Diving then going to 3000ft.

[uspap]

My wife and I are going to Hawii. I dive she does not. How big of a deal is it if you do 1dive to 35 feet max for 1 hour then go to ride horses at 3000ft about 2 hours later. I really don't see that I would be loaded up with nitrogen based on this profile. Any thoughts?

 

[knotical]

One of the few agencies I’ve seen who directly address this issue is NOAA.
A single 35 foot dive for 60 minutes makes you a NOAA “F” diver. See:
http://www.ndc.noaa.gov/pdfs/NoDecoAirDiveTable.pdf
And to ascend 3000 feet as an “F” diver requires a wait of zero minutes. See:
http://www.ndc.noaa.gov/pdfs/AscentToAltitudeTable.pdf

So your supposition has some support.

Caveats include that these are old tables, and that neither you nor I are trained in their use.

 

[AZ Desert Diver]

Look at this thread...it might help.

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=157488&highlight=island+hopping

 

[uspap]

That helps. Thanks.

 

[mirrocraft]

my be you can talk her in to riding horses first then go diving

 

[uspap]

mirrocraft
That would actually work better. I will be staying close to black rock on Maui so a nice shore dive after riding would be great.

 

[altitudemike]

Your ascent will be so slow it would not matter. Have fun!!!!!!!

 

[ChrisEdwards]

I think I know where you are going, they also have ATV and a Zipline through the trees.

I did both of these, the Zip line was a lot of fun, the ATV was painful and boring.

Definately take a drive to the top of the Volcano if you get a chance.

 

[www.scubamazing.com]

Your ascent will be so slow it would not matter.

I've never thought of it that way. Is this a good rule of thumb? Not that I travel by horse too terribley often, but it's an interesting idea.

 

[Reef Man]

mirrocraft
That would actually work better. I will be staying close to black rock on Maui so a nice shore dive after riding would be great.

Have fun at black rock there on kaanapali beach ... I always enjoy snorkeling and Diving there...Lots to look at....there is often a sea turtle and a large anchor just off the point in a bit of current!!!! Have fun!!!