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To: 4700gbera@um*.cc*.um*.ed*
Subject: Re: Deep air diving.
From: Roderick Farb <rfarb@em*.un*.ed*>
Cc: techdiver@opal.com
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 1995 22:02:34 -0500 (EST)
It's a good buzz!

On Wed, 8 Feb 1995 4700gbera@um*.cc*.um*.ed* wrote:

> Up-Front Disclaimer: I in *no way*, subtle or overt, intend any flaming or 
> denigration of those who engage in diving at a level so much more chall-
> enging than mine as to be almost equivalent to a space program....
> 
> But, given the possibility of a CNS O2 hit, with its high probability
> of disaster and (seeming) capriciousness of ocurrence, and the numbing
> effect of nitrogen narcosis, what is the *motivation* behind doing extreme
> air diving, as opposed to heliox or tri-mix, which simply seem to be more
> suitable technologies?
> 
> Again, I don't have any problem with wanting to get down there (I have these
> fantasies about dong deep penetration dives on the Titanic...), but I'm 
> curious as to the decision to use air at great depths.
> 
> And, yeah, I'm the guy who asked about TDI, so if ya wanna flame me for a
> neophyte, go right ahead, as long as there's an answer in the smoke :-).
> 
> Thanks, and dive safely...
> 
> Dave Ventre
> Quincy, MA                                   (Gotta Getta Sig)
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