Computer Nitrox Specialty

Nitrox is a different type of breathing gas that can increase safety margins, reduce post dive fatigue, and extend no-decompression times. This class will teach you how to use nitrox mixtures up to 40% with a dive computer, the advantages, and disadvantages to different nitrox mixtures, and how to analyze the mixtures.  MYTH: Nitrox allows you to dive deeper---WRONG! With a 32% mixture you can only go to 112 feet and with a 36% mixture you can only go to 95 feet. There are special depth tables used only for Nitrox. You will learn all about these things in the course! Who this course is for: The certified diver looking to advance their knowledge and skill set The certified diver looking to extend their no decompression time limits Course prerequisites: Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver, or equivalent, or current enrollment in one of those courses What you can expect to learn: Physiology of using different