Thunderstar
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I'll be on the big island next week. I can't wait to get back underwater! I'm going to visit a friend who lives in Hilo and we are going to plan some dives over in Kona for a day or so. I have read, however, that driving back to Hilo over Saddle Road is very much a risky move for decompression sickness as Saddle Road tops out around 6000-6500 feet. (1800-1900m)
I remember the cardinal rule about never flying after diving...and the Big Island is unique in many ways. I've been told that staying under 2k feet (610m) for 12 hours is recommended. My buddy thinks we will be okay to drive back to his house but I'm not so sure. I always say, safety first!
I say we elect to spend the money and stay in a hotel overnight and not chance it. But my buddy thinks it's not that big of deal as he drives that road all the time, he just doesn't dive unless I'm there. Any advice from you pro's? Thank you.
I remember the cardinal rule about never flying after diving...and the Big Island is unique in many ways. I've been told that staying under 2k feet (610m) for 12 hours is recommended. My buddy thinks we will be okay to drive back to his house but I'm not so sure. I always say, safety first!
I say we elect to spend the money and stay in a hotel overnight and not chance it. But my buddy thinks it's not that big of deal as he drives that road all the time, he just doesn't dive unless I'm there. Any advice from you pro's? Thank you.