PADI TEC BASIC
Start your tec diving journey in Playa del Carmen! Learn gas planning, buoyancy, and gear setup with PADI Tec Basics in crystal-clear cenotes and ocean waters.
2 DIVES
2 DAYS
399 USD
Course Description:
Ready to dive deeper? The PADI Tec Basic Diver course is your first step into technical diving. Learn the skills, equipment, and procedures for safely exploring the limits of Tec diving. Start your journey today!
Build a Solid Foundation for Technical Diving
The PADI Tec Basics course is a flexible, multi-use training program designed to help divers gain experience with technical diving equipment and develop essential skills like buoyancy, trim, and propulsion. Whether you're new to tec diving or need a refresher with a new gear configuration, this course is an ideal starting point.
You’ll complete:
Two knowledge development segments
One practical application session
Two no-stop training dives
During the course, you’ll learn to:
Set up and rig technical diving equipmentproperly
Refine your trim, positioning, and propulsion techniques
Practice team diving and handle emergencies such as free-flows and out-of-gas scenarios
You’ll begin with some of your standard recreational scuba gear and progressively add technical components. Training is available in single tank, twinset, or sidemount configurations—your instructor will guide you based on your diving goals and experience.
Tec Basics is also a great step toward Tec 40 and beyond, helping you build confidence before advancing into deeper and more complex dives.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
1 confined session
2 dives
stage regulators
weights
bottom and deco gas for all your dives
eLearning and certification fee
pick up in Playa del Carmen
PREREQUISITES:
Minimum age is 15 years
PADI Advanced open water
PADI Rescue diver is recommended
PADI Enriched air
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Two independent first and second stage regulators (one must have a long hose)
Submersible pressure gauge
Proper weight system
Buoyancy Compensator Device (BCD) with power inflator, or sidemount configuration (if certified)
Exposure suit suitable for the diving environment
Two masks and fins
Two line cutting devices
Three battery-powered lights: 1 primary and 2 backups, with burn times matching planned dive duration
Safety reel/spool with minimum 37 meters of guideline, plus a second recommended
Primary reel for the team, with adequate length for the planned dive
Reels/spools for planned line jumps or gaps
Three directional line arrows and one non-directional line marker
Dive computer, watch or bottom timer, and depth gauge
Underwater slate with pencils for communication