Best Practices – Dive Planning Part 3

By | Knowledge Base, Training

Duane Johnson - Technical Diving Instructor

Duane Johnson - Technical Diving Instructor

In the previous articles, we discussed some strategies for better dive planning. In this article, we will discuss forming an ascent strategy so that we can safely put into practice what we discussed previously.

First, let us briefly discuss a couple common decompression models. In order to safely utilize the strategies I have discussed previously, you must have a basic understanding of decompression theory. There are two models that most decompression software and tables use. The first model is the dissolved gas phase. This model has it’s roots with Haldane and Buhlman. [Read more...]

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The Economy and the Scuba Industry: The MAP Argument

By | Scuba Business

In a previous post about the scuba industry and the economy I mentioned a concept called MAP. After that article posted, I received many comments, both public and private arguing for MAP. So I thought I would briefly touch on a couple of the biggest comments and my opinions. [Read more...]

Is Your Diving Equipment to Blame?

By | Equipment, Knowledge Base

Duane Johnson - Technical Diving Instructor

Duane Johnson - Technical Diving Instructor

Would anyone like to take a guess at how many times I hear statements like, “My buoyancy is bad because my BCD doesn’t fit right”? I hear statements like this many times, from divers of all levels. They blame their poor performance, lack of awareness, bad trim/buoyancy on equipment problems. But the real problem lies in their lack of personal diving skill. [Read more...]

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