BodenseeDiver
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with air can be up to 54.1 meters, the ppo2 is then 1.4
Deep Air - Here we go again....
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You have to also add the cost of equipment like the isolator manifold, tank bands, maybe even larger capacity steel cylinders. I highly doubt they'll take you in with independent Al80 doubles. You'll probably be pushed to get a canister light as well. Thus I'd speculate you're into well over 3 grand....how much would it cost me to be certified to use trimix through GUE or UTD (as I'm sure the other agencies are worthless)? I'm PADI AOW now:
At IDC it will cost me
GUE-F $850CAD
Recreational Triox $1600CAD
So, sans the actual fill, it will cost me $2450 to dive to recreational depths on He via GUE. I've been told UTD will get me there for about $900 which is a lot more palatable to a mostly recreational diver who wants the benefits of He at depth but still, not just a few bucks.
LiteHedded
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you gotta pay to play.
or just do it on a single 80 on air...
or just do it on a single 80 on air...
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As long as the dive is done within the scope of experience/training of the dive team and they are aware and accepting of the risks involved.
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You can hope for whatever you'd like. As long as there's no SCUBA Police, a certified diver chooses his own path without any restrictions on their freedom.
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You can alternatively use the 3 grand to put a down payment on a nice diving boat. Use the money you would pay for 25/25 or 21/35 fills to cover boat operation, maintenance costs and boat loan payments.
Yes, you got to pay to play -- some may think it nickel rocketing, I'd think it's just a better allocation of resources that will widen your playing field. A dive to 110' does not have to be treated as if you're mounting a moon landing mission. It really is no big deal.
Dale, just let me know when you get the boat.
Yes, you got to pay to play -- some may think it nickel rocketing, I'd think it's just a better allocation of resources that will widen your playing field. A dive to 110' does not have to be treated as if you're mounting a moon landing mission. It really is no big deal.
Dale, just let me know when you get the boat.
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