ljwillia
Contributor
Not sure if this is the right place to post this question.
2 years ago while diving in Coz I developed skin bends. I was advised to dive nitrox on air tables to avoid this in the future. Last October we went to Bonaire and I used my nitrox cert for the first time. I had no issues whatsoever.
This July we're headed back to Coz. I'm a bit concerned that if I run into a down welling in Coz I could be pushed below the safe depth of a nitrox mix. Now, I've never encountered this in my 7 trips there so I'm probably overthinking this (said my husband last night).
1. Since I've had skin bends do I have to dive Nitrox from now on or this just precautionary? In Bonaire, Nitrox was the same price. It adds $200 +/- to our trip to Coz. And before I get flamed, of course I'll spend the money on my own safety. However, air would be less complicated.
2. Is there any reason to be concerned about the depth limit on a Nitrox mix?
Thanks!
2 years ago while diving in Coz I developed skin bends. I was advised to dive nitrox on air tables to avoid this in the future. Last October we went to Bonaire and I used my nitrox cert for the first time. I had no issues whatsoever.
This July we're headed back to Coz. I'm a bit concerned that if I run into a down welling in Coz I could be pushed below the safe depth of a nitrox mix. Now, I've never encountered this in my 7 trips there so I'm probably overthinking this (said my husband last night).
1. Since I've had skin bends do I have to dive Nitrox from now on or this just precautionary? In Bonaire, Nitrox was the same price. It adds $200 +/- to our trip to Coz. And before I get flamed, of course I'll spend the money on my own safety. However, air would be less complicated.
2. Is there any reason to be concerned about the depth limit on a Nitrox mix?
Thanks!