ianr33
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I have no idea what that is, but if it's on a recreational computer
The Niteq Q is not a recreational computer. It's a multi-gas trimix capable computer, designed for dives with significant decompression requirements.
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I have no idea what that is, but if it's on a recreational computer
The Niteq Q is not a recreational computer. It's a multi-gas trimix capable computer, designed for dives with significant decompression requirements.
I should add this all pertains to Recreational No Deco diving.
to understand what gradient factors are about you should have an idea what m-values are
http://www.cavecountrydiving.com/storage/Understanding M-values.pdf
Shearwater used to have 30/85 as factory setting on their Predator, the Petrel comes with 30/70 as default, so they obiously decided 30/85 was a little aggressive.
I just don't want it set so conservative that it "puts me in deco" when it really isn't necessary.