Rec to Tek, best transition???
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Advanced Nitrox would do just fine, the first thing I would do is find a good instructor and make sure you're ready for the class, diving in doubles and such.
Ben_ca
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As far as raising the bar may I suggest DIR-F There's plenty of write ups on the board and lots of missinformation. Find some one who's done the class or better yet an instructor and ask them what it's all about.
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Why? For what purpose?
I'm not suggesting that you should not move into tech. Just that if you are going to increase your level of risk and and your need for a higher level of skills and commitment to stay current in your required abilities you should have a definite reason to move into this arena. What will be your payback for the increased expense, gear needs, training, and risk?
Unless you have a specific desire to dive caves or deep wrecks you can move on to the next level of proficiency as an OW diver by improving your buoyancy control, navigation, fish ID skills, photography, or any number of other worthwhile pursuits without increasing your risks.
Just think about it. And then if tech is the way to go, by all means do it, and put safety first.
theskull
Well, Ive shot thousands of pics it seems and while I still have a way to go, they are pretty good. I know most of the fish here. I can find my way around just fine and my BC is also just fine.....I don't have any one specific goal by going to the next level, it's just something I do. I do have some vague ideas for the future though. It's just something I want to do...I was going to start my flight lessons but decided to wait untill I make it back home where it's 1/3rd the price, so Im looking for something else to work on.....So back to the original question, what route would y'all recomend? Thanks for the input.
In that case I would add to the votes for moving on to Advanced Nitrox and diving in doubles. Also a course in Cavern or Wreck if you have not already done this to get some experience in using a reel.
In the mean time, refine your skills and amuse yourself by playing skill "games" such as:
*Swimming as close to the bottom as you can without touching - while frog kicking, of course.
*Making very controlled ascents at 30 ft./min. and practicing stopping on a dime at exact depths.
*Practice hovering in all attitudes - horizontal, head down, on your back, etc.
*Expand your awareness so that post-dive you will remember max depth, how many minutes into the dive you reached that depth, how many minutes into the dive you started your ascent, your air pressure at each of those points and your buddy's air pressure at those points -- all while still enjoying the dive and being aware of your buddy and your surroundings.
And remember to have FUN while doing these games as well as when taking your advanced courses.
Good luck on achieving your goals,
theskull
In the mean time, refine your skills and amuse yourself by playing skill "games" such as:
*Swimming as close to the bottom as you can without touching - while frog kicking, of course.
*Making very controlled ascents at 30 ft./min. and practicing stopping on a dime at exact depths.
*Practice hovering in all attitudes - horizontal, head down, on your back, etc.
*Expand your awareness so that post-dive you will remember max depth, how many minutes into the dive you reached that depth, how many minutes into the dive you started your ascent, your air pressure at each of those points and your buddy's air pressure at those points -- all while still enjoying the dive and being aware of your buddy and your surroundings.
And remember to have FUN while doing these games as well as when taking your advanced courses.
Good luck on achieving your goals,
theskull
Thanks for the tips. I seem to spend a lot of time looking after those Im with. I do try to pay pretty close attention to details but not to that level.
I think maybe I need to rephrase my question. Lets try this. Where do I go to learn these things? OK, Not nitrox but further?
I think maybe I need to rephrase my question. Lets try this. Where do I go to learn these things? OK, Not nitrox but further?
Wildcard:
One option is to go to http://www.nauitec.com/ and click on the Technical Centers or Technical Instructors links on the left hand side. ANDI and GUE also offer good programs.
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