Deep Air Diving

"Earth is flat, pigs can fly, and
deep air diving is safe!"

The main cause of scuba diving "accidents" is "deep air diving". Deep air diving is scuba diving below 30 msw/100 fsw(*) on air. These articles explain the dangers of deep air diving and the myths about deep air diving. Why some divers choose to dive deep on air, and the latest research on deep air diving. Finally, a summary, recommendations and a list of links with references and background information.


The Dangers of Deep Air Diving
An article explaining the dangers of deep air diving, which problems can occur when we dive below 30 msw/100 fsw on air.

Myths about Deep Air Diving
Myths about deep air diving, believed to be true by a lot of divers, but with no foundation whatsoever.

Deep Air Diving Reasons
A collection of common reasons you will hear over and over from divers who engage in deep air diving, to justify their choice.

Deep Air Diving Summary
Deep Air Diving summary, with recommendations in relation to deep air diving, and an explanation about the recommendations.

Deep Air Diving Links
Links to pages with the information this chapter about deep air diving is based on. Links, background information, and references.

(*) 30 meters of salt water / 100 feet of salt water.


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