You’ve logged hundreds of dives, traveled to the world’s hottest dive spots and enjoyed just about every underwater adventure there is. So what’s next? Some divers are looking for more of a challenge, like exploring inside a wreck at the bottom of Truk Lagoon, venturing into one of Florida’s underwater cave systems or diving with leopard seals in Antarctica. In other words, technical diving. It’s a brand of diving that is both physically and mentally demanding. You need to be fit, properly trained and, of course, have the right gear. That’s where we come in. Here’s the equipment you’ll need to go from rec to tec, with a few cool accessories thrown in. Tech BCs » The traditional tec BC is a metal backplate, an air cell — also called a wing — and a harness made from 2-inch webbing. This configuration is still preferred by many techies, but adjustable shoulders with quick-release buckles and integrated weight systems are now common on modern tec rigs Continue Reading » Tech Regulators » Solid breathing performance and reserve capacity –– the ability to deliver gas smoothly and easily even at extreme depths and breathing rates –– is what counts when choosing a tec regulator. All mainstream regulators meet the needs of recreational diving, and many exceed them. Continue Reading » Tech Tools » The tools tec divers take down with them are not just accessories but devices that might save a life. A reel can lead you safely out of a wreck or cave, and a sharp cutting tool can free you from lines or net. Continue Reading » Tech Lights » Whether venturing into a cave, exploring a wreck or diving to depths beyond the reach of the sun’s rays, tec divers need to carry their own illumination. Canister lights are popular because they offer long burn times yet are easy to use. Continue Reading »