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- Max. 4 guests per guide
- Free transport within Playa del Carmen
- Clear prices, no hidden costs
- 5 Star Instructor Training Facility
Key facts at a glance
- Duration
- Minimum 3 days
- Price
- Min. 300 € per day
- Prerequisites
- 18+ (15 with parental consent), Open Water Diver, min. 25 logged dives
- Focus
- Doubles configuration, gas management, dive planning
- Included
- Cenote entry, gases, refreshments, theory, exam fees
TDI Intro to Tech
Are you interested in diving deeper into the world of technical diving,
but you’re not quite sure if it’s right for you?
Then the TDI Intro to Tech Course is perfect for you!
What is the Intro to Tech?
The goal of the TDI Intro to Tech Course is to provide you with the skills, techniques, and methods that you will likely find very useful for future dives beyond recreational diving.
In addition to the new configuration with twin tanks, new exercises and procedures for technical diving also await you.
One could say the Intro to Tech is the OWD of technical diving, with a focus on diving with twin tanks.
TDI Intro to Tech Course Outline
Day 1 – Theory & Equipment Training
At the beginning of the workshop, you will receive a detailed introduction to the fundamentals of technical diving: gas management, equipment configuration, and dive planning.
Gas sharing procedures, as well as valve drills and all finning techniques, are also on the agenda.
Day 2 – First Open Water Dives
In your first dives with twin tanks, we will first practice hovering in place and various finning techniques. The Basic 5 of technical diving are also on the agenda.
To conclude the day, the first V-drills and S-drills will be performed.
Day 3 – Reinforcement & Conclusion
Here we practice everything again and learn how to deploy a SMB from depth and even bring up a lifeless technical diver from the bottom.
Prerequisites for the TDI Intro to Tech:
- Minimum 18 years old
(or 15 years old with parental consent) -
Certified as at least an Open Water Diver (OWD)
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Minimum 25 logged dives
Standard Equipment for the TDI Intro to Tech
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Double tanks with manifold
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Two separate regulators, one with a long hose (approx. 2m (7 ft))
- Primary Light
- 2 Backup Lights
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2 Computers or Bottom Timers + Compass
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Spool with DSMB
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Wetnotes or Slate
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Suit adapted to the dive environment
- Standard Diving Equipment
Course Duration
- Minimum 3 days
Included
- All cenote entrance fees
- Breathing Gases
- Water and light refreshments
- Theory Session
- Exam Fees
Excluded
- Rental Equipment
- Certification Fees
Questions?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the TDI Intro to Tech course?
It is TDI's entry into technical diving. You learn the skills, techniques and methods for dives beyond recreational limits, with a focus on diving with doubles.
How long is Intro to Tech in Playa del Carmen?
At least 3 days: theory and equipment, then your first open water dives in doubles, and on day 3 deploying marker buoys and rescuing an unconscious diver.
How much does TDI Intro to Tech cost in Mexico?
At least 300 € per day. Cenote entry and gases are included; rental equipment and certification costs are not.
Can I take Intro to Tech as an Open Water Diver?
Yes. You need Open Water Diver and at least 25 logged dives. Minimum age is 18, or 15 with parental consent.
What equipment do I need for Intro to Tech?
Doubles with isolation manifold, two regulators (one with a 2 m (7 ft) long hose), backup mask, primary and backup lights, two computers/timers, compass, lift bag, wet notes and suitable thermal protection.
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