sunshower
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I've wanted to go down the tec path for a number of years, actually took a NAUI Intro to Tec class about 10 years ago, and am coming back to the idea of finally continuing down the path. My goals are to become a better diver and to be able to see things that are outside recreational limits - so deeper diving and potentially cave. I assumed I'd do OC but am wondering if things I don't know would make me reconsider and go CC. For example, the cost of gas could make OC less attractive over time. Or the number of bottles/mixes to deal with could become a pain in the neck. I'm sure there are more considerations in determining which of these two paths to go down.
Additionally, I have questions about gear. Like, what all do I need? A Perdix seems like an obvious answer for a computer, but getting into regs, it quickly becomes an alphabet soup - DST, FST, DS4 and that's just one brand! My current gear is a little older now (~10 years) but has been well maintained. I'm using a Dive Right bpw (recwing) and breathing off an Apeks ATX200 with an ATX40.
So, thoughts on OC v CC and gear needs are the basic questions for now. I'm sure there will be more but this is enough to start with. Thanks for your input.
Additionally, I have questions about gear. Like, what all do I need? A Perdix seems like an obvious answer for a computer, but getting into regs, it quickly becomes an alphabet soup - DST, FST, DS4 and that's just one brand! My current gear is a little older now (~10 years) but has been well maintained. I'm using a Dive Right bpw (recwing) and breathing off an Apeks ATX200 with an ATX40.
So, thoughts on OC v CC and gear needs are the basic questions for now. I'm sure there will be more but this is enough to start with. Thanks for your input.