Essentials of Recreational and Technical Diving/Introduction to Technical Diving acts as a bridge between recreational training and more demanding technical curriculum. The course focuses on training you to become a “Thinking Diver,” regardless of whether you are going to move forward with technical training or are just looking to become a more highly skilled recreational diver.
COSTS:
- $300 course and instructor fees ($600 for private training)
- $60 for hard copy and digital c-cards
PREREQUISITES:
Student numbers: minimum 2, maximum 6
Minimum age: 15
Basic Nitrox or equivalent level of training
Minimum logged dives: 25
Must meet physical test requirements
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Backplate & wing BC system system w/one piece webbing harness
UTD/DIR hose configured regulators w/7 ft. primary hose
22-24″ necklace regulator hose
24-26″ SPG hose
At least one depth-measuring device
At least one time-keeping device
At least one cutting device
Fins: non-split variety
Wet-notes
Spool with 100 feet of line
Surface marker buoy or lift bag
Exposure suit appropriate for the environment
Double tank cylinders configuration (for Tech rating)
UTD/DIR stage or decompression bottle system (for Tech rating)
