Be honest

[Nic160]

How many of you are doing are exceeding the NDL ? Mandatory Deco ?

 

[shakeybrainsurgeon]

After reading the rest of the thread, I see most folks assume you're talking about the dive tables. If that's what you mean, of course I can work them. Can't everyone?

I agree with Walter, it doesn't seem to be an optional skill, but like any skill, it atrophies from lack of use.

 

[zorglub8433]

i am still using the tables (MN90), not so often, but sometimes I always have a set in my packet, in case of...
My computer has been out two times during the dive, that's why i have a secondary digital system and a set of tables. But I think the way of diving here, in France, is different than yours. We often (always, i should say) get into the deco stop procedure

 

[PerroneFord]

How many of you are doing are exceeding the NDL ? Mandatory Deco ?

Yea, occasionally.

 

[SFScuba]

We dive with computers, but usually calculate using tables at least one day of dives on our trip just for curiosity's sake, but always have all the information there to back-calculate all our dives if necessary.

How many of you are doing are exceeding the NDL ? Mandatory Deco ?

We have been over the NDL based on table calculations a number of times - but that is why we use a computer. It just means that if our computers fail (hasn't happened... yet) during the dive, we are done for the day if we were over NDLs.

 

[boomer68]

I use a computer and rdp on every dive I do.

 

[chewie]

I usually follow my computer. but find myself reviewing the tables every so often coz i have to teach them to the new divers as well. i have never exceeded the NDL, but came close to it. even so, i do deco stops every so often aside from the safety stop at 15 ft, just to play safe

 

[Freds@Aquanauts]

I use a computer and rdp on every dive I do.

Me too, and I take the tables on dives over 18m incase my computer craps out on me!


Freds

 

[ClayJar]

I figured out dive tables before I was taught (it was quite straightforward), and I can pick up just about any table I've ever seen in just the time that it takes to scan the numbers. Then again, I occasionally play with the fibonacci series in arbitrary bases (and sometimes even without carrying), so a few lookups on a table or three are fairly simple with the way my brain works.

 

[countryboy]

I'm with Walter... don't know what a dive time chart is...??

I use tables to setup my gear at the site.. Does that count?

(Yes, I use tables and verify my dives often..)

Many times, I will even use a computer "V Planner" works nice..