smoking on a dive boat

[BTravlin]

Smoked horse meat anybody?

 

[wardric]

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a hakapik is a much more efficient tool to end his suffering

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

I know its bad. I AM planning on quitting to further my diving. That being said:

What are the increased risks of an air embolism?

Does cigarette smoking “pre-load” you with C02? (I have always assumed this and planned my dives for 1.2PPO2max instead of 1.4 just to be on the safe side.)

I know it has nothing to do with SAC rate (which actually probably improves as emphysema sets in)

Physiological effects? Nicotine and getting narcd, etc…

Looking for SERIOUS answers to those questions.

I don't know how serious it is, but here's an article on the subject ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[boulderjohn]

Originally Posted by Curbs


I know it has nothing to do with SAC rate (which actually probably improves as emphysema sets in)


The idea of the SAC rate for smokers being better than for non-smokers is an oft-repeated concept with absolutely no scientific evidence to support it. People often talk about specific divers they knew who were smokers and had great SAC rates, but that is an example of any of several variations of the false cause fallacy. Having a great SAC rate is caused by a number of factors, usually related to experience. A diver may have all the qualities that create a great SAC rate and may also be a smoker, but that does not mean that being a smoker gave him a great SAC rate. In all likelihood, he or she would have an even greater SAC rate without smoking.

 

[Dave in PA]

After reading all 13 pages of posts, I have to wonder why there are so many folks that are so willing to forgo politeness? If someone is doing something that bothers you and you can't move away from them, politely ask them to refrain from doing what they are doing. I think most smokers will understand and comply with a polite request.

 

[DandyDon]

Yes, Dave, but it goes back to the charter: Was it booked as a non-smoking or not? If not, and I am leeward - what is the problem? Some militants can't stand to see smoking even when they're upwind.

I know, DON'T LOOK!

 

[wardric]

 

[bythesea]

Now thats funny!!! NOT! I just saw a woman who was massively pregnant and doing the maternal tummy rub thing. With a smoke in that hand.

 

[Teamcasa]

Most of today's baby boomer generation had mothers that smoked and drank.
Look how we turned out

 

[DandyDon]

Pregnancy and smoking are bad but so are pregnancy and scuba. Neither have anything to do with this thread.
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