Technical Diving Equipment & Gear Rental
We offer top-tier equipment rentals for deep, cave, wreck, and rebreather diving, featuring sidemount, twinset setups, and advanced decompression gear to meet the demands of technical divers.
Advanced Dive Expeditions & Exploration
Our dive expeditions venture to remote and challenging locations, such as deep wrecks, caves, and technical reefs, providing unique opportunities to explore uncharted underwater environments.
Technical Diver Training & Certification
Dive Subculture offers training in technical diving, covering trimix and decompression techniques, designed to help divers achieve advanced certifications and expand their skills.
About Dive Subculture Technical
Dive Subculture Tech is committed to redefining the landscape of technical diving training and exploration. We go beyond standard training protocols, cultivating not only exceptional skill sets but also a profound understanding of the underwater world. Our emphasis on mental resilience, effective teamwork, and physical conditioning empowers divers to achieve their fullest potential.
We curate unique travel experiences that take divers to the world’s most captivating underwater destinations. These carefully designed itineraries provide the perfect backdrop for technical divers to hone their skills in real-world scenarios, transforming knowledge into mastery. At Dive Subculture Tech, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos; we welcome divers of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, race, training organization, or certification level. Together, we dive, learn, and explore as a united community, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and adventure. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible beneath the waves.
Technical & Recreational Courses
Whether you’re just starting your diving journey or looking to challenge your limits, Dive Subculture offers a comprehensive range of courses. From recreational open water training to advanced technical diving, our expert instructors provide the guidance and skills needed to unlock new underwater experiences.
SDI Divemaster
SDI Advanced Buoyancy Diver
SDI Rescue Diver
International Training
From its humble beginning in 1994 to today, the group of training agencies Scuba Diving International (SDI), Technical Diving International (TDI), and Emergency Response Diving International (ERDI) form one of the largest diving certification agencies in the World – International Training.
With 26 Regional Offices servicing more than 100 countries, the company today far exceeds the original vision the founders had when they conceived the idea on a napkin, sitting at a kitchen table in the early 1990’s..
Scuba Diving International
In 1998 the membership of TDI could no longer be held back from the demand to create a sport diving division of TDI and thus was born Scuba Diving International (SDI). The primary reason for this expansion was that dive instructors valued dealing with an agency that listened to the instructors in the field and created programs that were, and continue to be, very profitable because they are tailored to the way today’s diver wants to learn to dive.
Innovative Education
From day one of your Scuba Diving International experience you will notice that you are plugged into the most innovative educational system in the diving industry… worldwide!
Scuba Diving International was:
- First to make online open water training mainstream.
- First to present online specialties such as wreck, computer nitrox, deep and navigation.
- First and only insured sport-level Solo Diver™ program.
- First to release kids’ diving programs.
- First to allow you to teach “as they dive,” permitting students to learn to dive utilizing a Personal Dive Computer (PDC).
Dive Subculture TechnicalExtend Your Limits
Unlock new depths with specialized training designed to push your skills and confidence
to the next level.
From wreck exploration to advanced decompression dives, Dive Subculture Technical equips you to go further, safely.
Join The Dark Side
"Join the Dark Side" in technical diving is an invitation to embrace the thrill and challenge of venturing into the unknown depths. It's about pushing beyond recreational limits, diving deeper into caves, wrecks, and unexplored territories where few dare to go. Technical divers often face environments of darkness and mystery, relying on advanced equipment, training, and mental fortitude. This journey isn’t for the faint-hearted—it's for those who crave adventure and are willing to explore the hidden, more dangerous realms beneath the surface, where every dive is a step into the abyss.
FAQs
Technical diving refers to diving that goes beyond the boundaries of recreational diving, which includes mandatory decompression stops, exploring overhead environments like caves or wrecks, and diving deeper than 40 meters to extend bottom time. It often involves using gas mixes other than air, such as Nitrox, Helitrox, and Trimix, along with various diving techniques like sidemount,twinsets, and rebreathers. This advanced form of scuba diving demands greater knowledge, specialized equipment, and additional training.
You don’t need extensive scuba diving experience to begin technical training; in fact, technical diver training can enhance your comfort, confidence, and skills as a diver. However, it’s important to have a solid foundation in fundamental diving skills before starting a course, including breathing, buoyancy, trim (body position in water), and propulsion (finning techniques). Our instructors are available to help you improve and refine these skills throughout your training.
Course structures are designed with a gradual learning curve, increasing in depth and complexity as you become more comfortable with new equipment, techniques, and procedures. Minimum prerequisites for each course are provided, but keep in mind that everyone learns at different rates, so it’s essential to evaluate your own diving comfort level when considering this question.
If you’re still uncertain about your readiness, we offer excellent introductory courses like the TDI Sidemount Diver or Intro to Tech, which can give you a taste of the world of technical diving.
As with any sport, advancing in technical diving means you’ll want to invest in your own equipment to enhance your comfort and confidence underwater. Most gear should be tailored to your body shape for proper fit, requiring some customization for each diver and discipline. However, the variety of options on the market can be overwhelming for new technical divers, with many items not suitable for technical purposes.
The best guidance on equipment choices will come from your instructor, either before you arrive or during the course. We offer a full range of technical equipment for rent during your training, allowing you to “try before you buy,” and we’ll teach you how to configure these elements for future purchases. See the equipment rental section for more details.
While we don’t expect beginners to have all the necessary equipment, we do anticipate that you, as a diver, will possess some of the basic items outlined below:
– Notebook: You’ll be introduced to a lot of new information during your courses, and taking notes will help you reference it later.
– Delayed Surface Marker Buoy (DSMB): You should have at least one DSMB with sufficient lift capacity (12 kg recommended). It should be self-sealing, ideally red for primary use, and capable of inflation from a one-way valve. A second emergency DSMB, preferably yellow, is recommended but can be provided by us for a rental fee.
– Reel(s): Bring one reel that is long enough for the maximum depth of your course (e.g., 45m for Decompression Procedures). A backup reel of similar length is advisable.
– Wetsuit: A long wetsuit in the range of 3mm to 5mm is recommended. The water temperature around the Gilis varies seasonally between 25-29 degrees Celsius, and you may experience thermoclines or extended deco times that can make you feel colder than during a typical recreational dive.
– Fins: Choose fins that provide suitable thrust for moving more weight through the water and are stiff enough to support various propulsion techniques. We suggest ‘jet fin’ style open-heel fins with booties.
– Cutting device: A knife or line cutter is acceptable.
– Primary and backup mask: You will need two masks for your courses and should feel comfortable wearing your backup throughout the dive.
– Wrist slate and pencil attachment: This is invaluable for calculating Surface Air Consumption (SAC) rates and complex underwater communication.
– Tech pocket shorts: These are optional but highly useful for carrying your backup mask and other items; they will last you a long time if you can obtain a pair.
– Dive computers: You should have already invested in a dive computer. While it may not be suitable for planning and executing technical dives, it can serve as a backup during your course. Investing in a computer designed for technical diving is a wise first step, and we understand this can be a significant investment, so we offer rentals for students. We stock Shearwater dive computers, which we highly recommend to our students.
We typically suggest that students arrive a few days before starting the course to finish their independent study. However, if you’re pressed for time or prefer not to study during your stay, we strongly recommend TDI’s e-learning options.
E-learning allows you to complete your study prior to your arrival, register your details on the website, and take the exams online, which means less time spent in the classroom and more time underwater. Rest assured, your instructor will still cover all the theory with you during the course.
We recommend that most students interested in technical diving start with the combined TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures courses. Together, these courses form the foundation of your technical training, covering advanced theory, dive planning, and the essential techniques needed to embark on your technical diving journey. They also emphasize developing a solid base of fundamental diving skills, including breathing, buoyancy, trim, propulsion, and situational awareness.
If you are relatively new to diving but want to explore what technical diving entails within your current depth limits in a no-decompression environment, we highly recommend the TDI Sidemount Diver or Intro to Tech courses.
Reasons to Dive with Us
Exclusive Diving Experiences
We focus on small groups to provide a more intimate and personlized dive - no overcrowded boats, even during peak seasons.
Expert Guides, Deep Local Knowledge
With over two decades on diving, our teams knows every corner of dive sites, ensuring you see the best the region has to offer.
A Dive Family, Not a Number
We treat every diver as part of our close-knit community. You diving journey with us is tailored to your needs and passions.
Introducing Diver Alert Network (DAN)
Divers Alert Network (DAN) is a global organization dedicated to diver safety and health. Established in 1980, DAN provides emergency medical assistance, insurance, education, and research services to the diving community.
Its primary missions is to enhance dive safety by offering 24/7 support for divers experiencing emergencies, such as decompression sickness, and providing vital information on dive medicine and safety protocols.
Through its extensive network and resources. Divers Alert Network (DAN) has become a trusted ally for divers worldwide, ensuring that they are prepared and supported both in and out of the water.
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