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From: <ajmarve@ba*.ne*>
Date: Fri, 01 Oct 1999 02:30:52 -0400
To: Craig Waldman <craig.waldman@er*.co*>
CC: techdiver@aquanaut.com
Subject: Re: A question about training practices.
NAUI.

Its a fact, dude.

regards,

Al Marvelli

Craig Waldman wrote:

> I have read several post lately that quickly label someone, because of a
> perceived use of deep air.  I understand the concerns and obvious problems
> associated with DEEP air.   But, how does someone become Trimix certified
> without passing through Advanced Nitrox, Decompression Procedures, and what
ever
> other prerequisites are required by your certification agency of choice.  Most
> of these courses require you achieve some minimum number of deep dives before
> you can progress to the next course.  (quite often too few IMHO).
>
> There seems to be an assumption that everyone should instantly achieve a level
> of proficiency that many of you have spent years to obtain.
>
> I point this out only because I don't want to see students insulted, when they
> are most probably joined this list to learn.  These insults could discourage
> them from reading this list, and learning from the wealth of knowledge that is
> available here.
>
> If a person CHOOSES to dive DEEP air, when an better alternative is available
to
> them, FLAME ON!!
>
> Are there agencies that bypass these steps, and go directly into Trimix?
>
> -- Craig
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