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well it seems trimix is in my future. anyone want to offer up info on the best trimix agency that will teach normoxic , hypoxic and mixxing in one class.

and, who's doing a home mix and where did you get your whips ? oh and toss in info on helium suppliers. thanks NOVA
 
Gue (Edit...oops not in just 1 class...IIRC I don't think anyone does it all in one class)
 
nova:
well it seems trimix is in my future. anyone want to offer up info on the best trimix agency that will teach normoxic , hypoxic and mixxing in one class.

and, who's doing a home mix and where did you get your whips ? oh and toss in info on helium suppliers. thanks NOVA

Where do you live?

R..
 
Basically, here in the States, you're going to be looking at TDI or GUE for certifying agencies. I'm not aware of any agency that has a single class covering normoxic, hypoxic and blending into one class, though it isn't hard to find TDI instructors that will run them sequentially for those students who meet the prerequisites. TDI actually has two blender classes, so you'd have to combine four classes to get the full ticket. I don't know if GUE will allow their instructors to combine all the classes.

As has been said a million times before, it's the instructor, not the agency, that makes the difference. I'd start the search by talking to local mix divers and shops about who in your area is offering classes and then begin the winnowing process from that list. I'd also take a look at the TDI and GUE website and familiarize myself with the course curriculum and get a list of qualified instructors from each.

I'm a big believer in training in conditions similar to (or worse) than you will actually be diving in, so think hard before you trot off to someplace warm and wonderful - in the long run it may leave you with gaps in your knowledge that you will struggle to fill in on your own.

I took all four TDI classes sequentially (as you are contemplating) and it was challenging. It took a LOT of my time spread out over a couple of months and required two long weekends of travel plus several evenings of class work. I was very happy with the end result, but I worked like a dog before and during the class. The TDI instructor that I took the classes from can be found here or here. He went far beyond the TDI curriculum requirements (important, in my estimation) and was conscientious, demanding, DIR compliant and fun. Even if you don't make it through the entire sequence (do NOT get complacent), you'll come out a better diver.

If you take the blender classes from Greg, you'll learn about assembling a fill station and he'll help you acquire the materials needed. Most of it is in the Global catalog but you need to know what you're doing. Gas comes from a local supply house, I don't have any knowledge of your local distributors.
 
If you talk to an IANTD instructor you should be able to combine the courses that you need to reach the level you want. Standards are available here:
http://www.iantd.com/standards/IANTD_Standards_2003.pdf

I think "trimix diver" & whatever the name of the blender course would be what you´re looking for...your profile will determine the route you need to take to get there...like I said...talk to an instructor for the specifics but look at the standards to tell you "how high" you need to go to do the stuff you want to do...
 
nova:
well it seems trimix is in my future. anyone want to offer up info on the best trimix agency that will teach normoxic , hypoxic and mixxing in one class.

and, who's doing a home mix and where did you get your whips ? oh and toss in info on helium suppliers. thanks NOVA

You may want to check out the following site:

http://www.technicaldivingny.com

He's a NAUI Tech, PSAI instructor and a friend.
 
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