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SUMMARY:Intro to Tech
DESCRIPTION:The Intro to Technical Diving course is designed to cultiv
 ate the fundamental techniques required for sound technical, wreck and
  cave diving. Intro to Tech functions as a technical entry point for a
 ll previously certified divers and as the prerequisite for all other t
 echnical UTD classes.\n\nIntro to Tech focuses on the divers’ bottom
  skills and introduces higher emphasis on ascent skills. The training 
 is centered around precise buoyancy control, team awareness and contro
 lled ascent procedures including surface marker buoy use and deco bott
 le mechanics. This is a personal skills class.\n\nThe equipment requir
 ed for Intro to Tech is centered on the UTD/DIR/Hogarthian configurati
 on, which includes a backplate and wing in lieu of a traditional BC, a
 nd a long hose for the primary regulator and short, necklaced hose for
  the backup. The class must be completed in double tanks with a decomp
 ression bottle, though this is NOT a decompression course and students
  will not enter into decompression.\n\nUTD’s Intro to Tech class con
 tinues the students’ path as a “Thinking Diver” and brings an in
 creased awareness of the underwater environment. While preparing the d
 iver for more advanced, technical dive training, the Intro to Tech stu
 dent will also develop excellent diving skills for use in recreational
  diving situations.\n\n<b>Who is this class designed for?</b>\n\nMany 
 divers find all the adventure they need in recreational dives to 100' 
 or less. However, some feel they are missing skills that technical div
 ers have, such as \"horizontal decompression stops\". Do you linger at
  the top of the wall, looking down into the inky abyss? Does the idea 
 of penetrating a wreck, with only your lights and a guideline to lead 
 you give you goose bumps? Do you think you'll never be happy unless yo
 u're flying past a pinnacle at 200' on a scooter? Technical diving is 
 about having fun, just like any other pastime. But, like anything wort
 h doing, it requires perseverance and hard work. This class is designe
 d for the diver eager to learn some basic technical diving skills whic
 h can help improve their recreational diving ability or build a strong
  foundation to start pursuing the challenge of technical diving.\n\nFo
 r more information visit http://www.unifiedteamdiving.com/events/intro
 -to-tech-8
DTSTART:20091212T020000Z
DTEND:20091214T030000Z
CATEGORIES:intro, to, tech
LOCATION:Seattle
WEBSITE:http://www.frogkickdiving.com/
URL:http://www.frogkickdiving.com/
CONTACT:(206)351-2019
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