Help with redundant pressure guage
I'm setting up a redundant high-pressure gauge on an Aqualung Mikron, which has two high-pressure ports. First question: I ordered this guage on Amazon that looks to have the HP Swivel Pin in it. Will...
View ArticleOutdated training manuals
How do you fill the void when novice technical divers are complaining of skills being left out or not thoroughly explained because of the lack of information in manuals or from the instructor being a...
View ArticlePerdix CEIL, does it take into account the estimated off-gassing on ascent...
The deco stops will kick off once NDL goes below 0 (meaning SurfGF is > GFHi, or more precisely shouldn’t it actually be: ‘GF99 if immediately starting surfacing at an estimated ascent rate >...
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What is SSI's "Decompression Diver" course?
Sorry but I am a bit confused and may not be understanding this correctly. If someone, who has taken this specialty or teaching this, could give a little more information and address my curiosity, Id...
View ArticleFIRST TECH Course
Hi. I recently completed my RAID DECO 40 course. I have a few questions. 1. What would you do if the instructor did not teach/do/complete all of the skills/tests/requirements documented in the written...
View ArticlePreparing for fundamentals / intro to tech
Hello everyone, I'm looking at taking an entry level tech class (either with GUE or TDI). I want to enhance my skills, get them to be precise and reliable. All of that for the sake of being a better...
View ArticleThe Economics of Rebreathers: unused gas costs?
So I (physics and submarining background) get the idea that a rebreather is cheaper in terms of actual gas consumed, but don't you have to pay for all that bailout gas every time anyway? Or is there...
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I want to get narked
...to get to know my limits and observe my reactions. Wouldn't it be useful to have this awareness? There are large hyperbaric chambers, HBOT have many therapy application, and apparently, it's...
View ArticleTEC REC Elearning
Hi, What about the launch of the PADI/DSAT Tec Rec Elearning ? What is your opinion about this new program ?
View ArticleWhich duct tape do you use for labeling?
Until now I used a Tesa tape but they do not produce this type anymore. I tried other tapes but they do not work very well. What I would like to have: - easy to tear, no scissors or theath needed - it...
View ArticleLooking at ITT and Cavern
I’m planning out my next year and am looking at ITT and Cavern this spring. There’s a TDI instructor well regarded in the local dive community on my list of possible candidates to do DM through and...
View ArticleTitanium Regulators + O2
I recently got certified on using 100% O2, and need to add a new set of regulators to my kit. I currently have 3x ScubaPro mk25 + S620 Ti. Ideally I would have all my regulators identical so they are...
View ArticleStarting in tec.
I'm just getting started in tec. I'm literally doing my e-learning now for TDI deco procedures. I'm seeing more of a focus on twins though I prefer sidemount. Is it worth the time to go through the...
View ArticleBecome an instructor or a rebreather diver?
Hi Guys, I have completed by TDI AN,DP,ER training last month and I enjoyed very much. I'm now in a thinking process what I should do next.. I know a lot of rebreather divers are OWSI or have more...
View ArticleSkipping open circuit and going straight to CCR
This is my first post here. I've learned a ton on this board and I'm grateful for the insights you all provide. I'm getting into technical diving and I'd like to jump straight into a CCR. Does the...
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Carbon Fiber BP with doubles?
Hope this isn't a dumb question, but I'm interested in buying the Halcyon CF BP (Halcyon Dive Systems). Pretty much interested in it for aesthetic reasons. I already have an aluminum and SS BP's. The...
View ArticleHopping my way to full cave...
I liked @dewdropsonrosa thread on her journey to full cave. So I figured I would make my own, hopefully I don't regret it. Background: I completed the cavern diver course with Reggie Ross, who I was...
View ArticleUnder-glove recommendations for long cold dives with Dry Gloves
Hi, I'm looking for recommendations to keep my hands warm whilst maintaining dexterity whilst diving my dry glove systems for 3+ hours in waters <6C. The rest of my drysuit configuration is fairly...
View ArticleDivesoft flow limiter O-ring size?
I have a Divesoft trimix analyzer with the older style Divesoft Pro Flow Limiter. Last week, the O-ring between the two main parts of it extruded. A DIN O-ring is too thick. A Yoke valve O-ring is too...
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