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Saving air until I’m below the max depth for nitrox
Your local SSI dive shop (unless you are on the north side of the lake then I don’t know) pp blends Nitrox so you can get any mix you want. If you think your going deeper than 110 get 30% or if headed to the Oriskany get 28%
Partial pressure blending. Basically some pure O2 is put in the tank and air is added to get the mix you want. 30% will get you to the sand on all the local dives. I now take 32% and am happy not to dig in the sand. The LuLu of New Venture are the other local “deep” dives and I have no issues with 32%PP? Oriskany is a dive I want to do the second I’m fully educated to do so.
When you take the class you'll discover that Nitrox can be obtained in various strengths. Many get 28% and use it comfortably 1o 130 ft.Eventually yes, but like I said, getting into the certification courses for deep diving, extended range, etc, is going to take awhile because a course with enough people to justify holding a class will be hit or miss.
When you take the class you'll discover that Nitrox can be obtained in various strengths. Many get 28% and use it comfortably 1o 130 ft.
And it is used for the entire dive.
"Travel Gas" is a concept usually associated with technical diving, multiple gases, and considerable complexity.
Aight, I'm seeing your logic. And what you're describing IS a technique used by technical diving in certain scenarios, usually hypoxic gases that you can't breath at the surface or perhaps an extended transit in a cave before descending to a deeper portion.PP? Oriskany is a dive I want to do the second I’m fully educated to do so.