Quote: (Originally Posted by
netmage)

Hey all,
I was fiddeling around w/ my VR3 the other day running some diveplans, and it appears when in constant pO2 mode, the SAFE parameter has no impact on deco algorithim... I imagine, the setpoint is overriding any reduction set by the SAFE parameter...
Anyone have effective strategies for introducing conservatism while maintaining some effective tracking of CNS/OTU's using the computer....?
-Tim
Easy, add a 3m/min ascent from the first deep stop instigated by the VR3. Add 1min stops every three m in between the stops recommended by the VR3 from 21m and up.
Finally clear the VR3 at 6m and spend minimum 6 mins getting from 6 to the surface.
I always ran my VR3 on zero safety and padded it out in this way. I wanted the VR3 to show me the minimum deco i needed and Id add the rest depending on how i felt.
Just remember the TTS when you leave the bottom will be wrong as you will be doing a slow ascent and adding stops all of which will extend your shallow deco time.
On ccr this is irrelevant but there is obviously the issue of bailout gas TTS.
ATB
Mark