Trimix is designed to make diving safer for those divers who have a need to dive over 150 ft. This course teaches divers how to eliminate the narcotic effect of nitrogen by the use of Trimix as a diving gas. During the course, we will refine stage decompression skills utilizing two or more Nitrox mixes. Course diving depths are in the area of 250 ft.

Successful participants will be certified to a maximum depth of 330 ft. TDI Certifications provided include Basic and Advanced Trimix.

Dives will be conducted in the beautiful Monterey Bay Sanctuary—dive where no one has gone before!

The Monterey Trench is a fantastic training location. Once you learn here, you can dive with confidence almost anywhere. Water temperatures range from 45–53° F (drysuits are required). Currents can be strong with visibility ranges from 20 to 100 ft. Hang times can be interesting, watching the abundance of plankton float by, and there is often the possibility of playing with seals and sea lions.

This course can also be conducted at your choice of dive travel destinations. For example, we have conducted the course in Hawaii, Florida, British Columbia, and Cozumel, Mexico.

This is a Technical Diving International (TDI) course. Upon completion of the course, successful participants will be certified as Advanced Trimix Tech Divers.

Class Details

COURSE PREREQUISITES:
• Nitrox
• Advance Nitrox
• Decompression
• Extended Range
• minimum age 18

WHEN:
By arrangement

WHERE:
Aqua Safaris SCUBA Center & Monterey Bay Trench.

COST:
$ 999.00 per person plus boat dive and gas fills.

COST INCLUDES:
• Certification
• One pool session
• Classroom Instruction
• Ocean Dives
• Books / Trimix Tables

HOW TO SIGN UP:
A non-refundable $250.00 deposit is required to hold your space.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:
Please contact David Houghton (831-479-4386) prior to making any equipment purchases—we can help you with the choices and help you avoid expensive mistakes.

• drysuit with Argon inflation system (required for cold water diving)
• one A-rated regulator that has been serviced within the year
• one A-rated regulator that has been serviced within the year with a 6+ ft long 2nd stage hose
• one good regulator (serviced) for 36% Nitrox
• one regulator cleaned for 100% oxygen with octo
• bottom mix tanks
• one 100–120 cu ft tank with H valve (oxygen cleaned) or (a better option) two tanks with double isolation valves
• two depth gauges with two timers (or computer) rated for minimum of 300 ft
• one flashlight rated to 300+ ft
• one reel with 150+ ft of line
• one lift bag (50 lb capacity)
• two small slates
• one 50–80 cu ft Nitrox tank (sling deco tank)
• one 30–50 cu ft Nitrox tank (sling deco tank)
• BC with double bladder system set up for bottom mix tank and capable of hanging sling tanks
• hardware and bungie cords to put it all together
• minimum of two cutting devices
• tank valves are to be all the same (DIN or standard)
• compass
• back up mask
• secure weight belt
• Jon-Line
• whistle or dive alert