How Deep do you Dive?

[HDrider]

On the location I do enjoy diving deep it is incredible when the vis is really good to fall onto a deep wreck or deep reef when you see it coming it is awesome. I have never been sky diving but it has to be similar.

"Dive till it hurts Hang till it quits"

Tom

 

[The Chairman]

the comments have been very cautious and meant to inspire safety and not recklessness. This is what I would expect from the members of this board.

A year or so ago, this was brought up... the best reply was "I have been to the bottom". Too funny. As you contemplate descending deeper, whether for curiosity or for thrill seeking, please take time to read these threads...

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8504&highlight=narcosis

and

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5499&highlight=narcosis

and

http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4412&highlight=narcosis

and then search the threads some more for narcosis and narcotic... That is your real enenmy when you dive deep.

 

[Norm]

The vast majority of my dives are COLD and in the 100' - 150' range, (some shallower, some deeper). Some of my most enjoyable dives have been less than 20' and some of my most intriguing dives have been past 200'. Hopefully, they're all great, if done properly.
Norm

 

[luckydiver3]

I normally dive between 50-75. I don't go deeper becuase that just means that you can't stay down as long. I've been down to 80. (I can't go any deeper because I'm not over 15. ) ;-0

 

[divegirl]

I have been to 128 feet in Roatan. I prefer 50 - 75 feet since there are more critters, more time and less computer watching. Actually, whatever the group is doing is OK with me.

:nod:

 

[Jarhead]

All my ocean dives have been out of Panama City Beach in the 65-80fsw range. Actually my deepest dive to date has been at Morrison Springs...in the cavern...with my instructor...84ffw.

KD4RFA

 

[LilmanHSU]

Thanks Netdoc..

I figured this would spark some intresting comments.

After all, isn't that why we post here? To find out what others think?

 

[Aquamore]

....... unless of course we happen to have a shovel with us

I like your poll, it was a good idea and should show some interesting trends.

Aquamore

 

[WreckWriter]

Originally posted by NetDoc
the comments have been very cautious and meant to inspire safety and not recklessness. This is what I would expect from the members of this board.

That's because most of the deep divers are not answering, either for the reasons I initially mentioned or for fear of getting their heads handed to them for DIW.

Tom

 

[MikeFerrara]

Just an opinion... I think 100+ is to deep for an al 80 and air. When I do 100ft my 2 nitrox filled 104's, training and deco gas gives me the means to stay out of trouble and relax and enjoy myself. knowing you only have a short time and not much safety margin is not fun to me.