11kiwidiver
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Havent been in the water for about 2 years.. just moved to south florida so im ready to start diving again Currently settin up my rig and Im having trouble with tank selection and the practical nature of nitrox..
1. I have a nitrox cert and have done most of my dives (less than 30) breathing it... I want a nitrox tank.. but if I do multiple tank dives most boats wont fill nitrox (?)... do you have an extra air tank, or do you usually rent (when EANx isnt available)
2. Im having trouble deciding on tank size.. Im not sure of my SAC rate because I havent dove with computers and as a result I dont know my "my average depth" (my new comp is in the mail :ar15. Im sort of small (125lbs 5'9") and I have a pretty decent lung capacity (6L) because I play brass instruments. Looking at my past dives I sucked through AL80's pretty quickly (usually ending up with 600psi) so I think I should go for a bigger tank (for possibly doing air deco dives when I get the training). Would a 133cf 26in 40# some odd tank be too much for my size and current diving (NDL), also I would be wearing a 30# wing with a 3/2 wetsuit(so maybe this would be too much tank)
thanks
steve
1. I have a nitrox cert and have done most of my dives (less than 30) breathing it... I want a nitrox tank.. but if I do multiple tank dives most boats wont fill nitrox (?)... do you have an extra air tank, or do you usually rent (when EANx isnt available)
2. Im having trouble deciding on tank size.. Im not sure of my SAC rate because I havent dove with computers and as a result I dont know my "my average depth" (my new comp is in the mail :ar15. Im sort of small (125lbs 5'9") and I have a pretty decent lung capacity (6L) because I play brass instruments. Looking at my past dives I sucked through AL80's pretty quickly (usually ending up with 600psi) so I think I should go for a bigger tank (for possibly doing air deco dives when I get the training). Would a 133cf 26in 40# some odd tank be too much for my size and current diving (NDL), also I would be wearing a 30# wing with a 3/2 wetsuit(so maybe this would be too much tank)
thanks
steve