Scott L
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Most divers I know feel better diving nitrox. Sorry, no fancy theories. Just plain empirical observations...
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Thanks for your responses so far.
I am in really good health, not overweight, don't smoke, not on any perscription drugs, etc. I work out regularly (5 times a week) and am 42 years old. I don't eat alot of sweets.
I started diving at age 18 and dive recreationally once a year or so. (GBR, Fiji, Papau New Guinea, etc.)
I have never really liked doing the 3rd dive of the day (especially if I am diving consecutive days) and have always had heartburn when I dive (starts during the dive and continues for a couple hours afterwards). I maybe only get heartburn 3 or 4 times a year if I am not diving. So heartburn under normal circumstances is not an issue.
It does not matter the depth or the length of time I am down, even at 30 feet for 30 minutes I will experiance the same thing.... (FYI, I breath slowly and conserve my air by holding my breath inbetween breaths, but not when I am going up or down.)
I should add, that it is not just a lack of energy, but that I feel kind of 'yucky' after my 2nd/3rd dive - how is that for a good description!
Again, I appreciate your thoughts!
Karin
When I hear about people manipulating their breathing pattern like you describe, I get concerned about the possibility of CO2 retention and/or hypoxia. Try breathing "normally" with a slight pause in-between inhalation and exhalation. Don't purposefully hold your breath. Some people liken "normal" breathing on a dive to deep, yoga-style breathing. For what it's worth, I wouldn't be so concerned about conserving your gas. Simply use what you need to use. Accommodate your "normal" usage into your gas planning and overall dive planning. This may be contributing to your post-dive "yuckiness."I have never really liked doing the 3rd dive of the day (especially if I am diving consecutive days) and have always had heartburn when I dive (starts during the dive and continues for a couple hours afterwards). I maybe only get heartburn 3 or 4 times a year if I am not diving. So heartburn under normal circumstances is not an issue.
It does not matter the depth or the length of time I am down, even at 30 feet for 30 minutes I will experiance the same thing.... (FYI, I breath slowly and conserve my air by holding my breath inbetween breaths, but not when I am going up or down.)
I should add, that it is not just a lack of energy, but that I feel kind of 'yucky' after my 2nd/3rd dive - how is that for a good description!
I should add, that it is not just a lack of energy, but that I feel kind of 'yucky' after my 2nd/3rd dive - how is that for a good description!
Again, I appreciate your thoughts!
Karin
im sorry to go off topic but what is prairie dog diving ?Repeated ascents will take a toll. If you are "prairie dog diving" you can push your self to the edge of DCS or beyond.
Pete