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Rebreather Diver
Why PADI/ MDEA Semiclosed Rebreather
Have you ever wanted to go diving, but without most of those bubbles?
Here's your chance to try it with the"Frog" Semiclosed Rebreather
Specialty course. This Specialty course introduces you to the "Frog"
semiclosed rebreathers.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Advance Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another
organization) OR PADI Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying
certification from another organization) with proof of at least 10 logged
dives beyond open water training dives
- PADI Enriched Air Diver certification (or qualifying certification from
another organization)
- Minimum age: 15 years old
What will I do?
This Specialty course introduces the planning, organization,
procedures, potential problems and hazards of semiclosed rebreather
diving. It is specific to the features, accessories, maintenance and
proper use of the "Frog" semiclosed rebreathers.
How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: 24
- Minimum Open Water Training: three dives over one day
Where can I go from here?
Each Specialty certification counts towards one of the five Specialty
certifications you need for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
What is the Training Fee? Call Blue
Water Aquatics. The first "Orientation" night is for new
students & interested divers! Your Instructor will answer all questions
about the course content & fees.
Courses start shortly after each orientation. Individual course schedules are
also available.
Tec-
Deep
Diver
Why DSAT Tec Deep Diver?
- The DSAT Tec Deep Diver course takes you past recreational diving and
immerses you in the world of technical diving.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another
organization)
- PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization)
- PADI Enriched Air Diver (or qualifying certification from another
organization)
- PADI Deep Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization)
- Have a minimum of 100 logged dives of which 20 must be enriched air dives,
25 dives must be deeper than 18 metres/60 feet and at least 15 dives must be
deeper than 30 metres/100 feet
- Minimum age: 18 years old
What will I do?
- After successful completion of the DSAT Tec Deep Diver course you'll be able to
conduct gas-switch extended no-decompression dives, decompression dives and
accelerated decompression dives using air and enriched air to a depth of 50
metres/165 feet. You'll also understand the hazards and risks involved in
technical diving, as well as how to prepare for
and handle reasonable foreseeable technical diving emergencies.
What will I need?
- Tec Deep Student Crew-Pak, which includes student manual, planning slate and
checklist slate
Interested? Call Blue Water Aquatics. The first "Orientation" night
is for new students & interested divers! Your Instructor will answer all questions
about the course content & fees.
Courses start shortly after each orientation. Individual course schedules are
also available.
Tec- Tri-Mix Course
Why DSAT Tec Trimix Diver Course?
For the extreme diver ready to further explore the world of technical deep
diving, the gas of choice is trimix. The DSAT Tec Trimix Diver course takes you
to the outer edges of technical deep diving, opening the door to pristine dive
sites few divers – if any – ever see.
What do I need to start?
- Certified as a PADI Rescue Diver or have a qualifying certification in
diver rescue
and accident management from another organization *. Students who meet this
through a qualifying non-PADI certification need to provide proof of CPR and
first aid training within the previous two years.
- Certified as a DSAT Tec Deep Diver or have a qualifying certification in
deep
decompression diving using air/enriched air from another organization *.
Students who qualify through a qualifying certification other than DSAT
Tec Deep Diver must read the entire DSAT Tec Deep Diver Manual and
complete the Knowledge Reviews prior to beginning the Tec Trimix Diver course.
Equipment Requirements?
- Double cylinders (minimum 12 l/70 cf each, with larger preferred) with
isolator manifold
- Primary and secondary regulators, one with two metre/seven foot hose
(approx.) for gas sharing, and one with SPG
- Stage/decompression cylinders with regulator, SPG, mounting hardware and
proper labeling/markings. Two per diver will be required
- Backup decompression cylinders as appropriate and required for the
environment
- BCD and harness – redundant buoyancy control is required (double bladder
BCD or dry suit if suitable for weight of equipment worn)
- Depth gauge/computer and backup depth gauge/computer
- Timing device and backup timing device
- Trimix decompression information (tables/trimix computer) and backup
decompression information
- Exposure suit appropriate for environment and dive duration. (If students
will use dry suits, they should be trained/experienced with their use in
recreational and technical diving prior to using them for trimix training or
diving.)
- Argon dry suit inflation or other inflation system as needed (students
should not inflate dry suit with trimix)
- Weight system (if needed)
- Jon line (if needed for current diving environments)
Inflatable signal tube
- Reel
- Lift bag (bright yellow or per local community practice preferred)
- Knife/cutting device and backup
- Slate
- Backup mask (optional)
Compass
- Lights (optional)
- Drift kit (if drift decompressing)
What will I do?
The DSAT Tec Trimix Diver course is intended to extend the depth range available
to technical divers trained and qualified to use air, enriched air and oxygen
for technical decompression dives beyond 50 metres/165 feet in open water. The
DSAT Tec Trimix Diver course is intended for technical divers certified as DSAT
Tec Deep Divers (or qualifying certification from another training
organization). The course extends their depth range capabilities by training
them in the use of trimix (helium, oxygen and nitrogen).
After successful completion of the DSAT Tec Deep Diver course you'll be able to
conduct gas-switch extended no-decompression dives, decompression dives and
accelerated decompression dives using air and enriched air to a depth of 50
metres/165 feet. You'll also understand the hazards and risks involved in
technical diving, as well as how to prepare for and handle reasonable
foreseeable technical diving emergencies.
What will I need?
Tec Trimix Student Manual and the Tec Deep Diver Manual
Interested? Call Blue Water Aquatics. The first "Orientation" night
is for new students & interested divers! Your Instructor will answer all questions
about the course content & fees.
Courses start shortly after each orientation. Individual course schedules are
also available.
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