Narc'ed - what does it do to you

[cobaltbabe]

Guys, it really isn't worth starting an argument over. I will be taking both classes eventually, it's just in which order I take them. Honestly it will be which is most cost effective for me a the time. Only time will tell.

 

[Tom R]

You think nitrox is a more important class than rescue?

Other than the grammer error I made in my statement, it doesn't once refer to what course is more important. Just basic facts that nitrox should be mandatory.

The person that posed the question just finished her AOW course and should be having fun while diving, and in this area all the fun wrecks are in the Nitrox range.

 

[cobaltbabe]

The person that posed the question just finished her AOW course and should be having fun while diving, and in this area all the fun wrecks are in the Nitrox range.

You would recommend doubles as well then Tom? I know the wrecks I did on the weekend, The Davies and the Munson, really tested me as far as air. I would like the safety buffer of coming up with air in the tanks.

 

[Tom R]

I don't normally use my doubles on these wrecks in the summer, a higher pressure tank along with getting comfortable, trimmed out, etc will do you wonders.

 

[Walter]

Everyone is narced when they reach 30 feet or deeper. The deeper you go, the worse it gets. Basically, the deeper you go, the lower yout IQ goes. We're all pretty stupid at depth. How many IQ points can you lose and still operate effectively?

 

[cobaltbabe]

I don't normally use my doubles on these wrecks in the summer, a higher pressure tank along with getting comfortable, trimmed out, etc will do you wonders.

I know I was sucking air. First real deep dive for this bird. I have finally got my kit pretty stream lined (I think) no danglies. I am going to be going doubles but maybe next time I will be more relaxed. I was a little stressed just because of the depth on the 2nd dive. Kinda like not knowing what was in store for me.

 

[IndigoBlue]

I was at @ 106 feet. I was breathing straight air. Second dive of the day. First dive was to 95 feet. Very very cold, around low 40's. There was over an hour between dives as well. I was a little anxious because this was my deepest dive to date so that could have had a factor in it. I will do it again but will watch my symptoms. Matt is aware of my symptoms as well. Incomplete hand signals and the such. I thought I had signaled that I was cold and he said it looked like I had kicked a field goal.

At 106 ft, thats normally what we call a mere "buzz."

This is when I normally first notice narcosis, a little.

Its good limit, for air diving.

I don't normally notice any difference between air and EAN32 at any depth, as far as narcosis goes.

 

[cobaltbabe]

At 106 ft, thats normally what we call a mere "buzz."

This is when I normally first notice narcosis, a little.

Its good limit, for air diving.

I don't normally notice any difference between air and EAN32 at any depth, as far as narcosis goes.

All I know is looking back on it, It started coming down the line at about 100 feet. I am usually very calm but this time it was hard to make a decision. IE. follow the bubbles or follow the down line, and this isn't the first time I have decended with bubbles on one side and the line on the other. Messed my head up.

 

[MechDiver]

Guys, it really isn't worth starting an argument over.

I had no intention of starting an arguement over what classes you take. I mearly asked a question.

 

[Mako Mark]

one of my most interesting narcosis (in fact any diving) experience was diving in a chamber.

We were taken to 100fsw and just the fact that the density of the air at that depth gives you squeaky voice was enough to give everyone the unstoppable giggles, that and the fact thatoyu cant whistle at that depth.