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Enriched Air (Nitrox) by SDI
What is Nitrox?
More Oxygen: Nitrox is a breathing gas with a higher oxygen content than regular air. By adjusting the oxygen levels, we can extend our bottom time and reduce nitrogen absorption.
Safer Decompression: Nitrox reduces the risk of decompression sickness (the bends) by allowing for longer no-decompression limits.
Benefits of Nitrox Diving
Extended Bottom Time: With Nitrox, you can stay underwater longer during repetitive dives. Explore wrecks, reefs, and marine life without rushing.
Less Fatigue: Reduced nitrogen exposure means less fatigue after diving. You’ll feel more energized for subsequent dives.
Shallower Profiles: Nitrox allows for shallower profiles, minimizing nitrogen buildup and enhancing safety.
extended underwater adventures
Enriched Air
Welcome to Enriched Air (Nitrox) diving! As your personal dive instructor, I’m excited to introduce you to the world of extended underwater adventures.
Considerations
Oxygen Exposure:
While Nitrox is safe within recreational limits, we’ll discuss the maximum depth and oxygen percentage for your dives.
Complete Equipment:
No worries—I provide all the necessary Nitrox-compatible equipment, including tanks and analyzers.
Certification:
If you’re not Nitrox-certified yet, let’s get you trained! It’s a straightforward course that opens up new diving possibilities.
Different Configuration: Sidemount diving involves using one or two cylinders mounted on your sides instead of the traditional back-mounted setup.
Advantages: Sidemount offers several advantages, including better streamlining, easier cylinder handling, and increased gas redundancy.
Why Choose Sidemount?
Enhanced Buoyancy: Sidemount allows for better balance and trim underwater. You’ll feel more in control and comfortable.
Extended Bottom Time: With redundant gas supplies, you can explore deeper and stay down longer.
Versatility: Sidemount is ideal for cave diving, wreck exploration, and tight spaces.
your next adventure
Sidemount Diver by SDI
Welcome to the world of Sidemount Diving! I’m thrilled to introduce you to this unique configuration. If you’re a certified diver looking for a fresh perspective, sidemount diving might be your next adventure.
Your Sidemount Adventure
Gear Setup:
I’ll guide you through assembling your sidemount rig. We’ll discuss cylinder placement, harness adjustments, and safety checks.
Buoyancy Control:
Master buoyancy control with sidemount cylinders. Achieve perfect trim and effortless gliding.
Gas Management:
Learn how to manage two independent cylinders. Gas switches and redundancy are key.
Buoyancy Mastery: Perfecting buoyancy allows you to move effortlessly through the water, conserve energy, and protect fragile marine environments.
Precision Navigation: With advanced buoyancy techniques, you’ll glide smoothly, maintain depth, and explore with precision.
What You’ll Learn
Buoyancy Factors: Understand how equipment, breathing patterns, and body position impact buoyancy.
Weighting Strategies: Fine-tune your weight distribution for perfect trim.
Buoyancy Checks: Master pre-dive buoyancy checks and adjustments.
Streamlining Techniques: Optimize your gear and body position for efficiency.
Controlled Descents and Ascents: Navigate smoothly during descent and ascent.
Master Your Buoyancy Control
Advanced Buoyancy
Welcome to the Advanced Buoyancy specialty! As your personal dive instructor, I’m here to help you fine-tune your buoyancy skills and elevate your underwater experience.
What You’ll Learn
Buoyancy Factors: Understand how equipment, breathing patterns, and body position impact buoyancy.
Buoyancy Checks: Master pre-dive buoyancy checks and adjustments.
Streamlining Techniques: Optimize your gear and body position for efficiency.
Weighting Strategies: Fine-tune your weight distribution for perfect trim.
Controlled Descents and Ascents: Navigate smoothly during descent and ascent.
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Based on 247 reviews
romain psnt grss
2025-06-24
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Merci à Alan pour les plongées. Lieux incroyables et moniteur à l’écoute qui prend le temps de tout expliquer et présenter. Pas de pression sur le temps, la sécurité est le maître mot. Les cenotes sont magnifiques et la visibilité extraordinaire ! 🤿🫧
Cynthia Diaz
2025-06-14
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Ala fue el mejor instructor que pudimos tener! Nos ayudó a escoger los
Mejores cenotes, al final terminamos yendo a 4😅 pero fue la mejor experiencia. Fue muy divertido, seguro y nos tomó algunas fotos geniales
Tom Holmes
2025-06-14
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I've just completed my advanced diving course with Alan and it was an incredible experience. Alan is a really knowledgeable and patient instructor and I came away from the course a much more confidence diver. On top of that, despite it being an advanced course, he always made sure he took the time the help me explore the wildlife under the water and to teach me about the wildlife we saw on the dives when we were back at the surface.
His communication prior to the course was great, and I really couldn't recommend him enough for anyone interested in doing a diving course, or who needs a dive master for dives if they're already certified.
Alan started his own business 2 years ago and you can tell that he is incredible passionate about making sure that his dive students have the best experience. After looking at multiple Google reviews of dive schools in the Tulum area and I couldn't have been more happy that I chose Alan and this business!
guam_babe_freediver
2025-06-14
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A great friend of mine recommended Alan and Marissa for Cenote diving and Cave dive cert. having a limited time and short notice dives Allan was able to accommodate. We did 2 days of amazing and memorable dives! Alan is very knowledgeable and skilled on his craft. I felt safe and i can trust him with my life when it comes to diving the unknown Mayan caves of Mexico. When i comeback definitely doing the certifications for sure! Thank you so much!
Krista Slavik
2025-05-20
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Had a great time!
Alexandra Allram
2025-04-28
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We had the pleasure of diving with Alan and Jorge and I am absolutely thrilled! Both are incredibly friendly, flexible, helpful, competent, and experienced. You can immediately feel the passion they put into their work. They are very empathetic and always did their best to meet all our needs and wishes.
The dive sites they chose were simply sensational – crystal-clear water and perfect conditions for relaxed dives.
Thank you for these unforgettable experiences! I can wholeheartedly recommend Alan and Jorge – it doesn’t get any better than this! Thank you for a great holiday :)
Luca Morgese
2025-04-27
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You can stop looking for dive centers in Tulum, you've found the one.
Alan is a fantastic guy, guide, and diver. We went down El Pit and gazed at formation in Dos Ojos with him, and he has been incredibly nice, kind, patient, helpful, thorough, assuring, and fun!
Gear was new and perfect, dives were incredible, everything was smooth.
Probably the best diving experience we ever had.
Nicole Burkhard
2025-04-26
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Alan ist der Beste! Er hat uns viel über Fauna und Flora erzählt und uns super betreut. Sein Material ist top. Durch seine super Planung waren wir jeweils die Einzigen Taucher und konnten die Zenoten abseits der Massen geniessen.
Er servierte leckere Snacks.
Tubtim Chaowanasongtham
2025-04-22
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Alan was very responsive since the beginning and provided us with recommendations on which cenotes to dive. We ended up doing Angelita and Carwash as recommended and they did not disappoint in terms of how magical nature can be! I was a little nervous to dive in caverns and the dark but Alan made me feel very comfortable and supported :) I consider him to be one the best diving master I had.
You B
2025-04-22
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Everything went smoothly during our two dive trip. The gear was of high quality which I did appreciate, on top of that Alan is very pleasant and knowledgeable. We had a very fun day and would definitely come back
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