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Gas Management 101: How to plan the right gas supply for your dive

Posted: May 04 in Tech Diving by

During any dive, running out of gas is the absolute last thing you want to happen. Especially in technical diving, where the diver may be exploring a wreck or cave and can’t get back to the surface quickly, gas management is a crucial part in safe diving and it begins before you even jump in [...]

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Tips for your First Dive

Posted: Apr 15 in Tech Diving by

The underwater world is fascinating and beautiful, but before your first dive it is important to understand the necessary preparations to ensure your safety, as well as an enjoyable experience. Scuba diving in Illinois may be a bit safer than taking a plunge in the open ocean, but that’s not to say a diver shouldn’t be prepared. Here are a few tips to remember when preparing for a first dive.

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Rescue Diving

Posted: Mar 23 in Tech Diving by

Every year, thousands of people scuba dive into oceans, rivers, and lakes all around the world with hopes of finding beautiful sights and experiencing the world below the surface. But sometimes, things don’t always go as planned, which is where rescue divers come in. There are three things a rescue diver must always remember: Use the Water, Stay Confident, and Follow the Rules.

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Dive Skill Basics

Posted: Jan 07 in Tech Diving by

Becoming a strong scuba diver starts with mastering basic diving skills. Advanced diving and tech diving build on these skills, so it’s especially important that you are comfortable and confident with these fundamentals. From clearing your mask to finding a lost regulator, here are the top four basic skills to master that will lay the foundation for safe diving – whether you’re exploring quarries in Illinois or swimming over a coral reef in the Caribbean.

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Diving with Nitrox

Posted: Nov 14 in Tech Diving by

Frustrated with short bottom times? Ready to stay down longer on your scuba dives? If you’ve been breathing regular compressed air, switching to Nitrox, which is an enriched air mixture, can help you stay down longer. Becoming Nitrox certified is also important if you wish to do any Illinois tech diving, as tech divers use several different enriched air mixtures while diving.

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Tech Rec Diving

Posted: Sep 02 in Tech Diving by

Tech Rec diving is a step above traditional sport diving due to the variety of new environments that the equipment and training allow you to explore. If the attractions of the open water that you experience while doing a traditional dive is not satisfying your deep sea curiosity, then technical diving may be the right next step for you.

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