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The Validation of Dive Computer Decompression Safety
How do you determine what’s safe and what’s not? Dive computers have mostly replaced the common usage of decompression tables in rec diving. However, there is a lack of hard data on the validation of decompression safety. Read more.
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Sidemount — Not Just for Cave Divers Anymore
Sidemount gear configuration creates a lower profile in the water enabling people to explore new environments easier. Sidemount is no longer considered something exclusive to tech divers and is moving into the recreational dive space.
Shooter: Wes Skiles
Wes Skiles was a famous dive photographer who died on a seemingly routine dive. His widow, Terri, discusses her spouse and his career as a photographer.
Divers With Holes in Their Hearts
Three divers share their stories with their experiences with closure of a patent foramen ovale (PFO). Post-operation, all three divers are back to diving but prove how individualized surgeries and recoveries can be.
PFO and Decompression Illness in Recreational Divers
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a relatively benign cardiac defect that creates a passage in a wall that normally separates the left and right upper chambers of the heart. But preferred treatment is up for debate.
Study Update: PFO
If divers test positive for patent foramen ovale (PFO), they may choose to stop diving or take steps to mitigate future risks. A five-year DAN study analyzed those who underwent a closure procedure and those who did not.
Your Computer Fails: Now What?
What do you do when your dive computer fails? With the right backup instruments and techniques, you can keep diving safely. Learn more.
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