| NITROX CERTIFICATION CLASS Ever feel really tired at the end of your dive day? Fall asleep in your gumbo? Nitrox helps with all that and it can increase your bottom time and/or safety.What is nitrox? Oxygen enriched air...more oxygen and less nitrogen than normal air Is it something new? No...the Navy and the government agency NOAA have been using it since the mid '50s What are the benefits? Increased safety, more bottom time, shorter surface intervals, less tired... Is it hard to learn? No...One 3 hour class session, then go diving Do I need more equipment or special stuff? No...you can use standard scuba gear Is it for deep diving? No...100 feet, is the recommended depth limit for the most common mix of nitrox What does it cost? Class fee of $150 includes instruction, text, and nitrox C-card When is the class? Classes monthly. Check the news page for dates. |