It’s been over 2 months since I posted anything, so a little update is due…….

Normoxic Trimix – didn’t finish the course   The weather on the last 2 days meant it wasn’t possible to get the 60m depth required for the qualifying dives.  It just means I need to go back to Malta to complete it next year!

Purchase wise, as I seem to progressing with the tech side of things quicker than I anticipated, a backplate and harness is next!  Not sure on the backplate yet, but for the harness i’m pretty much decided on the new Uno from Custom Divers.

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In just over a week, i’m off to Malta again, this time doing my IANTD Normix Trmix course with Diving Matrix - 60m, 34m END.  I’ll post something about it when I get back.

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As I have started to progress through the various stages of technical diving, I decided it was time I bought a new set of regs for just such diving.  After reading many posts on the Yorkshire Divers forums I deicded on the Apeks DS4 1st Stage wtih XTX50 2nd Stage and a Apeks DS4 1st Stage with XTX40 2nd Stage.  I’ll post a mini review when I return from Malta.

Photos to follow

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Back from Malta and now a a “techie”.  Here are a couple of photos from the skill curcuit and dives that were part of the course.

Photos © Gareth Lock – www.imagesoflife.co.uk

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I’ve just bought some new fins – Dive System Tech Fins. Initially I was after the Scubapro Jet Fins in a Large size (for UK 9-10 shoe size), but I couldn’t get them on! The Dive Sytem Tech Fins are very similar but had a much larger pocket. A little review to follow after i’ve used them in Malta in a coulpe of weeks.

Dive System Tech Fin

Dive System Tech Fin

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At the dive show a couple of weeks ago, I picked up a new pair of gloves.  Northern Diver Superstretch 2mm Gloves – well worth a look – http://www.northerndiver.com/english/site/accessories/gloves.html

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I’ve taken the leap and entered into the world of technical diving!! Not being interested in going down the pro route, this is something that appeals to me, giving me the chance to explore deeper sites, dive for longer by using a twinset and I hope will ultimately improve my diving. 

I’m starting  with the IANTD Advanced Recreational Trmix course with Diving Matrix in June.

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I haven’t posted anything for many months and I haven’t really got anything new to blog except that London International Dive Show @ ExCeL is at the end of this month!  Another good excuse to spend money on more dive kit!  Click on the image to goto the website where you can buy tickets!

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Here are my photos from Dahab!

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In a weeks time i’m off to Dahab in Egypt diving with Dive Urge - my first time in the Red Sea

Photos to follow when I get back!

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