{"id":3839,"date":"2026-04-21T12:54:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T09:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daivings.lv\/shop\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3839"},"modified":"2026-04-21T12:54:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T09:54:26","slug":"intro-to-padi-tec-discover-tec","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/daivings.lv\/shop\/en\/product\/intro-to-padi-tec-discover-tec\/","title":{"rendered":"Intro to PADI Tec (Discover Tec)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-path-to-node=\"2\">Intro to PADI Tec: Look beyond the boundaries<\/h1>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\">Have you ever felt like your usual diving gear was \u201ctoo tight\u201d? Does the desire to see deeper sunken wrecks or delve into cave labyrinths make your heart beat faster? <b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"189\">Intro to PADI Tec<\/b> is your chance to try technical diving under the guidance of an experienced instructor without stress and long-term commitments.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">This program is not a full course, but an exciting one <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"49\">dating session<\/b>, where you will put on a technical configuration for the first time and feel what the world of &quot;Tec&quot; means.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"5\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"6\">What will you experience in the Intro session?<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Our goal is to give you a realistic idea of technical diving without leaving your comfort zone:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Technical configuration:<\/b> You will learn how to assemble and adjust double balloons (<i data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"72\">twinset<\/i>) or lateral configuration (<i data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"105\">side mount<\/i>).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Buoyancy control:<\/b> In technical diving, precision is everything. We will work on your position in the water (<i data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"102\">three<\/i>) and learning new flipper stroke techniques.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Basics of the procedures:<\/b> You will learn the principles of gas management and understand why technical divers always carry at least two independent air sources.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Teamwork:<\/b> Technical diving is a team sport. You will learn specific communication signals and partner checking procedures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"9\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"10\">Who is this program suitable for?<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\">This is the ideal choice for you if:<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\">Want to know if technical diving is for you before you invest time and money into it? <b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"98\">Tec 40<\/b> on the course.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\">Want to understand what configuration \u2013 <i data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"36\">Twinset<\/i> or <i data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\">Sidemount<\/i> \u2013 It&#039;s more comfortable for you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\">Want to improve your swimming skills and become a more confident recreational diver?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"13\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"14\">Requirements for participants<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">No prior experience in technical diving is required. You just need to:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\">At least <b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"7\">PADI Open Water Diver<\/b> certificate (or equivalent).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\">At least <b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"7\">10 logged dives<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\">Achieved <b data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\">18 years old<\/b> age (or 15 years with parental permission).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\">For the desire to learn and discover something new!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"17\" \/>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"18\">Why start with daivings.lv?<\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"19\">We don&#039;t divide diving into &quot;easy&quot; and &quot;difficult&quot; \u2013 we teach diving that is safe. <b data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"75\">Intro to PADI Tec<\/b> During the session, you will use the most modern equipment and receive advice from instructors for whom technical diving is an everyday occurrence, not just a hobby.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"20\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"20,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"20,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Know it or not:<\/b> Many divers admit after an Intro session that even one hour in technical equipment has made more progress in buoyancy control than dozens of regular recreational dives.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"21\"><b data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Sign up for your first Tec adventure today!<\/b><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intro to PADI Tec: Iel\u016bkojies aiz robe\u017e\u0101m Vai Tev k\u0101dreiz ir \u0161\u0137itis, ka ar parasto nir\u0161anas ekip\u0113jumu k\u013c\u016bst &#8220;par \u0161auru&#8221;? 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