I took my PADI Deep Diver class in the winter, in frigid water. It was not, however, briny water as all my diving at this point has been in freshwater lakes. My first intentional dive below 60 feet was in water that was around 41° Fahrenheit (that’s 5° Celsius). Yes, I said intentional – in…… Continue reading Down into the Briny Deep
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Breathing Better with Nitrox
Normally when diving, we breath compressed air, which is 20.9% oxygen, 78.1% nitrogen, 0.9% argon, 0.04% carbon dioxide, and 0.06% a variety of other trace gases. The gases beyond oxygen and nitrogen really don’t matter, so we tend to focus on the oxygen and nitrogen content. What is Nitrox Enriched air, or nitrox, is compressed…… Continue reading Breathing Better with Nitrox
My Chemistry Degree Proves Useful
The Science of Diving (SSI) is a fascinating and very useful class for divers.
What’s So Special About a Specialty Diver
Some diving certification agencies recognize a Specialty Diver as someone who has completed at least two specialty classes beyond their Open Water certification. What does this mean? Not a lot, actually. So, why am I writing a post about it? Because most divers get their open water certification and stop with further training classes. I…… Continue reading What’s So Special About a Specialty Diver
How High Am I? Altitude Diving
How high am I? Since diving involves pressure, altitude matters. Most training is done assuming sea level because most divers want to take that exotic vacation and . . . dive in the ocean. However, not all bodies of water worth diving in are at sea level. Through social media, I connected with someone who…… Continue reading How High Am I? Altitude Diving
