Big Mistake

[SA-Diver]

Hoppy

I wonder how often that happens on the board.

Using metric my SAC averages about 12.3 SLM using about 2.1 bar/min.

I feel I can definitely improve but I compare well with friends who have 900+ dives under the belt.

My SAC started improving drastically as I dove more regularly. If I do not dive for a while (had a neck fusion in Jan and started diving again in April), my SAC is shot for the first dive or two, then rapidly returns to my average.

 

[Hoppy]

SA-Diver once bubbled...
Jonnythan

You are correct.

I did the same exersise with Suunto DM software using imperial and the results differ from what happens with metric.

The Suunto DM calculations are done differently depending on whether you use metric or imperial.

I would have loved to dive imperial, but in South-Africa it would be a big issue as I would be the only diver on the dives using imperial.

I thought I was losing what few marbles I had left along with my lungs.

Cheers for that. My s/w is on my machine at home.

Hoppy

Must get on with some work :upset:

 

[Hoppy]

SA-Diver once bubbled...
Hoppy

I wonder how often that happens on the board.

Using metric my SAC averages about 12.3 SLM using about 2.1 bar/min.

I feel I can definitely improve but I compare well with friends who have 900+ dives under the belt.

My SAC started improving drastically as I dove more regularly. If I do not dive for a while (had a neck fusion in Jan and started diving again in April), my SAC is shot for the first dive or two, then rapidly returns to my average.

I have just had 5 months out due to a perfed ear and I admit to being anxious about the dive as well , all thinks which prob dont help. I just couldn't believe how bad it was, thats why I'm interested in knowing what others rates are.

Ta for sharing.

Hoppy

 

[srobins]

You, on the otherhand, admit your mistakes and then go on a rampage trying to justify them. Others have given you good advice. You mostly ignore them, or tell them why that advice does not apply to YOU.

Seajay has a habit of doing this. Arn't we all told that you shouldn't put your hands near moving machinery? Seajay's last 'Big Mistake' generated weeks worth of justification from the great man:

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Regulator's note - DO NOT post such links on ScubaBoard.

 

[divegary]

RavenC once bubbled...


I have red - Strawberry and Cherry, yellow - Pineapple, blue - Berry Blue, green - Lime, and orange - Orange in my pantry right now. Four flavors of pudding too.

:hehe:

Flavor is important when playing jello games. I get tempted to lick. :licklips:

R :innocent:

That is so cool. Life is good! ut:

 

[Whirling Girl]

Hey Hoppy,

I don't know if this will help, but you asked what might improve your SAC rate other than just practice. Your question seems to assume correctly that indeed, practice is what will help the most. And diving frequency as well.

But I would offer two other suggestions.

DIR-F. Don't flip out on me, everyone; I'm not trying to sell you on DIR. But my SAC rate improved literally by 100% within a week after I took Fundamentals. It was because I was so much more comfortable and relaxed in the water, not using my hands at all, finning efficiently, hovering rock steady and able to just be at peace. I thought I was going crazy when suddenly my tanks were lasting twice as long, but my buddies confirmed it for me. I was no longer the one who always turned the dives. It was the best feeling.

Cardiovascular fitness. I'm a competitive rower, so I thought I was totally cool when it came to my fitness level, but when I added long slow runs 2x/week, my SAC rate also improved noticeably. I can tell that I breathe longer and slower in the water.

Those are my two suggestions.

Margaret

 

[bwerb]

to the non-diving related forum...

divegary once bubbled...



That is so cool. Life is good! ut:

I'm sick of this jello crap, THESE are useless posts, if you want to talk about your fantasy life, take it somewhere else, it doesn't belong in this thread or this forum.

My 2 cents:upset:

 

[dvleemin]

Wow,
Did this thread ever go down the drain. The first page or two I thought brought up at least some interesting, and even possibly educational points; the rest turned into a bunch of crap.

Darryl

 

[Raven C]

Nanook once bubbled...



I'm glad to see somebody agreeing that seajay started insulting those trying to help him. (along with the pm's from 5 different people thanking me for my posts)

Congratulations for your five thank yous.

But you are very confused about my post, so let me be very clear.

IMO you have a real problem. You don't read and comprehend what is posted. Then you extract and twist what is posted. You have posted some valid points and information. But, YOU ARE A TROUBLE MAKER here in this post. YOU are the person who fueled this post with insults and improper attitude. I did not speak about SeaJay's posts at all except to point out that he did not ask for you or anyone else to critique his post.

It takes someone like you who only gets gratification from being ugly that has corrupted this thread. Let this post be constructive. There are knowledgeable people here who are teaching other divers.

You on the other hand have stopped being useful. If you have factual information that can educate others than by all means post. If you want to change the tone and make this not ugly or negative. By all means post. But you continue to say things you have already said and everyone here has read your comment "Dive within your training." Good point. Well taken. Enough. We heard you.

Many have contributed good appropriate information. I want people to dive safely. SeaJay in particularly. I want him to continue to learn and have positive experiences doing something he loves. I want the same for everyone.

I tried to change topic to stop the useless bashing that the post had turned into. SeaJay (and others) is getting valuable input from some of the posts and others are just not necessary. Please stop with the bashing.

As for srobins your input is definately uncalled for. I hope you never have an unfortunate accident. Take it back to the CBR board or just keep to yourself.

Please back to SAC rates, dive calculations, appropriate information please. Good luck getting good information to your questions Hoppy.

 

[Pez de Diablo]

srobins once bubbled...


Seajay has a habit of doing this. Arn't we all told that you shouldn't put your hands near moving machinery? Seajay's last 'Big Mistake' generated weeks worth of justification from the great man:

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Your post is rude and uncalled for.