So here I am back in Bali….but this time its not a stop off its to dive! I had decided back early on my trip that I wanted to learn to Tec Dive, but like Marks normal fashion I can’t just settle to do a Tec Dive I want to do everything…..so I initially signed up to do all my Tec training with Bali Scuba including my Tec Instructor training. I had to work my way through 3 courses with the Tec that was Tec 40, 45 & 50…. after completing the self study and knowledge reviews it really opened my eyes on what I was about to embark on…..So much so that I decided that I was not physically ready to expose my body to the demands of Tec Diving, after discussing this with Knut and Lisa at Bali Scuba decided that I would try the Tec 40 and see how I feel. I was overwhelmed with the learning at first, very different to the relaxed PADI courses I was accustomed too, this was serious shit and I understand why now…. if you have a problem down there you need to deal with it down there, none of this coming to the surface and CESA’s….. this has opened my eyes to a new way of diving. I was very blessed to of found Bali Scuba who have been excellent and Knut my instructor (course director). I managed to get through the theory and the exams and the train dives, the set up is completely different and getting used to all that took a while but slowly I was understanding why people do this, it bought back an excitement and adrenaline rush. I managed to get through the dives and then decided I would do my Tec 45, so again I was into the thick of it with theory, exams and skills and got passed that, I also decided to take my sidemount course and invested in some new gear, it was good to learn this and feel different way to dive. I had some great dives with Bali Scuba and especially with the Mantas and manta point. I didn’t have enough time to complete my Tec 50 or instructor part but I have decided to return in November to finish ups the Tec 50, take my Tec Instructor part and also the course for Staff Instructor. Great experience with Bali Scuba, they will be the only dive school I will dive with whilst on Bali, run very professionally and really good people just happy to help. See ya Bali, back in a few months to finish what we started….
