Technical diving (sometimes referred to as tec diving) is a form of scuba diving that exceeds the conventional limits – especially depth and bottom time – of recreational diving. Technical diving exposes the diver to significantly higher risks than recreational diving, including permanent illness and death, and therefore requires extensive experience, advanced training, and specialized equipment. Technical diving also often involves breathing gases other than air or standard nitrox.
The term technical diving has been credited to Michael Menduno, who was editor of the (now defunct) diving magazine aquaCorps Journal. The concept and term, technical diving, are both relatively recent advents, although divers have been engaging in what is now commonly referred to as technical diving for decades.
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Ships via FedEx worldwide for fast delivery! 5 year Warranty Is your BCD inflator or dump valve broken? Do you think it's a waste to throw away a perfectly good-looking BCD because the valve can't be repaired or replaced? Dive shops tell you that the valve can't be repaired or that even if it could, it won't last. Scuba-Fix has the solution for you.
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This is the 65 pc Professional Diver's Tool Kit Set w/ Case, Pliers, Screwdrivers, etc.
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FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA Our most popular strobe now features a 7-Watt LED strobe module. Used by scuba divers, military, and fire fighters worldwide. The civilian version of our covert ops military strobe, our STROBE 200™ LED strobe features improved flash rate, lamp life, and durability compared to the previous Xenon version as well as competing Xenon strobes
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Lock it down.
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The Cavern/Safety Reel came about as North Florida cave training agencies began establishing standards in cave training. The established standard for cavern divers was to limit penetration no farther than 130 linear feet from daylight.
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FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA Vital in ensuring a safe and stress free diving experience for Nitrox divers.
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Attach the firefly to your tank and be seen with this bright little beacon on night dives or other low light situations.
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Stage bottle rigging for secondary bottles with a diameter of 7.25".
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FREE Shipping in the USA DOES NOT Apply to this product This is Glo-Rope:::Cave Diving, Illuminated Underwater Rope
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FREE Shipping in the USA Anchoring security for cruising sailors! Find deep water easily from your dinghy. This unique pocket-sized depth sounder is very accurate and of very high quality. It is useful for boating, fishing, scuba diving, coastal survey, and scientific work.
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Line Arrows are used by cave and wreck divers to point in the direction to go. Line Arrow attaches to the safety line placed through the cave tunnels or passage ways of a wreck keeping the divers safe even if they disturb the sediments and visibility.
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The Pegasus is a great comfortable mask. Quality without breaking the bank.
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Communicate with your dive buddy with this awesome writing slate
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Complete your Hollis Tech Diving BC Setup with an easily accessible, protective mask bag.
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Very Low Stock in All Sizes The SharpsMaster HV™ 7082 is the high visibility solution that utilizes SuperFabric® brand material technology engineered to provide the highest levels of needle and cut protection available on the market. Tested using actual 25 gauge needles, this glove gives end users incredible protection in a single glove solution. Don’t get stuck with faulty hand protection – become a Sharpsmaster.
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HexArmor® 9014 Sharpsmaster II glove was developed for needle stick hazards.The HexArmor 9014 Sharpsmaster II offers users comfort and dexterity, while keeping cost to a minimum. The needle stick lining is kept dry by a liquid resistant outer coating.
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FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA The Nuvair O2 Quickstick is the first Diver Friendly oxygen analyzer available anywhere! Easy to use...effective...and amazingly affordable! The O2 Quickstick is designed for the Nitrox diver who wants the security and convenience of having his own O2 analyzer and does not want to pay a small fortune to own one.
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FREE SHIPPING in the USA A fin so revolutionary that the U.S. Navy cut their swim time by 1 minute on a 500 Meter Swim
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Our stainless steel reels are made from hi quality corrosion resistant 420 stainless steel. Our reels also come with securing holes to clip your stainless steel double bolt snap.
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Dive in style and afford to dive!
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Dive in style and afford to dive!
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75 pound lift bag is no longer available SPECS: Bring those recovered heavy items to the surface with Tridents Quality Easy to Use 150 lb Lift Bag.
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Bring those recovered heavy items to the surface with Tridents Quality Easy to Use 50 lb Lift Bag.
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The Pegasus is a great comfortable mask. Quality without breaking the bank.
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This Flag is the same quality but not the same price as the other boat flags you find out there.
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An important piece of gear for every diver!
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An important piece of gear for every diver!
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Don't be left out on your next dive, this is a great kit from Trident!!!
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Now made of tougher, rip resistant 1680 denier ballistic nylon, the Thigh Pocket is part of our harness accessory pocket line that builds upon technology from the backpacking industry.
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This is the Dive Rite Shock Cord 1/8". Sold by the foot.
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ScubaMax's dive flag design Torpedo trailing float with heavy-duty PVC material. The torpedo shape minimizes drag in water, there are various universal attachment points and also-rings and hooks. Highly visible safety orange color with a removable dive flag. Ideal for use with a tow line to signal the diver's presence.
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This unit is small but has the necessary retraction force for a console. With only 12.5" of extension, it's perfect for securing a console at your chest while allowing enough extension to read the gauges. Not recommended for advanced navigation where gauges need to be fully extended from body.
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This is the Scuba Max 75 Ft Finger Spool with Brass Clip.
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FREE Shipping in the USA RECON is a revolutionary technical fin that's a total rethink of basic fin geometry, angles, surfaces and thicknesses, combining uncomplicated design with the latest aqua dynamic technology.
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Perfect for anchoring and marking crucial safety stops.
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Minimum burst pressure exceeding 250 BAR (over 3600 psi) more than twice that of most rubber hoses.
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PINK and White only Available FREE Shipping in the USA
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Easy to use with gloves.
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FREE Shipping in the USA We took a classic and made it better!
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FREE Shipping in the USA The Hollis F1 has been the fin of choice for technical divers since it was introduced in 2007. Hollis's new kid on the block is the F1 LT.
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This is a life-saver for ice fisher-people, or ice divers.
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FREE Shipping in the USA This is the Titanium Line Cutter for divers by Hollis.
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Popular with divers for heavier cutting purposes, the titanium plated shears will easily cut thru just about any entanglement.
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Comes with variable mounting options including; rubber leg straps, molded belt clip and buoyancy compensator pocket mounting hardware.
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The new tubular (T) WATERPROOF SACKS are available in 4 different sizes (5, 10, 25 and 35 liters) with a size/color system that immediately distinguishes the different capacities (white, red, light blue and silver, depending on the size).
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FREE Shipping in the USA This 1000 lumen light is extremely versatile. Great for any recreational diver diving in cold quarries/lakes or looking under a reef to see a nurse shark.
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The Perfect Solution for Water-Based Activities.
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This is the XS Scuba Replacement Line for dive reels.
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The OMS Finger Spools are constructed of ABS plastic, which makes them both lightweight and durable. This feature is particularly useful for divers who deploy their SMB’s at depth. It also allows for a visual check of the knot.
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FREE Shipping in the USA This new manifold is the result of many thousands of dollars in engineering, research, and tooling development. Built with the inspiration and the tradition of the widely famous THERMO Isolation Manifold, the new XS Scuba isolation manifold retains the shape, high luster exterior plating, and interior design of the THERMO, while offering several design changes that are individually small, but collectively represent a gigantic improvement.
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Slide it up your arm and two small elastic cords hold it firmly in place.
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FREE Shipping in the USA Hollis's goal was to revolutionize primary and backup lighting systems; doing so required extended burn times and efficiency while increasing output, but without the high price tag.
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FREE Shipping in the USA BLACK MOLLY 2! - TRI COLOR: This light is nicknamed the “Black Molly 2” and is perfectly priced and now equipped with a warm white colour in addition to the cool white and red LED.
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Signaling dye (20g) that leaves a fluorescent track in the water, making a diver in the open ocean readily visible to search aircraft.
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Anyone who has had to discharge old, leftover breathing mix knows what a problem it is to keep the hiss of the released air to a reasonable level even during relatively slow discharge.
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This is the Highland Inflator Tool....perfect field service tool.
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Leave the old ways of the old days behind. No more duct tape or paint to blackout training masks. This quality cover can be used with multiple students and easily transferred underwater while conforming to contemporary safety requirements.
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A regulator necklace is an essential tool for advanced and technical divers. A necklace allows the diver to stow their backup or secondary regulator just under their chin for quick access if needed.
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This 1" Tank Band is perfect for 40 and 80 cu/ft tanks.
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FREE Shipping in the USA Updated design:::new neoprene shorts with pockets built in! These are great for going over a wetsuit or drysuit to add those needed pockets.
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FREE Shipping in the USA These versatile shorts can be worn over a wetsuit or drysuit.
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FREE Shipping in the USA The SMC Rescue Swivel is built around a heat-treated steel axle and a sealed high efficiency ball bearing to ensure flawless rotation during even prolonged and difficult raises in severe rock, mountain and rescue conditions.
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In recognition of the unique requirements found in Swiftwater Rescue, SMC has created an entirely new pulley for 2005.
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Combi tool with multi functions for Valves and Modular Quick Change Solutions. Included in Quick Neck sets, also available to buy separate.
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FREE Shipping in the USA The NEW OMS Smart Reel is here.
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FREE Shipping in the USA This is the XS Scuba VIP Inspection Light for Scuba Divers.
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FREE Shipping in the USA HOG 1000 Lumen LED Rechargeable Light DL-20. This super bright 1000 lumen multi-function push button light is slim yet powerful.
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FREE Shipping in the USA This is the Light Monkey BAF Diver Strobe for Scuba Divers with a battery that is safe for air transport.
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FREE Shipping n the USA Lite Tracker is a bright flashing visual indicator which ensures the wearer can be seen in dark or in low visibility conditions.
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This is the Light Monkey Line Stop for Scuba divers.
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These are the Apeks Line Markers for Cave Divers with 3 variations and 2 colours.
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FREE Shipping in the USA This is the Divesoft Basic Reel Without Line for Scuba Divers