Technical diving skills - Andy Davis Sidemount Technical Wreck Diving Blog

A Logical Application of Gradient Factors for OC Tech Divers

My systematic method for assigning effective gradient factors settings on recreational and technical open circuit dives.

Top-5 Tips to Perform Technical Diving Valve Drills

Technical diving valve drills can be a problem on tech courses. These top tips will help you avoid some common errors!

Gradient Factor Comparison: 60m Trimix Case-Study

Comparing three gradient factor settings on a 60m trimix dive plan to discuss off-gassing efficiency and DCS risk.

Technical Diving Skills | Reaching Your Valves

Technical Diving Skills – Reaching Your Valves This article, posted at DiveDIR, gives great advice on how to reach your valves when conducting valve shutdown procedures. It’s the most comprehensive analysis of this key skill attribute that I’ve read to…

How to Tie a Regulator Bungee Necklace

Technique and video showing how to tie a DIY regulator bungee necklace for your hogarthian or sidemount short hose regulator.

Technical Diving Valve Shutdown Drill Explained

Follow these 21 methodical and simple steps to effectively drill the technical diving valve shutdown drill for increased safety & proficiency.