Max Depth for AOW

[emoreira]

As for SSI, an OWD can dive up to 18 mts depth (60 fsw).
To become AOWD the diver must have at least 24 dives logged in the log book and 4 specialties that qualify for AOWD. One of the specialties that qualify for AOWD is Deep Diving. The specialty Deep Diving allows the diver to dive up to 40 mts depth (130 fsw).
Though there is a special mention in the book that the diver must have some experience to reach that depth.
Besides 40 mts (130 fsw) is considered the limit for Recreational Diving. SSI tables for Recreational Diving are limited to 40 mts.
Again, a SSI AOWD could not have the Deep Diving certification and, in spite of being AOWD, could not dive beyond 18 mts.

 

[diver 85]

I hear different answers from different people..

The most common is 100 ft.

What is the depth limit for AOW ?

my computer gives me a max depth time down to 160, I believe......

 

[emoreira]

my computer gives me a max depth time down to 160, I believe......

The manual of my Veo 180NX PDC goes into error mode if depth is beyond 99 mts (325 fsw).

 

[diver 85]

The manual of my Veo 180NX PDC goes into error mode if depth is beyond 99 mts (325 fsw).

Now we talkin'-------I use the same computer, but have never read the manuel.........

 

[knowone]

thanks for the input..

Im fairly new to diving.. I would rather not have any "mandatory" deco.. by accident or otherwise.. for quite awhile.

I also want to be on firm ground and more experienced before I even think about doing anything beyond my limits. Just have to make sure to know why my limits are.

You've sorta answered your own question?

It is the distance between your gauges your eyes and your abilities.