I completed my trimix training with Scott Byars in
Spring Hill, FL. I dove in a cave to a depth of 270 feet. I am certified to
dive to a depth of 330 feet.
The previous certification of normoxic trimix allowed
me to dive to 200 feet. There are many wrecks basically untouched at
between 180 and 240 feet.
I also completed my Advance Cave with Staging. This
was a skill course that took me three trips to Florida, and about 12 dives to
complete. This advances my ability to control extra tanks and helped
me get my equipment set to the point of familiarity. The two classes complement
each other because of the handling of multiple tanks (stages)
Like most classes you sometimes think you can finish
them in a specific time. Trimix is 4 dives and lots of math. I
completed in the minimum. Staging is up to the instructor. I am glad I had to
work for staging. It without a doubt helped me in the skills I need to develop
to become an elite diver.
