This is a question that comes to mind now and again. I thought about going the tech route, the dark side, more than once. In the long run I made the right choice staying recreational. There are only a few places where I have any desire to go past 130'. I really like diving, but diving doubles is IMO a big PITA, and yes I have done so a number of times. I have done a lot of diving and generally find plenty to see in the first 130'. I guess I've reached the point where I can draw a line in the sand, and not feel the need to cross it. Rebreathers could sway me but not living in CO as there is not enough diving here.
So have you gone Tech - deco, caves, wreck, and deep? Or is there plenty keeping you occupied in the first 130' of water?
Define "Tech".
I had no desire to go "tech", but still read a lot because I wanted to be a safer diver. Then, I had recreational dives that whetted my appetite for hanging around wrecks, because of the awesome mix of life . . . they were deeper, and NDLs were limiting.
So, I looked into Deco Procedures, and was immediately convinced Advanced Nitrox / Deco Procedures was the way to go.
However, AN/DP showed me that gas volume was extremely limited, and so I had to consider doubles. However, there is no way I will wear doubles on my back.
Then KC introduced me to sidemount . . . . .
To get sidemount training, I had to go see Dive-aholic (Crack Dealer) in Marianna . . . That got me interested in Cracks . . .
:shocked2: Wait a minute! ALL Y'ALL are crack / tech dealers . . . . :cussing:
Thanks! :cool3: