Essentials of Diving

Get familiar with a new equipment configuration, backplate and wing, build confidence in this new configuration, get skilled in breathing, concentration and visualization techniques, and use the acquired knowledge to become a safe self sufficient diver. Know where your limits are.

This course is mandatory if you wish to continue your training in Advanced and Technical IANTD Courses.

EQUIPMENT:

Soft or hard Backplate with a wing for a single 12l tank (btw 28 and 36 lbs.), 1 emergency lamp, 1 knife, Deco Buoy, Spool (25 meter line), 1 regulator with alternate source and depth gauge, hoses (different sizes), dry or wet suit, warm underwear (should you use a dry suit), fins, mask (2 sets), depth gauge, compass and stainless steel carabiners.

Duration:

The Essentials course will have a minimum duration of 2 days, planned as follows:

DAY 1:

  • Equipment and configuration: Equipment configuration / Cylinder valve configuration.
  • Exercices on land: Finning and kicking techniques, S-Drill, diving position and use of spool and deco buoy. Breathing, concentration and Visualizing exercises.
  • 1st Dive: Buoyancy with a reference, Trim and Finning and kicking techniques.
  • Theory 1

DAY 2:

  • Perfecting the skills of day 1.
  • Exercises on land: Line following and reaching your own limits. Breathing, Concentration and Visualizing exercises.
  • 2nd Dive: Perfecting the skills of Dive nº1 and line following. Reaching your own limits.
  • Theory 2