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How to Maintain Dive Gear in Extreme Cold Conditions

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4 January, 2024

Technical Diving

This category discusses technical diving in general and about PADI TecRec especially. The TecRec courses are designed for those adventurous few who want to explore beyond the bounds of the recreational diving envelope. See www.padi.com/education/technical-diving for more.

Tec Dossier – Paul Gregory Neilsen

In this article, we meet Paul Gregory Neilson and learn about his influence in the technical diving industry.
A technical diver underwater

Tec Dossier – Chris Heitkemper

I started to work as an Instructor in 1996 in Thailand. In 1998, I moved to Malta and became a Course Director in 2001.

Tec Dossier – Martin Robson

In this article, we meet technical diver Martin Robson and learn more about his influence in the technical diving industry.
two divers using rebreathers descend from the ocean survace

Tec Dossier – Kevin Gurr

In this article, we meet Kevin Gurr and learn more about his influence in the tec diving industry. Read all about the engineer here.
a tec basics diver explores a coral reef

Redundancy – When is One Tank Not Enough?

Should all divers dive with a redundant air source? In this article, we discuss the advantages and the training involved.
The wreck of the Um-El-Faroud in Malta which celebrates 25 Years in 2023

How a Passion for Wreck Diving Led One Diver to the PADI TecRec Program

One of the most popular reasons for getting into tec diving is visiting deep wrecks. Read one diver's journey here.
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