There are several dives in our locale in the 100 to 135 foot range that are available to us. I am interested in getting training for trimix diving at these depths to reduce nacrossis. I would also expect this training to include deco theory and basic one-stop decompression dive planning. We are diving big singles 120-130 cf and would carry a 19 cf pony for deco mix. It wouild be trimix diving with never less than 21% O2.
We don't expect to move to doubles, or do dive deeper than 135-140 max, ever. I know that gas planning will limit our dive times but would expect gas management to be part of the course.
What training route would be best and fastest for this level. It seems that most tech courses assume that trimix will be for extreme deep diving with 02 less than 21% and require many courses before trimix is even mentioned.
However, some divers we know say that trimix is a real benefit at "recreational" depths and I have seen reference to "recreational trimix" courses that introduce trimix more early on in the training sequence.
Any suggestions for a training path? IANTD, TDI, GUE, others?
Is the whole thing a bad idea, or could this improve our safety and enjoyment on these deeper dives?
Thanks,
Guy
We don't expect to move to doubles, or do dive deeper than 135-140 max, ever. I know that gas planning will limit our dive times but would expect gas management to be part of the course.
What training route would be best and fastest for this level. It seems that most tech courses assume that trimix will be for extreme deep diving with 02 less than 21% and require many courses before trimix is even mentioned.
However, some divers we know say that trimix is a real benefit at "recreational" depths and I have seen reference to "recreational trimix" courses that introduce trimix more early on in the training sequence.
Any suggestions for a training path? IANTD, TDI, GUE, others?
Is the whole thing a bad idea, or could this improve our safety and enjoyment on these deeper dives?
Thanks,
Guy