Nitrox
Diver
Tuition:
$75
Upcoming
Classes:
November 15, 1PM
December 9 - 7PM
January 14 - 7PM
Diving
with enriched air nitrox provides two main benefits: increased bottom
time using nitrox tables, and decreased risk of DCS when using recreational
air diving tables. This course is ideal for the recreational diver who
wants to nitrox dive within the no-decompression limits. Students will
learn physics and physiology of nitrox, how to analyze nitrox cylinders,
plan nitrox dives, and other important skills.
Nitrox
Diver Specialty includes and introduction to:
*
Mixed gas theory (pertaining to oxygen and nitrogen)
* Proper testing techniques
* Equivalent Depth Dive Tables
* Partial Pressure calculations
* Maximum Operating Depth (MOD) calculations
* Proper tank markings
* Equipment requirements
* Advantages and disadvantages of diving Nitrox
* and more !
Text:
SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Home Study Kit - $45.95
Open water dives are optional for this course, since
all learning is either theory or use of the oxygen analysers.