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ENRICHED AIR (NITROX) DIVER

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Enriched Air Diver (EANx)

About the Course

The PADI Enriched Air Diver course is one of the most popular specialties completed by divers and it’s easy to see why.  Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression dive time. This means more time underwater, especially on repetitive scuba dives and especially at depth. The maximum time spent underwater is 60 minutes, a rule set by the Galapagos National Park which we must follow. In this course you will learn:

  • Techniques for getting more dive time by using enriched air nitrox
  • Enriched air scuba diving equipment considerations
  • Using enriched air considerations, including managing oxygen exposure, how to tell what’s in your scuba tank and how to set your dive computer

Itinerary of the Enriched Air Diver Course

DAY 1 (09:30 – 15:00)

  • Complete your liability and information forms
  • A theory and video session
  • Theory review
  • Final exam
  • Try dive gear in preparation for the coming days activity
DAY 2 (07:45 – 16:00)

  • Travel to our dive site
  • Check dive to ensure weights and equipment are correct
  • First dive (60 minutes)
  • One hour surface interval between dives for rest, review and refreshments
  • Second dive (60 minutes)
  • Enjoy lunch onboard, return to dive center
  • Debrief and certification

Course Requirements

  • Be minimum 12 years old
  • Be a certified PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent
  • Complete the PADI course and liability release form
  • Present a medical certificate declaring any health issues that may affect diving

What’s Included?

  • An English and Spanish speaking qualified PADI Instructor
  • PADI EANx course materials for you to study
    • Note: All divers are responsible for reading relevant materials themselves.  Video sessions at the dive center will reinforce this reading and you Instructors will be there to answer questions.
  • Full dive equipment: (wetsuit, regulator, BCD, mask, fins, boots, hoods, gloves, tanks)
  • Towels, refreshments and lunch on board
  • Transport between dive sites and Scuba Iguana
  • First aid and emergency equipment (including 80% coverage any hyperbaric chamber treatment).
  • Your PADI Enriched Air Diver certification
COST: $ 1050
DURATION: 4 Days
REQUERIMENTS: 10 years + adequate swimming skills, good physucal health
SKILL GAINED: Dive to 18m
CERTIFICATION: Globally recognised Open Water
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