What does the Recreational Dive Planner recommend regarding deep dives?

The Recreational Dive Planner recommends that deep dives must be planned with longer surface intervals to ensure safe and effective decompression. This is primarily due to the increased risk of nitrogen absorption in the body when diving at greater depths. When divers perform deep dives, they are exposed to higher pressure, which can cause more nitrogen to dissolve into their tissues. To safely manage these nitrogen levels and reduce the risk of decompression sickness, it is essential to allow for sufficient surface interval time between dives, especially after deep dives. This helps the body to off-gas the absorbed nitrogen before undertaking another dive, which is critical for diver safety.

Consequently, the recommendation is not to avoid deep dives entirely, nor are they restricted to following only shallow dives. Additionally, while deep dives can be posed more freely, they necessitate careful planning regarding surface intervals to mitigate risks effectively.