You will need tech diving gear if you want to dive deeper into the seafloor. These equipment features are not available in recreational dive gear. BCDs for sidemounts and backplate/wing divers are examples. Advanced regulators and tanks are necessary for technical diving. This article will teach you how to choose the right gear for you.
Equipment for technical diving
Tech diving gear, for the most part is modular. This allows you to easily customize it to your requirements. The tech BCD's basic components are the steel or aluminum backplate and harness. D-Rings allow you to adjust the harness to suit your body. There are many options for wings. They come in different sizes and configurations. You can use one tank to make your gear.
Types
There are many types of technical and recreational diving equipment. While recreational divers may use a regular BCD, tech divers often need special backplate/wings and sidemount BCDs. They also require regulators, advanced tanks, and computers. This article will show you the differences in these two types of gear, and tell you what to look out for when choosing technical diving equipment. The following information will help guide you in your decision making process.
Configuration of gear
Tech diving gear can be different than recreational diving. Technical divers face different conditions so the configurations of tech dive gear may differ from that of recreational divers. Despite these differences, all of the gear is optimized for the same purpose: keeping a diver comfortable during the dive. Below are some suggestions for gear configuration. Remember that the gear configuration must be simple and effective. A high-quality regulator will, for example, have a high rating. The density of gas will increase when diving deep so it is important that the equipment can withstand this change.
Computers
The most advanced tech diving computers are equipped with larger displays and HD screens. They also have advanced features for technical dives. These dive computers are capable of performing all types of diving, including technical and recreational. Some models come with hoseless air integration, digital compasses and GPS features. Having all of this information is important for safety, as diving computers can be inaccurate if they don't calculate decompression factors in a specific way.
Thermal protection for cold water divers
Special Operations Forces personnel frequently use neoprene neoprene scuba suits to perform training and operations. They provide only a small amount of insulation at the surface and less than 1/4 of their total insulation at 100 feet. New wetsuit designs are being created with R values in the single digits. These suit designs will reduce thermal bridging by incorporating innovative multi-layer constructions with stop-gap materials.
Rebreathers
You've likely wondered what the differences are between traditional regulators and rebreathers if you have made the decision to switch from open circuit to scuba gear. Rebreathers require more maintenance and diving time than their open circuit counterparts, and they have more potential ways to cause you harm. Rebreathers can be as beneficial as any other type of dive equipment. Before purchasing one, you should research their benefits.
Sidemount BCDs
The STEALTH 2.0 is one of the first sidemount BCDs for technical divers, and it has proven to be a revolutionary design. This backmount harness includes an integral TEC wing to provide additional safety during deep dives and decompression stops. The manufacturer has also developed a bottom-mounted low -pressure inflator. The STEALTH 2.0 is available in single tank, double-tank, or dual-tank configurations.