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Old 04-11-2008, 11:10 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by frogman159 View Post
Let say your using an AL80 filled to 3000psi (full)

Lets assume you dive to 60ft and this dive lasts you ~45 minutes when your tank hits 500psi

You used up about 66.67 cf of air in 45 min or 1.48cf/minute!

A spare air is 1.7cf and if you need to use it your likely stressed.

The point is I wouldn't expect that 1.7 cf spare air to last you more than 1 minute of stressed breathing.

Now factor in a deeper depth and the time your spare air will last will go down even further
I concur; very well said. If that doesn't change her mind, you better pack an al80 with a 40"+ hose for air share with her.
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