

What is interesting to me is that the first level of the course will allow deco dives on your computer. The courses progress all the way to 65 meter dives with tri-mix.

If you have any interest in doing this type of diving, let me know and I have a great trainer that I will refer you to up north. I've included the basic list of gear required for Tec courses below. Greg

Double cylinders with isolator manifold
Primary & secondary regulators for doubles
One with a seven foot hose for air sharing
One with an SPG
(2) Stage/deco cylinders with regulator, SPG & staging kit – properly labeled
Back-up deco gas as required
BC, back plate & harness (dual bladder or dual wings unless drysuit diving)
Dive computer (single or multi-gas), and either back-up computer or timer & depth gauge
Back-up decompression information (computer, dive tables, etc.)
Exposure protection (dry suit use requires prior dry suit diving experience)
Weight system (if needed)
Lights as necessary, including primary and backup
Jon line (for current diving environments)
Safety reel
(2) Slates, (1 wrist-type)
Compass
Z-knife and back-up cutting device
Spare clips, pull-ties, tank wrap bands & other rigging accessories
Back-up mask (optional)
Lift bag (100lbs min)