Posted by Lost Yooper on September 26, 19102 at 17:54:59:
In Reply to: Definition of Technical Dive posted by Michael J. Black on September 25, 19102 at 16:25:34:
Personally, I define a technical dive as being a dive in which a ceiling is a planned part of the dive; where a ceiling is defined as the inability to ascend directly to the surface as the result of a planned staged deco obligation or significant penetration diving.
My .02,
Mike
: Reading the new Deadeye online magazine, I was
: impressed with the articles, but regarding the
: article on tech diving, suggest the author use
: DAN's definition of technical dive:
: 1. Depth greater than 130 ft.
: 2. Breathing mix other than compressed air.
: 3. Overhead environment (cave, wreck, deco).
: 4. Special training or equipment used.