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I prefer to set up my gear myself. However in Asia we visited a quite a few places/resorts where the staff does it for you. We found out it is better to just let them do it and then double check yourself. They always seem a bit insulted if you set up your own gear, it is part of their job.

If your goal in the end is doing more technical diving then my suggestion would be to start diving with the setup you eventually intend to use. That would mean buying a D12. Handling the weight shouldn’t be too much a problem, even I can manage fine most of the time and I am just a 1.60m tall...

I Answered yes. However I must say that I don't lend gear to just everyone, only a select group of fellow (tech) divers. It's usually about a set of doubles, stages, regs., stuff like that. Should I need an extra stage I, can always lend one too without questions asked.

From what I have heard (from a shop owner) the Ammonite is indeed the better choice. Already had Santi as the Ammonite valves weren't available yet when I got my suit but should I need a new one I would switch to Ammonite. After multiple issues with the Santi valve we could get the cable...

I did Cave 1 before Tech 1 as I am personally more a cave diving person. The most important reason I took Tech 1 anyway is so that now (after passing Cave 2) I have the option to do tech dives in caves. If you think you will enjoy the wrecks more then I would say start with Tech 1. If it's a...

I have done the GUE DPV class and I was very happy that I did. Already had some experience with a DPV beforehand but still learned a lot. Topics covered: - Skills such as S-drills, valve drills with a DPV positioned between your legs - Basis skills such as maneuvering the DPV, team positioning...

Can you please explain? In case of a failure there is plenty of time to identify which post has failed, signal your teammates and in the meanwhile close the post. It takes quite some time for a set of doubles to lose all of its air, no need to stress out. Better to maintain buoyancy and (in a...

Succes! Je gaat er vast heel veel van leren. Vorige week hebben m'n vriend en ik een CCR intro gehad. We zijn nog lang niet zo ver (net Tech 1 achter de rug) maar we kregen de kans dus hebben die gegrepen. Ik vroeg me altijd of of dit wel iets voor mij ging zijn maar vond het echt heel leuk en...

Wij hebben Tech 1 net als Cave 1 bij JP gedaan inderdaad. Wij waren het laatste groepje voor hij naar Vis zou gaan. Buiten die 2 wrakken hebben we geen ervaringsduiken meer kunnen maken. We hadden maar een weekje vakantie dus we moesten de dag na de opleiding helaas weer op huis aan. Voor Cave 1...

Tech 1 is inderdaad best relaxed, zelfs de theorie viel me ook alles mee. Vond Cave 1 wat dat betreft spannender. Plan is ergens (eind) volgend jaar voor Cave 2 te gaan. Een hoop grotten/mijnen worden met die combinatie toch weer een stuk interessanter.

Leuke filmpjes. Het zicht was zo te zien in de Nuttlar niet overal even goed :‐) Wij hebben zeker nog een aantal leuke duiken gemaakt de afgelopen periode. GUE Tech 1 gedaan in Kroatië begin juni met een aantal toffe ervaringsduiken op de SS Vis en de SS Lina. Verder aardig wat DPV duikjes...

It is true that for a Tech pass the equipment requirements are different (doubles etc.) but it is possible to get a Rec pass when you take Fundies in the "Tech configuration".

There is no such thing as a provisional Rec or a provisional Tech outcome. You can either fail, get a provisional or pass. The latter with either a Rec or Tech rating. If you get a provisional you have 6 months to try to pass. Should you pass with a Rec rating you can try to upgrade to Tech...

Wij hebben ook alles geprobeerd en zijn uiteindelijk toch uitgekomen bij de verwarmde handschoenen. M.i. werkt dat toch echt het beste. Ik gebruik sowieso altijd droogpak handschoenen. Anders eindigen mijn polsen/armen altijd nat.

You can switch to your second (backup) regulator (assuming you are using doubles of course). However I think a better solution would be to disconnect the LP hose because otherwise you'll lose the ability to donate air.

Het is goed te doen maar vergt wel wat oefening (en dan nog blijft het uiteraard lastiger dan met dunnere handschoenen).

Volgende week een nieuwjaarsduik in Zeeland en eind januari een DPV wrakkentour in Oostvoorne. In juni gaan we een Tech 1 cursus doen in Kroatie maar dat duurt nog even. En als het budget het toe laat zouden we eind dit jaar graag Cave 2 willen gaan doen in Mexico maar dat moet ik nog zien...

You can't really compare Fundies to OW. Fundies is designed for people with already (some) experience that want to improve their skills or, like myself, see it as the first step into technical diving. I also don't see how OW + buoyancy + AOW can be a lot less expensive then Fundies or Rec 1 (but...

Then it should not have been two arrows pointing towards each other but away from each other, right?

GUE has no issues with backup computers and / or bottom timers. But if we carry one it is recommended to put it in the (right) pocket instead of on your wrist. Also, there is no GUE police to tell you what and what not to do once you finished a course. As long as you dive within your limits of...