When are deep stops effective??

[Jax]

It sure would be nice if dive computers gave an indication of when the controlling compartment starts off-gassing. The information is there and just a matter of providing a simple display (Icon or flashing indicator). Other than intertrupting an ascent that could be too fast, deep stops seem to be counter-productive if the controlling compartment is still loading. I would not mind seeing what compartment is the controlling compartment as it would provide a basis for planning the duration of a rest stop but that may get a bit complex both from a display and a user response aspect. Probably more than most divers would want to know or have any idea what to do with it.

I'll make a WAG and say a deep stop won't do much for you if your max depth is 16 feet or less.

 

[TXreefer]

When I used to do work at the Flower Gardens with many ~80' dives per day - I would do a 3-5 min stop at 50 feet as well as normal SS. Sometimes on rigs and platforms we would also breathe O2 at 12'.

 

[mathauck0814]

Only time I do a deep stop is if I've got a He blend. Any form of air or nitrox and I'll take my stops at 20 and 10 (unless there's something to see in between - like on a wall).