Technical diving Training questions.

[transcendstime]

Hey guys,
I have a few questions reguarding Technical training.

After logging couple hundred ++ dives now I feel like I want to learn more about Technical diving.
I know the only way to do this safely is to get the proper training before hand imho.

My goals:

I would like to be able to dive into the 180ft range maybe 200 max for now. I am not really interested in spearing in the 200ft range yet but there are a few wrecks I have read and heard about that I find intriguing and need some advice as to which classes, gear, etc I should look into to accoplish my goals.


I hold Advanced and Nitrox Certs (Naui) currently.

--What classes will I NEED to be able to accomplish my above goals?

--Also Gear wise I know I will need a new computer and have been looking into the NITEK Plus/HE...any opinions on this computer? I am currently using Zeagle flathead XP reg 1st/2nd stages,Zeagle Ranger BC, have pony bottles and extra regs as well. I also have a Dive Rite back plate/wing and doubles setup I have not used yet.

-- Who would you recommend in my area, training wise(Tampa, Sarasota)?

And any other relative information you want to add.

[bgbill]

-- Who would you recommend in my area (Tampa, Sarasota)?




Bert Wilcher http://www.tampaadventuresports.com/

[Mobile Diver]

Chad Carney - www.mobilescuba.com

[KEYSKILLER]

CHAD WITH WWW.MOBILESCUBA.COM
100% :thumps:

[WreckDiver]

I will third it www.mobilescuba.com I have heard nothing but good about Bert Wilcher too.

[GRIM REEFER]

Advanced Nitrox/Deco procedures. If your not interested in Trimix, you can do an extended range course. I think TDI or IANTD both offer one that goes down to 185' or so. The only agency that offers really DEEP air is PSI.
Hal Watts 40 fathom grotto is an ok place for that I guess, But I just don't see the point of deep air. I know a lot of people on SB dive deep air, And nothing against that, I do too sometimes, But Trimix is great stuff :thumps:
Either way, Take your time and dive your ass off and enjoy it.
I kind of crammed all mine together and it just reminded me of school. :(
But I'm still learning all the time

[MSatt]

There is lots to spear that deep. I have shot a couple of dogtooth tunas while doing long duration deco dives. I am sure that it is taboo in some places but fairly common in this part of the world.

[SpearMax]

I am not really interested in spearing in the 200ft range yet but there are a few wrecks I have read and heard about that I find intriguing and need some advice as to which classes, gear, etc I should look into to accoplish my goals.


Hey Marshall! After having you as my dive buddy at SPO last weekend, I find the above statement hard to believe good buddy. ;) You will be sticking shafts in big fish very soon after your technical training courses. As we discussed, I like the Cochran Gemini computer, but that was what I learned on. Decide on your instructor first and all else will follow. Chad and Bert are good possibilities for your local area. Talk to them both. Good luck!

[transcendstime]

Hey Marshall! After having you as my dive buddy at SPO last weekend, I find the above statement hard to believe good buddy. ;) You will be sticking shafts in big fish very soon after your technical training courses.


Thats probably true.... but I would like to think I will be able to hold off on the temptation for a little while I gain exp. @ those depths. After all my reads, and other peoples personal exp there just seems like too much can go wrong that deep and I would rather get some more exp @ those depths first before I go killin some monster fish. ;)

[dagodiver]

Marshall,
If you dont hook up with any of the above let me know and I will set you up.
Just give me a call.

941-626-6725
thanks
Dago.

[Zack]

I took a class with Chad, and he is an excellent instructor for what your looking for. Above all, he is a shooter which cannot be said about many of the other instructors(of whom many are very good).
-Z

[SpearDiverTampa]

Talk to Chad Carney. He is a great instructor and a great shooter.
-Chris

[phlipper]

Iznt Curt Bowen from Advanced Diver Magazine the tech instructor in ur area. Guyz a bad azz diver. U cud prolly lern everthing ya want from him.

[dagodiver]

Iznt Curt Bowen from Advanced Diver Magazine the tech instructor in ur area. Guyz a bad azz diver. U cud prolly lern everthing ya want from him.

I dont think Curt is teaching anymore he is way to busy diving.!
:cool:



Dago.

[Chad Carney]

Thats probably true.... but I would like to think I will be able to hold off on the temptation for a little while I gain exp. @ those depths. After all my reads, and other peoples personal exp there just seems like too much can go wrong that deep and I would rather get some more exp @ those depths first before I go killin some monster fish. ;)

Marshall,

Wise words!
And I might add... keep shooting all you can at the depths you do feel comfortable diving. Spearfishing is the game, and keeping those skills sharp as you go along is also very important.

Grim Reefer is correct, you need Advanced Nitrox & Deo Procedures next.

TDI has put Extended Range and Intro to Trimix together in one book now, and that's what follows... after ample experience!

Chad

(Thanks for the plugs guys!)

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[phlipper]

Hey guys,
I have a few questions reguarding Technical training.

After logging couple hundred ++ dives now I feel like I want to learn more about Technical diving.
I know the only way to do this safely is to get the proper training before hand imho.

Buy da way, yuz bin divin your azz offf to of logd hunerds of divez sinz March of dis year: http://www.spearboard.com/showpost.php?p=275389&postcount=1