HOW DEEP WOULD YOU GO ON AIR while SOLO DIVING IN A CAVE?

[ffdiver5597]

Not taking solo diving into account, isn't deep dives on air in caves one of the big no no in the 5 rules?


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[RETIRED 11]

[QUOTE=Azchipka;181703]Did a 185' ocean dive on air once. Was a dumb choice that I will never repeat.


I'm curious what was the problem?? not being a smartass, I've been there with no ill effects... closely monitored though

[Cavemn]

Not taking solo diving into account, isn't deep dives on air in caves one of the big no no in the 5 rules?


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Not for NACD

[OH]

Funny Curt ;o)
I guess if it was a "eagles nest" like a cave, maybe.
Huge room to come up in and loose the narcosis before you have to deal with "how to get through this hole to get out".
But again - I like myself

Probably not more than 240, it would depend on the conditions in the cave.

[OH]

I did a 200Ft on air in OW.
And I don't think I would want to repeat it any more ...
I'm very thankful for Trimix
and very thankful for my CCR so I don't need much of it ;o)))

Did a 185' ocean dive on air once. Was a dumb choice that I will never repeat. Theses days I'm with a64pilot air has no place in a scuba tank.

[Curt Bowen]

Funny Curt ;o)
I guess if it was a "eagles nest" like a cave, maybe.
Huge room to come up in and loose the narcosis before you have to deal with "how to get through this hole to get out".
But again - I like myself

Yes the old days of Deep Nest downstream dives through the 302' pit restriction on air were crazy. I remember once only concentrating on "follow the line stupid" kick "follow the line" kick "o-right the line" kick "I could take a nap right here" kick "line? o its in my hand" kick

[LCF]

I won't even go to 100 feet in a cave any more without helium. I've had two very, very sobering experiences with recognizing that I am just dull and unable to interpret data at that depth. (I was on Nitrox, but I don't think the narcosis issues are any different.) I don't solo in caves, or anywhere else, but even with a buddy, I know that I am not a capable team member at 100 feet with helium, so I will not do it any more. (This is actually impacting my diving, as I don't see Florida as a viable destination now unless my budget is generous.)

[RETIRED 11]

I have conducted several narc experiments... in clear water.. 185 no problem... silt out in way less than 100... dopey giddy and disoriented... so in a cave situation...Idon't play... in 100% viz I'm good...but who can garuntee that 100% viz will ever last??

[FW]

Yes the old days of Deep Nest downstream dives through the 302' pit restriction on air were crazy. I remember once only concentrating on "follow the line stupid" kick "follow the line" kick "o-right the line" kick "I could take a nap right here" kick "line? o its in my hand" kick

Been there, done that, wouldn't even think of doing it since they invented helium

The worst part is you are still narced when you first get back to the surface.

[divingabe]

No deeper than 100' on air diluent, but as long as helium is available trimix is the dill of choice. It is just nice to have a totally clear head when diving, monitering a ccr, and dealing with an overhead environment especially when solo.
Gabe