Tech dive gear will allow you to go deeper under the water. These specialty gears have features that are not available in recreational diving equipment. BCDs with sidemount or backplate/wing are two examples. Advanced regulators, tanks, and computers are required for diving in technical environments. This article will teach you how to choose the right gear for you.
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 and other components can be added to the harness to make it fit 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.
Different types of gear
There are many variations between technical and recreational divers equipment. Each dive requires different equipment. While recreational divers may use a regular BCD, tech divers often need special backplate/wings and sidemount BCDs. They need sophisticated regulators, tanks, and computers. This article will show you the differences in these two types of gear, and tell you what to look out for when choosing 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. All of these variations aside, the gear is designed to ensure that the diver feels comfortable throughout the dive. Below are some suggestions for gear configuration. You should make sure that the configuration of your gear is simple, but still highly 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 computer dive computers have bigger displays and HD screen, as well advanced features for technical diving. They can be used for all kinds diving, from technical to recreational. Some models include hoseless air integration and digital compasses. Safety is paramount. Divers computers that don't accurately calculate decompression factors can cause serious problems.
Protective thermal insulation for cold-water divers
Special Operations Forces personnel are often equipped with neoprene, which allows them to conduct training and operations. These suits provide only a fraction of the insulation they offer when they are on the surface. They also only provide about 1/4 of the insulation when they are 100 feet deep. We are currently developing new wetsuit constructions that have R-values within the single digits. This suit design will reduce thermal bridging through innovative multi-layer constructions that include stop-gap materials.
Rebreathers
If you've decided to upgrade from open circuit scuba gear to rebreathers, you've probably wondered what the difference is between them and traditional regulators. Rebreathers are more difficult to maintain and require more diving time than open circuit regulators. They also have more potential for harm. As with all dive equipment, it's worth spending time researching the benefits of rebreathers before buying one.
Sidemount BCDs
The STEALTH 2.0 is one of the first sidemount BCDs for technical divers, and it has proven to be a revolutionary design. This backmount harness is equipped with an integral TEC wing which gives you extra safety when diving deep and during decompression. The bottom-mounted low-pressure inflator hose is another innovation from the manufacturer. The STEALTH 2.0 is available in single tank, double-tank, or dual-tank configurations.