Posted by Dave on January 06, 2001 at 11:39:49:
In Reply to: less fatigue with nitrox is BS posted by Chris on January 05, 2001 at 12:56:51:
Personally, I've found that I don't feel as tired right away with Nitrox. I've done a number of long trips (8-10 days of diving, 5 a day) and due to technical problems had to switch back and forth between Nitrox and Air (got to expect it in the 3rd world). Maybe it's mental, however I can easily do five and be ready for a 6th dive on Nitrox,however after 3 it's a struggle to get 4,and 5 done with Air. Dive profiles were all very similar 120,110,90,70,60 type dives (no, not identical, but similar) in warm water 85+ conditions, great vis...etc. Did I get enough sleep the night before..ya...think so, hydrated, you bet, use best mix for Nitrox, of course. Finally, yes, I am not in great shape, but with Nitrox I can out dive my buddy who is 10 yrs younger, and plays hockey, me, I'm a computer nerd. Are there any facts here.. nope... just opinions.