Scuba Tech Diving Centre is based in Protaras, on the east coast of Cyprus. The Diving team love scuba and we offer it all from absolute beginner trying to dive for the very first time to diver training courses from PADI, BSAC and TDI for all kind of diving. So whether you have single tank, twinset, rebreather or sidemount diving, Scuba Tech is the place in Cyprus to come. Our inhouse technicians can also look after all your diving equipment to keep it ship shape and dive fit.
Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Sunday, 11 June 2017
Why do I dive a Twinset?
I first tried a twinset in my first year at Scuba Tech when I
was a Divemaster Trainee.
I did a discover twinset dive with my instructor, Peter Crane. I went on to complete my PADI Tec 40 and 45 in the last couple of years, both courses were conducted with a twinset. Since then I haven’t looked back!
I did a discover twinset dive with my instructor, Peter Crane. I went on to complete my PADI Tec 40 and 45 in the last couple of years, both courses were conducted with a twinset. Since then I haven’t looked back!
A twinset is two scuba tanks manifolded together, with an isolator in the middle of the two valves.
The misconception with twinsets is that they are only
reserved for technical diving and exploration. This is wrong; anybody can use a
twinset with the right training, whether you are recreationally or technically
minded in diving.
The two main reasons for using a twinset are...
One, redundancy – having that extra peace of mind and security underwater as you have two tanks instead of one.
Two, to extend your bottom time. Having two tanks is a great way of increasing your gas supply.
One, redundancy – having that extra peace of mind and security underwater as you have two tanks instead of one.
Two, to extend your bottom time. Having two tanks is a great way of increasing your gas supply.
My twinset, without a doubt, is my favourite way to dive.
I love the balance underwater and the stability of two tanks on your back instead of one. When weighted correctly, this is a very comfortable way of diving as well as a simple, streamlined set-up.
However, they are very heavy, and do take some getting used to at first.
Furthermore, I want to be self sufficient underwater, I know
I will never dive solo and that I will always have a buddy there to help me. However, if it ever comes down to a situation when my gas supply is compromised, I want
to be able to have control and to be able to rectify the issue.
Diving a twinset can help me do this, as I can manipulate the
valves and breathe off independent regulators.
This is what is known as a shut down – a way to close the valves in order to save your back gas in the event of an
emergency.
If you do not know how to work the twinset properly and be able to
perform these skills and drills, the twinset will only give you false security. It is so
important to learn how to dive a twinset properly in order to receive the
benefits!
Once you make the decision to dive a twinset, you know you
are committed to diving as it is an expensive investment; you now need two
of everything!
I feel it is an excellent transition in my diving career as I grow as a diver as well as a professional. It may be expensive in the short term but it is worth it in the long run!
A twinset brings comfort, control and flexibility in your diving whether you are in the shallows one day, or conducting a tech dive another.
Sunday, 4 June 2017
Zenobia- Technical Diving and Grouper
The Zenobia wreck in Cyprus is one of the best wrecks to dive in the world.
Sank in 1980, she is coming close to 37 years underwater, lying at a depth of 42m to the seabed.
This video is from Easter when we did a Technical Dive with Norbert. Unfortunately, our camera lady was diving recreationally but it did mean we got some great shots of the grouper that play around the outside.
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