billt4sf
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I am from one of the three countries in the world that use Imperial units (feet, pounds, etc.) and I have found one advantage to this (apologies to Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson).
My depth reminds me about how much air I should have to start my ascent, to wit:
When I have 1000 lbs, I start ascending if I am 100 ft deep,
When I have 800 lbs, I start ascending if I am 80 ft deep,
...etc... (I do not go deeper than 30m as a rule).
Now before you can say "depending on conditions", I totally agree this is assuming benign conditions below *and* above.
Now before you say "WHAT?!? Way too early!" -- I say: this is what works for me -- as a guideline, because I am a heavy breather.
Now before you say: "You gotta work on your air consumption, buddy", I say: Tell me something I *don't* know!
Now let the compliments, condolences, and criticisms roll in.
Have a happy.
- Bill
My depth reminds me about how much air I should have to start my ascent, to wit:
When I have 1000 lbs, I start ascending if I am 100 ft deep,
When I have 800 lbs, I start ascending if I am 80 ft deep,
...etc... (I do not go deeper than 30m as a rule).
Now before you can say "depending on conditions", I totally agree this is assuming benign conditions below *and* above.
Now before you say "WHAT?!? Way too early!" -- I say: this is what works for me -- as a guideline, because I am a heavy breather.
Now before you say: "You gotta work on your air consumption, buddy", I say: Tell me something I *don't* know!
Now let the compliments, condolences, and criticisms roll in.
Have a happy.
- Bill