This first standard is called "RTC Rebreather Diver Level 1," and it delineates a stage in a diver’s development where he or she is trained to dive with a rebreather to a maximum depth of 30m (100ft) with no planned stage decompression stops, and without supervision by an instructor or divemaster.
This standard will make it easier to compare certifications from different agencies, and is intended to be followed by others later.1
Not all equipment are created equal but for different purposes and users. Consider the two iconic German cars below.
Which one is the best, which one is the better design?
The Mercedes with its advanced technology, high performance and superior handling? Or the rugged and uncomplicated VW Beetle of which more that 21 million were sold and is the longest-running and most-manufactured car ever made?
You must walk before you can run, so why do so few dive centres teach people how to swim before they learn to dive?
By adding divers to our underwater photos, we are able to bring about a sense of exploration, highlight a focal point and provide a sense of scale to the scene, especially in wide angle reef and shipwreck photography.
