Sidemount Diving for Recreational Divers: Why You Should Explore This Alternative Configuration

26 November, 2023

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Technical Diving Equipment: The Story Behind the Backplate

Have you ever wondered how certain key measurements came into existence? The two holes on a backplate are an interesting example.

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Training in Mud, Diving in Water: The Case for Technical Diving Training in Low Visibility Environments

Discover how training in these low-visibility, mud-filled environments can improve your diving skills more than in other places.

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3 Reasons All Divers Should Consider Taking the Tec 40 Course

Tec training can help you become the best diver you can be. However, be aware this training does come with some serious prerequisites.

The Truth About Gender Diversity in Technical Diving

Yes, it requires an amount of strength, learning ability and physical ability, but diving is an amazing leveller. Here's how.

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Exploring the Turtle Tomb of Sipadan, Borneo

Learn more Sipadan's creepiest dive site — The Turtle Tomb — in this first-person account recalling a dive to discover what lies within.

Is Tec Diving for You?

Tec diving is diving that exceeds recreational limits by applying specialized equipment, training and procedures to manage the added risk.