I did it

[Docc]

For prudent divers, the depth of the dive is not as remarkable as what you got to see/experience. While a 130 FSW is the depth limit for most diving agencies, they also recommend staying above 60 FSW until you are AOW and have passed a deep diving specialty. Like you, my first dive after OW was to 126 FSW. My instructor made some foolish decisions for me and it was my first "Trust Me" dive. I have since learned to never dive beyond my training, my experience or my equipment. I should also point out that my 126 FSW dive was also into a cave without lights (Blue Spring, Fl).

I was also excited about my accomplishments and it wasn't until a year later when I finally realized the danger my instructor put me in. There is a lot to be learned here on ScubaBoard like how to avoid Trust Me dives, and I hope you stick around to soak up the wisdom and skills we have to offer. You don't need excessive depth to have fun in our sport!

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[ScubaSteve]

My second post certification dive was to 105' but that was only because I saw one of the divers (certified same time as me) wandering off away from the group and buddyless. I signalled to my buddy to come as I retrieved them. I got to them and tugged on his fin.....a forceful point in the other direction and at the depth guage and he genuinely appeared as though he was clueless to where he was. It was not an intentional thing for him. We ascended and rejoined the group and enjoyed the rest of the dive.

My next dive to 100+ feet was not until my AOW after around 30 dives.


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I will also add for the OP's benefit, still to this day I prefer a dive at 30' to 120'. All the extra depth will guarantee you is shorter bottom time. I have been deep enough for me but would rather brag about staying underwater for a longer shallow period than a deepter shorter period. Do not wish your life away....stay shallow longer and enjoy the ride.

For prudent divers, the depth of the dive is not as remarkable as what you got to see/experience. While a 130 FSW is the depth limit for most diving agencies, they also recommend staying above 60 FSW until you are AOW and have passed a deep diving specialty. Like you, my first dive after OW was to 126 FSW. My instructor made some foolish decisions for me and it was my first "Trust Me" dive. I have since learned to never dive beyond my training, my experience or my equipment. I should also point out that my 126 FSW dive was also into a cave without lights (Blue Spring, Fl).

I was also excited about my accomplishments and it wasn't until a year later when I finally realized the danger my instructor put me in. There is a lot to be learned here on ScubaBoard like how to avoid Trust Me dives, and I hope you stick around to soak up the wisdom and skills we have to offer. You don't need excessive depth to have fun in our sport!

Posts have been removed due to being inflammatory, insulting, off topic or referring to such. This is Basic Scuba and there is no need for such unfriendliness. Thanks!​

 

[webjr]

It's possible that he started an AOW course right after finishing his OW and the dives were done with close supervision...

I don't know of any agencies that 128 would not be a standards violation for AOW.
No instructor should EVER take a diver that green that deep.

Heck, I am an instructor and I don't take myself that deep! One tanks heavy enough, I want no part of two.

 

[ONESPEED]

Bottom line, w/ only seven dives nobody has the proper skills to react appropriately should the crap hit the fan. Get some dives under your belt at shallower depths, work on your basic skills and when comfortable and properly trained pursue deeper dives. Chasing a number at this point of your training is a recipe for disaster.

 

[ONESPEED]

Heck, I am an instructor and I don't take myself that deep! One tanks heavy enough, I want no part of two.

:huh:

 

[Cave Diver]

Deja Vu: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/q-scuba-certification-agencies/295937-padi-aow-qualified-depth.html

 

[webjr]

:huh:

128 is too deep for a single. Doubles are too heavy for my taste.
Could I do it ? Sure. But the question is why.
Too much work takes the fun out of it for me.

 

[Cave Diver]

I don't know of any agencies that 128 would not be a standards violation for AOW.
No instructor should EVER take a diver that green that deep.

Heck, I am an instructor and I don't take myself that deep! One tanks heavy enough, I want no part of two.

I was thinking of the absolute max limit, rather than the training limit. AOW was a long time ago.

 

[Kingpatzer]

I've come to believe that while extensive "rock bottom" gas planning is overkill for recreational diving, but that along with that point depth limits must be set by equipment and experience. A good rule of thumb for rec divers is that depth should not exceed the ft^3 of the tank you are diving. If you're going down in a AL80, then set 80' as the depth limit. Deeper than that and without additional gear and training, things can go very wrong very quickly.

 

[ONESPEED]

128 is too deep for a single. Doubles are too heavy for my taste.
Could I do it ? Sure. But the question is why.
Too much work takes the fun out of it for me.

I've done numerous dives to and beyond 130' on a single. While obviously one should know their gas consumption before attempting it there is absolutely nothing wrong with doing 130fsw on a single tank if properly equipped and trained. While I have done these dives on a single AL80 in the past, there are also many, many other tank choices with larger capacities that one can use.