Nitrox

The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) specialty course at Pura Vida Diving Lanzarote is a highly recommended certification for recreational divers. This course focuses on teaching you how to safely plan and execute dives using enriched air, which contains a higher percentage of oxygen and less nitrogen than standard breathing air. Utilizing nitrox can significantly extend your bottom times and shorten surface intervals, especially beneficial for repetitive dives, allowing for more exploration.

Knowledge development is central to this SSI specialty, covering the advantages and potential risks of diving with EANx. You will learn to understand and calculate oxygen exposure limits, a critical skill for safe nitrox diving. The curriculum also includes hands-on training in analyzing the oxygen content of your scuba tanks and determining the correct gas mixture for your planned dive depth, ensuring you are proficient with the gas properties and limitations.

While this specialty primarily involves theoretical and analytical skills, practical application is emphasized through tank analysis and dive planning exercises using nitrox tables or dive computers. Pura Vida Diving Lanzarote ensures you gain a thorough understanding of these procedures. Upon successful completion, you will receive your SSI Enriched Air Nitrox certification, recognized globally, enabling you to obtain nitrox fills at dive centers worldwide and enhancing your overall diving experience.

Lanzarote's waters offer a consistent diving environment, with sea temperatures averaging around 20°C throughout the year, making it suitable for diving practices. The climate is generally mild, with average air temperatures ranging from 19.7°C in January to 24.3°C in August, and minimal rainfall, particularly during the summer months. This stable climate supports year-round diving activities and training.

This specialty certification is a logical next step for divers looking to maximize their time underwater and increase safety margins. It directly complements foundational certifications like Open Water Diver by providing the knowledge to breathe a different gas mix, which can lead to more comfortable and extended dives. Mastering nitrox planning opens up possibilities for more complex dive profiles and longer explorations in various dive destinations.