And yes, it is taught in my nitrox course.
Did you manage to recruit this person into your Nitrox course?
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And yes, it is taught in my nitrox course.
If he is recommending Nitrox for these depths, I don't see the problem with it vs. a total blanket statement for using Nitrox for "ALL" deeper depths.
Nitrox is not "safer". That's the point.
If you get scared just press the red button on your BC and you'll go right to the surface.
A higher percentage of oxygen (O2) means less nitrogen (N2) in your system.
Depending on your gas consumption, you would be able to stay down longer with Nitrox vs air at the same depth.
If you get scared just press the red button on your BC and you'll go right to the surface.