Deep Planet Tech is a technical diving school based on Koh Lanta and Koh Tao, Thailand. Created to cater to the expanding market of technical diving,
we make use of training on one of Thailand's most beautiful islands (consisting
of Koh Lanta Yai and Koh Lanta Noi), and some of Thailand's best diving. You
have the opportunity to do technical diving with some of Thailand's most spectacular
marine life - mantas and whale sharks. We dont believe that technical diving
should always be done on the sand! On a technical diving course with Deep Planet Tech we guarantee diving at some of Thailand's best diving spots -
Hin Muang / Hin Daeng and Koh Haa, for no additional cost. you could also
become certified at Thailand's top diving destination - the Similan Islands.
As well as reasonably priced DSAT and TDI technical diving courses at Deep Planet Tech you can take advantage of Thailand's cheap food and accommodation
on one of Thailand's most beautiful and unspoiled islands. during your technical
diving course you can survive in basic accommodation for as little as 200
baht per day, right on some of Thailand's most stunning beaches. Thailand
is the perfect place to learn technical diving, particularly the island of
Koh Lanta, located in South West Thailand, home to the best diving Thailand
has to offer. If you choose a technical diving course with Deep Planet Tech,
you can currently choose from DSAT and TDI technical diving courses. Whats
the difference? Basically not much - both certification agencies certify you
as in technical diving, the only difference is that the courses vary very
slightly in skills performed and knowledge given. TDI have been around for
many years (its the oldest technical diving agency there is), providing quality
courses in technical diving. TDIs diving courses are very flexible, and allow
the instructor to throw in as many diving skills as he wishes (as well as
the core diving skills required), to ensure that the diving skills of the
student are of a high enough standard. The theory portion of the TDI technical
diving courses are also very flexible, with classroom presentations required
to be given by the instructor. The TDI course book gives vital information,
but most will come from the instructor. TDI technical diving courses are very
well tried and tested over the years and have proved to be some of the best
technical diving courses around. If you choose a DSAT technical diving course
you will have a manual that follows PADIs excellent past record in quality
training materials. the DSAT tech deep diver manual is extremely comprehensive
- so much so that if you choose, you can self study the entire theory portion
of the course. If your knowledge reviews are suitable then the only part of
the course you need to spend in the classroom is the exams - leaving you more
time for diving! Both DSAT tech deep exams are very intensive, and leave you
with a wealth of knowledge about technical diving. The diving part of the
course again follows PADIs track record, providing a rigid and well structured
diving course. TDI technical diving courses: TDI ADVANCED NITROX TDI DECOMPRESSION
PROCEDURES TDI EXTENDED RANGE DSAT TECHNICAL DIVING COURSES: DSAT TECH DEEP
LEVEL1 DSAT TECH DEEP LEVEL2 We also provide guided technical diving for deep
air and trimix divers at Thailand's premier divespots - Hin Daeng / hin Muang
/ Koh Haa and the Similans - private charters available on request.
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Accessories
Depending on what type of technical diving you are doing, you will need
different accessories. Some are standard for all types of tech diving,
others are dive / conditions specific.
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| SMB
- submersible marker buoy |
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very good reasons to have an SMB:
- if
you're drifting while conducting decompression stops, it helps you control
buoyancy and signals your location to the boat.
- on
the surface it helps the boat to locate you
- if
your BC fails, you can use it as a last resort for backup bouyancy
An
SMB that has a 'non-spill' seal is useful because it stops air leaking out.
A length of 2m or more and a bright colour is preferable so that in large
swells your position is still visible to the boat. Most tech divers carry
2 SMBs. 1 can be used as a backup in case the first one fails, or as an
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| Reel |
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reel is essential for cave or wreck penetration, and also for deploying
a lift bag or SMB. The length of line obviously depends on how deep you're
diving. Ideally you'll have 2 in case 1 jams. Simple reels with few moving
parts are better.
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slate / notebook |
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Dive
time and decompression schedules should be written on a slate in case
of computer failure. A slate that you can attach to your wrist is preferable,
+ 1 backup which can be stored in a pocket. Some communication may be
too complicated to achieve with hand signals, and so can be conveyed using
a slate. Also useful for notifying surface support in case of any problems
on decompression.
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Dive
knife + backup cutting device
Compass
Torch
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