Tech Diver progression – Advanced Nitrox
Technical Diver Progression Part one Advanced Nitrox Advanced Nitrox is an entry level Technical diving course and is most commonly taught in conjunction with the Decompression procedures course, but can be taken as a stand alone class. The TDI Advanced Nitrox certification allows a diver to utilize breathing gases containing 21% – 100% oxygen. During this course, we will cover the operational procedures of using high oxygen content gasses for diving as well … Read More
Tech Diver progression- Helitrox
Technical Diver progression Part 3 Helitrox So far, we have covered the TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures courses. As mentioned, the combination of these two courses allow divers to execute planned decompression dives to 150′ using up to 100% Oxygen in a single decompression gas cylinder. Deep diving with Air or Nitrox presents challenges such as Narcosis and Gas Density. One of the ways we overcome these challenges and add a margin of … Read More
Tech Diver progression- Deco Procedures
Technical Diver Progression Part 2 Decompression Procedures Decompression Procedures is the course that follows Advanced Nitrox. When Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures are taught in conjunction with each other, the name of the course is often abbreviated to AN/DP. The Decompression procedures course can be taught by itself, but it is much more common to take the AN/DP course as a whole instead of splitting the courses up. During the … Read More
Technical diving in Nashville
I frequently get asked “what’s there to dive in Nashville?” This article aims to shed some light on living in any inland city and still pursuing deep, technical diving as a hobby. Are there any technical diving sites near Nashville? The dive sites near Nashville have depths associated with tech diving, but it will be cold at the bottom of the lake or quarry. Even in the summer months, deep dives … Read More
SCUBA class in CABO!!!
Adam and Sarah wanted to get SCUBA certified before they went on a dream vacation to Hawaii. They live Near Houston Texas so we discussed the available dive site locations to complete their Open Water Scuba Diver course. After exploring options like the Florida Panhandle, Lake Travis, and Tennessee rock quarries, they mentioned that they had a quick trip to Cabo planned and that they could utilize that vacation to complete the course, so that … Read More