Learning about Twinset diving
RECREATIONAL DIVERS ENJOY THE BENEFITS TOO Diving with two tanks on your back was once part of a sort of right-of-passage for anyone who thought of themself as a budding techdiver. Double tanks (joined by an isolation manifold) where once the exclusive kit configuration for cave and deep wreck divers. But times change and who doesn’t appreciate the extra safety, extra dive time, more stability, and convenience that a twimset can deliver? And with this specialty program, almost anyone can spice up their diving adventures and learn new, valuable skills from the experts. Diving with double tanks, also known as twinset diving was originally a convenient way to increase the breathing gas available to divers for longer dives in either a hard or soft overhead (inside a cave or wreck), or when doing staged decompression dives. It was the norm when divers began to push their adventures beyond the limits of traditional recreational diving. But recreational divers soon realized that the advantages of having backup gas, and plenty of it, was attractive to them also. So, to meet this need, RAID developed its TwinSet Diver Specialty to teach these divers the best, safest, and most appropriate techniques to venture into this type of diving. The course teaches everything a diver needs to know about how to get the most benefit with the least fuss from twinset diving. If you’re looking for a course to challenge you, but also to add something exciting to your diving, RAID’s Twinset Specialty is worth taking a close look at. Advantages of diving with double tanks include:
If you’re going to go sidemount…
YOU’RE BETTER OFF LEARNING FROM THE FOLKS WHO WROTE THE BOOK Trying new things is awesome. Learning new things that expand your horizons and add to your diving knowledge and fun, well that’s a bonus. And, what’s wonderful about diving is the adventure always has something new to offer! For example, have you tried diving sidemount? RAID offers comprehensive training in sidemount… and this simple recreational specialty could add a totally new perspective to your diving… check it out>>> You probably know that originally, moving scuba tanks from a diver’s back to their sides was a cave diver’s trick making it easier for them to wiggle their way through tight, low passages. And it stayed that way until recreational divers — people doing everyday dives in open water — discovered the advantages that sidemount diving offers. Today, some divers opt to learn sidemount diving almost as soon as they earn their OW20 cert. Enhanced flexibility and trim underwater, plus the added safety of carrying extra gas and a backup delivery system (two tanks), and the fun of learning new and exciting skills, appeals to them. Advantages of sidemount diving include: Drawbacks of sidemount diving may include: Are you wondering how to reap the benefits and avoid the pitfalls? That’s simple. Make sure you receive proper training from a certified instructor to ensure your safety and enjoyment. And the most straightforward way to get that started is to connect with your local RAID dive centre. Do you have any specific questions about sidemount diving?
