I Changed This One Setting and Became a Safer Diver

In this video, I explain why I changed my gradient factors (GF) — one critical setting on my dive computer. Most divers set up their computers once... and never touch the settings again. But recently I made a small change — adjusting my gradient factors — to reduce my risk of decompression illness (DCS) and make my deep wreck diving safer. In this video, I break down: ⏱️ What gradient factors actually are (explained simply!) 🧠 How they affect your no-deco limits and decompression profiles ⚙️ What changing GF Low and GF High really does 🌊 Why I decided to increase my conservatism for technical wreck dives 🤿 What I learned after diving with the new settings at depth Whether you're new to dive computers or you've been diving for years but never really understood what GF 30/70 vs 60/80 means, this video gives you a clear, practical explanation — without the technical overload. If you've ever wondered how to make your dives safer through smarter decompression planning, this is a great place to start. **What gradient factors do you dive with? Drop your GF settings in the comments** 👇 *Highlights* 00:00 Introduction 00:33 What every diver knows 02:01 Bühlmann & M-Values