[wreckweasel]

its a good job Im not on here to make friends.

Deco is an inexact science, that is currently being aggressively pushed based upon multiple theories. As an engineer, the testing regimes/controls can at best be described as "basic"

In recent years deco seems to have gone through a number of trends, from "first out of the water" (still prevalent) to "effective deco" (still relatively rare).

There is a lot of bollocks talked about the basis of deco theory, from gas gradient to bubble models. At the end of the day, find what works for you.. be comfortable with it... and be open to discussion/change.

This business of "computers deco you faster" is probably true. having said that, I dont give a flying f*ck about speed of deco, what concerns me is how I feel after the dive (thermal/deco considerations). A damn good mate of mine (who happens to be an excellent diver), regularly exits the water 10-20 minutes before me on dives in the 60-80m range. Fair play to him... good luck.. he gets to bag the first biccies..... but frankly... how much difference is a few minutes??

I spoke to a chap tonight about dives in the 140-160m range, who merges VPM-B and Buhlmann. I laughed.... again.. he's doing what works.

So whats my point? Deco is an inexact science...... don't push it... enjoy your diving and keep diving for many years.

Don't be fooled by glittery toys/deco models... they only represent peoples desire to model whats *really* happening. Do what 'feels' good. At the end of the day.. keep reading.. keep learning... keep an open mind.


/Zak

(just another cruton, floating on the bouillabaise of life)