Planet Tech is a technical scuba diving school based on Koh Lanta, Thailand. Created to cater to the expanding market of technical scuba diving, we make use of training on two of Thailands most beautiful islands (consisting of Koh Lanta Yai, Koh Lanta Noi and Koh Tao), and some of Thailands best scuba diving. You have the opportunity to do technical scuba diving with some of Thailands most spectacular marine life - mantas and whale sharks. We dont believe that technical scuba diving should always be done on the sand! On a technical scuba diving course with Planet Tech we guarantee technical scuba diving at some of Thailands best diving spots - Hin Muang / Hin Daeng and Koh Haa, for no additional cost. you could also become certified at Thailands top diving destination - the Similan Islands. As well as reasonably priced DSAT and TDI technical scuba diving courses at Planet Tech you can take advantage of Thailands cheap food and accomodation on one of Thailands most beautiful and unspoilt islands. during your technical scuba diving course you can survive in basic accomodation for as little as 200 baht per day, right on some of Thailands most stunning beaches. Thailand is the perfect place to learn technical scuba diving, particularly the island of Koh Lanta, located in South West Thailand, home to the best scuba diving Thailand has to offer. If you choose a technical scuba diving course with Planet Tech, you can currently choose from DSAT and TDI technical scuba diving courses. Whats the difference? Basically not much - both certification agencies certify you as in technical scuba diving, the only difference is that the courses vary very slightly in skills performed and knowledge given. TDI have been around for many years (its the oldest technical diving agency there is), providing quality courses in technical scuba diving. TDIs diving courses are very flexible, and allow the instructor to throw in as many diving skills as he wishes (as well as the core diving skills required), to ensure that the diving skills of the student are of a high enough standard. The theory portion of the TDI technical scuba diving courses are also very flexible, with classroom presentations required to be given by the instructor. The TDI course book gives vital information, but most will come from the instructor. TDI technical scuba diving courses are very well tried and tested over the years and have proved to be some of the best technical scuba diving courses around. If you choose a DSAT technical scuba diving course you will have a manual that follows PADIs excellent past record in quality training materials. the DSAT tech deep diver manual is extremely comprehensive - so much so that if you choose, you can self study the entire theory portion of the course. If your knowledge reviews are suitable then the only part of the course you need to spend in the classroom is the exams - leaving you more time for diving! Both DSAT tec deep exams are very intensive, and leave you with a wealth of knowledge about technical scuba diving. The diving part of the course again follows PADIs track record, providing a rigid and well structured diving course. TDI technical scuba diving courses: TDI ADVANCED NITROX TDI DECOMPRESSION PROCEDURES TDI EXTENDED RANGE TDI TRIMIX DSAT TECHNICAL SCUBA DIVING COURSES: DSAT TEC DEEP LEVEL1 DSAT TEC DEEP LEVEL2 We also provide guided technical scuba diving for deep air and trimix divers at Thailands premier divespots - Hin Daeng / hin Muang / Koh Haa and the Similans - private charters available on request.

What do I need to start?
25 logged dives, Open Water certification, Nitrox certification

What does it qualify me for?
TDI Advanced Nitrox prepares the diver to properly use decompression nitrox mixes (up to 100% oxygen). This course also trains the diver for gas-switch extended no decompression diving to 40m

TDI Knowledge:
Physics and physiology of diving, equipment considerations, dive tables and computers, dive planning, common mixing procedures, decompression...more details

TDI Skills:
Buoyancy control and trim Buddy and team procedures Freeflow regulator Gas shut down Out of air - long hose drill	Stress analysis Deploy lift bag Safety stop with lift bag React to surprise drills from instructor more details

What do I need to start?
25 logged dives, Advanced certification, Nitrox certification

What does it qualify me for?
TDI Decompression Procedures examines the theory, methods and procedures of planned staged decompression diving. This course trains the diver to plan and conduct a stage decompression dive using nitrox or 100% oxygen for decompression.

TDI Knowledge:
Physics & physiology of deco diving, decompression options, equipment considerations, dive tables, computers and deco software, decompression dive planning, emergencies, decompression dive procedures...more details

TDI Skills: Buoyancy control with tech gear Demonstrate comfort with stage cylinder Stage and retrieve cylinder Deploy lift bag Controlled ascent on lift bag Deploy backup mask Freeflow from 1st & 2nd stage Leak from manifold and gauge BC inflator malfunction Confirm gas switch Buddy breathing deco gas

Freeflow deco reg Decompression emergency 30m diver tow at depth in full tech gear Horizontal breath hold swim at depth for 15m Contingency situation and problem solving Emergency gas sharing stationary React to instructor surprises Deploy backup mask while air sharing Deploy lift bag while breathing from a freeflowing deco reg Buddy out of air while staging tank Respond appropriately to instructor surprises more details

What do I need to start?
50 logged dives, Advanced certification, TDI Advanced Nitrox, TDI Deco Procedures

What does it qualify me for?
TDI Extended Range trains the diver in the proper techniques, equipment requirements, and hazards of deep air diving up to 55m. Extended Range divers will be able to make dives requiring long decompression stops and needing expedition quality contingency planning. They will also be able to make advanced gear selection and know how to configure and manage additional gear to function well on long dives in local conditions.

TDI Knowledge:
Physics & physiology of deep air diving, decompression options, equipment considerations, dive tables, computers and deco software, mission dive planning, emergencies, decompression dive procedures...more details

TDI Skills: Buoyancy control with tech gear Demonstrate comfort with 2 stage cylinders Deploy lift bag & use as backup buoyancy Air sharing ascent from depth (no mask) Loss of deco gas emergency Horizontal breath hold swim at depth for 15m with mask blacked out

30m diver tow at depth in full tech gear Deploy backup mask while buddy breathing deco gas and ascending to next deco stop Buddy out of air while cutting 3rd buddy from entanglement at depth Bring buddy with blacked out mask through over 4 deco stops with gas switch and deploy lift bag Unconscious diver ascent while dealing with major gas leak Respond appropriately to instructor surprises more details

TDI Advanced Nitrox & Deco Procedures
Length: 4 days
Dives: 6
Max depth: 45m

TDI Deco Procedures & Extended Range
Length: 5-6 days
Dives: 8-10
Max depth: 55m

TDI Advanced Nitrox, Deco Procedures & Extended Range
Length: 6-8 days
Dives: 10-12
Max depth: 55m

TDI Advanced Nitrox, Deco Procedures & Trimix
Length: 6-8 days
Dives: 10-12
Max depth: 60m