Bob3
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Once you start showing symptoms of DCS, it's moved out of the sub-clinical stage.
Here's some interesting reading: http://www.immersed.com/Articles/PDFs/hit.pdf
Also: http://www.scuba-doc.com/cmplmnt.html
Nitrox and Fatigue
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Here's some interesting reading: http://www.immersed.com/Articles/PDFs/hit.pdf
Also: http://www.scuba-doc.com/cmplmnt.html
chuckrt
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I have found that diving 32% even for one tank of a two tank dive has left me able to drive home without feeling fatigued. It is not a symptom of DCS either. It 's because of totaly relaxing and stress relief, but driving 85 miles from the river to home is not the place to want to take anap. You can all come up with reasons and justifications that Nitrox at recreational limits isn't necessary or benificial but all I now is IT MAKES ME FEEL GOOD.
I am also very concious about how fast I ascend and safety stops.
chuckrt
I am also very concious about how fast I ascend and safety stops.
chuckrt
I almost always feel energized and raring to go after any dives, air or nitrox - it doesn't matter. If you're tired after a dive, you're working too hard. Relax.
is mostly cold water diving in OH.
After two dives on air....I am tired and ready for a nap....I don't have that feeling if those same dives are done on Nx. It especially makes a difference if you are planning a night dive that day too...the third dive in cold water will wear you out...especially if you are making dives longer than 20 minutes in the cold w/ a wetsuit
After two dives on air....I am tired and ready for a nap....I don't have that feeling if those same dives are done on Nx. It especially makes a difference if you are planning a night dive that day too...the third dive in cold water will wear you out...especially if you are making dives longer than 20 minutes in the cold w/ a wetsuit
deanmartin
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I've noticed a significant reduction in fatigue when using Nitrox.
Some days I will make 4 dives using Nitrox with very little fatigue. If I was using air I would be whipped.
As far as I'm concerned air is for basketballs and tires.
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Some days I will make 4 dives using Nitrox with very little fatigue. If I was using air I would be whipped.
As far as I'm concerned air is for basketballs and tires.
Regards
Dryglove
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Come out and try some CA beach diving and then say that
But in the dives I did recently, I felt less tired, and also recovered from a tough up-current swim quicker than normal.
I am sold on the stuff.
I am sold on the stuff.
you buyin?
Dryglove
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If i was rich i would be more than happy too
wb416
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My experiences were very similar, however I've gotten very good results with the stops. I'd noticed previously that more rapid ascents (within accepted "guidelines') always made me doze off on the way home.
Very deliberate 40, 30, 20, 10, 5,4,3,2,1 pauses leave me wanting more diving!! (obviously the depth of the dive will dictate other "pauses"/stops in your profile)
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