So SD is offering its first Nitrox class under PDIC at the NE Techreational Clinics. For more information click here!
So I was thinking why did divers start diving nitrox in the first place?
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, Nov 11 2005 05:38 PM
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 05:38 PM
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 05:44 PM
Got certified initially because it was touted as a 'safer' gas for shallow diving (under 100')... After diving it for a while, I really like the benefits to recovery rates... Post dive fatigue is almost non-existent. I don't notice any real difference while I'm using it, but I sure notice the differences after the dive.
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 05:47 PM
I'll be sucking it down this weekend when making numerous training dives with OW, AOW and Deep Diver students. I load less Nitrogen, thus allowing me more water time.
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 05:52 PM
Ditto! I definately notice the difference in energy level post-dive when on Nitrox, especially when making several dives in one day. The increased bottom time is nice too!Got certified initially because it was touted as a 'safer' gas for shallow diving (under 100')... After diving it for a while, I really like the benefits to recovery rates... Post dive fatigue is almost non-existent. I don't notice any real difference while I'm using it, but I sure notice the differences after the dive.
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 06:16 PM
Hear…Hear…I truly feel less tired after diving with Nitrox, especially after multiple day dives.Ditto! I definately notice the difference in energy level post-dive when on Nitrox, especially when making several dives in one day. The increased bottom time is nice too!Got certified initially because it was touted as a 'safer' gas for shallow diving (under 100')... After diving it for a while, I really like the benefits to recovery rates... Post dive fatigue is almost non-existent. I don't notice any real difference while I'm using it, but I sure notice the differences after the dive.
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 06:44 PM
Ditto to above. Longer dive times, less fatigue and less nitrogen in the system to worry about!
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 08:10 PM
I feel lighter. I look in my wallet and it's definitely lighter.
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 08:48 PM
I feel lighter. I look in my wallet and it's definitely lighter.
You need to seek out a Fill Station that charges by the cubic foot...Most days, I hit gas on the way out of the Springs, and a refill to 3600 for my LP95 runs 4 and small change after two Cavern/Intro level dives...
When I was getting the "empty and leave overnight" stuff I TO was paying out the wazoo...
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 08:49 PM
Just be SURE to monitor total OX intake during the day...it CAN mount up if you are rep deep diving!Ditto to above. Longer dive times, less fatigue and less nitrogen in the system to worry about!
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 09:07 PM
Kamala asked, "Why did DIVERS start using NITROX in the first place?" Those attending the clinic will be finding out the incredibly interesting truth. 
Nicolle will just have to wait for the PNW event before she can enjoy enlightening her students. YOU WILL LOVE WHY!
I bet Norm doesn't even know despite his cave experience.
Oh, by the way, we'll somehow bribe those attending the event not to tell you all -- yet.
Trace
Nicolle will just have to wait for the PNW event before she can enjoy enlightening her students. YOU WILL LOVE WHY!
I bet Norm doesn't even know despite his cave experience.
Oh, by the way, we'll somehow bribe those attending the event not to tell you all -- yet.
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 11:52 PM
I got certified because my dive shop includes it with OW training and prebanks EAN36 .
I kept using it because I like more bottom time on repetitive dives.
. I kept using it because I like more bottom time on repetitive dives.
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Posted 11 November 2005 - 11:54 PM
Non-existent in the Great Lakes unless you have an arrangement with the fill station like I do at my dive shop because I blend my own gas. They charge me by the cubic ft.I feel lighter. I look in my wallet and it's definitely lighter.
You need to seek out a Fill Station that charges by the cubic foot...
Norm
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Posted 12 November 2005 - 04:55 AM
Trace,Kamala asked, "Why did DIVERS start using NITROX in the first place?" Those attending the clinic will be finding out the incredibly interesting truth.
I bet Norm doesn't even know despite his cave experience.
Oh, by the way, we'll somehow bribe those attending the event not to tell you all -- yet.
Trace
Since I started in the Daze of Deep Air, AFAIR, one of the reasons then was the (mistaken) concept that less PPN2 led to lowered Narcosis. This, of course, before O2 was recognized AS a narcotic gas ITSELF...
The Big Dogs were already doing O2 deco, and most Techie shops did have a big green cylinder...Nitrox was a bit on the Outlaw side then; you KNEW that some guys were breathing gas, they just wouldn't fess up!
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Posted 12 November 2005 - 08:04 AM
It has to do with a certain big dog of the day.Trace,Kamala asked, "Why did DIVERS start using NITROX in the first place?" Those attending the clinic will be finding out the incredibly interesting truth.
I bet Norm doesn't even know despite his cave experience.
Oh, by the way, we'll somehow bribe those attending the event not to tell you all -- yet.
Trace
Since I started in the Daze of Deep Air, AFAIR, one of the reasons then was the (mistaken) concept that less PPN2 led to lowered Narcosis. This, of course, before O2 was recognized AS a narcotic gas ITSELF...
The Big Dogs were already doing O2 deco, and most Techie shops did have a big green cylinder...Nitrox was a bit on the Outlaw side then; you KNEW that some guys were breathing gas, they just wouldn't fess up!
Norm
(on station at the NACD workshop)
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Posted 13 November 2005 - 03:01 PM
Ok now I'm really confused...
how in the world do dogs have anything to do with nitrox???
how in the world do dogs have anything to do with nitrox???
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