Can you stay down longer with nitrox?
Many people think that nitrox allows you to dive deeper and stay down longer, but this is simply not true. Nitrox is a shallow-diving gas. While it can extend no-decompression limits (NDLs) compared with air, you still breathe at the same rate, so you’ll still breathe the tank down at the same rate.
Does nitrox reduce fatigue?
Anecdotal reports indicate a reduction in post-dive fatigue when using enriched-air nitrox (EAN). The purpose of this double-blind study was to compare subjective fatigue levels experienced by SCUBA divers after two repetitive air dives and two repetitive EAN36 dives on separate, nonconsecutive days.
Does nitrox reduce narcosis?
Breathing Nitrox is not thought to reduce the effects of narcosis, as oxygen seems to have equally narcotic properties under pressure as nitrogen, thus one should not expect a reduction in narcotic effects due only to the use of Nitrox.
Are nitrox courses worthwhile?
Is a nitrox certification “worth it”? If you fancy staying down longer and getting back in the water sooner, then yes; getting nitrox certified is worth it. You can take more photos, wave to more turtles, and spend more time exploring at depth. Many divers wait too long to try nitrox.
Why do divers take a shower after diving?
“Divers shower in between dives typically just to keep themselves and their muscles warm,” he says. They usually rinse off in water that’s warmer than the pool. air temperature on the pool deck may be a little chilly, so the shower can help keep muscles warm.
Why do I get so tired after scuba diving?
A very significant factor in how tired you may feel after a dive is the water’s cooling effect on your body. Water conducts heat from your body 20 times faster than air does. This causes increased energy usage as your body burns fuel to keep warm.
Is nitrox safer than air?
Nitrox is not a safer gas than compressed air in all respects; although its use can reduce the risk of decompression sickness, it increases the risks of oxygen toxicity and fire.
Why does Scuba make you tired?
If you find yourself inexplicably fatigued, or sleepy after diving then it can be due to ‘decompression stress’. Decompression stress is theorized to be a physiological effect that stems from micro-bubbles that can form in the blood and tissues as a result of sub-optimal dive behaviours.
How long does it take to get nitrox certified?
It’s possible to earn your nitrox certification in just one day. Simply complete the online course and schedule a short practical session with your instructor. The two dives are optional. You can also earn a nitrox certification simultaneously with another course.