Extended Range
The SSI Extended Range Course is an advanced training program designed to prepare divers for extended range diving beyond recreational limits, utilizing air or enriched air nitrox blends. This comprehensive course equips divers with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely plan and execute dives to depths of up to 45 meters.
Prerequisites
Age:
Minimum age of 18 years old.
Certification:
Deep Diver and Enriched Air Nitrox 40
Experience:
A minimum of 50 logged dives, including experience with enriched air nitrox diving, is recommended.
Equipment:
This course can be completed in a Twinset or in Sidemount (if done in Sidemount you needa recreational Sidemount Certification)
Course
Theory Sessions:
Comprehensive theoretical knowledge covering extended range diving principles, gas planning, decompression theory, equipment considerations, and emergency procedures.
Confined Water Training:
Skills practice in a controlled environment focusing on gas switching, buoyancy control, and emergency procedures. (1 dive)
Open Water Dives:
Practical application of extended range diving techniques, including gas management, decompression planning, and emergency response scenarios. (6 dives)
Assessment:
Continuous assessment throughout the course, with a final practical and theoretical exam to evaluate understanding and proficiency.
Trimix Option
Divers have the option to complete the SSI Extended Range Course using TRIMIX, a gas mixture containing oxygen, nitrogen, and helium. TRIMIX offers several advantages over air or nitrox, including:
Reduced Narcosis:
Helium in the TRIMIX blend reduces the effects of nitrogen narcosis, allowing for clearer thinking and improved decision-making at depth.
Lower Breathing Resistance:
Helium has lower density compared to nitrogen, resulting in reduced breathing resistance and increased comfort during deep dives.
Extended Depth Range:
TRIMIX enables divers to safely explore deeper depths beyond the limits of air or nitrox, opening up new diving opportunities.
The SSI Extended Range Course with TRIMIX option provides divers with advanced training and skills necessary for deep diving with helium-based gas mixtures, enhancing safety and expanding diving capabilities.
Extended Range
- Twinset our Sidemount tanks
- Stage tank
- Insurance
- max. 1:3
- 1 confined water dive
- 6 open water dives
- Theory lessons
- Air for the backgas
Extended Range Trimix
- Twinset our Sidemount tanks
- Stage tank
- Insurance
- max. 1:3
- 1 confined water dive
- 6 open water dives
- Theory lessons
- 21/35 for the final two dives (45 m)
Air for Backgas is included in the prices. All other gases are at extra charge. Equipment can be rented for the courses. For equipment prices check here.