A NEW SPECIALTY - LETS DISCUSS

[tursiops]

From what I see of of TDI's training chart, it looks better than most. PADI only go to Tec90.

I've been through the PADI Tec sequence, and I've been through the TDI sequence.
The main difference is the instructor. The difference between 90m and 100m for training is insignificant.

 

[Scuba Client]

DEMA isn't for manufacturer direct to consumer; its for business to business. They aren't trying to sell 1 BCD or 1 charter seat at a time. They're trying to sell 50 BCDs or full charter weeks, etc.

So open it up to the general public.

 

[Scuba Client]

I've been through the PADI Tec sequence, and I've been through the TDI sequence.
The main difference is the instructor. The difference between 90m and 100m for training is insignificant.

You answered your own question. 40/45/55/60/90 isn't significant.

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

DEMA isn't for manufacturer direct to consumer; its for business to business. They aren't trying to sell 1 BCD or 1 charter seat at a time. They're trying to sell 50 BCDs or full charter weeks, etc.

Plus there are a host of other shows where consumers can go. Non issue

 

[tursiops]

You answered your own question. 40/45/55/60/90 isn't significant.

What was my question?

 

[Scuba Client]

What was my question?

The difference between 90m and 100m for training is insignificant. Therefore, you have answered your own question. Go with TDI.

 

[Centrals]

The difference between 90m and 100m for training is insignificant. Therefore, you have answered your own question. Go with TDI.

IANTD dives deeper!

Expedition Trimix Diver

120m!
Go with IANTD.

 

[Wibble]

From what I see of of TDI's training chart, it looks better than most. PADI only go to Tec90.

Depends upon the experience and skills of the instructor.

PADI would struggle to find competent tech divers in their pool of recreational instructors / pros who are more used to teaching 1st grade courses to novices based upon pile it high, sell it cheap principles.

One hell of a difference between recreational diving and technical diving, not least the demands on the core skills which aren't fully appreciated by the recreational community. There's a reason why you slowly progress deeper/longer/more complex. Decompression diving relies upon the simple ability to hold a stop, something a lot of recreational divers struggle with in open water with no line to hang on.

At least SDI/TDI separated technical diving from recreational diving (although strange that solo's not tec)

 

[Centrals]

PADI was late in tec diving.
They were totally against it in the beginning. And then for whatever reason, bowed to the demand, and introduced the DSAT Tec course.
I believe PADI is still regarded themselves as rec diving agency.

I do not think I have learnt any extraordinary skill from tec dive. It is always planning, planning and more planning. But most importantly, know your own limit. Luck plays no part in it.

 

[Scuba Client]

IANTD dives deeper!

Expedition Trimix Diver

120m!
Go with IANTD.

I saw that on their website. I figured with prerequisites, you're already an expedition diver. Training agencies are playing to those seeking c-card status.