The PADI Enriched Air Diver course often referred to as the Nitrox course is extremely popular because it offers clear benefits for recreational divers, especially those doing multiple dives per day, like on liveaboard or dive vacation.

Here’s why enriched air (EANx) is such a game changer:

1. Extended No-Decompression Limits: Because it contains a higher percentage of oxygen (usually 32% to 36%) and less nitrogen, your body absorbs nitrogen more slowly, letting you stay at depth longer compared to diving on regular air.

2. Shorter Surface Intervals: Less nitrogen absorbed means you don’t need as long to off gas between dives, allowing more frequent dives in a day.

3. Reduced Fatigue: Many divers report feeling less tired after nitrox dives, likely due to reduced nitrogen exposure.

4. Safe Dive Planning: The course teaches you how to analyze gas mixtures, set your dive computer for the correct oxygen percentage, and avoid exceeding oxygen exposure limits.

It’s also one of the most accessible specialty courses, no dives are required if you take it as a dry course.

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