Advanced Nitrox
This course teaches you the use of nitrox mixes from EAN-21 to 100 % oxygen to a maximum depth of 40 m / 130 feet. It is an introductory course for the techniques specific to decompression diving and the use of decompression gases. The objective of this course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for utilizing EAN-21 through 100 percent oxygen for dives not requiring staged decompression. Use different gas blends and stage bottles to greatly increase your dive times!
Course Details
Course duration: 3 days minimum
$4,500 MXN per day
Certification fees included
Gases included
Private instructor
Transfer to dive sites from Playa del Carmen
Prerequisites: Technical Side-Mount or Intro to tech, Nitrox
Theory
Physics, physiology and gas toxicity
Equipment considerations for EANx use
Dive planning and gas managment
Dive tables and decompression software
Dive Computers and Deco Planning
Common Mixing Procedures
Problem solving
Land drills
In-water
Fundamentals: breathing, buoyancy, trim, awereness
SAC calculation
Gas switch NOTOX
Following planned runtime
Simulated deco stops
Problem solving: Valve shutdown drill, gas sharing, leakages management, mask replacement and other configuration-related equipment failures
SMB deployment and emergency signals
Decompression Procedures
This technical diving course examines the theory, methods and procedures of planned stage decompression diving. You will be trained to independantly plan and conduct a staged decompression dive using two different EANx mixes to a maximum depth of 45 metres / 150 feet. The knowledge aquired during the course can be used for open water technical dives or the planning of overhead decompression dives if you are a certified cave diver. Go beyond the no-decompression limits and extend your diving knowledge and ability!
Course Details
Course duration: 4 days minimum, 6 days minimum when combined with Advanced Nitrox
$4,500 MXN per day
Certification fees included
Gases included
Private instructor
Transfer to dive sites from Playa del Carmen
Prerequisites: Advanced Nitrox
Theory
Physics, physiology and gas toxicity
Decompression on nitrox and oxygen
Dive planning and gas managment
Dive tables and decompression software
Dive Computers and Deco Planning
Team ascent and descent
Fixed or drifting decompression
Problem solving
Land drills
In-water
Unconscious diver tow
Buddy breathing
Gas switch NOTOX
Following planned runtime without exceding limits
Prepare and activate a decompression contingency plan
Problem solving
Proper controlled ascent without missing required deco stops
SMB deployment and emergency signals
DPV Diver Propulsion Vehicle
If you have been a technical diver for awhile you know there is always that next piece of gear to look forward too. The Diver Propulsion Vehicle is one of the most exciting and fun accessory you can use on your next tech dive! Whether you want to zoom around the wreck or carry more equipment with less effort over long distances, this course is for you! Once you’ve experienced the feeling of riding a DPV in the current above our home coral reef, you’ll definitely want one of your own!
Course Details
Course duration: 2 days minimum
$4,500 MXN per day
Certification fees included
Gases included
Private instructor
Transfer to dive sites from Playa del Carmen
Prerequisites: Side-Mount/Intro to Tech, 50 dives
Theory
Advantages & motivation for DPV diving
DPV general presentation & instructions for use
DPV maintenance and troubleshooting
Problem solving
DPV diving techniques
Environmental considerations
Dive planning and gas management: Turn time, turn distance, and turn pressure & Gas mix(es) and NDL’s or decompression obligations
In-water
Proper use of DPV
Piloting exercises
Water entries with DPV
Gas sharing ascent with DPV clipped off
Ascent with a disabled DPV
Different techniques of towing a team member and his disabled DPV
* Not included with courses
Technical equipment rental
Decompression gases if needed
Manual and or e-learning $1,300 MXN
Cenote entrance fees
Lunch
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