Nitrox Course
Nitrox Course
DESCRIPTION
If you are passionate about diving and want to expand your knowledge, the Nitrox course is perfect for you. At Scubanana, a diving center in Tenerife, we offer you the opportunity to learn to dive with enriched air (Enriched Air), a mixture that extends your bottom time and reduces fatigue after dives. Get ready to experience a new level of underwater adventure!
What Will You Learn in Our Nitrox Course?
Course Content
In the Scubanana Nitrox course, you will learn:
- How to analyze enriched air mixtures
- Depth limits when diving with Nitrox
- Proper use of dive tables and computers adapted for Nitrox
What is Nitrox and why is it so popular?
Advantages of Using Nitrox in Diving
Nitrox, also known as enriched air, contains a higher percentage of oxygen than the 21% found in normal air. This reduces the amount of nitrogen absorbed by your body, leading to longer bottom times and a lower risk of decompression sickness.
Benefits of Getting Nitrox Certified
- Increases your safety underwater
- Reduces fatigue after dives
- Opens the door to new diving experiences and destinations
Why choose Scubanana Dive Center?
- Small groups in your language
- We adapt to your schedule
- Family atmosphere
- Facilities directly inside the harbour
- Nice confined water diveside at 100m of our dive center
- Perfect conditions for Open Water training dives -5m to -40m
- Plenty of sea life around
- Certified PADI instructors with lots of experience
Frequently Asked Questions About Nitrox
Who Can Take the Nitrox Course?
To enroll, you need:
- Open Water Diver certification or equivalent.
- To be at least 12 years old.
What Is Enriched Air or Nitrox?
It is an air mixture with a higher oxygen concentration (usually 32% or 36%), ideal for divers looking for greater safety and longer bottom times.
Is It Difficult to Learn to Dive with Nitrox?
No, the course is simple and designed for any certified diver. You will learn everything necessary to plan and carry out safe dives.
Is Nitrox Suitable for All Dives?
Nitrox is ideal for recreational dives at moderate depths but is not for deep dives due to the risk of oxygen toxicity, you can read more about this in our article on nitrox for deep diving.
What Equipment Do I Need to Use Nitrox?
You only need a dive computer compatible with Nitrox, and during the course, you will learn how to use it correctly.
WHY DIVERS CHOOSE SCUBANANA
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Longer dives, more fun
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