Decompression Stop

[Janos]

Originally Posted by Lazlo

Just read Janos' reply: So is it indeed the theory that intentionally inducing small bubbles is "a good thing" (PFOs, notwithstanding)?

Some people believe this, at least from 6m up. If you keep the ascent slow enough the bubbles are small enough to be filtered by the lungs without doing any damage. However this is considered to be A Bad Thing at depth as the bubbles could (a) potentially get larger and (b) they might stay in the lungs and affect the gas/ tissue interface and thus affect subsequent off-gassing. So it'svery much a 6m upwards sort of thing.

Personally I think this approach is a little aggressive, and so I'm generally quite happy hanging around for another 10mins or 20mins at 6m. But YMMV.

Janos

[Ainsleyberryman]

I agree with Janos, and can say from experience, its too agressive for me. I would not advise it. You should not need to rush it. Plan it so you have the time.