Any DCS Threat?

[grabby]

I went on a 30 minute dive with the family today. Max depth of 30 feet, stopped at 15 feet for 3 minutes, then a slow ascent from there. On the short swim in I dropped a piece of hardware, an stupidly made a quick descent to 28 feet to retrieve it, came to 15 feet for 3 minutes then ascended slowly to the surface. My time between dives was maybe 3 minutes.

Any concerns about DCS?

 

[mafi]

No. Most planning tables start at 35ft and the NDL is many hours, if any (depending on GF used for calculation)

 

[Compressor]

Not at all. Decompression sickness starts to become a concern past 30 feet/10 meters. Going to pick hardware was not stupid at all.
Some people would not even do a safety stop as your whole dive can be considered a safety stop. It did not hurt at all stopping but it probably did not do much either.

 

[RainPilot]

Agreed with above, you’re fine.

However, for those who come across this thread later, a “quick bounce” can be dangerous if done after a dive that is much closer to NDL than yours were. There have been people hurt going down to grab a boat anchor, fetch a weightbelt etc etc.

Again, this would apply to first dives waaaaay more aggressive than your situation.

 

[Landlocked123]

I cannot imagine you getting bent on that profile. I

 

[Diver-Drex]

Agreed with above, you’re fine.

However, for those who come across this thread later, a “quick bounce” can be dangerous if done after a dive that is much closer to NDL than yours were. There have been people hurt going down to grab a boat anchor, fetch a weightbelt etc etc.

Again, this would apply to first dives waaaaay more aggressive than your situation.

I got bent doing this. Much longer and deeper dive and dropped my GoPro in 40fsw as I was getting back on the boat. I went back after it and my ascent was quicker than it should have been. The GoPro ended up flooded, the impact on the bottom must have allowed water in. I faired much better.

 

[PfcAJ]

Do you feel bent?

If not then you’re fine.