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> Maria D. Maggio asked: > > > i seem to have conflicting information. are there any > > current IANTD instructors on this list who can look > > up the following questions, please? > > > > i was told that: > > basic nitrox qualifies you to get only 32% and 36%. > > advanced nitrox qualifies you to get anything from 29% to 40%. > > technical nitrox qualifies you to get any nitrox mix (up to 100% o2). > > > > is this correct? if not, what are the correct values? > > > > Basic Nitrox qualifies you for 32% and 36% EANx only and does not include any > CNS tracking information. > > Advanced Nitrox qualifies you to use 21%-40% primary gas, with 50% Deco gas. > Also includes extensive CNS tracking and best mix principles for depth. > > You need to be at least advanced nitrox qualified before you can embark on > the technical nitrox course. > > Prerequisites for Basic: PADI advanced open water or equivalent. Minimum of > 25 logged dives. > Advanced: CMAS 2-star or equivalent. Minimum of 50 logged dives, > (10 of which in 30-40 metre range.) Huh, did this just change, or perhaps this is outside the US? Last I heard there was Basic and then Tech nitrox. I thought separating those two from each other was bad enough... (but this debate was hashed over around a year ago I think...). Now I _maybe_ could live with there only being the Advanced course material, then the Technical course, but hopefully not 3 levels.... Ack, Mike -- Mike Zimmerman [\] I'd rather be diving [\] zimmmt@au*.al*.co* Alcatel Network Sytems, Raleigh, NC Minds are like parachutes.... My opinions, not Alcatel's they only function when open.
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