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 Bird's
Underwater offers many Technical Diving and Specialty
classes. For details about the classes we offer, see the
tables shown below. If you have not yet completed your Basic Open
Water Scuba Certification, please visit our Scuba
Diving Classes page.
All of our technical classes are taught by Bill "Bird"
Oestreich, the owner of Bird's Underwater. Bird has
been teaching technical diving classes since 1989 and has a great
deal of diving experience all over the world.
Note:
TDI
and
IANTD instructor training available at all levels. Please
contact the shop for details: (800) 771-2763
We are proud sponsors and Member Facilities of the National
Speleological Society - Cave Diving Section (NSS-CDS) and the
National Association for Cave Diving (NACD)
Instructor Bird Oestreich (far left) and friends
Classes are scheduled year round as soon as enough students are available.
Call
for schedule.
*Prices do not include
dive site admissions, gas fills, training materials or Agency
Registration fees
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Megalodon or
Optima Closed Circuit Rebreather Certification
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Prerequisite: |
Advanced Nitrox Certification |
Description: After
the student has purchased their own rebreather, this course
provides training in the safe use and technology of the Megalodon or Optima
closed circuit rebreather. |
| Number of Days: |
5 (10 Dives) |
| Minimum Age: |
18 |
| Cost: |
$1,500.00* |
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Make a Reservation
Today! (800) 771-2763 |
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CCR Cave Diver
Certification |
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Prerequisite: |
Closed Circuit Rebreather certified
with 50 logged hours on specific unit. |
Description: Rebreather
Cave Training for the previously trained and experienced
rebreather diver. |
| Number of Days: |
8 (16 Dives) |
| Minimum Age: |
18 |
| Cost: |
$2,000.00* |
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Make a Reservation
Today! (800) 771-2763 |
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Advanced Nitrox/Decompression Procedures
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Prerequisite: |
Basic Open Water Scuba Certification
and Nitrox Certification with 25 logged dives. |
Description: Teaches
use of Deco Gasses up to 100% O2 for dives up to a maximum
depth of 150 feet. |
| Number of Days: |
4 (6 Dives) |
| Minimum Age: |
18 |
| Cost: |
$800.00* |
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Make a Reservation
Today! (800) 771-2763 |
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Trimix Diver
Certification |
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Prerequisite: |
Advanced Nitrox w/Deco Procedures with 100
logged dives. |
Description: Teaches
use of bottom mixes of 18% O2 or higher for dives to a maximum
depth of 200'.
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| Number of Days: |
4 (4 Dives) |
| Minimum Age: |
18 |
| Cost: |
$1000.00* |
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Make a Reservation
Today! (800) 771-2763 |
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Advanced Trimix Diver
Certification |
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Prerequisite: |
Trimix Certified |
Description: Teaches
use of Trimix for dives to a maximum depth of 300'. |
| Number of Days: |
4 (4 Dives) |
| Minimum Age: |
18 |
| Cost: |
$1000.00* |
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Make a Reservation
Today! (800) 771-2763 |
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Cavern Diver
Certification |
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Prerequisite: |
Basic Open Water Scuba Certification |
Description: Cavern diving is a basic introduction to diving in an overhead environment within the natural daylight zone.
Equipment requirements include a cavern reel and two secondary underwater lights.
Primary light being the light zone. You will improve your buoyancy and dive planning skills in this two day class.
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| Number of Days: |
2 (4 Dives) |
| Minimum Age: |
15 |
| Cost:
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$275.00*
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Make a Reservation
Today! (800) 771-2763 |
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Intro (Basic)
Cave Certification |
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Prerequisite: |
Basic Open Water Scuba Certification
and Cavern Diver Certification |
Description: Extends
penetration into overhead environments (specifically caves)
beyond the daylight zone (Main Line penetration only, limited to
1/3 of a single tank or 1/6 of doubles).
Emphasis on dive planning. |
| Number of Days: |
2 (4 Dives) |
| Minimum Age: |
18 |
| Cost: |
$300.00* |
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Make a Reservation
Today! (800) 771-2763 |
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Cavern/Intro
Combination |
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Prerequisite: |
Basic Open Water Scuba Certification |
Description: This
class is a combination of the Cavern Diver and Introduction to
Cave classes. If you are already doing Tech dives this
is the best entry level class to get into Cave Diving. |
| Number of Days: |
3 to 4 (8 Dives) |
| Minimum Age: |
18 |
| Cost: |
$500.00* |
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Make a Reservation
Today! (800) 771-2763 |
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Apprentice Cave Diver
Certification |
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Prerequisite: |
Basic or Intro Cave Certified |
Description: Teaches
more complex navigation through caves and allows limited
decompression. Penetration limited to 1/3 of doubles. This is a
time limited (1 year) credential, issued so the student may
practice before completing the Full Cave Diver certification.
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| Number of Days: |
2 (4 Dives) |
| Minimum Age: |
18 |
| Cost: |
$450.00* |
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Make a Reservation
Today! (800) 771-2763 |
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Full Cave Diver
Certification |
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Prerequisite: |
Apprentice Cave Certified |
Description: Finishes
the 8 day cave program. Covers decompression, more complex
navigation, mapping and stage diving |
| Number of Days: |
2 (4 Dives) |
| Minimum Age: |
18 |
| Cost: |
$450.00* |
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Make a Reservation
Today! (800) 771-2763 |
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DPV Cave
Certification |
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Prerequisite: |
Full Cave Diver Certification with a minimum of 50 logged
post-training cave dives. |
Description: Teaches
how to safely plan and execute DPV diving in the overhead
environment.
(scooter
rental not included)
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| Number of Days: |
2 (3 dives) |
| Minimum Age: |
18 |
| Cost: |
$440.00* |
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Make a Reservation
Today! (800) 771-2763 |
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Nitrox Gas
Blender
Certification |
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Prerequisite: |
None |
Description: Teaches
safety, blending and analyzing procedures for
Oxygen/Nitrogen mixes up to 99% O2.
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| Number of Days: |
1 (No Dives Required) |
| Minimum Age: |
18 |
| Cost: |
$200.00 |
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Make a Reservation
Today! (800) 771-2763 |
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Advanced Gas
Blender
Certification |
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Prerequisite: |
Nitrox Gas Blender Certified |
Description: Teaches
safety, blending and analyzing procedures for
Oxygen/Nitrogen mixes up to 99% O2 and mixes containing
Helium. |
| Number of Days: |
1 (No Dives Required) |
| Minimum Age: |
18 |
| Cost: |
$200.00 |
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Make a Reservation
Today! (800) 771-2763 |
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Other Specialty
Classes
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All Private
Tech classes are $300.00 per day plus admissions,
gas fills, training materials and Agency registration
fees.
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Make a Reservation
Today! (800) 771-2763
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