The development of diving is largely linked to our desire to stay underwater longer. Diving suits are warmer and more comfortable, and tanks contain more air. Decompression or non-decompression limits are becoming more and more important. A dive computer that monitors the actual dive profile and calculates the optimum decompression has become a standard part of our equipment. Nevertheless, we are still not satisfied! We want to stay underwater longer and do less decompression. The latest tool used by divers to extend the dive time is the use of breathing mixtures. The first of these is NITROX (also called ENRICHED AIR, SAFE AIR, etc.).

NITROX is a mixture of nitrogen and oxygen, with more oxygen than in air, usually between 21% and 50%. Because the body absorbs less nitrogen with NITROX as a breathing mixture, we can stay underwater longer without decompressing. It offers the most benefits at depths between 15m and 30m, especially when diving in terrain that does not allow multi-level dives (e.g. sunken ships). It can also be used down to about 50m and for better decompression in technical decompression diving. We now also have NITROX dive computers on the market, which combine the benefits of multi-level diving and NITROX.

Theoretical part of the course:

History of the use of enriched air,
Effects of enriched air on the diver,
Mathematical calculations,
Oxygen toxicity,
Mixtures,
Necessary equipment.

Practical part of the course:

Breathing mixtures,
Planning a dive with a mixture,
2 dives with different mixtures.

Course entry requirements:

Successful completion of the AOWD/Junior AOWD course,
Minimum age for the NITROX DIVER course is 15 years.

What I need for the course:

A desire to know advanced scuba diving,
Good will,
Swimming towels and towel,
Other equipment.

Where can I dive after successfully completing the NITROX DIVER course:

In all rivers, lakes and seas of the world, paired with a diver and a suitable mix.

PRICES

MEMBERS	NON-MEMBERS
150 EUR	160 EUR

The diving centre services (use of the diving centre and refilling of the tanks) are paid for by the participant.