Beyond Recreational Limits TECHNICAL DIVING TRAINING
Performance-based technical diving education following IANTD standards. Master buoyancy, trim, propulsion, and decision-making in real-world conditions in Tulum, Mexico.
What Is Technical Diving Training?
Technical diving training is advanced scuba education focused on precision, control, and decision-making beyond recreational limits. It emphasizes equipment configuration, gas management, buoyancy, trim, propulsion, and decompression procedures required for complex environments. At Wolff Diving, all technical training follows IANTD standards and is conducted in real-world conditions in Tulum, Mexico.
Who It’s For
Certified divers who want to progress beyond recreational limits and are willing to commit to structured, performance-based training.
What You Learn
Buoyancy and trim control, efficient propulsion, equipment configuration, gas planning, redundancy, and problem-solving under task load.
Where It Happens
Training takes place in cenotes and open water around Tulum, providing ideal conditions for controlled progression in technical diving environments.
Precision in every dive
Technical Excellence
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Technical diving is a discipline, not just an activity — and training should reflect that. At Wolff Diving, our training is rigorous, performance-based, and focused on safety through competence.
Whether you are looking to enter the overhead environment of a cenote or extend your bottom time with decompression procedures, our instructors ensure you master every skill before certification.
Technical Curriculum
Our technical diving courses differ fundamentally from recreational training. They are demanding, rigorous, and designed to transform you into a precision diver.
Open Water Sidemount Diver
Discover the comfort of sidemount diving without the technical overhead. This
recreational course introduces the harness and regulator configuration, focusing on
balance, trim, and the freedom of movement that sidemount provides. Perfect for
photographers or divers looking to relieve back strain.
We guide you through the initial setup of the harness to fit your body perfectly. You'll
learn the proper way to enter and exit the water with tanks, how to attach and detach
them at the surface and at depth, and enjoy the sensation of having your gas supply
easily accessible under your arms rather than on your back.
Prerequisites
Open Water Diver
Duration
2 Days
Price
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Technical Sidemount Diver – Cave-Oriented Configuration
Sidemount offers unparalleled flexibility and redundancy, especially in overhead
environments like caves. This technical level course teaches you to manage two
independent cylinders, handle gas failures, and navigate restrictions with ease. It is
the preferred configuration for exploration in the Tulum area.
You will master gas management protocols to balance your cylinders and ensure equal
consumption. Training includes solving complex equipment failures—such as regulator
free-flows or valve shutdowns—while maintaining a stable hover. We also focus on hose
routing and streamlining to keep a low profile in tight spaces.
Prerequisites
AOWD + 30 Dives
Duration
3 Days
Price
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Explore Technical Diving - Intro to Tech
This is the entry point into technical diving. The course focuses heavily on refining
your core skills: buoyancy, trim, and propulsion techniques (frog kick, helicopter turn,
back kick). You will learn to manage a twinset manifold, switch to a backup regulator
seamlessly, and configure your equipment for streamlining and safety.
Beyond the physical skills, we introduce the technical mindset. You'll engage in land
drills to perfect your valve manipulation and S-drills before entering the water. Video
analysis is used after every session to critique and improve your form, ensuring you
leave with a solid foundation for all future technical training.
Prerequisites
Open Water Diver + 25 Dives
Duration
3 Days
Price
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Advanced EANx Diver
Extend your no-decompression limits or accelerate your decompression stops. The Advanced
Nitrox course qualifies you to use Enriched Air Nitrox from EAN21 up to 100% Oxygen. You
will learn the physiology of oxygen toxicity, advanced gas planning, and the procedures
for using a stage cylinder for decompression gases.
We cover CNS and pulmonary oxygen toxicity tracking in depth, as well as the 'best mix'
selection for your planned depths. Practical applications include gas analysis, proper
cylinder labeling, and practicing stage cylinder handling underwater to maintain
streamlined trim while carrying additional tanks.
Prerequisites
Nitrox + Deep Diver
Duration
2 Days
Price
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What to Expect From Technical Training
Physical Fitness
Technical diving demands solid physical stamina and endurance. Be prepared to swim with double tanks and handle equipment on land efficiently.
Mental Focus
We test your problem-solving under stress. Panic is not an option in the overhead environment; staying calm is key.
Equipment
You must own or rent appropriate tech-grade gear. We provide exact guidance on purchasing the right tools for the job.
Technical Training – Common Questions
Do I need previous experience for technical diving training?
Yes. Recreational diving experience is required. Each technical course follows a progressive pathway, with specific prerequisites depending on the level (Intro to Tech, Advanced Nitrox, or decompression training).
What certification will I receive after completing the course?
Successful students earn the corresponding IANTD technical diving certification for the level completed, confirming mastery of required skills and procedures.
What equipment is required for technical diving courses?
Technical-grade equipment is required. We provide detailed guidance on proper configurations and can advise on purchasing or rental options depending on the course level.
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Diving?
Technical diving is a commitment — to precision, discipline, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to train with intent, we’ll help you define the right path based on your experience, goals, and mindset.
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