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Decompression June 3, 2026 17 min read

Unpacking Gradient Factors

Two numbers on your dive computer decide how you ascend. They were introduced in the late 1990s, and recent evidence reshaped what 'conservative' means. No one can hand you the 'right' setting, so the goal is to understand the trade-off and choose your own.

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