Decompression Theory Part 3: M-Values Explained — PADI IDC / DM

Part 3 of 5 in the decompression theory series. Covers M-values — the maximum nitrogen a compartment can safely hold on surfacing — how they create no-decompression limits, and how the controlling compartment changes between deep and shallow dives. Watch Parts 1 and 2 first: https://goprocaribbean.com/decotheory Timestamps: 0:46 What an M-value is 2:30 The relationship between half time and M-value 2:49 The controlling compartment 3:24 Why deep dives have short NDLs 4:52 What happens when you exceed an M-value 7:32 Why shallow dives have long NDLs Full study notes for this topic: https://goprocaribbean.com/decotheory... Watch the full decompression theory series: https://goprocaribbean.com/decotheory ───────────────────────────────────────── Go Pro Caribbean — PADI Platinum Course Director Will Welbourn Roatan, Honduras | 500+ instructors certified since 2008 Monthly PADI IDC courses year-round https://goprocaribbean.com