But what is technical diving? Let’s go back to the beginning here. We have commercial diving (people in hard helmets with air supplied from the surface, welding, drilling and generally working hard and not admiring their surroundings!) and recreational diving – the fun stuff! Within recreational diving there is no-stop diving (often called sport diving) and technical diving. No-stop diving refers to the fact that you can come to the surface without needing to make a decompression stop (although you probably do make safety stops). No-stop diving includes your open water certification, advanced open water diver, rescue diver and many other specialty courses, including instructor certifications. Technical diving picks up where No-stop diving ends generally at nitrox (a breathing gas with oxygen levels greater than 21 percent).
I want to try it! Where would I start? Nitrox is often the first step you will take in technical diving but most people have already learned about nitrox in a no-stop diving situation. Entry-level technical diving courses will teach you about diving with up to 100% oxygen and the risks associated with this. For some divers the goal is to “go deeper for longer” so decompression theory would be learned here and all the extra equipment that is required to accomplish decompression dives.
Do I have to go deep for technical diving? Not at all! Although technical diving is commonly thought of as deep, there are courses that stay within the 40m depth range. Closed Circuit Rebreathers for example are becoming popular with photographers and videographers who want to stay shallow for the best light.
Do I have to go deep for technical diving? Not at all! Although technical diving is commonly thought of as deep, there are courses that stay within the 40m depth range. Closed Circuit Rebreathers for example are becoming popular with photographers and videographers who want to stay shallow for the best light.
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| And what if I do want to go deeper? At Khaolak Scuba Adventures, we have course curriculums that take you as deep as 100meters! Sounds a bit scary? Don’t worry we do this in a way that each course builds on the last and takes you a little deeper. By receiving training in this manner not only are your skills and knowledge increasing but also your comfort level.  It sounds a bit complicated, how long does it take? We offer courses and schedules to suit your needs, whatever your level of diving. At Khaolak Scuba Adventures you can take the time you need to master the theory, through self-study, classroom presentations and equipment workshops. But your instructor will be keen for you to spend as much time in the water as possible because we know that this is where you really learn to dive! Is it expensive? With such a variety of courses on offer, and the choice of which of our boats you wish to dive from, we are confident that you will find something that suits your budget.  Story and photos by: Alex Leeming KSA Tech Instructor |
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