How Deep is Too Deep for You?

[lamont]

You'd hear more about it if the intermediate divers on the board would show some respect for the folks who've been there rather than just condem that which they know nothing more about that what their instructors (who likely have no first hand experience) have told them to believe.

If you or Diver0001 or whoever is going to tell me that I need to put hair on my chest by doing dives to 160 on air to "find out what my limits are", then I definitely will never show you any respect whatsoever on that issue.

 

[TheRedHead]

I don't want to have my thread closed, guys. Please chill.

 

[lamont]

That might not be your case, lamont, I don't know. What you will recognise, however, is that it's easy to ahve big mouth in cyber-space but it's much harder to have an opinion based on experience.

You could not possibly understand how laughable I find this statement based on my experience.

 

[Thalassamania]

I've never said that, nor would I say that. For a more complete discourse please click here.

 

[Vicente]

Interesting and worthwhile informatin from both you ya. However don't see any need to get into a fight about it.

 

[limeyx]

If you or Diver0001 or whoever is going to tell me that I need to put hair on my chest by doing dives to 160 on air to "find out what my limits are", then I definitely will never show you any respect whatsoever on that issue.

I found a pretty decent way to find my limits was to take a tech class. It really doesn't take much to put you out of your comfort zone.

We were able to watch a video of our team doing nearly identical dives on two consecutive days to 100 feet with all kinds of failures (reg failures, failed bag shoots, lost deco bottle etc.) only difference was one was on 32% one on 30/30

There was a marked difference in our performance. I would expect *some* improvement as we learn during the class but I dont think you can attribute the difference to that (and we were even more exhausted by the final dives anyway)

 

[Mr. Bubble]

Well,

 

[Mr. Bubble]

Well,
Sorry to barge in on a heated subject. (sorry for the double post,) I think it has been stated before. But as for me, I think it has everything to do with conditions. Current, temoperature, purpose, etcetera. I see no reason to go great depths unless I have a reason, such as a good wreck in the South Pacific. Although I have not been to 200fsw, I hope to some day, and am in the process of learning with doubles, dry suits and trimix. I am like others and do not wish to get narced out. I have no desire to flirt with death. The pages of history are lined with those who have. But, I believe if you use the best knowledge and equipment availbale, you can safely dive when and whereever you want to.

Great depth and narcosis scare me. I feel that I could just go on and on, so I have to be carefull. I know that if I tried to go below 130fsw on air, I would most likely not come back up. But that does not stop me from learning the benifits of trimix. So with proper training, good conditions, and a purpose for diving, I think I will see those wrecks in the South Pacific at any angle I choose. I fear those that have other reasons to accomplish their objectives. and may end up learning the hard way.

Mr. B

 

[wardric]

 

[TheRedHead]

I found a pretty decent way to find my limits was to take a tech class. It really doesn't take much to put you out of your comfort zone.difference

With most tech classes, 100 foot dives are done on air or Nitrox.