PADI Tec 40: Take the First Step into Technical Diving
Ready to venture beyond recreational diving limits? The PADI Tec 40 course at Squalo Divers is your gateway to the thrilling world of technical diving. This foundational course bridges the gap between no-stop diving and full technical decompression diving, equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge to safely plan and execute limited decompression dives up to 40 meters/130 feet deep.
Embrace the Tec Diving Mindset:
- Gear Up:Expand your dive kit with twin tanks, redundant regulators, and other technical diving equipment.
- Skill Up:Master critical skills like decompression planning, gas management, and advanced buoyancy control.
- Mindset Shift:Develop the mental discipline and situational awareness required for safe and successful technical dives.
Why Squalo Divers is Your Ideal Choice:
- Tec Diving Experts:Our instructors possess extensive technical diving experience and certifications across various agencies. We’ll guide you through the PADI Tec 40 curriculum with clarity and precision, ensuring you’re well-prepared for the challenges ahead.
- 5-Star PADI IDC Centers:Both our Cancun and Riviera Maya (Puerto Morelos) locations are recognized for excellence in diver education.
- Supportive Learning Environment:We understand that transitioning to technical diving can be both exciting and demanding. Our instructors will provide personalized attention and create a safe and encouraging learning environment.
Course Highlights:
- Decompression Theory:Understand the principles of decompression and learn how to plan and execute limited decompression dives safely.
- Gas Management:Master the use of multiple gases, including nitrox and oxygen, for accelerated decompression and extended bottom times.
- Equipment Configuration:Learn to configure and manage technical diving equipment, including twin tanks, backplates, and stage cylinders.
- Emergency Procedures:Practice essential technical diving skills like gas sharing, lost gas procedures, and managing decompression sickness symptoms.
Prerequisites:
- Be a PADI Enriched Air Diver (or qualifying certification)
- Be a PADI Deep Diver (or have proof of at least 10 dives to 30 meters/100 feet)
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a minimum of 30 logged dives
