Going Deep

[Curt Bowen]

I consider depth is an obstacle, equipment as a tool, and training / experience as a path to over come the obstacle.

Yes there are depths that are very difficult to explore due to time and gas restrictions.

Each person has his or her own depth obstacle. It is up to them if they wish to challenge their limit or stay comfortable within it.

Each depth and environment has its own unique forms of life or features. So saying there is nothing to see at a given depth is incorrect.

I enjoy hanging around the top of a reef looking at the multitude of colors or slipping down a vertical wall to see the deep water sponges and unique fish life. I also like a comfortable shipwreck or exploring deep in a newly discovered cave.

To each his own.

 

[Derek S]

The objective, not the depth, is what makes the dive interesting. Depth is nothing more than a factor to be taken into account while planning. In particular, you must determine what you will need in order to reach your objective and whether you can do it safely.

 

[coreypenrose]

Is yellow bad?

On my computer, I have a green zone, a yellow caution zone and a red zone with mandatory deco stops. As a rule of thumb, I stay out of the yellow caution zone. I dive cold water and I'm often a bit sleep deprived before a dive, so I'm rather conservative.

Stay out of the yellow zone, one min of deco at 1/2 the max depth of the dive and three minutes of deco at 15 feet is my typical routine, FWIW.

 

[Divemastr]

180ft?? A bit below the recreational limit, I would say. Maybe they are Tech divers?? Benefit of doubt... Back to original post.. I like both but enjoy the more shallow dives above 60ft. The reason - more light more color, etc. I also like the swim throughs at Cozumel. Found a frog fish during one of them last year. Larry