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Jeff,
It's an interesting thing that while you need cave diving certification to
enter most caves you don't need a wreck diving certification to dive on a
wreck. As you are finding out, getting a recommendation for a "wreck diving
instructor" is a hot debate. Which I can offer no recommendations for, so
good luck.
But I would like to recommend a few basic suggestions for rigging your
equipment, which should apply to any form of diving but is especially useful
on a wreck:
1.) No metal to metal connections - wrecks are entanglement hazards
you may need to cut yourself free.
2.) If you need a pony bottle, don't back mount it, rig it as a
stage bottle w/ cut-able connections. Back mounted bottles are prone to
snagging lines and can get fowled in wreckage.
3.) If you plan to do wreck penetrations make sure your instructor
can use a reel and teach you how to use a reel. Don't listen to anyone who
recommends the old "progressive penetration" technique, which can lead to
disaster in a silt out.
Maybe you can gauge an instructors skills on his opinions of what I have
listed above. What I have listed above is so basic, but may not be obvious
unless you've made the mistake of trying it the other way and then having
some one tell you a better way to do it.
Adam
----- Original Message -----
From: "BridalClicks" <jbrown@br*.co*>
To: <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 4:17 PM
Subject: Wreck diving instruction
> I am looking at upgrading my skillset once again and I would really like
> some feedback on where I can get some quality instruction in wreck diving.
> I would cosider myself an "advanced" diver but I have not had any formal
> instruction in wreck diving procedures or skills.
>
> Can I get some recommendations on courses?
>
> What about other resources like books and videos on the topic.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Jeff Brown
>
>
>
> PS: thanks again to everyone for all the help on my Cannister light
> question. Bought a EE/Halcyon Pro6 10W HID and absolutely love the tool!
> quality!
>
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