Extended Range Trimix (Twin Set)

The SSI Extended Range Course (Tec 45) provides divers with the training necessary to independently plan and conduct limited decompression dives to a maximum depth of 45 meters/150 feet, using decompression mixtures of up to 100% oxygen and specialized diving equipment and procedures, for a maximum accumulated decompression time of 25 minutes, with an equally-qualified dive buddy. Alternatively, the course can be completed using Trimix. (Additional Fees Apply for the Trimix gas) This program provides divers with the training necessary to: • Independently plan and conduct decompression dives, • In a Twinset or Extended Range Sidemount Total Diving System, • To a maximum depth of 45m/150 feet, • Using decompression gas mixtures up to 100% oxygen, • For a maximum accumulated decompression time of 25 minutes, • With an equally- or more-qualified dive buddy. Prerequisites: Certification Prerequisites: Deep Diving and Enriched Air Nitrox 40% certification Have logged at least 50 dives or be certified in Extended Range Nitrox Diving. Open Water Dives: 3 days Maximum Training Depth: 45 meters/ 150' All dives must be completed using one of the following configurations: A complete Twinset Total Diving System, appropriate for a single gas switch, accelerated decompression diving. One stage cylinder and stage regulator, oxygen cleaned as required or, A complete Extended Range Sidemount Total Diving System, appropriate for a single gas switch, accelerated decompression diving. One stage cylinder and stage regulator, oxygen cleaned as required. This course includes: Extended Range Seminar 2 Simulated Decompression Dives 2 Decompression Dives - Non Accelerated Decompression 2 Decompression Dives - Accelerated Decompression We will complete a day's academic development classroom session. You must complete an Extended Range Diving final exam with a passing score of 80% and the Extended Range Trimix Exam with 80% if qualifying with Trimix. Be able to independently plan a full dive plan using the Extended Range Dive Planning sheet.