2011 achievements and 2012 goals?
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Normoxic typically means a mixture with a "normal" amount of oxygen in it ... i.e. 21% O2
Hyperoxic means mixes with greater than 21% oxygen, such as 25/25 (oxygen/helium). For training purposes, this is often included in the "normoxic" category.
Basically, "normoxic" training includes dives within depth limits typically considered "safe" for air (from a PPO2 standpoint).
Hypoxic trimix means a mixture with less than 21% oxygen ... i.e. 18/45 or less ... this would generally be for dives below the 180-200 foot range.
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
Hyperoxic means mixes with greater than 21% oxygen, such as 25/25 (oxygen/helium). For training purposes, this is often included in the "normoxic" category.
Basically, "normoxic" training includes dives within depth limits typically considered "safe" for air (from a PPO2 standpoint).
Hypoxic trimix means a mixture with less than 21% oxygen ... i.e. 18/45 or less ... this would generally be for dives below the 180-200 foot range.
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
2011 achievements:
*started diving! (Lifelong dream of mine)
*completed OW, AOW, and nitrox courses
*got to dive 16different sites in 4 countries
*first (and last? LOL) cold water dive in Seattle
2012 goals
*a lot more diving!
*get my own bc/regs
*dive Bali & sipadan
*convince my wife to start diving (by far the most difficult of these goals
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*started diving! (Lifelong dream of mine)
*completed OW, AOW, and nitrox courses
*got to dive 16different sites in 4 countries
*first (and last? LOL) cold water dive in Seattle
2012 goals
*a lot more diving!
*get my own bc/regs
*dive Bali & sipadan
*convince my wife to start diving (by far the most difficult of these goals
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2011 Achievements:
I found out how wrong I was about "not being an 'ocean person'" (*see below)
Snorkeled in the Caribbean for the first time
Caught the diving bug and scheduled a cruise for Jan 2013 in anticipation of getting certified before then.
2012 Goals:
Start and finish getting certified by March (I'm not sure how realistic that is, since I have zero experience with diving)
Dive at least 10 times, post-training
Take at least 2 optional courses
Start some savings for purchasing my all of my own gear
Get my wife certified before the end of the year
I found out how wrong I was about "not being an 'ocean person'" (*see below)
Snorkeled in the Caribbean for the first time
Caught the diving bug and scheduled a cruise for Jan 2013 in anticipation of getting certified before then.
2012 Goals:
Start and finish getting certified by March (I'm not sure how realistic that is, since I have zero experience with diving)
Dive at least 10 times, post-training
Take at least 2 optional courses
Start some savings for purchasing my all of my own gear
Get my wife certified before the end of the year
Great thread idea. I wish my 2011 looked like some of the others and far as diving, but here is my list:
2011 accomplishments: Worked with more students and success than in any prior year
Published with my wife Debbie our first book on Scuba-
"The Scuba Snobs Guide to Diving Etiquette"
Had 5 appearances on nationally syndicated scuba radio show
Greeter and Host for the Colorado Dive Show
Participated in my first turtle hatchling release ever in November
in Akumal Mexico
Did some equipment updates and upgrades
2012 Goals: Dive more
Finish the sequel to The Scuba Snobs' book
Dive more
Have another successful and safe training year
Dive more
Be nicer
Happy holidays and safe diving to all!
DivemasterDennis
2011 accomplishments: Worked with more students and success than in any prior year
Published with my wife Debbie our first book on Scuba-
"The Scuba Snobs Guide to Diving Etiquette"
Had 5 appearances on nationally syndicated scuba radio show
Greeter and Host for the Colorado Dive Show
Participated in my first turtle hatchling release ever in November
in Akumal Mexico
Did some equipment updates and upgrades
2012 Goals: Dive more
Finish the sequel to The Scuba Snobs' book
Dive more
Have another successful and safe training year
Dive more
Be nicer
Happy holidays and safe diving to all!
DivemasterDennis
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2011 Achievements:
got in 200+ dives working as a DM this year
passed Fundies with a rec pass
took a freediving class
got a ton of experience working with classes
2012 Goals:
get at least 200 dives
get a dry suit so I can dive in New England all year long
start to play with doubles
got in 200+ dives working as a DM this year
passed Fundies with a rec pass
took a freediving class
got a ton of experience working with classes
2012 Goals:
get at least 200 dives
get a dry suit so I can dive in New England all year long
start to play with doubles
2011 Achievements:
I've got the Stress & Rescue certification + First Aid & O2 provider & CPR.
I had to prepare myself for the swimming needs of this course.
Besides, from year 2007 when I got certified, 2011 has been the year with more dives done.
2012 Goals:
I'll go through the Master Diver programm (S&R + 50 dives + Equipment Techniques + Altitude Diving).
Dive more often than in 2011.
I've got the Stress & Rescue certification + First Aid & O2 provider & CPR.
I had to prepare myself for the swimming needs of this course.
Besides, from year 2007 when I got certified, 2011 has been the year with more dives done.
2012 Goals:
I'll go through the Master Diver programm (S&R + 50 dives + Equipment Techniques + Altitude Diving).
Dive more often than in 2011.
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2011 Achievements
2012 Goals
- Got over my fear of drowning and became a diver
- Became addicted (this must be a disease actually)
- Will finish up 2011 with about 115 dives
- Traveled to two amazing destinations in the Caribbean and saw things I never dreamt of!
- Finished up my rescue course and found it to be about the hardest (but most rewarding) thing I've done in a long, long time
- Dove with sea lions and other amazing critters and learned to love my own backyard
- Became close friends with an amazing group of people whom I absolutely am honored to dive with and call friends
- Took my passion for photography to a new place - underwater!
2012 Goals
- Continue to work hard on my skills as a diver and as a wanna-be photographer
- Explore a few more locations in the world
- Begin work on my DM (or not)
- Work on my physical stamina - the weights required with a drysuit are tough on the knees!
- Learn to love shore diving without sacrificing gear or knees to Neptune
- Continue to meet amazing and interesting people who share my passion
2011 Achievements
Completed AOW and Rescue Diver Certs
More dives (75) than any previous year.
Dove Fla Keys, Bonaire, NC Wreck Diving, SC Fossil diving
Improved my photography skills and started posting photos to my web site.
2012 Goals
Do a Livaboard Dive Trip
Dive Bonaire again
Dive the Sea of Cortez
Dive Catalina Island
100 + dives
Completed AOW and Rescue Diver Certs
More dives (75) than any previous year.
Dove Fla Keys, Bonaire, NC Wreck Diving, SC Fossil diving
Improved my photography skills and started posting photos to my web site.
2012 Goals
Do a Livaboard Dive Trip
Dive Bonaire again
Dive the Sea of Cortez
Dive Catalina Island
100 + dives
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