Is Technical Diving for You? | S3E03

In this episode, Jay and Sarah discuss their journeys into tech and cave diving. They share their experiences and the challenges they faced along the way. They also discuss the different mindsets and motivations behind tech diving, including the appeal of exploring unique environments and the importance of humility in the diving community. They emphasize the need for continuous learning and skill development in order to safely enjoy the benefits of tech diving.

They explore the importance of considering future paths and not rushing into teaching or new diving styles. They emphasize the need to slow down and take time to learn and develop different skills. They also highlight the mental game of technical diving and the importance of critical thinking and decision-making. The conversation delves into the choice between side-mount and back-mount configurations and the advantages and disadvantages of each. They stress the importance of progressive training and choosing the right tool for the dive and the conversation concludes with a discussion on the passion and philosophy of technical diving.

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The Dive Table

Gardner Underwater

Sarah Miller

Fish Dive Surf, Inc.

00:00
Introduction and Dad Jokes

02:40
Background on Tech Diving

06:09
Sarah's Journey into Tech Diving

10:28
Jay's Journey into Tech Diving

15:00
The Appeal of Cave Diving

21:07
The Mindset of Cave Diving

24:32
The Humility of Tech Diving

28:48
Refreshing Tech Diving Skills

35:37
The Ego in Tech Diving

44:23
Considering Future Paths

46:59
The Importance of Slowing Down

50:57
The Mental Game of Technical Diving

53:20
Critical Thinking and Decision Making

55:12
Choosing Between Sidemount and Backmount

01:00:07
Progressive Training and Building Skills

01:04:45
Considering Individual Limitations

01:07:19
Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Configurations

01:14:22
The Goal of Redundancy

01:17:31
Taking the Right Tool for the Dive

01:21:48
The Passion and Philosophy of Technical Diving