Useful Links
General
Technical Diving International
The National Diving and Activity Centre
- Ideal for inland technical training. 75m deep with Nitrox and Trimix
available
X-Ray Mag
- online diving magazine
MultiDeco and V-Planner Decompression Software
Paul Bert and John Scott Haldane
An overview of the work of two of the pioneers of decompression theory.
Robert Workman and Prof Albert Buhlmann
Two of the men who shaped traditional decompression theory.
Decompression theory Part 1
- An introduction to the physics and physiology
Decompression theory Part 2
- The key concepts
Decompression theory Part 3
- Introducing bubble models
Decompression theory Part 4
- Additional considerations
Half Times Explained
An introduction to half times and tissue compartments.
Richard Pyle, The importance of Deep Safety Stops
Richard Pyle's Article on deep stops.
Eric Baker, Understanding M-Values
Eric Baker's excellent article which explains the principles of M-Values
Eric Baker, Clearing up the Confusion over Deep Stops
Follow up article which introduces the concept of Gradient Factors
Eric Maiken, Bubble Decompression Strategies
A good overview of bubble models
Suunto's RGBM model
A readable introduction to deco theory in general and specifically Suunto's
implementation of the RGBM model. Supplied by and copyright of
Suunto
Variable Permeability Model (VPM)
A summary of the latest thinking on deep stops
Latest reseach in decompression theory
Decompression Theory Courses
If you want to learn more about decompression theory then take a look at our
introduction to decompression theory and advanced decompression theory courses.
UK Dive Planning
Current UK wind map
UK Inshore Waters Forecast
UK Shipping Forecast
Understanding Marine Forecasts
Magic Seaweed - Wind and wave forecasts
Willy Weather - Weathe, wave and tidal forecasts
Equipment
Apeks
- Apeks regulators, wings and computers
Analox
- Analox Oxygen and Trimix analysers
Fourth Element
- Fourth element technical divewear
Shearwater Research
- Dive computers for demanding divers
AP Diving
- Inspiration CCR, built for adventure
JJ-CCR
- Simplicity and versatility
Kent Tooling
- Wreck reels and other stainless steel equipment
Narked at 90
- Rebreather accessories
Articles
Paul Bert and John Scott Haldane
An overview of the work of two of the pioneers of decompression theory.
Robert Workman and Prof Albert Buhlmann
Two of the men who shaped traditional decompression theory.
Half Times Explained
An introduction to half times and tissue compartments.
Lessons from Technical Diving
What can recreational divers learn from technical diving?
One for all, or all for one?
What are the differences between the self-sufficiency and team diving approaches to technical diving?
Skills for Technical Diving
Learning to dive involves learning a new set of skills. With technical diving there are again some new skills that need to be learnt.
Buddy Checks
Buddy checks are for tech diving too
Why divers do stupid things
The answer is not always as smple as you might think
Staying warm for comfort and safety
Any idiot can get cold
But I want one.....
Switching to rebreathers after diving open circuit scuba
Achieving our objectives
So why do we see such poor examples of diving practice?
Permanent Change
When can we say a student has "learnt"?
