Mark Powell articles

Lessons we can learn In the first of a new regular series of articles, Mark Powell looks at the way in which technical diving has developed over the years both in the UK and abroad, and discusses how this can teach something to all levels of diver, recreational or otherwise. More Text by Mark Powell Photographs by Gareth Lock/imagesoflife.co.uk. June 2007
Technical diving equipment Mark Powell examines the different equipment configurations used by technical divers, and shows how certain aspects can be applied to the gear used by those committed to recreational diving. More Text and photographs by Mark Powell. July 2007
When practice makes perfect Newly qualified divers will learn a new set of skills, but technical diving adds a whole raft of other skills that not only must be experienced, but regularly practised and mastered. More Text by Mark Powell Photographs by Gareth Lock/imagesoflife.co.uk. August 2007
Technical team diving Technical diving instructor Mark Powell discusses the idea of diving in a team of three or four, and explains why good buddy divers can make good team divers. More Text by Mark Powell Photographs by Gareth Lock/images of life.co.uk. September 2007
Nitrogen narcosis Mark Powell discusses nitrogen narcosis, one of the most underestimated risks to the technical diver but, with the use of the right breathing gas, one of the most easily avoided. More Text by Mark Powell Photographs by Gareth Lock/images of life.co.uk. October 2007
Decompression diving Technical diving instructor Mark Powell discusses decompression diving and the implications of diving beyond the no-stop limits. More Text by Mark Powell Photographs by Gareth Lock/imagesoflife.co.uk. November 2007
Wreck penetration Technical diving instructor Mark Powell looks at advanced wreck-diving techniques and the skills necessary to safely explore inside wrecks. More Text by Mark Powell. Photographs by Gareth Lock/imagesoflife.co.uk. January 2008