Re: 5min or 3min Safety Stop ?

"Hi-Soft" <bjcanham-nospam-@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> O.K. that all makes sense..so thanks..
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> on a slightly different note...If I do a sure dive (****tsea Pier) is all

> that erelevant...seeing that it's only a max depth of around 5 meters( 
> correct me if I'm wrong )..? My dive tables tell me it's a ND limit of 
> about 4.5 hours at that shallow...
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> Also, what about if I surface a few times during this dive..?  I plan on

> doing a pier dive with a few buddies, just to get our new gear  / weight

> all sorted...
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> bc

Probably not from a deco point of view and if you are exiting to the beach
a 
nice slow swim up the incline will be enough. Remember diving to only a 
depth of 5m you are diving in the area of greatest pressure difference so 
being aware of the dangers of barotrauma is a good idea esp if you plan to

surface during the dive.