Depth limits-Recreational Diving

[Kevster]

Hi,
Would appreciate some info regarding max depth limits based on Padi courses for recreational diving.
I am a AOW diver and always dive within the limits , never been below 30 m.
(I know in Egypt the limit for ANY recreational diving is 30 m.)

I am planning to do the PADI deep adventure dive course (2 days). Is this course based on safer diving within the 30 m limit or does this course allow the recreational diver to dive to greater depths,40m??

Max Depth Limits for recreational diver

OW= 18m
AOW=30 m
Padi Deep Diver Course=?

 

[rawls]

Kevster

Everything I originally stated was based on the Adventure dive and not the course...Thanks Melicertes...
The depth limit for the Deep Diver course is correction 40 m/120...

 

[RAWalker]

Deep is considered anything greater than 60 feet 18m the limit for recreational diving of 130 feet 40m is to maintain a no decompression standard for recreational diving. Dives deeper that that would require a decompression stop for safe return to the surface.
The PADI course you are considering is within those limits

 

[Melicertes]

OW= 18m => Correct
AOW=30 m => Correct
Padi Deep Diver Course; i.e. certification (not just a few Deep Adventure dives) = 40m Max - just make sure your instructor covers/ed gas management thoroughly and revisits dive planning properly again

 

[rawls]

Thanks for the correction in that I was incorrectly referring to the Adventure dive and not the course....
Kevster...Listen to Melicertes

 

[fppf]

Also keep in mind depth is not everything.
A 60 foot dive in Lake Erie with 40 degree water and 15 feet vis is 10 times more intimidating than a 100 foot dive in the keys with 80 degree water and 100 foot vis.

We have seen more than a few people take on dives they where not ready for due to any number of conditions. In the end they did not have fun and most likely took a step back.

Its good to seek out more training or do new dives with instructors or at least other experienced divers.

 

[drbill]

Deep is considered anything greater than 60 feet 18m the limit for recreational diving of 130 feet 40m is to maintain a no decompression standard for recreational diving. Dives deeper that that would require a decompression stop for safe return to the surface.

It is certainly quite possible to dive to depths in excess of 130 ft and not incur a mandatory deco stop. Of course that all depends on the duration at depth, the nature of the profile and whether one is diving the tables or a computer which more accurately reflects the actual dive profile.

 

[Melicertes]

That's a good point there fppf.

 

[String]

Hi,
Would appreciate some info regarding max depth limits based on Padi courses for recreational diving.
I am a AOW diver and always dive within the limits , never been below 30 m.
(I know in Egypt the limit for ANY recreational diving is 30 m.)

Actually its 40m unless on a technical course.

I am planning to do the PADI deep adventure dive course (2 days). Is this course based on safer diving within the 30 m limit or does this course allow the recreational diver to dive to greater depths,40m??

If taught properly it allows a maximum depth of 40m HOWEVER still adhering to no stop times so if its worth it is a whole new debate. Again if taught properly it should teach gas management, introduce narcosis and other things such as drop tanks etc.
Oddly for some reason the manual also recommends vertical safety stops?!

On completion you can dive to 40m

If its not taught properly as i've seen people get whisked down to 40m and learn almost nothing so pick a decent instructor.

 

[DOkie]

fppf - gotta disagree with you on that one. My usual diving is Lake Michigan, 130 - 160 feet, 40 degree temps, 1-15 (15 being a good day) foot visability. Feel perfectly at home. Put me in an ocean where I am NOW ON THE FOOD CHAIN and I can ACTUALLY SEE THEM COMING TOWARDS ME... I get pretty intimidated.... ha ha