What Defines a "Tech" Diver

[Bowers]

The point was 7 minutes of 10' deco does not take a very big dive. Yeah, how close to the edge you set the GF makes a difference.

Does it all start with a bang, or is there some gradual onset. Is one minute of 10' deco definitely technical? Or a little technical?

There are simple tech dives and advanced tech dives, but they are still tech dives.

 

[Bigbella]

I could only hope, that whatever definition is finally decided upon, involves the correct spelling of "tech" . . .

 

[FF / EMT]

I would consider that to be the opposite of technical diving.

Unless it was a solo tech dive…

 

[Tracy]

Unless it was a solo tech dive…

Not my scene. I didn't misspeak.

 

[FF / EMT]

I could only hope, that whatever definition is finally decided upon, involves the correct spelling of "tech" . . .

Apeks spelled it wrong on my regulator too!
Bunch of recreational folk…

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

Apeks spelled it wrong on my regulator too!
Bunch of recreational folk…

Well with inflation, the cost of helium, cost of training in technical diving, sometimes one cannot afford many letters will spell it tek

 

[kaylee_ann]

my opinion-take it with a grain of salt though because i'm not a tech diver- any dive requiring a planned decompression. having to plan your air consumption with deco stops taken into account. anything involving gas switches at a specific depth or for decompression.
yes i say planned because an unplanned deco dive isn't a tech dive imo it's just stupid. conducting a true technical dive requires you to be in the correct mindset for it too. all your actions have to have a clear and defined purpose

 

[Lorenzoid]

Well with inflation, the cost of helium, cost of training in technical diving, sometimes one cannot afford many letters will spell it tek

Minimalist, Hogarthian spelling. If it’s not needed, don’t ….

 

[RobPNW]

When referring to overhead environment, I've done a couple wreck dives and the last thing I would consider myself is a tech diver. It wasn't a complicated wreck but I penetrated and went through 3 levels in a vertical exhaust stack. I know there's a difference between a cavern and cave (certain# of feet to accessing vertical ascent?). Does the same distinction apply when classifying a wreck a technical dive?

 

[Subcooled]

So just curious as to what folks think either defines or qualifies someone as a "Tech" diver.

Attitude

exactly where does a dive profile or equipment configuration transition from a recreational dive to a tech dive?

when it is no longer a no-brainer,
but you actually need to think and plan a safe return.

Can a diver use basic recreational gear and still perform a "technical" dive.?

Normal openwater dives are quite simple to perform. I cannot see them as "technical".