RAID REBREATHER TRY DIVE EXPERIENCE IN MALTA & GOZO

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The RAID Rebreather Try Dive offers an unforgettable initiation to the serene underwater realm. This experience will introduce you to breathing on a rebreather while submerged, providing you with an unparalleled sense of liberation. In addition, you will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for boundless and thrilling escapades.

RAID Rebreather Try Dive in Malta

The RAID Rebreather Try Dive aims to familiarize you with the fundamental principles of rebreathers and enable you to gain hands-on experience in confined water, and optionally, in open water environments while using a rebreather. It is important to note that this experience does not confer any formal qualification.

In preparation for the RAID Rebreather Try Dive, it is crucial to ensure that all of your regular scuba diving equipment is in excellent working condition. This includes your mask, fins, wetsuit or drysuit, regulator, and BCD. Additionally, you may need to bring other specialized equipment specific to the rebreather you will be using.

During the Try Dive, you will be required to complete reading materials or handouts as directed by the instructor. You will also be asked to demonstrate your ability to maintain buoyancy while wearing the rebreather and to perform fundamental skills with the unit.

The practical component of the Try Dive involves swimming with the rebreather in confined water to become familiar with its function and features. If you feel comfortable and confident, you may also choose to participate in an optional open water dive, with a maximum depth of 15 meters, to experience the rebreather in a more realistic setting.

ONLINE LEARNING

The study portion of the RAID Open Water 20 course is completed online before you join us for your course here in Gozo, Malta.

INWater Skills

The inwater skills dives are completed in sheltered areas to allow you to build skills introduced by your instructor in small steps.

Open Water dives

Once you can repeat the skills in a relaxed way, your instructor will take you diving and complete the certifiying dives of the RAID Open Water 20!

Try Rebreathers Diving in Malta

If you want to try rebreather diving in Malta, then the RAID Rebreather Try Dive is the place to start. But first you will be required to complete several tasks. You must read through selected text or handouts provided by the instructor. Next, you will need to demonstrate your ability to maintain buoyancy with the rebreather and execute basic skills using the unit. You will then practice swimming with the rebreather in confined water and may have the option to participate in an open water dive to a maximum depth of 15 meters.

It is important to note that there can be no more than two students per instructor during the program, and all dives must be conducted at depths not exceeding 15 meters. While the Try Dive does not lead to a formal qualification, the instructor may issue a wall certificate to acknowledge your participation.

Throughout the course, you will develop various water skills, including practicing buoyancy control, performing basic drills as directed by the instructor, using manual overrides, and monitoring the system. The program is conducted over a single day, with theory in the morning and practical sessions in the afternoon. As a qualified diver, you must provide proof of at least ten logged dives and be at least 15 years old with parental or guardian authorization, or 18 years old without such approval.

After completing the Try Dive, you will have a better understanding of rebreathers and can decide which unit is best suited to your diving goals. With rebreathers, you can embark on more adventurous diving experiences, explore greater depths for longer periods while staying warm, and conserve gas.

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WHY CHOOSE Toby van pooss

I am a professional instructor and examiner living on the Maltese island of Gozo and am devoted to teaching technical diving with either backmount or sidemount configurations. My many years in the water provide me distinctive expertise that will show you an unforgettably thrilling dive experience while championing your skills as a diver. I ensure divers become masters of their craft - making sure they make it out alive!

Take the plunge and explore new depths with scuba diving! Improve your skills or seek out fresh underwater adventures that are waiting for you.

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Technical divers have an abundance of options to choose from when deciding on their first technical dive, adventure, wreck exploration and gas blending.

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TESTIMONIALS

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Testimonial for Toby van Pooss | Advanced Diver Training

Tobys instruction is first class. He takes the time to listen to what you want to achieve so you never feel rushed and each dive is tailor-made to make the most of your time under water. He also works closely with leading suppliers so is a great resource for any equipment. Would highly recommend.

Grant Burgess-Simpson

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Testimonial for Toby van Pooss | Advanced Diver Training

Toby was a great instructor. I thoroughly enjoyed my diving with him in Gozo. The dives we did we amazing, I had a great experience!

I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to returning soon to explore more wrecks.

Joseph Philbin

Tec Student

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Testimonial for Toby van Pooss | Advanced Diver Training

Before working with Toby, I'd never dived. Now I confidently dive 40m wreck on nitrox. I owe that entirely to his teaching, encouragement and (in no small measure) his patience. Both in and out of the water, his instruction and professionalism dispelled any anxieties I had and ensured I felt safe throughout.

Dr Dominic McMahon

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