OP
bigsnowdog
Contributor
- Messages
- 73
- Reaction score
- 0
If you were comfortable with the tables, you wouldn't be asking the question, right? Because it wouldn't be a concern.
Yes, of course, that is correct.
Welcome to ScubaBoard, the world's largest scuba diving community. Registration is not required to read the forums, but we encourage you to join. Joining has its benefits and enables you to participate in the discussions.
Benefits of registering include
If you were comfortable with the tables, you wouldn't be asking the question, right? Because it wouldn't be a concern.
If you're not going to completely understand the tables then you at least need to understand what's behind the tables.
Are there any classes requiring the use of dive tables beyond the basic class and the nitrox class?
I have heard PADI is thinking of dropping dive tables and allowing instruction with computers. Too late for me.
I have no aspiration to be a divemaster or instructor, but would like to take some more classes. I understand the science well, but did not do well with dive tables, and it seems pointless frustration, given the use of computers.
Have I gotten past the dive table requirements in classes?
I believe that a knowledge of the tables is very useful for all divers. An over reliance on a computer can lead to problems, as can not knowing how to use the computer correctly. I have seen many people using their computers as a depth guage and only ascending when the dive leader does, this has led to many interesting situations on the surface when I am asking the diver "Why is your computer beeping?" Answer usually 'I don't know".
I have on many occasions began a liveaboard trip with a class on how to use your computer.
The problem with not understanding tables and relying entirely on your computer is that you're pretty much screwed for subsequent dives if your computer dies during or just before a dive.
If you understand the tables and haven't gone into a deco obligation (according to the tables) on your first dive of the day, you can still run the tables and dive a second dive. If you don't know how to use the tables then you're stuck on the boat/shore while your buddies go diving.