

Aire Enriquecido Nitrox
Offered by BUCEO CANARIAS BY MEDUSA
Las Palmas, ICP
Course Description
Elevate your diving experience with the Enriched Air Nitrox specialty course offered by Buceo Canarias. This program is designed to teach you the essential skills for safely planning and executing dives using enriched air mixtures, specifically up to 40% oxygen. By mastering these techniques, you can significantly extend your no-decompression limits, enhance your overall safety underwater, and reduce your surface interval times, allowing for more bottom time on subsequent dives compared to standard air. Upon successful completion, you will earn an SSI or PADI Enriched Air Nitrox certification, recognized globally for its rigorous standards.
This specialty is a highly recommended step for any diver aiming to maximize their time exploring the underwater world while prioritizing safety. The ability to utilize enriched air opens up new possibilities for longer, more enjoyable dives, especially in dive sites known for their depth or marine life encounters. Buceo Canarias provides a structured learning environment to ensure you gain confidence and proficiency in handling these advanced air mixtures. The course focuses on the practical application of enriched air diving principles.
Buceo Canarias offers this course with the flexibility of certification through either PADI or SSI, two of the most respected diving agencies worldwide. This dual certification option provides broader recognition for your newly acquired skills. The center is equipped to deliver high-quality training, ensuring that all aspects of enriched air diving are covered thoroughly. You will learn about the physiological benefits and potential risks associated with breathing higher concentrations of oxygen at depth.
While specific dive site details for this specialty are not provided, the curriculum is designed to be applicable across various diving environments. The core of the training involves understanding gas laws, calculating equivalent air depths, and managing oxygen exposure limits. Buceo Canarias emphasizes a hands-on approach, ensuring that theoretical knowledge is complemented by practical skills development. This course is a valuable addition to your diving education, preparing you for more advanced diving activities and longer explorations.
What's included
- Equipo completo de buceo (jacket, regulador, traje, aletas, máscara, snorkel)
- Manual digital y material didáctico oficial PADI
- Tasas de certificación y emisión del carnet
- 4 inmersiones en aguas confinadas (piscina)
- 4 inmersiones en aguas abiertas con instructor
- Botellas de aire comprimido y plomos
- Seguro de buceo durante la formación
Requirements
- Edad mínima: 10 años (Open Water Junior) o 15 años (Open Water completo)
- Saber nadar 200 m sin parar (estilo libre, espalda o braza)
- Mantenerse a flote 10 minutos sin apoyo
- No padecer claustrofobia ni asma severa
- Cuestionario médico firmado (PADI) — si hay duda, certificado médico
- Si tienes lentillas o gafas, comunicarlo al inscribirte
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