You will need tech diving gear if you want to dive deeper into the seafloor. These special gears come with features that aren't available in regular recreational diving equipment. BCDs with sidemount or backplate/wing are two examples. Advanced regulators, tanks and computers will be required if you are serious about diving in technical areas. This article will show you what to look out for in gear that suits your needs.
Technical diving equipment
Tech diving gear is modular. This means that it can be easily customized to meet your individual needs. The tech BCD's basic components are the steel or aluminum backplate and harness. D-Rings and other components can be added to the harness to make it fit your body. You also have the option of wings, which come in many sizes and configurations. You can even use a single tank and customize your gear to fit that tank.
Types of gear
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 discuss the differences between these types of gear as well as what to look for when purchasing technical diving equipment. The following information will help guide you in your decision making process.
Configuration of gear
Tech diving gear has a different configuration than recreational diving. Technical divers work in different environments and the equipment is designed to be more effective for technical diving. All of these variations aside, the gear is designed to ensure that the diver feels comfortable throughout the dive. Below are some tips to help you choose the right tech dive gear. It is important to keep in mind that gear configurations should be simple but 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 computers can be used for any type of diving from recreational to technical. Some models have digital compasses and hoseless air integration. 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 use neoprene totsuits for training and operations. These suits offer only a tiny amount of insulation at the top, and only 1/4 of the total insulation below 100 feet. New wetsuit designs with R-values below ten are being developed to address this problem. These suit designs reduce thermal bridging by using 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 are more time-consuming to maintain than their open circuit counterparts. There is also a greater chance of them causing you harm. Before you buy a rebreather, make sure to research the benefits.
Sidemount BCDs
The STEALTH 2.0 sidemount BCD was the first to be designed for technical divers. This backmount harness includes an integral TEC wing to provide additional safety during deep dives and decompression stops. The manufacturer also offers a new low-pressure inflator that can be mounted to the bottom. The STEALTH 2.0 is available in single tank, double-tank, or dual-tank configurations.