Is it just me, or is this thread proving the misunderstanding of this type
of mix. It's not really taught or endorsed by the "mainstream" (read all
other than GUE) agencies so it must be witchcraft voodoo shit diving. It
shouldn't be used because Brett & Tom haven't put their stamp of approval on
it. Spend a minute and LISTEN and THINK and you will see this mix is great
for those in-between dives that used to be reserved for air. It wipes out
the narcosis and still gives good NDL's. It is also easier to decompress
from since He is a faster gas than N2.

Wake up and breathe the He.

Don


-----Original Message-----
From: Scott [mailto:scottk@hc*.co*]
Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2000 6:50 AM
To: Don Burke; techdiver@aquanaut.com; Paul Braunbehrens
Subject: Re: Re:rec trimix


I don't understand what all the resistance and fear of an imagined risk is
based upon.

Oxtox is no more an issue with Triox than with Nitrox.

32% Nitrox has an MOD of 110 or so at a 1.4 PPO2.

32/30 has the same MOD, and *better* no stop times.

Scott

----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Braunbehrens <Bakalite@ba*.co*>
To: Don Burke <donburke56@ne*.ne*>; <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2000 4:20 PM
Subject: Re:rec trimix


> I think that this is where trimix computers come in.  Even if it's a
> good "drop in" gas, I'd still like to track what I'm really using.
> Also, because of O2 Tox there would have to be some kind of an
> "orientation class" at the least.  If you go down to 160 on air and
> come back up right away you're stupid, but you won't tox on O2.  A
> "drop in" gas would need some serious warning if it has a higher O2
> content.
>
> Cheers.
>
> Don Burke wrote:
> ~
> >As variation on the same theme, how about 28/35 as a "drop-in"
replacement
> >for air?
> >
> >It is good to 130 feet under any conditions a rec diver will see.
> >
> >The no stop times are longer than for air.
> >
> >The END at 130 feet is about 80 feet.
> >
> >The only downside is cost.
> >
> >Don Burke
> >Chesapeake, Virginia
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Jim Cobb
> >
> >Like I wrote in my post I do not discount proper training. And I also
> >mentioned that you should be proficient in mixing nitrox before you
attempt
> >trimix. But I do submit that you could take a rec diver with 4 dives
under
> >his belt put a tank of 21/20 on his back and the only thing the diver
would
> >notice is a more enjoyable diving experience.
> >
> >I also submit that a large portion of panic attacks suffered by new
divers
> >is in part caused by the unfamiliar sensation of narcosis. Around here
> >beginning divers regularly do their training dives in 90+ ft of cold,
murky
> >water, a prime environment for narcosis induced clusterfucks. On any
given
> >weekend you can see these new divers doing panic-stricken free ascents
> >popping up like mushrooms all around the dive boat.
> >
> >Now these new divers should not mix their own trimix but perhaps trimix
> >should be the REAL "safeair" (I still laugh my ass off when I see
> >potentially toxic mixtures of nitrox labeled "safeair", what genius came
up
> >with that).
> >
> >Anyway I see your point that some people need training and hand-holding
more
> >than others and should be prepared to pay for it.
> >
> >Jim
> >
> >On Friday, October 6, 2000, at 06:46 AM, David B. Widen wrote:
> >
> >Jim
> >
> >You do not represent the typical diver. You do the research and reading
> >before you jump in. Many of these people will just jump in. The reason
for
> >training is to ensure that at least some level of understanding and
> >knowledge is in place. You are opening a door for people to use something
> >they may not have the knowledge to use and get hurt.
> >
> >You know some of the same people I do. Would you want to turn some of
those
> >folk loose on trimix without them getting some guidance? So where is the
> >line between the between those with enough good sense to doit with out
> >training and those that need the training to get them on the right road
and
> >doing thing right.
> >
> >Trimix diving is technical diving. There is more to technical diving them
> >just having the equipment, some O2, and in this case HE.
> >
> >David
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Jim Cobb [mailto:cobber@ci*.co*]
> >Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 3:55 PM
> >To: Paul Braunbehrens
> >Cc: Mcinnis, Don; 'RDecker388@ao*.co*'; scottk@hc*.co*;
> >techdiver@aquanaut.com
> >Subject: RE: clarification was: An the beat goes on and on
> >
> >While I am not discounting the need for proper training, you don't need
> >squat for certification to dive with trimix. I have yet to see a
industrial
> >gas supplier ask for a c-card for tanks of 02 and He. And as far as the
the
> >air tops are concerned it's pretty much a "don't ask, don't tell" policy
at
> >the dive shops I've visited. If your diveshop is an asshole about this,
then
> >it's time to move on.
> >
> >Personally I believe that if you are proficient at mixing nitrox and are
> >currently mixing it on a regular basis, there is no reason one earth why
you
> >can't shitcan your nitrox wrist computer, get DecoPlanner for your laptop
> >and go trimix diving. It ain't rocket science, folks.
> >
> >Jim
> >
> >On Wednesday, October 4, 2000, at 11:41 AM, Paul Braunbehrens wrote:
> >
> >No kidding! I'm doing it right now, adv. nitrox, stage deco and
> >trimix just because I want to use He. It's actually ironic that you
> >have to do a deco class to use trimix. It seems to me they are
> >separate subjects. You won't get a fill without it though.
> >
> >
> >Mcinnis, Don wrote:
> >~
> >>Bob,
> >>
> >>What's the prerequisite in shingles needed to get into it? Usually
needed
> >is
> >>the advanced nitrox, decompression techniques, and then the "entry level
> >>trimix" course at least. All this for being able to dive with a clear
head
> >>between 70 and 150'. Scott's point all along is there needs to be a
"rec"
> >>HOTx course with something like a nitrox C-card pre-req to open up He to
> >>more people without having to go through 4 extra courses (not to mention
> >>about $2000 or more) just to dive HOTx which is by definition relatively
> >>shallow (less logistics) diving.
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