Sub-Aquatic Survivor

[Doc Harry]

Okay, what does anyone know of this?


Tech Diver Boot Camp 2006

http://www.sub-aquaticsurvivor.com/tech/default2.asp

Opinions? Reputation?

 

[Scuba_Steve]

I think this is the same deal as last year. Do a search on it (on this board) and you'll more than likely find the info you're looking for.

That's a lot of work for 8 days. (I think it is eight days).

If i recall correctly, not too many reputable tech instructors that I have heard speak on this think very highly of it, if that helps you any.

 

[Diver0001]

Okay, what does anyone know of this?


Tech Diver Boot Camp 2006

http://www.sub-aquaticsurvivor.com/tech/default2.asp

Opinions? Reputation?

IIRC It follows TDI standards. It also gets a thorough slagging off every time it comes up on TDS although I don't think anyone there has taken it. It looks like the consensus is that the tempo is too high.

On the other hand, if you already a strong diver with experience in doubles and you don't need to learn new things like how to launch a blob in 60 seconds, how to shut down your valves or other time consuming new skills and you already have a basic grasp of the theory then the tempo might not be such a big problem. I think a lot of it depends on what you have in house coming in. You can't go in a beginner and come out an expert. That much everyone seems to agree on.

As for my personal opinion, I would have reservations about following a high-tempo trimix course.... That's a lot of new elements to get in your fingers all at once. Going deep, And over the NDLS and travel-gasses and switches going down and up and complications for buoyancy control with several stages and the dive planning and being pushed to go faster than you might be ready for..... Just gives me the heebiejeebies. Those can be very "busy" dives and it wouldn't surprise me to see the instructor giving heavy amounts of guidance and divers coming away not sure if they can do the dives without supervision.

Just looking at your profile, you might be better off to start with taking a technical nitrox course like IANTD advanced Nitrox or the TDI equivalent. It teaches you the most important basics and the tempo is very friendly.

R..

 

[Doc Harry]

I kinda like taking things a little slower, letting things sink in.

Thanks.