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. Backplate/wing and sidemount BCDs are some examples. If you're serious about diving in technical environments, you'll likely need advanced regulators, tanks, and computers as well. You'll find out what you should look for when choosing the right gear.
Technical diving equipment
Tech diving gear is modular. It can be customized to fit your needs. 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. A great alternative is the wings. There are 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. Technical divers require special equipment such as wings and backplates. These divers also require advanced tanks, regulators, computers, and computers. This article will explore the differences between the two types of gear and what you should look for in your technical diving equipment. The following information will help guide you in your decision making process.
Configuration of gear
The configuration of tech dive gear varies from recreational diving, as technical divers deal with different conditions. Despite the differences in the configuration of tech dive gear, they all serve the same purpose: to keep the diver comfortable during the dive. Here are some tips for tech dive gear configuration. It is important to keep in mind that gear configurations should be simple but effective. A good regulator will have a high efficiency rating. When diving deep, the density of gas increases, so the equipment should be well-made to cope with this change.
Computers
The most advanced tech dive computer features larger displays and HD screens. These computer can be used to perform all types of diving including technical, recreational and even technical. Some models even have 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.
Protective thermal insulation for cold-water divers
Many Special Operations Forces personnel perform operations and training in neoprene wetsuits. They provide only a small amount of insulation at the surface and less than 1/4 of their total insulation at 100 feet. We are currently developing new wetsuit constructions that have R-values within the single digits. These suits are innovative and combine multi-layer constructions, with stop-gap substances, to reduce thermal friction.
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. Rebreathers are just like any other dive equipment. It is worth researching the benefits before you purchase one.
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. Another innovation is the bottom-mounted low pressure inflator. The STEALTH2.0 can be ordered in single-, double-, or dual tank configurations.