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3.2.1.4. SAFETY STOPS
Safety stops are widely considered "good diving
practice" and are an integral part of most dive tables.
Reasons to perform a safety stop include a reduction in
sub clinical DCI, microbubble reduction, ascent control,
and orientation before surfacing.
The Stinger displays two different types of safety stops:
Recommended Safety Stop and Mandatory Safety Stop.
The Safety Stops are indicated by:
STOP label, when in the depth range 3 m - 6
m [10 ft - 20 ft] = Recommended Safety Stop
Countdown which is activated when the depth
of 10 m [30 ft] is exceeded.
STOP+ CEILING label, when in the depth
range 3 m - 6 m [10 ft - 20 ft] = Mandatory
Safety Stop Time display
STOP label, when deeper than 6 m =
Mandatory Safety Stop scheduled
Fig. 3.12. A three minute
Recommended Safety Stop.
Fig. 3.13. Mandatory Safety
Stop. You are advised to make a
mandatory Safety Stop in the
zone between the ceiling and
floor.
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