If you only wait 22 hours before flying is that safe, i have a dive tuesday at 9:00 and it will end at 2:00 my flight leaves at 11:50 next day. can i do that dive,should i forget it.Thanks. What is a safe margin.
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Tim Ingersoll
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I usually use 18 hours as a rule of thumb. I definitely don't dive as deep as usual on the last day.
I agree with Tim...I think the latest DAN stuff was 17 hours, but you may want to check their website to make sure...
www.diversalertnetwork.org
but the revised flying after diving recommendations which came out of a conference on this subject last year would indicate that you are within recommended guidelines.
Basically, a 12 hour SI is recommended after a single, no-decompression dive. An 18 hour SI is recommended following repetitive and/or multiday dives or dives requiring a decompression stop.
Basically, a 12 hour SI is recommended after a single, no-decompression dive. An 18 hour SI is recommended following repetitive and/or multiday dives or dives requiring a decompression stop.
Thanks everyone, my first dive is 80ft, then a 45ft and my flight is about 22 hrs later. I think i might only do the morning 80ft. Do you think the 2nd is safe? I'm going to call DAN. Again grateful for your input
Tim Ingersoll
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I would not hesitate to make both dives. Just remember to go extra slow on your ascent profile and off-gas at 15 feet for as long as your gas will allow. You should be fine. Oh, and remember to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
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