Kevin K
Contributor
Hello to the Collective, I can dive locally with my own boat for the least amount of money. The diving is 70 to 90 fsw mostly. I took the nitrox class to be able to get more bottom time. Problem is I run out of air/nitrox at the same time- about 20-25 minutes at 85 fsw. How can I extend my time? Bring more volume with me! I could get a steel 120. Can I use double aluminum 80's??? That would be about 150 cuft. Maybe double steel 100's or steel 80's? With nitrox 36 I can stay at 90 for 46 mins-1hr SI- 41 mins-1hr SI- 36 mins if I remember my tables correctly.( It might be for 80 fsw) I would appreciate anyone who would like to help me in the right direction. I have 25 dives under my belt, mostly to 90 fsw, am 6'5", 210 lbs. Temp at depth is about 60 degrees. Since it is a 26 mile ride to the dive spot I would like to maximize my bottom time. I don't want to do anything stupid and am researching best I can. I am going to get a thicker wet suit and I pay attn to my breathing best I can. Advise me, please. kk