Using a mix....

Ian Price · 15th June 2007, 20:47

A slightly rhetorical question...?

Why if I am trimix level 2 qualified on 0pen circuit must I be limited from using normoxic mixes up to my level one CCR qualification ie.45m.

I am now in a position of either using a diluent I am not technically qualified to use and risk having an insurance company challenge things if the worst should happen. Or when diving at 45 meters having a level of narcosis that isnt as safe as it could be using a normixic trimix and therefore limiting the END to 30 meters.

I actually cant think of a good diving reason and I am not a complete numpty. Does anybody know any good reason other than? creating a market for a training agency???

I apologise if this has been brought up before?

Ian

jptaylor9 · 16th June 2007, 09:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ian Price)

I apologise if this has been brought up before?

It has.... que Mark Chase

It ultimately depends on how much risk your prepared to take with insurance companies... and if that's applicatable to your personal circumstances. Not, in my case.

JT

**nigelh** · 16th June 2007, 10:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ian Price)

I am now in a position of either using a diluent I am not technically qualified to use and risk having an insurance company challenge things if the worst should happen. Or when diving at 45 meters having a level of narcosis that isnt as safe as it could be using a normixic trimix and therefore limiting the END to 30 meters.

If you want to be insured read the insurance companies small print.

You need no qualifications to dive anything in the UK.

**RichClark** · 16th June 2007, 10:32

I was under the impression that IANTD allow the use of Normoxic Trimix after 25hrs, if you're already OC Trimix qualified.

I couldn't find an indate copy of the standards online, can an instructor verify?

Cheers

Rich

15th June 2007, 20:47	#1 (permalink)
Ian Price New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK Posts: 11	Using a mix.... A slightly rhetorical question...? Why if I am trimix level 2 qualified on 0pen circuit must I be limited from using normoxic mixes up to my level one CCR qualification ie.45m. I am now in a position of either using a diluent I am not technically qualified to use and risk having an insurance company challenge things if the worst should happen. Or when diving at 45 meters having a level of narcosis that isnt as safe as it could be using a normixic trimix and therefore limiting the END to 30 meters. I actually cant think of a good diving reason and I am not a complete numpty. Does anybody know any good reason other than? creating a market for a training agency??? I apologise if this has been brought up before? Ian __________________ Going down is easy, coming up! now thats an art form....
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jptaylor9 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 316	Re: Using a mix.... Quote: (Originally Posted by Ian Price) I apologise if this has been brought up before? It has.... que Mark Chase It ultimately depends on how much risk your prepared to take with insurance companies... and if that's applicatable to your personal circumstances. Not, in my case. JT
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nigelh New member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 883	Re: Using a mix.... Quote: (Originally Posted by Ian Price) I am now in a position of either using a diluent I am not technically qualified to use and risk having an insurance company challenge things if the worst should happen. Or when diving at 45 meters having a level of narcosis that isnt as safe as it could be using a normixic trimix and therefore limiting the END to 30 meters. If you want to be insured read the insurance companies small print. You need no qualifications to dive anything in the UK. __________________ nigelh
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RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 793	Re: Using a mix.... I was under the impression that IANTD allow the use of Normoxic Trimix after 25hrs, if you're already OC Trimix qualified. I couldn't find an indate copy of the standards online, can an instructor verify? Cheers Rich __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk
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