ins and outs.

[Zero]

I think its a good general definition of it but there is a much broader range out there in the real world.
I think anything past your basic open water setup and dive is technical to some point. It doesnt have to be depth dependant. Maybe an archiological dig in 10m of water where your mapping and detailing the site. Maybe its with a set goal in mind for a picture.

Matt

[seasnake]

Just skimmed that wiki def. briefly and I think I could go with that. Def. if you are doing so called "required" decompression or gas mixes other than air, that is a technical dive ... ??

[Finless]

I thought a real diver was one who actually went diving rather than sitting on the web pontificating ................... like me ............... who hasn't been diving since last Sept ................ but who is booked on a charter this Sunday (at last some time and some money) ................... but I bet the weather'll turn bad!