Dive with martin or aldoras

[Dogbowl]

They have hundred tanks for charge of 4$ a tank but he said he only puts nitrox in 80s. I have maybe ten dives under my belt. And nevee dived multiple times over multiple days and have high blood pressure just want to be safe

I think there's some miscommunication there. That doesn't sound right. AL80s filled with air is the standard in Coz, as far as I know.

If you want to dive Nitrox, you need to do a Nitrox course first and get certified for it. Otherwise, you cannot dive Nitrox.

 

[Kyle done]

I think there's some miscommunication there. That doesn't sound right. AL80s filled with air is the standard in Coz, as far as I know.

If you want to dive Nitrox, you need to do a Nitrox course first and get certified for it. Otherwise, you cannot dive Nitrox.

I take my nitrox course next month. I attached a pic of what he said. He offers 80 and 100 tanks but doesn't put nitrox in his 100s

 

[NDL_Diver]

DWM has air in 80 and 100 cf but only has nitrox in 80 cf tanks, not 100.

 

[Dogbowl]

I take my nitrox course next month. I attached a pic of what he said. He offers 80 and 100 tanks but doesn't put nitrox in his 100s

That makes much more sense!

 

[scbaNE2179]

Can't speak for martin but aldoroa says they have dive garentee and have no minimums if onr person shows up they will only take that one person

I think Aldora only guarantees night dives on Wednesdays and Saturdays only regardless of headcount.

 

[NDL_Diver]

I think Aldora only guarantees night dives on Wednesdays and Saturdays only regardless of headcount.

I will ask them. Arriving in less than 24 hours and will be at Aldora shop by 6PM tomorrow.

 

[Kyle done]

I think Aldora only guarantees night dives on Wednesdays and Saturdays only regardless of headcount.

Maybe I read wrong I'll reread

 

[MargaritaMike]

Until you are Enriched Air Nitrox certified, take Nitrox out of your vocabulary. Since you are a novice diver using a 100 cuft tank will probably give you about 8-12 more minutes bottom time. At your stage of diving that can be significantly better. Based on everything you have stated, I think you will be much happier doing 2 or 3 days of diving with DWM, take a day off and then do 2 or 3 more days of diving. Since I am NOT a doctor, I can't knowledgeably address diving with high blood pressure. I've never had that problem, but I find that I am more relaxed underwater than when I'm dry. EVERYONE is different. As they say on here YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary).
You didn't state whether or not your fiancee / wife is a diver. The implication is that she is not. If she isn't, please remember that it is your honeymoon which is a couple's trip. Five or ten years from now you don't want to hear her say to someone, "I spent my honeymoon waiting for my husband to get back from having fun!". Having supported a couple of divorce attorneys for a while, I can speak to that subject.
Cozumel is a great dive location for all levels of diver. Because it is primarily drift diving, you can practice buoyancy and body control which are important to air consumption. The more relaxed you are, the less air you consume, AND the lower your blood pressure will be.
On the 100 vs. the 80. A 100 cubic foot tank filled to 3000psi has 25% more air in it than an 80 cubic foot tank filled to 3000psi at the same temperature (100 - 80 = 20. 20/80 = .25 80 * 1.25 = 100). Some guys named Robert Boyle and Jacques Charles passed a couple of laws which makes this true.
Dive safe and enjoy your hobby.
Cheers - M²

 

[NDL_Diver]

For Dave of Aldora
QUOTE="Dave Dillehay, post: 7992744, member: 19607"]You might check with Aldora Divers as we do guaranty night dives on Wednesday and Saturday nights even if only one of OUR divers wants to go. The reality is that we normally can get more than one and VERY frequently we turn them into what we call Twilight Double Headers, with a late afternoon dive for some who skip the night dive, or the reverse. WE also do them on many other nights. But please keep in mind that we do provide preference for those already diving with us.


Local phone is 987 872-3397, or e mail us at the webpage


Dave Dillehay

Aldora Divers


www.aldora.com[/QUOTE]

Aldora only guarantee night dive Wed and Sat

 

[sefuchs]

If I were on your limited budget I'd go with DWM and maybe get an extra dive or two in. Coz is beautiful, ya not quite like Indonesia but WAY less expensive. You need to log underwater time before committing to an expensive far east dive trip. Coz will provide a full topography of dives - walls, gardens, swim-thrus, current (drift diving), muck (kinda). etc.. I would not put nitrox as a high priority since you won't be getting enough dives in to justify the cost. Spend that money on more dives and maybe get Nitrox certified at home before the next trip. You will find that your air consumption will probably improve with each dive as you learn to relax. Ask your DM after every dive for tips and pointers - it will make a difference. On my sons 1st dive trip he was a bit of a air hog so he used 100's for the first couple days but by the end of the week he was diving longer with 80's.

Most all of the Dive OPs in Coz are fantastic so I wouldn't fret too much about it until you get some dive time under your belt. Other than I would strongly suggest sticking with the 6-pack boats so your DM can more easily monitor/help you improve on your skills.