What is Technical diving?
There are many different thoughts on this subject but essentially technical diving is when any diver goes beyond normal recreational scuba limits.
If you want to go beyond normal scuba levels then we strongly advise that you do the appropriate technical course. Ask your local Splash dealer for more information on these courses or contact us directly..
When it comes to Technical diving equipment, it’s hard to go past Dive Rite. Dive Rite was established in 1984 by Lamar Hires and Mark Leonard; two underwater cave explorers and cave diving instructors from North Florida. In the 1970’s and early 80’s, technical diving gear was virtually non-existent. Most cave divers made their own gear or adapted ocean diving gear to fit the cave environment.
Lamar and Mark changed that and began the first technical dive gear company in existence. Pioneering products such as the Classic wing and the canister light, they introduced to the scuba industry the very first products designed for underwater exploration. In 1991, Dive Rite became the first manufacturer to launch a Nitrox-compatible computer called the “Bridge.” In 1996, Dive Rite revolutionized the dive industry with the launch of the TransPac harness.
Since those early days, Dive Rite has grown from thirteen products to over three hundred products. In 1997 Lamar Hires bought the company and has grown the company from a fledgling, North Florida dive gear company to a worldwide dive equipment manufacturer with distribution in 23 countries all over the world.
Twenty years after the first primary dive reel was sold, Dive Rite’s pioneering spirit continues with the innovation and quality that goes into each and every product. Dive Rite has a proud history of supporting dive exploration, conservation and education, putting Dive Rite in the unique position as a leader in the worldwide technical diving marketplace.
How do you purchase great technical dive gear?
You can use the Shop menu to the left to browse through our comprehensive selection of products. We recommend you visit your closest Splash store to try products on and talk to staff about what’s best for you.
You should start a relationship with your local store / club as they can give ongoing service and advice as you progress into technical diving. If you have no local store, you can purchase products and register warranty information by following the simple steps online.
Photo Credit: Anna Munter. Diver in Pines Cave main chamber, about to enter the side passage, Mt. Gambier, Australia.
