Having accomplished GUE certification only up to a the Fundies level, I am looking for some thoughts on practicing blue water ascents. Not necessarily thoughts on how to perform a blue water ascent, but the when, where and whys of doing a blue water ascent during non-training dives. In discussing this with one buddy last weekend, we went over shooting a bag and how this would help to stabilize the ascent profile under a deco (or nodeco) obligation. One of our past non-GUE instructors really had issues with bluewater ascents due to the likelihood of an uncontrolled ascent and the increased risks associated. Can the rick be mitigated with practice completely, or should one consider ascending in blue water as a last resort?
Keep in mind that we are not talking about ascents in 100' vis, but ascents in vis between 2' and 20' which seems to complicate things substantially.
Thanks for any comments.
Keep in mind that we are not talking about ascents in 100' vis, but ascents in vis between 2' and 20' which seems to complicate things substantially.
Thanks for any comments.