Nitrox/Advanced Buoyancy Control (ABC)

These are the first two classes you should take immediately following certification. To save you time and money, Harry’s Dive Shop offers them together.

Enriched Air Nitrox

The drawback of diving with air is the limited amount of time at depth without paying serious consequences. Now there’s Nitrox, a blend with more oxygen and less nitrogen. Since nitrogen is the factor limiting our dive times on air, less nitrogen in the mix means less nitrogen breathed, less nitrogen absorbed, and less nitrogen to be off-gassed.

By comparison, it’s easy to see why Nitrox is in such demand. The difference is significant and the process is simple. Unless you plan to use a mix richer than 40 percent oxygen, you do not need to change anything about your personally owned dive equipment.

Advanced Buoyancy Control (ABC) Clinic

Scuba diving is a marvelous sport but with limitations of time permitted. Nitrox permits a diver more time at recommended depths while mastering Advanced Buoyancy Control decreases a diver’s air consumption thereby giving you more time underwater to breathe the gas of choice, be it Nitrox, air, or something more advanced.

Who Can Learn? This course has three prerequisites: Be at least 12 years old. Possess a minimum of Open Water Diver certification. Be able to either answer No to all of the questions on the RSTC Medical History form, or secure a physician’s approval prior to taking part.

What is Involved? This course consists of two classroom and one pool session. The classroom sessions deal with Nitrox; the pool session with Advanced Buoyancy Control.

Where Do You Learn? All classroom and pool training take place right here at Harry’s Dive Shop (get directions). We are among the few dive centers in the country with our own indoor, heated swimming pool. This 16-foot-deep pool was designed specifically for diver training. It provides unbeatable convenience and enjoyment.

When Can You Learn? This course takes three evenings. Each session meets from 6:30 until 9:30 pm. The first two sessions are in the classroom; the last session is in the pool. Monday/Wednesday class dates for 2010 include: Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Mon, Oct 4 Wed, Oct 6 Mon, Oct 11 Mon, Nov 8 Wed, Nov 10 Mon, Nov 15 Tuesday/Thursday class dates for 2010 include: Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Tue, Sep 14 Tju, Sep 16 Tue, Sep 21 Tue, Oct 19 Tju, Oct 21 Tue, Oct 26 Tue, Nov 23 Tju, Nov 25 Tue, Dec 1

How Much Does it Cost? The cost of this program is $250 and includes: All instruction. Self-study materials. Students are responsible for supplying: Personal diving equipment (see list below). Certification card processing.

What Equipment Will You Need? students are responsible for supplying the following: Mask, snorkel, fins. Weight system, weights. Adequate exposure protection. One cylinder.* Buoyancy Control Device (BC).* Regulator/alternate air source.* *If you do not own these items, you can use ones from the rental department at Harry’s Dive Shop for the pool session.

Get Started Now:Just call or (better still) stop by Harry’s Dive Shop.

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