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Why we choose the XCCR
Why do we Dive the XCCR?
Wed, November 09, 2022 11:09 AM - Comment(s)
You're choosing your gradient factors wrong...

Choosing your gradient factors (GFs) is a contentious subject for new and experienced technical divers. . If you do, and you’re not confident in the numbers on the computer, then, welcome to the club! I want to break down some common misconceptions about what constitutes a good idea when choosing gr...

Sun, September 20, 2020 12:26 PM - Comment(s)
Florida Springs Travel

Winter time diving in the North East is not for everyone, especially for brand new divers in their open water class. Exposing divers with dreams of Caribbean diving to the cold and dark wintertime quarries not only mismatches their wants, but it could discourage them from diving locally at all!

Some...

Sun, September 20, 2020 11:40 AM - Comment(s)
What to Expect: Efficiency

Most accidents that happen with technical divers can be traced to lapses or stressors at the surface which snowball to problems underwater. It doesn't matter how good your underwater skills are if the non-technical skills are not dialed in. Predive checks, honest post dive debriefs, and a low distra...

Sat, July 04, 2020 09:57 AM - Comment(s)
What to Expect: Tech Class Rituals

Taking the jump to technical training opens up the depths and far reaches of the underwater world. It's truly an adventure, and one of the coolest hobbies out there. The training we offer for technical diving is unique not only in general, but also in this unique community of instruction. You will f...

Wed, June 17, 2020 03:15 PM - Comment(s)