Padi RDP Table Recreational Dive Planner (Feet) — Laminated with Step-by-Step Instructions

This laminated PADI RDP (Recreational Dive Planner) table combines durable construction with straightforward instructions so recreational divers can plan dives using feet instead of meters. The chart presents no-frills, easy-to-read decompression planning data and repetitive group calculations, making it a practical tool for pool sessions, shore dives, and as a backup to digital planning devices. The included instructions explain how to read the table, determine pressure groups, and compute required surface intervals.

How do I use this RDP table to plan a single dive?

Reading this PADI RDP table for a single dive is fast: find your maximum depth column in feet, then follow down to the allowable bottom time row. The table provides the maximum no-decompression limits and shows the pressure group you will enter after the dive, which is necessary for any subsequent dives.

• Locate depth in feet across the top or side of the chart.
• Read the corresponding maximum no-decompression time.
• Note the ending pressure group letter shown for that bottom time.
• Record depth, time, and pressure group before surfacing.

How do the instructions help with repetitive dives?

The included instructions walk you through using surface intervals and pressure groups to adjust allowable bottom times on repetitive dives. After your surface break, find your new pressure group based on the interval, then use that adjusted group to look up reduced no-decompression limits for the next dive.

• Use the ending pressure group from the first dive as your starting point.
• Find the surface interval row to determine your new pressure group.
• Refer to the repetitive dive table to get adjusted allowable bottom time.
• Repeat the steps for any additional dives during the day.

What makes this PADI RDP table reliable and easy to read?

This RDP table is printed on durable material and laid out with clear typography and contrasting colors so numbers and letters are legible at a glance. The instructions are concise and focused on common planning workflows, which reduces the chance of misreading when you’re on the boat or shore.

• Laminated or heavy stock construction for water resistance and longevity.
• Clear, high-contrast printing for depth and time values in feet and minutes.
• Simple instructional steps to reduce planning errors.
• Compact size suitable for stowing in a dive log or console.

Who is this for? This PADI RDP table with instructions is aimed at recreational divers, dive students, instructors, and dive shop staff who prefer or require imperial units (feet) for dive planning. It’s useful as a training aid, a handbook reference during courses, and as a non-electronic backup for dive computers and phone apps. If you want a straightforward, well-made RDP chart that emphasizes clarity and imperial measurements, this product fits those needs without unnecessary complexity.