I am currently doing research for a potential article on the various ascent strategies officially advocated by different groups and agencies for dives that do not require decompression stops. The overwhelming majority of divers and the agencies that trained them advocate an ascent, usually 30 FPM, with a 3-5 minute (usually) optional safety stop between 10-20 feet. Some groups officially advocate other strategies. I am looking for information about those other strategies--what those strategies are and especially why they are advocated.
I have already contacted both NAUI and GUE headquarters, and both have given me clear and complete official explanations. I do not need anything more from them. I have also contacted UTD headquarters and am awaiting a response from them.
What I need, then, is information about any other sources I might have missed. I don't want to leave anyone out.
I want to stress that I am looking for official information from established organizations. I am not looking for anyone's individual belief about what they think is official, because however well intentioned, those sources could be wrong. I am also not looking for what any individual has decided to do for personal reasons.
I do not want to start a debate about any of this here--I am just looking for some basic information. If you want to discuss personal beliefs, feel free, but that is not what I am interested in.
I have already contacted both NAUI and GUE headquarters, and both have given me clear and complete official explanations. I do not need anything more from them. I have also contacted UTD headquarters and am awaiting a response from them.
What I need, then, is information about any other sources I might have missed. I don't want to leave anyone out.
I want to stress that I am looking for official information from established organizations. I am not looking for anyone's individual belief about what they think is official, because however well intentioned, those sources could be wrong. I am also not looking for what any individual has decided to do for personal reasons.
I do not want to start a debate about any of this here--I am just looking for some basic information. If you want to discuss personal beliefs, feel free, but that is not what I am interested in.