Elite Divers International

Discover Technical Diving in Playa del Carmen

Elite Divers International

Discover Technical Diving in Playa del Carmen

“A new challenge keeps the brain kicking and the heart ticking.” E.A. Bucchianeri

Why should I be interested in a Discover Tech Program?

If you are as passionate as we are about diving, there should be nothing you wouldn’t want to learn about it. What we love about diving is that, every time you reach a summit, there are a multitude of other challenges for you to grow. As exciting as it sounds, it could be just as scary. We know by experience, for having been there ourselves, that Technical Diving can be intimidating at first, because the gap between recreational and technical training, whether it is equipment or procedures, could seem insurmountable. Our Dicover Technical Diving courses are here to close this gap and create a bridge between these two worlds, as much as a Discover Scuba before you take your Open Water Course, to tease your excitement and rekindle the flame, and to make you a more accomplished diver in small steps and without the heavy time and financial commitments. Pick your reasons to enroll in one of our Discover Technical Diving programs in Playa del Carmen:

  • Try new equipments
  • Perfect or discover new configurations (Sidemount, Black Plate & Donut, Hogarthian Style)
  • Become a safer diver
  • Master your static buoyancy and propulsion techniques (limit environmental impact, photography…)
  • Feel in control of your dive
  • Challenge yourself
  • Pure curiosity
  • Etc.

Discover Tech Diving

BTP WORKSHOP

$200/ Day
  • Limitations: No Overhead – 23m / 75ft
  • Prerequisites: Open Water Diver – 25 Dives
  • Duration: 2 Days

SIDEMOUNT TRIAL

$200/ Day
  • Limitations: No Overhead – Recreational Limits
  • Prerequisites: Open Water Diver – 25 Dives
  • Duration: 1 Day

DIVER PROPULSION VEHICLE TRIAL

$250/ Day
  • Limitations: No Overhead – Recreational Limits
  • Prerequisites: Open Water Diver – 25 Dives
  • Duration: 1 Day
Course Details Here
Course Details Here
Course Details Here

BUOYANCY TRIM PROPULSION WORKSHOP

WHY TAKE A BUOYANCY TRIM PROPULSION WORKSHOP?

Our BUOYANCY TRIM PROPULSION WORKSHOP program is your first step into becoming a diver in control of your dive. While discovering the Hogarthian configuration in single tank Back Plate & Wing, we will teach you how to master your breathing pattern, your static neutral buoyancy, your propulsion techniques (frog / helicopter / reverse kick), correct your trim, and develop a whole new level of awareness. You will learn new skills for problem solving and emergencies as well as acquiring the disciplined and knowledgeable mindset of a Tech Diver to feel more confident underwater.

WHAT WILL I LEARN ?

During this BTP workshop, we will cover the following subjects and skills in a neutral stationary position:

  • Equipment workshop & set up
  • Fundamentals: Breathing, Buoyancy, Trim, Propulsion & Awareness
  • Dive planning & gas management
  • Donning & pre dive check
  • Mask failure
  • Long hose out of gas sharing
  • Managing free flows
  • SMB Deployment
Cenote cave diving in Playa del Carmen
Cenote cave diving in Playa del Carmen

WHAT WILL I LEARN ?

During this BTP workshop, we will cover the following subjects and skills in a neutral stationary position:

  • Equipment workshop & set up
  • Fundamentals: Breathing, Buoyancy, Trim, Propulsion & Awareness
  • Dive planning & gas management
  • Donning & pre dive check
  • Mask failure
  • Long hose out of air sharing
  • Managing free flows & leakages
  • SMB Deployment
Cenote cave diving in Playa del Carmen

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Tanks Rentals + Weights

Transport to Dive Sites from EDI Base

Private Technical Diving Instructor

In-water Training: Confined Water Session & 4 Dives Min.

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Sidemount Trial

 

WHY BOOK A SIDEMOUNT DIVING TRIAL?

For a long time, Sidemount diving was the exclusive tool of cave divers. But then it became clear that if it works in the most extreme and demanding environment, why wouldn’t it work for recreational diving too? With its increasing popularity, we are sure that you must have crossed a diver wearing his tanks on the side while wondering how it would feel. Here is your chance! Like a Discover Scuba, our Technical Sidemount Instructor will guide you through the first part of a Sidemount diving course in a beautiful open water Cenote so you can feel the freedom of our favorite configuration for one day.

WHAT WILL I LEARN ?

Our Sidemount Trial program will cover the following:

  • History of Sidemount
  • Donning & removing SM gear
  • Gas Switches
  • Buoyancy challenges
  • Swimming in different orientation
  • Tanks partial removal
  • Single Tank Sidemount
Cenote cave diving in Playa del Carmen
Cenote cave diving in Playa del Carmen

WHAT WILL I REVIEW ?

Our Sidemount Trial program will cover the following:

  • History of Sidemount
  • Donning & removing SM gear
  • Gas Switches
  • Buoyancy challenges
  • Swimming in different orientation
  • Tanks partial removal
  • Single Tank Sidemount
Cenote cave diving in Playa del Carmen

WHAT’S INCLUDED

SM Equipment & Tanks Rentals

Transport to Dive Sites from EDI Base

Private Technical Sidemount Diving Instructor

In-water Training: Confined OW Cenote Dive

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Diver Propulsion Vehicle Trial

WHY BOOK A DPV TRIAL?

If you’ve been diving a while like us, there is always a new piece of gear you’re dreaming about, and a DPV (or Diving Propulsion Vehicle) is probably in the Top 3 of the most exciting diving equipment we’ve had to play with. Cruising around the underwater world on the trigger will bring your diving cravings to a whole new level. Our DPV Tech Instructor will pair with you for the coolest ride in a beautiful open water cenote. But beware, one you touch one, you’ll want one!

WHAT WILL I LEARN ?

Our DPV Trial will cover the following subjects:

  • DPV general presentation & instructions for use
  • Advantages & motivation for DPV diving
  • Maneuvering techniques & safety concerns
  • Piloting exercises
  • Diver towing
Cenote cave diving in Playa del Carmen
Cenote cave diving in Playa del Carmen

WHAT WILL I LEARN ?

Our DPV Trial will cover the following subjects:

  • DPV general presentation & instructions for use
  • Advantages & motivation for DPV diving
  • Maneuvering techniques & safety concerns
  • Piloting exercises
  • Diver towing
Cenote cave diving in Playa del Carmen

WHAT’S INCLUDED

DPV & Tanks Rentals

Transport to Dive Sites from EDI Base

Private Tech DPV Diving Instructor

In-water Training: Confined OW Cenote

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– Transport to Dive Sites from EDI Base
– Private Technical Instructor
– Tanks & Weights Rentals – Nitrox 32% Fillings
– All prices above are on a 2 divers / day base.
If booking alone, we will do our best to find you a teammate.
– Solo diver: +50 USD/ day
– Cenote Entrances
– Lunch

All the schedules below are our best recommendation for an optimal experience. They can be adapted and personalized to your convenience or necessities.

Courses: 8:30am – 5pm