mnash760
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I am looking to make the jump into tech diving this year and was wondering if anyone had a recommendation on which agency to start down this track with? Any instructors you could recommend in the southern CA area?
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What are some key attributes to look for in a tech instructor?
If you want to find out if GUE is something for you, try a GUE Fundamentals class. Best case you find what you're looking for. Worst case you learn a lot, become a better diver and are better prepared for any tech classes you might take in the future, as the core skills of buoyancy, situational awareness etc. are quite important whichever route you go down. The bonus is that with GUE, you can be pretty sure you're getting good instruction regardless of who you take it with as they have possibly the highest bar for quality control of instructors. This is especially helpful because it's hard to know how to find a good tech instructor if you don't know what you're looking for.Just saw the thread below on PADI vs. TDI. besides these two, are there any other agencies that warrant consideration? NAUI, SSI, GUE?