TEKDiveUSA.2014 Announced!

[CCRMichael]

TEKDiveUSA.2014 welcomes Jill Heinerth to present on Ice Island
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In the fall of 2000, the largest moving object on the planet began its journey through the Ross Sea of Antarctica. Dubbed Godzilla, the B-15 iceberg represented a world that was beginning to grapple with global climate change. Crossing the roughest water in the world a small team of rebreather divers decided to do the impossible; face a perilous 12-day crossing to cave dive inside the inner sanctum of an iceberg. The back story of the project is fraught with technical challenges, humor and incredible dangers that faced the team as they achieved many firsts in polar exploration. Read More.

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Check out Jill Heinerth's speaker page to read her bio HERE.

 

[CCR Josh]

Another great panel discussion to announce for TEKDiveUSA.2014!

If you are looking to purchase a rebreather, this is an opportunity to learn how to be a wise consumer and make the choice that is right for you. If you already own a rebreather and want to review critical issues, new trends and the future of CCR diving, then this seminar will offer a chance to gather new information. If you want to prevent yourself from joining the ranks of 20 or so people who perish each year on rebreathers, this workshop will inform you about accident analysis and prevention. Join Jill Heinerth, Mike Fowler and Mark Powell for a lively discussion about getting started in CCR diving.

Read More:
TEKDiveUSA Getting Started In CCR Diving » TEKDiveUSA

 

[CCR Josh]

Imagine sub-zero temperatures and a hole in the ice. That is your entrance to the underworld of Ojamo, the most popular diving site in Finland.
Ojamo lime mine is situated 60 kilometers west of Helsinki. It attracts thousands of visits every year. The mine area is part of the city of Lohja, known for its industry. The mining operations were started in the 1800th century. When the open pit got too deep, mining was taken into the tunnels.....

Read the rest of the post HERE.

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[CCR Josh]

Win a ticket to TEKDiveUSA in May worth $250. ​

Simply send an email to info@fourthelement.com with the subject "TekDiveUSA" and the answer to the following question: "Which three female divers will be speaking at the conference?"


Get the answers here...


TEKDiveUSA TEKDiveUSA Speakers - May 17-18, 2014 - Miami


Ticket includes: entry for both days of the conference, Friday night BBQ, lunch on both days and a ticket for the Gala dinner on Saturday night.


Competition closes Sunday 9th February 2014.


Please note: by entering the competition, you agree for your email address to be used by TekDiveUSA in order to give you information about the event.

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[CCR Josh]

Why divers do stupid things​

It is a sad fact that every year there are a significant number of diving incidents and fatalities. Any adventurous activity such as diving will inevitably involve some level of increased risk and indeed that is often part of the attraction for technical divers. However, it is impossible to read many incident reports without coming to the conclusion that some divers do some very stupid things. In too many cases it is the actions of the divers themselves that lead directly to the incident. Everyone knows that you should check that your rebreather is turned on before jumping in the water, always know what you are breathing, analyze and mark up your gas is a fundamental rule for technical diver. In many cases all that needed to happen in order to prevent the incident from occurring is for the divers in question to follow their training. The temptation is always to say that it was the diver’s fault and that I would never make such a stupid mistake so that wouldn’t happen to me. Unfortunately this simple answer is not usually sufficient; the divers are often intelligent and experienced divers, just like you in fact. The frightening truth is that even smart people like us are just as likely to make these same stupid mistakes.


READ MORE HERE...


Come here Mark Powell and his unique presentation style at TEKDiveUSA.2014

 

[CCR Josh]

We have some great entries so far! Only a little over a week left to submit photos... then the voting begins!


Enter here: http://bit.ly/1jfKbSc

 

[CCR Josh]

We are happy to have Dive Long on board as a sponsor of this ground-breaking event.

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DIVE LONG is the USA distributor for carbon dioxide (CO2) absorbent products aimed at rebreather diving and technical diving – Intersorb® 812 and Spherasorb® 408.


Dive Long offers three grades of soda lime, Intersorb® 812, Intersorb®408 which have been specifically developed for rebreather diving. All have been tested and conform to the STANAG 1411 and EN14143 Standards for rebreathers.


MORE INFO HERE: TEKDiveUSA Dive Long TEKDiveUSA

 

[CCR Josh]

It is a badge of honor to own and wear this souvenir from the inaugural TEKDiveUSA conference. It will serve as a piece of diving and fashion history. Not only does your purchase commemorate your conference experience and display commitment to technical diving education but your purchase will help to support future dive conferences. Your Premium crew neck t-shirt in charcoal gray has been printed with water based imprints for a cleaner, classier look. Stiff silk screening will not do for these t-shirts, so we used a unique discharge printing technique.

ORDER ONLINE HERE​

ORDER ONLINE HERE​

Pre-Order your shirt before April 30th – the price will increase $5 after April 30th!​

In order to ensure that you get the correct size and aren’t left empty handed- please order your t-shirt before your arrival at TEKDiveUSA. A limited number of shirts will be available during the conference for a premium. If you feel the need to strut your stuff for the catwalk, we suggest practicing in your hotel room ahead of time. You don’t want to embarrass your t-shirt :flip: