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Scott
you stated
Depending upon which *instructor* you talk, Adv Nitrox and Deep Air *will*
be required. IANTD may not publicly say they require it, but the instructor
very well can, and in the one case I am aware of, *will* require it.

For one reason; money.

"You just bring me your paycheck, and I'll tell you how much you have left
to live on."

Scott


now to clear the record
First the standrds spell out the prerequisites to go to either Normoxic
trimix diver or trimix diver see both below
Also the deep air you reference is a sport diving course with a maximum
depth of 130 fsw (39msw)



Normoxic Trimix Diver OC
A. Purpose
1. This Program is designed to train those who wish to dive to depths
between 130 fsw (39 msw) and 200 fsw (60 msw) on OC Trimix affords a means
of reducing narcosis on dives to such depths.
B. Prerequisites
1. Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced EANx Diver. Divers qualified as
Technical Diver, see note below under Program Content section.
2. Must provide proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which at least 30
were deeper than 90 fsw (27 msw).
3. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

OR, if being accepted in the Program based on equivalent experience:

4. Must be a qualified IANTD EANx Diver or equivalent.
5. Must provide proof of a minimum of 150 logged dives, of which at least 50
were deeper than 90 fsw (27 msw).
6. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.


For Trimix Diver

Trimix Diver Open Circuit
A. Purpose
1. This Program is designed for those individuals already involved in deep
diving activities, but is not intended to be used as an enticement to divers
who are content to remain in normal Sport or EANx diving limits.
2. Trimix affords a safer means for deep-water exploration for divers who
must dive deep or perform with a clear head at the intermediate depths. The
IANTD Trimix Diver Program establishes the need to be
self-sufficient/reliant. This diver will be qualified to dive using Trimix
to a maximum depth of 260 fsw (79 msw).

B. Prerequisites
1. Must be qualified as an IANTD Technical Diver or Technical Cave Diver or
Technical Wreck Diver or Normoxic Trimix Diver or equivalent.
2. Must provide proof of a minimum of 200 logged dives, of which at least 25
were to depths between 140 fsw (39 msw) and 200 fsw (60 msw) Must be a
minimum of 18 years of age.

OR, if being accepted in the Program based on equivalent experience:

3. Must provide proof of a minimum of 250 logged dives, of which at least 75
were deeper than 100 fsw (30 msw), and at least 25 between depths of 140 fsw
(39 msw) and 170 fsw (51 msw). ).. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.


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