PerroneFord
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It's not supposed to be that hard! Really!
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PerroneFord:It's not supposed to be that hard! Really!
Agreed. Even on those benign profiles a slow ascent is crucial. we're bubbling all of the time. I can certainly tell the difference from when I rush an ascent to when I have all of the time in the world and hang around a long time between 20' and the surface dilly dallying around.Web Monkey:I'd be willing to bet that your ascents are too fast, especially the last 15' - 20' (5 or 6 meters, approx), ... Also, take the last 20' of your ascent slowly...
Web Monkey:I'd be willing to bet that your ascents are too fast, especially the last 15' - 20' (5 or 6 meters, approx), and that you're not properly hydrated.
Divin'Hoosier:How long should I take to get to the surface once I've finished my 15' safety stop? 15 seconds, 30 seconds, a minute, even longer? To stick with the 30'/min guideline, I assume at least 30 seconds to go from 15' to 0'. Should I try to take even longer?