Looking for Intro to Tec, Tec 40, or similar training in NY.

[kr2y5]

Would anyone recommend good Intro to Tec, Tec 40, or similar classes/instructors in NY, possibly in the vicinity of Long Island?

 

[Diver Dave 69]

Hampton Dive Center in Riverhead. I will hopefully be going through their tech program in a year. $$$ is my only enemy. The staff is very knowledgeable and the shop caters to rec and tech divers alike. I have met a few life long diving buddies through the shop and we are all progressing together and dive together.

 

[Blue Life]

Come to S. Florida or The Riviera Maya!


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[Omisson]

Captain Tom of the Tempest- East Coast Wreck Divers, Hamptons Dive Center, Seascapes of Syossett and Scuba Network in Carle Place all have regular courses- which tend to be expensive.

TDI and IANTD courses are Advanced Nitro - Decompression Procedures (comparable to Tec 40 & 45) with Recreational Trimix a pre-Tec class.

 

[kr2y5]

Thanks. Do you think it makes sense to take AN/DP without taking Intro to Tec first? Among the places you mentioned, AN/DP seems to be the most entry-level class on offer in ECWD and HDC. I see on the TDI site that Intro to Tec is not a strict prerequisite for AN/DP, but always assumed it is necessary. Also, could you recommend any good instructors in those, or in other nearby places?

 

[Omisson]

No need to take intro to tech if you do the AN/DP class- especially if you are comfortable and properly equipped. If your are uncomfortable, Intro to Tech is a good intermediary step to give you more dives and time to develop your skills. I like the TDI programs and you can certainly find TDI classes locally ( Scuba Network, East coast Wreck divers) if you want to go slow- you could also take PADI's Tec 40 and then Tec 45 with any PADI Tec Rec program, like Seascapes, or Hampton Dive Center equivalent to AN/DP)... You should get in as many local wreck dives as you can, the Northeast wrecks are a good training ground.