Brand ambassadors
Professional and renowned divers choose Dtek products for their dives, because they know they can count on reliable, innovative and high-quality equipment.
Explore the profiles of our Brand Ambassadors, let yourself be inspired by their passion and their adventures.
MATTEO RATTO
Website: www.prodiversformation.com
Email: info@prodiversformation.com
Cave, Trimix & DPV Instructor Trainer, P-SCR Diver and XCCR Instructor
In 2011-12 he took part in the project “Traverso Oliero”, which included the reconnection of two branches of the Oliero spring system in ValBrenta, with a final cave dive of about 5km in length.
Since 2012 he has collected several deep dives reaching 160m depth and in 2016-19 he took part in several international collaborations for the production of documentaries such as “Amphitrite Cave” and “Greece, the new spot for cave diving”, “Echoes of Silence” produced by Because I Can ltd and FilmO2 Paris.
As a member of the Top2Bottom team, he collaborated on the creation of a new documentary to be released by the end of 2024: “4 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 4 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 – 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵”.
In 2016 he participated in the expedition “Re d’Italia e la battaglia di Lissa” as a member of the World Submarine Exploration team, a project dedicated to the valorization of Italian wrecks in Croatia.
In 2021, together with a team of expert divers, he created the documentary for the thirtieth anniversary of the Haven wreck: “In the heart of the Haven”, trying to document all the hidden corners of the wreck, with new glimpses never documented before.
In collaboration with Stratis Kas, a manual dedicated to cave diving was created: “Cave Diving – Everything you always wanted to know”, which became a best seller in the sector.
He also collaborates in the writing of several articles for the GUE Quest magazine and other online articles on various editorials.
STRATIS KAS
Website: www.stratiskas.com
Email: sk@stratiskas.com
Instagram: https: stratiskas_adventures
Facebook: Stratis Kas Adventures
His impressive diving successes have cemented his expertise in the field.
In 2020, Kas published the influential book “CloseCalls,” followed by his acclaimed second book, “CAVE DIVING: Everything You Always Wantedto Know,” released in 2023.
Accessible at stratiskas.com, this comprehensive guide has become a must-have resource for cave diving enthusiasts. A regular contributor to InDepthMagazine, Stratis has also been published in publications such as X-Ray and GUE’s Quest Magazine.
Kas’ directorial endeavors include the documentary “Amphitrite” (2017), which was selected for the “Short to the Point” Film Festival, and “Infinite Liquid” (2019), which explores unexplored cave diving destinations in Greece and was selected for presentation at Tekdive USA. Kas’s experience has led to invitations to speak at prestigious conferences, including Eurotek UK, Tekdive Europe and USA, Tec Expo, and Euditek.
JO CROIMANS
YouTube: Chiller
Instagram: jo_croimans
Facebook: Croimans Jo
I’m Croimans Jo, born in Germany, living in Belgium, with a passion for cave and mine diving.
It all started years ago when i was making jokes at work that the ultimate urbex is exploring underwater in mines, as my other hobby is urbex.
At the time we received new co-workers and one is a dive instructor and he said : if you want to dive i can teach you.
so only 6months on backmount, that was not enough for me, so converted to sidemount, “Once you go side, you always dive wide.”
Crawling on hands and knees in the dry parts, my drysuit can withstand lots of abuse, never regretted it to buy a Dtek Trilam Kevlar drysuit,
it should’ve been the first drysuit from the start.
So several years past by, here we are, diving in caves and mines, enjoying the old history on a Liberty Sidemount CCR.
My preferred mine on this moment is located in Poland : Marie Concordia Magnesium mine, for its beauty, crystal clear water, and a perfect dive into history.
Belgium and Germany also have marble and slate mines where i dive frequently and explore the dry parts.
Always on the hunt for new locations, something new and pristine.
Still lots to explore in Europe, many more dives to do.
Diving is a never ending story of evolving, learning, having discipline, but most important be humble.
MAX LANG
Max Lang, founder and owner of the Diving University, a diving school that specializes in training technical divers, from beginners – Intro to Tec – to Advanced Trimix Diver Open Circuit OC and Closed Circuit – CCR. The course program also includes training for pros – Divemasters to Advanced Trimix Instructors. You can also learn closed-circuit rebreather diving, also known as CCR – the silent world, on the XCCR or the Flex2 from IqSub. As an XCCR and Flex2 factory approved service center, we are also the competent partner at your side when it comes to maintenance. Most of the time we dive and teach in cold water lakes, so a perfect fitting and reliable suit is the key to perform. Since many years we trust Dtek dry suits.
It is neither the brand nor the association that makes me a highly trained diver, it is my personality.
At the Diving University, having fun while diving is the top priority. Safety is our top priority. According to the motto “Make the easy way the right way”, we will get you to your goal.
ALESSANDRA FIGARI
Website: www.cavetrainingmexico.com
Email: cavetrainingmexico@gmail.com
Instagram: ale_cave_diving
Facebook: Alessandra Figari
Alessandra Figari is an accomplished Italian diver and marine conservation advocate based in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
With a deep love for the ocean, her fascination with marine life, especially dolphins, initially drove her towards oceanography or marine biology.
Despite a career start in languages and project management, her passion for the sea led her to professional diving.
She earned her Open Water Diver certification in 1999, reached PADI Course Director level in 2004, and became an IANTD cave technical instructor in 2007. In the same year, she participated and passed the international underwater cave rescue and recovery first responder course (IUCRR program) organized by Lamar Hires in Florida.
She reached her CCR trainer level in 2015, and in the followimg years she specializing in her CCR cave instructor level, and she received certifications from TDI.
She accomplished her cross-over with RAID cave 1 and 2 instructor level in 2024. Alessandra was honored as an Associate Member of the Explorer Club in 2013. Alessandra’s expertise and commitment are also evident in her contributions to diving literature.
She wrote a chapter in the book Closed Calls by Stratis Kas, where she shared insights on how training, composure, and experience can prevent diving accidents.
She also contributed to Cave Diving: Everything You Always Wanted to Know by Stratis Kas, reflecting her extensive knowledge of cave diving. Since 2024, she has been a TDI Examinator for Cavern diving, inspiring new divers and professionals through her dedication to teaching and conservation.