Reading gauges UW suggestions

[Ishkrbibbl]

I've had my stick on magnifiers for over ten years and moved them from my old mask to the new. The trick is to follow directions and let them set on the mask until completely dry, since I was diving on weekends it sat for a week before use. I keep them a bit lower than most folks because I use them for small print on my computer, I can read the depth and NDL time without.



Bob

What brand are you using

 

[ljpm]

My wife and I have the beginning of the same issue. For me I only need reading glasses when I have contacts in. Since my prescription for distance is weak (1.5) I just don't wear contacts for diving. My wife has a stronger prescription for distance and can't see well without contacts. For diving she wears just one contact. Is this an option for you?

 

[Bob DBF]

What brand are you using

As I said its been over 10 years, back then it was cheap at the dive shop back then, and I didn't keep the package.



Bob

 

[ljpm]

oops

 

[Diverdonb6784]

From what I can see the only reason not to take this course is because PADI has told their affiliates not to honor the C-card and not to provide fills. PADI has 2 main reasons they may want to do this; 1. as the dominant organization they wish to maintain standards, and 2. use their market position to limit competition. One reason is acceptable and one is not (quite possibly a violation of competition laws). I have checked out the web page and here is a list of the modules for the Nitrox course;
Module 1
Review of Scuba & Intro to Nitrox The history of Enriched Air Nitrox
What is Nitrox?
Review of Basic Scuba Diving Concepts
What is Pressure?
What about Air consumption?
How long I stay underwater on a tank of nitrox?
Decompression Sickness (The Bends)
Review the Dive Tables

Module 2
Underwater Sciences - Physics Dalton's Law of Physics
Oxygen Toxicity
Partial Pressure - Nitrox I
Partial Pressure - Nitrox II
The Advantages of Nitrox over Air
Nitrox for Decompression stops

Module 3
Nitrox Dive Planning Equivalent Air Depths
Maximum Exposure Time Limits
Nitrox I Dive Tables
Nitrox II Dive Tables

Module 4
Nitrox Scuba Equipment Cylinder Markings
Nitrox safe scuba equipment

This appears to be a pretty comprehensive course. It appears to be comparable to the PADI course I completed; except for having to have my LDS demonstrate how to use an O2 sensor (which you can find online).

aside from PADI refusing to accept it, can anyone find fault with the program?

I think this is in the wrong place. Although I am interested as to where this discussion is happening.

 

[TMHeimer]

Haven't read all posts. Here are some possibilities:
I had lazar surgery but that doesn't cure needing reading glasses, so I can't see really well up close (as I could when I was nearsighted).
One possibility is getting a computer with big numbers easy to read.
You can also use permanent marker to highlight stuff, such as on an analog depth gauge or SPG (where 3000, 2000, 1,000, 500 PSI is).
I tried the "stick on" lenses and found it hard to see through both at once, so closed one eye to read. Also, lost 2 pair. If I were to do that again I would glue (Krazy Glue?) them on carefully as opposed to doing the "warm water will make them stick" thing.

 

[Dogbowl]

From what I can see the only reason not to take this course is because PADI has told their affiliates not to honor the C-card and not to provide fills. PADI has 2 main reasons they may want to do this; 1. as the dominant organization they wish to maintain standards, and 2. use their market position to limit competition. One reason is acceptable and one is not (quite possibly a violation of competition laws). I have checked out the web page and here is a list of the modules for the Nitrox course;
Module 1
Review of Scuba & Intro to Nitrox The history of Enriched Air Nitrox
What is Nitrox?
Review of Basic Scuba Diving Concepts
What is Pressure?
What about Air consumption?
How long I stay underwater on a tank of nitrox?
Decompression Sickness (The Bends)
Review the Dive Tables

Module 2
Underwater Sciences - Physics Dalton's Law of Physics
Oxygen Toxicity
Partial Pressure - Nitrox I
Partial Pressure - Nitrox II
The Advantages of Nitrox over Air
Nitrox for Decompression stops

Module 3
Nitrox Dive Planning Equivalent Air Depths
Maximum Exposure Time Limits
Nitrox I Dive Tables
Nitrox II Dive Tables

Module 4
Nitrox Scuba Equipment Cylinder Markings
Nitrox safe scuba equipment

This appears to be a pretty comprehensive course. It appears to be comparable to the PADI course I completed; except for having to have my LDS demonstrate how to use an O2 sensor (which you can find online).

aside from PADI refusing to accept it, can anyone find fault with the program?

@ljpm , I think this post is in the wrong thread. I suspect it should have been posted in this thread:

Nitrox cert company,

 

[ljpm]

I think this is in the wrong place. Although I am interested as to where this discussion is happening.

@ljpm , I think this post is in the wrong thread. I suspect it should have been posted in this thread:

Nitrox cert company,

Thanks guys. That's what I get for having to many tabs open.

 

[Ishkrbibbl]

ok looking into single contact and then stick ons

 

[boat sju]

If you get the stick ons I'd suggest using one in your primary mask and one in your backup (or save it). I think I've had the same pair for over 10 years.