This course provides the training required to competently and safely utilize breathing gases containing helium for dives that require staged decompression to a maximum depth of 330fsw/100msw while utilizing nitrox mixtures and oxygen during decompression.  The goal of this course is to instruct divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for utilizing custom Trimix mixtures as breathing gases.

• The Trimix Course requires four days and a minimum of three or four dives for completion.  Heavy emphasis is placed on dive planning using appropriate gas mixtures and volumes for the planned dives and accurate dive execution according to the dive plan established.  Curriculum also includes class sessions, gear configuration, open water drills and a limited penetration to practice oxygen and decompression cylinder pickups and drop-offs.

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• Each student must provide double tank bottom cylinders with a minimum capacity of 142 cubic feet, a travel mix cylinder with a minimum volume of 80 cubic feet and an oxygen clean decompression mix cylinder with a minimum volume of 40 cubic feet.  Multiple double tanks and travel mix cylinders are helpful, but not required.  A Trimix computer and  redundant bottom timer/depth gauges are required along with slates sufficient for noting the total dive schedule.  The instructor will provide the use of Trimix analyzer.

  • Rental equipment is available if necessary.   However, it is recommended that you own all your own gear, like regulators, back plate, harness, wings (or tech BCD), but tanks can be rented.  Other required gear is a reel with at least 200 feet of line, possibly a 50+ lb. lift bag, and a 7 foot hose on one of your regulators. 

    Prices:  Private $1,400; 2or 3 student $1,100 per student plus certification fee.  Certification:  IANTD

    Prerequisites:  Certified as an IANTD Technical Diver or technical cave Diver or Technical Wreck Diver or Normoxic Trimix Diver or equivalent.  Must provide proof of a minimum of 200 logged dives, of which at least 75 were to depths between 140fsw and 200fsw.  Must be a minimum of 18 years old, or if being accepted in the Program based on equivalent experience.  Must provide proof of a minimum of 250 logged dives, of which at least 75 were deeper than 100fsw, and at least 25 between depths of 140fsw and 170fsw.  Must be 18 years of age.

The above course fees do not include certification card, admission fees (where applicable), books or gases

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