Enriched Air Diver Specialty

Description

Enriched Air, also known as “nitrox”, is a form of breathing gas that allows divers to extend bottom time and reduce nitrogen loading. It is the most popular specialty course. The Enriched Air Diver can be completed in as little as an afternoon. After completing your online learning, you will apply the knowledge you have learned by practicing procedures for obtaining and analyzing enriched air with your Instructor. You also have the option of completing two open water enriched air dives. Most modern scuba equipment and dive computers can be used with enriched air, but your Instructor will let you know if your gear meets manufacturer recommendations and local requirements. However, scuba tanks must meet oxygen service standards and be dedicated for use with enriched air. You will practice using oxygen analyzers and special cylinder decals. Dive Inc friends and mentors will explain other equipment you may need to enjoy enriched air diving. Ask us for an upgrade program so you can add two extra dives after your theory. Prerequisites: - Minimum 12 years old - Open Water Diver Certification or equivalent - Fill in and sign our responsive sheet Schedule: - Half a day program (only theory) - Full day (upgrading with 2 afternoon dives) - Meeting in Playa city center Included: - Experienced certified Instructor - Knowledge Review session - Enriched Air Diver Workshop - 2 dives in 2 different Playa del Carmen reefs (for the upgrade program only) - Snack and water between the dives (for the upgrade program only) - Weights (for the upgrade program only) - 12-liter aluminum nitrox tank (for the upgrade program only) - Complete gear (wetsuit, mask, BCD, fins & regulator; for the upgrade program only) Not included: - Photographer Highlights: - Discuss managing oxygen exposure - Practice analyzing oxygen content in your scuba tank - Set your dive computer for diving with enriched air nitrox - You may be able to get college credit for the Enriched Air Diver course - Compare and verify advantages underwater (for the upgrade program only) What to bring: - Certification card - Swimsuit (for the upgrade program only) - Towel (for the upgrade program only) - Sunglasses (for the upgrade program only) Prices: - 120usd Enriched Air Diver Specialty - 185usd Upgrade Enriched Air Diver Specialty + 2 dives Extras: - +70usd extra for a private professional dive instructor