Originally Posted by JS1scuba Hypoxic Trimixtures In another thread a discussion was brought up about using hypoxic trimixtures. One poster stated that it was "fine to use for extended periods on the surface (5 min)" This is a dangerous practice and should not be done. Though some may disagree with me, NOAA, the gas physiologists, the major training agencies and hundreds of highly experienced trimix divers seem to be IN agreement that breathing hypoxic mixtures on the surface should not be done. . It's ...
Originally Posted by JS1scuba As the dive season for the big dives on the East Coast is about to begin (April - November) the Mt. Everest of Dives - The Andrea Doria starts to become the big highlight. When divers hit the show floor at Beneath the Sea Exposition later this month in NJ hearty wreckers who may have not seen each other since last season will have that all encompassing familiar conversation. It goes like this. "Hey, how ya doin' ? " "i'm good" "work ok ? " ...
A friend asked a great question: What's the best way to dive with a new or unfamiliar diver ------- First, I follow my instinct. If something doesn't feel "right" in the interactions or observations of the potential buddy, I trust that and don't extend the invite. Pre-selection is part of the safety process. Then... at the dive site, I take time to be earnestly clear about my expectations with regards to max depth, gas management, navigation... ...
[QUOTE=Ben V;97626]Earlier this week I received a shocking call from Ted. Nils was moving away and this weekend would be the last opportunity to come out and dive with him. So when the discussion turn to "where" the answer was easy. The Breakwater. This has been our homebase for many a dive day... our mudhole. We've had so many good memories of training, diving and just hanging out with our circle of friends that it only made sense that we have our final ...
With our recent launch of DMX 2.0, we’ve upped the level of integration between our site and Facebook. While we think this is a good thing (sharing what you do makes it more relevant), there is certainly a limit of just how much you may want to spread out there. Depending on how often you use DMX or how much you want to post, you can share everything from post replies to profile comments to new photos automatically or toggle things down and either share them only when you chose or ...
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