This course examines the use of EAN 21 through 50% (oxygen) for optimal mixes to a depth of 130fsw/45msw. The object of this course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for utilizing EAN 21 through 50% (oxygen) for dives not requiring staged decompression. (Decompression techniques may be combined with this course at the discretion of the instructor).
An introduction to the use of Helium in your breathing gas. Narked at 90 is a thing of the past! Heavy emphasis is placed on buoyancy and controlled ascents.
This course is a pre-requisite for Advanced Recreational TriMix.
This course examines the theory, methods and procedures of planned stage decompression diving. The objective of this course is to train divers how to plan and conduct a standard staged decompression dive not exceeding a maximum depth of 150fsw/50msw when taught with Advanced Recreational Trimix. Deco gasses up to 100% O2 will be used. The most common equipment requirements, gear setups, decompression techniques and decompression mixtures (including oxygen and nitrox) are presented. For more information, see:
This Program is designed to train divers to conduct dives to depths between 100 fsw (30 msw) and at the instructors option upto 170 fsw (51 msw) using custom blend breathing gas mixtures; and to provide greater understanding of custom blend
breathing gas mixtures, a complete knowledge of the limits of any EANx mixture, and the use of EANx and oxygen for decompression.
This Program is designed to train those who wish to dive to depths between 130 fsw (39 msw) and 200 fsw (60 msw), but who do not wish to breathe air below 130 fsw (39 msw). Trimix affords a means of reducing narcosis on dives to such depths.
Helium and diving were made for each other. You don't have to be a super tech diver to enjoy the benefits of helium. Breathing high partial pressures of Nitrogen is dangerous and hard on the body, so why do it? Replacing nitrogen with helium is a reasonable thing to do for single tank dives as shallow as 100'. What helium does for the 140-170 foot range (previously "deep air") is nothing short of miraculous. You remember the dive, you perform well under stress and you feel better after the dive. Helium is our friend :-)
We will teach you to break down, service and overhaul your regulator. Since we believe that these skills might come in handy while on a dive, we emphasize field repair.
