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Keith A. Mattson
William Cox
Jerry Henkins
Jason Favrio
Eric Dirga
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SCUBA UPDATE
I would like to take this time to
thank you for conducting
business with us during 2009,
and hope that you will continue
to patronize us during 2010. The
Big Kahuna says lets get out and
do some diving this summer,
also keep in touch for future
international dive travel.
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TRAINING
DEPARTMENT ISSUES
ASCENT RATES
For many years we have lectured on 60’ per minute ascent rates,
and making safety stops at 15’. Within the past few years diving
computers have built in alarms that let you know when you are
exceeding approximately a 40’ per minute ascent rate. Resent
studies encourage a slower ascent rate. Our recommendation is a
30’ per minute ascent rate with a stop at 30’ for three minutes
then ascend to 15’ for a three-five minute stop. This procedure
may prevent that rapid ascent to the surface, lowering the risk of
bubble formation.
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countries in Central, South America and the Caribbean. Give us a
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