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DIR: Is There Really Only One Right Way to Dive?

Joe Ross April 1, 2011 No Comments backplateharnesstec geartech geartechnical diving

Even though I enjoy poking at DIR diving purists, I do respect their commitment to the sport, safety and dedication to training and fitness. That said,…

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OMS Double 85 cu ft SCUBA Cylinders

Joe Ross March 29, 2011 2 Comments omsscuba cylindertec geartech gear

There’s a lot of controversy over technical diving equipment, and tank size ranks right up there as a source of great debate. Personally, I think…

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1800psi 38’s for Deco Bottles?

Joe Ross March 28, 2011 1 Comment nitroxscuba cylindertec geartech geartechnical diving

Just how well do steel 38’s for deco stand up against modern aluminum cylinders? I have a couple steel 38’s (1800psi) that were manufactured in…

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Atomic Frameless Mask

Joe Ross March 23, 2011 No Comments masknitroxtec geartech geartechnical diving

I just bought a new mask for the first time in 20 years. For deep technical diving, I keep a backup with me, but it’s…

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DIR: An Alternate View

Joe Ross March 9, 2011 No Comments dirdir divingnitroxomsreguatorscuba cylinderscuba instructiontec geartech geartechnical diving

http://www.inspired-training.com/DIR%20-%20Whats%20its%20not.htm I’m not sure just what to think about DIR. There are aspects that I most certainly agree with. Gear standardization, for example, I believe…

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“Suicidal Bands of Death”??!! Show Me the Data to Prove it

Joe Ross February 22, 2011 No Comments backplateharnessomstec geartech geartechnical diving

Bungee Wing Deaths – Does it Really Happen? This is hilarious. I’ve been getting a bunch of heat ever since my post about using an OMS…

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SCUBA Tank Licensing DOT Exemptions – E9791

Joe Ross February 19, 2011 No Comments e9791scuba cylinderscuba tank markingstec geartechnical diving

You learn something new every day. Prior to last Tuesday, I had no idea that there was such a thing as a DOT licensing exemption.…

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SubGear XP10 Dive Computer

Joe Ross February 16, 2011 4 Comments dive computernitroxsubgeartec geartech gearxp10

Update (7/19/13): Before buying the Subgear XP10 dive computer, please read my comments at the end of this post… I recently replaced my old, tried…

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OMS Backplate/Wing Buoyancy Control

Joe Ross February 10, 2011 No Comments BCDnitroxomsscuba cylinderscuba instructiontec geartech geartechnical divingwreck diving
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DUI Drysuit Zip Seals

Joe Ross February 10, 2011 No Comments diving websitedrysuitduiharnesstec geartech geartechnical divingwreck divingzip seals

I have a little over 900 dives on my current drysuit, a DUI CF200x, and it still looks new. Recently, the zipper wore out, leaving…

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308 Meters

Joe Ross February 6, 2011 No Comments omsscubascuba cylindertec geartechnical diving

http://www.tech-dive-academy.com/journey.html Over the last several months, I have grown increasingly intense about my diving.  Stories like this are both inspiring and humbling.  John Bennett was…

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