Why dive Deep Air?

[DCBC]

Here we go again...

 

[PfcAJ]

I read in a non-authoritative source that the CNS depression from heavy (200ft+) nitrogen narcosis was known to protect against the O2 toxicity. Does anyone have a reputable source (either way) on that?

I wouldn't bet my nickels on that one. The same folks that say that are the same folks that think deep air is ok.

 

[Hank49]

If this thread doesn't die, you'll find out a lot of really good reasons why NOT to dive deep air. You'll also find that a lot of people don't care about those reasons and do it anyway...which is probably why this thread may die. If it does, and I hate this...do a SEARCH. There's a lot of volatile threads about this.

 

[muddiver]

Next will be

followed by :chairfight:

ending in

 

[Cave Diver]

For further reference:

• http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/technical-diving-specialties/328481-deep-air-debate.html
  
• http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/technical-diving-specialties/322825-deep-air-here-we-go-again.html
  
• http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/technical-diving-specialties/311719-deep-air.html
  
• http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/technical-diving-specialties/315535-deep-air.html
  
• http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/technical-diving-specialties/239265-deep-air-diving-thoughts.html
  
• http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/basic-scuba-discussions/197319-deep-air-training.html
  
• http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/basic-scuba-discussions/158222-how-go-deep-air.html
  
• http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/basic-scuba-discussions/139786-deep-air-course.html

 

[mike_s]

gotta love this avatar though of post #3. It's the only thing original in this thread

 

[scubadada]

I occasionally dive below 130 feet on air for some specific reason. I don't consider it a big deal and often make up for it with a short deco stop. Be flexible, enjoy diving.

Good diving, Craig

 

[Jax]

gotta love this avatar though of post #3. It's the only thing original in this thread

Now how can I convince vinegarbiscuit to change his avatar to something obnoxious . . . :sly:

 

[mike_s]

Now how can I convince vinegarbiscuit to change his avatar to something obnoxious . . . :sly:

I can give him some suggestions....

 

[adm3745]

What's going to happen when theres no more helium left in the earth? Probably what'll happen sooner is Helium will be to expensive for divers.