Why DSAT Tec Deep Diver?

The DSAT Tec Deep Diver course takes you past recreational diving and immerses you in the world of technical diving. As a DSAT Tec Deep Diver, you will no longer be limited to 130 feet of water nor will you be ending your dive when you reach your No Decompression Limit.

What do I need to start?

  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization)
  • PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization)
  • PADI Enriched Air Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization)
  • PADI Deep Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization)
  • Have a minimum of 100 logged dives of which 20 must be enriched air dives, 25 dives must be deeper than 60 feet and at least 15 dives must be deeper than 100 feet
  • Minimum age: 18 years old

What will I do?

After successful completion of the DSAT Tec Deep Diver course you'll be able to conduct gas-switch extended no-decompression dives, decompression dives and accelerated decompression dives using air and enriched air to a depth of 165 feet. You'll also understand the hazards and risks involved in technical diving, as well as how to prepare for and handle reasonable foreseeable technical diving emergencies.

What will I need?

Tec Deep Student Crew-Pak, which includes student manual, planning slate and checklist slate. There will be a significant equipment investment that will be reviewed in the initial meeting/dialog. Technical diving requires a significant investment of time to complete the course and maintain skills. It also requires a specific and vast assortment of specialized equipment. In addition, prospective Technical Divers should posses the following characteristics:

  • Team Player
  • Self Sufficient
  • Physically fit
  • Responsible
  • Detail/Process Oriented
  • Patient
Technical diving is serious diving with serious training but the results of the training are some of the most rewarding and incredible experiences that can be found underwater.