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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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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This is the Zeagle BX Power Inflator Female Connector.
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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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FREE Shipping in the USA This is the XS Scuba VIP Inspection Light for Scuba Divers.
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This is the XS Scuba Tail Weight Pouch Trim Adjustment Weight Pocket for Scuba Divers.
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This is the XS Scuba SuperTilt Compass Module ONLY for Scuba Divers.
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This is the XS Scuba Stryker Knife Stainless Steel Scuba Diving Knife for Scuba Divers.
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This is the XS Scuba Replacement Line for dive reels.
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This is XS Scuba LP Angle Adapters for Scuba Divers
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This is the XS Scuba Leeward 6 Regulator Bag for Scuba Divers
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FREE Shipping in the USA This is the XS Scuba Highland Tank Bands PAIR with Stainless Steel Buckles for Scuba Divers.
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This is the XS Scuba Highland JonLine for Hands Free Safety Stops and Deco Stops for Scuba Divers.
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This is the XS Scuba Highland Inline Shut Off for 1st and 2nd Stage for Scuba Divers.
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This is the Highland Inflator Tool....perfect field service tool.
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This is the XS Scuba Highland HP Inline Adapter for scuba divers.
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This is the XS Scuba Highland Garvin Hook for Jonline for Scuba Divers.
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FREE Shipping in the USA This is the XS Scuba Highland 10 ft SMB Signal Marker Buoy Dive Signal Marker Buoy for Scuba Divers.
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This is the XS Scuba Folding Wrist Slate Forearm Mounted Scuba Diving Wrist Slate for Scuba Divers.
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This is the XS Scuba Flared Finger Spool Scuba Diving Finger Spool for Scuba Divers.
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This is the XS Scuba Finger Spool with Stainless Steel Clip Scuba Diving for Scuba Divers.
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This is the XS Scuba Drysuit Hanger Hang it Upside-Down by the Feet for Scuba Divers.
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FREE Shipping in the USA This is the XS Scuba Deluxe Cylinder Equalizer with Braided HP Hose
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FREE Shipping in the USA This is the XS Scuba Deluxe 50 pound Lift Bag Scuba Diving Lift Bag for Scuba Divers.
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FREE Shipping in the USA This is the XS Scuba Crew Mask Frameless Scuba Diving Mask.
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This is the XS Scuba Cargo Stowable Roll-Up Snorkel Stores in BC Pocket for Scuba Divers.
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This is the XS Scuba 6 foot Safety Tube Dive Signal Marker Safety Sausage.
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This durable Cordura made expandable cargo utility pouch by xDeep brings extra storage with super easy access for sidemount divers.
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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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Don't be left out on your next dive, this is a great kit from Trident!!!
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This is the Trident All in one Multi Tool.
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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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FREE Shipping in the USA This is the Titanium Line Cutter for divers by Hollis.
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FREE Shipping in the USA This is the Tiger Pony Bracket for Scuba Divers/Dive Tanks.
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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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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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This is the Tank Fill Whip for Dive Tanks.
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Easy to use with gloves.
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Stage bottle rigging for secondary bottles with a diameter of 7.25".
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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 This is the Sherwood ST1000 1000 Lumen Scuba Diving Light for Scuba Divers
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FREE Shipping in the USA These are the Seasoft 5 lb. HEAVY DUTY Commercial Ankle Weights for Scuba Divers.
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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 is the ScubaMax 3 page Wrist Slate for Scuba Divers
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This is the ScubaMax 100' Finger Spool for Scuba Divers.
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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 Scuba Max 75 Ft Finger Spool with Brass Clip.
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This is the Scuba Max 150' Finger Spool for Scuba Divers
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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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This is the ScubaDiver's Bellows Exposure Pocket for Wetsuit/Drysuit.
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This is the Razor Sidemount About Break Away Connector for Scuba Divers
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FREE Shipping in the USA This is the Quick Draw Pony Bottle Holder Mount Bracket Attaches to Your BCD WebBelt
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Perfect for anchoring and marking crucial safety stops.
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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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FREE Shipping in the USA This is the Poseidon Blackline Mask Ultra Low Volume Single Lens Scuba Diving Mask for Scuba Divers.
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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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This is the Pinnacle Cumfo Belt for Scuba Divers.
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The Pegasus is a great comfortable mask. Quality without breaking the bank.
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The Pegasus is a great comfortable mask. Quality without breaking the bank.
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FREE Shipping in the USA The NEW OMS Smart Reel is here.
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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 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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This is the Ocean Reef Neptune Space Professional Bag for the Full Face Mask for Scuba Divers.
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An important piece of gear for every diver!
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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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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 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.