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Recreational Trimix Diver
Entry-level technical mixed-gas diving on open circuit to 132 fsw (40 msw), using trimix to manage nitrogen narcosis at intermediate depths. Teaches basic trimix theory, gas blending, single-gas-switch decompression, and no-stop diving within recreational depth limits using Equivalent Narcotic Depths (END) no greater than 100 fsw. This foundation opens technical diving progressions into deep technical, cave, and wreck specializations.
Prerequisites
IANTD Deep Diver or equivalent; IANTD EANx Diver or equivalent; minimum 15 logged dives; minimum 15 years old (with parental approval) or 18 years old independently
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
Basic trimix theory and gas blending, Equivalent Narcotic Depth (END) calculations and management, single-gas-switch decompression procedures, setpoint and oxygen toxicity awareness on trimix, emergency procedures for trimix diving
Instructors Teaching This Course
Mexico
United States
Other locations
Dive Centres Offering This Course
Mexico
We're still building out the directory country by country, so this list isn't every instructor or dive centre teaching it in the world — more locations are coming soon.
Common questions about IANTD Recreational Trimix Diver
What are the prerequisites for IANTD Recreational Trimix Diver?
IANTD's standards require: IANTD Deep Diver or equivalent; IANTD EANx Diver or equivalent; minimum 15 logged dives; minimum 15 years old (with parental approval) or 18 years old independently.
What is the minimum age for IANTD Recreational Trimix Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 15 years old (with parental approval) or 18 years old independently.
How many dives do I need before starting IANTD Recreational Trimix Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 15 logged dives.
What does IANTD Recreational Trimix Diver training involve?
According to IANTD's published standards: Basic trimix theory and gas blending, Equivalent Narcotic Depth (END) calculations and management, single-gas-switch decompression procedures, setpoint and oxygen toxicity awareness on trimix, emergency procedures for trimix diving.
Where can I take IANTD Recreational Trimix Diver?
17 dive centres and 32 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD Recreational Trimix Diver, in Mexico and the United States. Each is listed further up this page.