Zeagle Ranger LTD BC, Technical & Recreation Scuba Diving BCD, 2009 Model

"The Essentials of Overhead Diving" Video Program takes a closer look at the foundational skills for all Cave and Wreck divers. (for recreational diving, see our UTD Essentials of Recreational Diving DVD). This Essentials of Overhead DVD offers an in-depth approach by demonstrating the core technical skills needed by all divers - instructors/students/technical/cave/wreck - interested in become safer, more proficient and ultimately part of a "Thinking Team."Skills included are: Trim/BuoyancyFrog KickModified FrogModified Flutter KickBackward KickHelicopter TurnBasic 6 - Regulator & Mask SkillsDoubles Valve DrillsS-Drills (Out Of Air - OOA)S-Drills Side By Side (Right, Left)S-Drill Single FileSurface Marker Buoy DeployAscent Drills (including Deco Stop Procedures)OOA Horizontal AscentToxing DiverDeco/Stage Bottle SwitchDeco/Stage Bottle StowUnique features include:Skills demonstrated in full technical gear, including doubles, deco bottle and drysuit.Technical instructor voice-over highlights key points."Grease Pencil" illustrations flesh out even more detail, and increase visual retention.While certainly not the only skills required for safe technical diving, these skills form the nucleus for the Essentials of Tech class, and build a solid foundation for anyone aspring to become a technical/wreck/cave diver.Each video skill is narrated by accomplished Technical Instructors, including UTD Founder Andrew Georgitsis, and is presented in an unique format. First, a complete and uninterrupted video shows the skill being performed with explanations as to "why" the skill is important. Next, the exact same video is replayed, with the addition of key pauses, where the instructors use an "on-screen grease pencil" and explain "how" we do a skill including subtitles and other instructions. It's an excellent way to both visualize the skill and hear the key points before you take your class. Then during the class the instructor will reference these skills videos, and after class you can review each skill and compare and contrast your team's performance. These DVD's are easy to use and intelligently laid out to allow you to see only the skills you want, or all of them in sequence.Bonus skills are added which involve a greater mastery of the foundational technical skills - they are included as a useful "signpost" to where you may want to take your Technical Diving.Additional bonus tracks include:Valve FailuresTie a primary lineOur Customer Satisfaction Pledge!!!We grow our business with happy customers, and if you aren't 100% satisfied with your UTD DVD and its contents, you won't have to pay for it. Period. If you aren't completely satisfied, we'll refund 100% of your investment.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

UTD International is proud to offer this Essentials of Recreational Diving DVD. This DVD is an overview of recreational UTD/Hogarthian/DIR skills and is available to all divers, either taking a UTD/Hogarthian/DIR oriented class, or generally interested in improving their open water recreational diving skills.The primary component of the DVD is the presentation of open water diving skills that provide a foundation for your diving career. As this is a DVD designed for recreational divers, the skills are demonstrated in a single tank with a general overview of key points. (if you are seeking a more technically oriented DVD then you will want the Essentials of Tech DVD).Essentials of Recreational Diving Skills included:Trim/BuoyancyModified Flutter KickFrog KickBackward KickHelicopter TurnBasic 6 - Regulator & Mask SkillsValve DrillsS-Drills (Out Of Air)Ascent Drills (including Safety Decompression Stops)Some Bonus Skills:Deploying a Surface Marker BuoyToxing Diver RecoveryOut of Air Ascents**Click highlighted skills to view sample of skill video's.While certainly not the only skills required for safe diving, these skills form the nucleus for the Essentials of Recreational Diving class, and represent the core UTD/Hogarthian/DIR skills for the Essentials of Recreational Diving recreational diver.Each skill is represented in a complete and uninterrupted format showing the skill being performed. Reviewing these clips over and over is an excellent way to preview the skills prior to your class. Your instructor will also reference these video's during your class and you can then review these skills following the course. The DVD is easy to use and each skill can be accessed independently through menus.In addition, bonus tracks have been included to provide a sneak peek at some of the more advanced topics we cover in the more advanced DVD's in this series (Essentials of Tech, Essentials of Overhead Diving, Technical Diving). As these bonus skills involve a greater mastery of the core skills, they are included as a useful "signpost" to where you may want to take your personal and team skills.Reviewing the video prior to attending the class will help the student begin to solidify the concepts ahead of time, allowing the formulation of educated questions. After the course, having the videos means you can always revisit the skills and continue to learn as your understanding grows. And be sure to check out the UTD Essentials of Recreational Diving Online Classroom Materials.Our Customer Satisfaction Pledge!!!We grow our business with happy customers, and if you aren't 100% satisfied with your UTD DVD and its contents, you won't have to pay for it. Period. If you aren't completely satisfied, we'll refund 100% of your investment.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.