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    Deep Air?

    @sheeper Yes I am well aware. The whole reason I started this was earlier in the week I had a student ask me about the book Shadow Divers and he mentioned them diving deep air at one point then switching to Trimix later on. So I was just curious to see if there were people still diving deep air...
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    Diving, Fitness, Obesity and Personal Rights

    That is actually a fair point. Weight is weight regardless of fat or muscle. I suppose that then you would have to make a max weight policy for your operation, which lets face is ridiculous. However, when you factor in that generally persons overweight are more likely of having a medical issue...
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    Deep Air?

    @sheeper Agreed, however I was using that as an example to open up the discussion about deep air. It kinda plays into the whole conversation, as history has shown certain divers doing deep air tip toe with those rules. @Basking Ridge Diver Thanks for confirming.
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    Diving, Fitness, Obesity and Personal Rights

    I agree with you Bob, to an extent. I think the professional perspective is where most are getting hung up on. It was said previously by myself and others, that a professional should have the right to exclude those who do not seem fit to dive. Now while I use the term "fit" I am not just...
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    Deep Air?

    Uh no, I did mean 1.6 ppO2 at 219 fsw. Unless, the math has changed and I am not aware. 1.6ppO2/.21O2= 7.62ATA-1ATA= 6.62ATAx33= 218.46 fsw, is this math wrong? Someone else want to confirm this for me?
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    Is this what I should usually expect? (long, advice requested)

    As an instructor I really appreciate when students/customers ask a ton of questions. I am apart of a small diving op, myself and another instructor that just happens to be very busy, but we always make time to hang out with students or potential customers. I can only speak for myself, but most...
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    Deep Air?

    @Diver0001 Thank you very much for the straight no bs answer. It is actually rather refreshing that someone has actually said "this is what I do and if you dont like it f*** off", of course your actions are going to get some feedback that may be a bit hostile, fire proof pants…..good idea. I...
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    Deep Air?

    @DevonDiver Ok cost being one factor makes sense economically but in real practice not the smartest idea? Yes, I also agree that you would really have to be a die hard since there is easy access almost anywhere in the world for training. That being said there happens to be a trend in the...
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    Deep Air?

    @DevonDiver Ya, I can imagine that was not a civil conversation. Was the thread called "Narcosis Management"? Saw your correction, thanks. @Patoux01 That is a fair question. I suppose that would depend on the agency. IMHO, you take a PADI or NAUI course and those OW divers are technically...
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    Deep Air?

    I was curious to see if there are any agencies or groups out there that still believe diving deep air. I know that many prior to the standardization and/or faith in trimix were nervous about moving away from deep air since that is what was the "norm". Also, someone diving deep air would have to...
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    Is Side Mount the new DIR??? Building resentment towards us as a group...

    Thank you @LiteHedded and @NetDoc for answering the question. Again, just curious but why would someone get the boot from GUE for claiming DIR, since it seems like that is where GUE's foundation came from? I am well aware of many who take GUE classes that consider themselves god's gift to...
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    Is Side Mount the new DIR??? Building resentment towards us as a group...

    @NetDoc Helmets are pretty common in cave country, is that what you are referring to? Have you ever seen any issues with helmets becoming a snag point or hindering the use of your rig? Ok, I am going to plead ignorance to the subtleties of DIR vs GUE. I am not friends or dive with anyone who...
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    Is Side Mount the new DIR??? Building resentment towards us as a group...

    @Razorista Thanks for the reply. The first one, floaty helmet sounds absurd but never say never I suppose. The second one, tangled helmet makes far more sense. That being said, dont you think that someone who is wearing that helmet (likely a cave or tec diver?) would have adequate time to train...
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    Diving, Fitness, Obesity and Personal Rights

    For those of you who were upset with my comments about "large" persons and the diving risks they present in the diving community for a number of reasons, this statement above is the most concise and eloquent explanation thus far as to why it is nerve racking for some (including professionals) to...
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    Is Side Mount the new DIR??? Building resentment towards us as a group...

    Can you elaborate on what you said about helmets causing broken necks or in what way they would cause panic in a diver? I have never heard of this before so a bit curious. Thanks
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    Noisy Mask

    @WrmBluH2O Yep haha. Hey, it could be worse, I wouldn't mind a bit of auditory hallucinations from time to time. I am still banging my head against the wall trying to figure out your issue. If you have a GoPro please take it with you the next couple dives and see if you can capture the sound on...
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    Diving, Fitness, Obesity and Personal Rights

    Ok, fair enough. However, I think that you would agree with me generally persons who are overweight/obese are predisposed to have a number of health issue stemming from that. With that in mind, scuba professionals WILL discriminate but we have to because we are the ones in charge of your safety...
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    Is Side Mount the new DIR??? Building resentment towards us as a group...

    @TONY CHANEY I dont think he is inferring that you do not have situational awareness, I think its just a blanket statement where the masses do not have situational awareness. So you say that you are really aware of what is going on with yourself and your buddies at all times, correct? Then how...
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    Diving, Fitness, Obesity and Personal Rights

    @BobDBF Honestly, I am not trying to be rude but I am not sure what you mean. I read and re read your comments but I am having a hard time understanding the position you are trying to take. Would you mind rewording it a bit or paraphrase so I can understand?
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    Dormant for awhile...but Opportunity Knocks! What's my challenge??

    Sounds like an awesome trip, you are stoked. If you need the prescription mask then get it, if not then you save a few bucks. I order some here and there, DO NOT pay a ridiculous amount for them either. You should be able to pick one up for $100 or less. I charge my students $75 for the mask and...
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