The gas itself is more flammable
No it's not. The gas itself is not flammable at all.
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The gas itself is more flammable
I was hoping for responses that would be more specific of any realistic danger to me. I understand the basic depth limitations and such. The only mix I use is 32% and as a personal rule I never dive past 110 Ft. I have not studied it closely, but with the aforementioned what specific danger am I putting myself in over air? Also, as a side note, I would put myself in the conservative diver catagory believe it or not.
No it's not. The gas itself is not flammable at all.
Yes, AJ, I might be too full of myself, but let me ask you this: Is cave diving for everybody? For that matter, is plain scuba diving for everybody? I think you'll agree that there are some people that should not do any form of diving.
Another question: What is your most valuable asset when you are diving? It's not your dpv, nor your regs, nor any other equipment. I would venture to say that it is not even your knowledge (IMO that would your 2nd most valuable asset). I think your most valuable asset is your brains. Your ability to solve unforeseen problems that you may not have any knowledge about.
I think you would agree, given the attention and care you pay to protecting and keeping a clear head while diving. Otherwise, why would you have that avatar?
I'm not saying that you have to have a college degree before you dive. I'm not even saying that regular scuba industry training is worthless. It is not. What I am saying is that the way of the traditional scuba industry is not the only way, and in some cases, the traditional scuba way is not the best way. What ticks me off is that the traditional scuba industry wants to make you believe it is the only way. "...a certification is required to dive Nitrox." They would love to have you as a captive customer that has no other choice but to go through them.
Excuse me, you're correct. If your stuff is not 02 clean there is increased risk for fire or explosion.
C Cards and the SCUBA education system are not the only way to gain knowledge, but how can you otherwise establish the "basics to know" so that people don't get into trouble?
Assuming exposure to FO2 in excess of 40% such as commonly experienced during partial pressure blending. If you go to a place that banks say 32% then there is no increased risk.
Subtle distinction and I write this not to nitpick you but to demonstrate to the OP why he should really take the class and get certified.