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Deep Stop duration

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Originally Posted by DannyB
My understanding is that deep stops should be 2 minutes minimum as that's what it takes to do a complete flush of blood through the lungs. A recent post has suggested 30 Second deep stops, that goes against all the training that I've had but I am prepared to admit that I could be wrong.

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EDIT: OOOh 666 posts..... It's an evil one

Hi Danny,

The 2 minute stop rule is as you say to allow a flush at that stop depth and even with a slower than 5 mtrs P/min ascent rate my stops are still 2 mins or more.

Where did you see the 30 Sec Deep Stop posted?

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