chachita
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I have just been certified as a PADI wreck diver and would like to continue training in order to dive the wrecks at Truk, at the graveyard of the Atlantic and elsewhere. Many of these wrecks lie between 120 and 165ft and, in talking with recreational divers who dove them, I have been struck by how many casually mentioned doing short deco stops as required by their computer. I've also seen threads discussing group trips to Truk describe how the dives get progressively deeper as the week goes by, with dives at 150 feet common towards the end. One discussion on this subject specifically said that these dives 'weren't tech dives' and that 'everyone was OK because the trip operators hung extra air bottles at various depths on the way up'.
This information flies in the face of everything I've learned, so I'm doing my own due diligence to find out how best to prepare to safely dive these sites - specifically, what type of courses should I take? For context, here is my background:
I'm thinking of taking additional courses and considering:
Would appreciate any information and training suggestions.
Thanks!
Johanna
This information flies in the face of everything I've learned, so I'm doing my own due diligence to find out how best to prepare to safely dive these sites - specifically, what type of courses should I take? For context, here is my background:
- Certified through PADI for AOW, rescue, enriched air, wreck and other specialties.
- Have 70 logged dives - 17 over 70ft; 6 over 100ft; 9 on nitrox
- I'm small - 5'1", weigh 125 and have back injuries that make it difficult to walk with my gear/1 tank. No problems in the water, where I'm very comfortable.
I'm thinking of taking additional courses and considering:
- TDI Advanced Nitrox
- TDI Advanced wreck
- PADI Tec 40, TEC 45 and TEC 50
Would appreciate any information and training suggestions.
Thanks!
Johanna