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Christopher Bullion
15-06-2007, 09:04
Hi All,
Much beloved has been going on about going over to the dark world of rebreathers. I'm now saving pennies to at least give her the funds to buy a system. As there aren't any Rebreather divers in my branch, I'd like to ask you lovely people for some advice.
Where, in Kent, is the best place to buy a rebreather?
What system is seen as the best on the market, and how much does it cost (roughly)?
Is there anyone willing to have a chat with her about what to look for, cautions, etc.
I'm also going to book her on a Rebreather course, so she has the grounding she needs as well.
Any info you can give me, would be great, it's a totally new world to me!

Cheers all!
Adrian Kelland
15-06-2007, 09:12
Don't you get to have one too? :D
John Wright
15-06-2007, 09:31
I'm also going to book her on a Rebreather course, so she has the grounding she needs as well.


I would definitely recommend a Rebreather Try Dive if you can find one.

It was a great day and we got to try 3 or 4 different units and the coaching team dived a variety of different units also so would be great for advice.

JW
Christopher Bullion
15-06-2007, 09:31
Don't you get to have one too? :D

Hmm... Hadn't thought of that. :rolleyes: I might just have to, won't I? ;)

Still, I would appreciate any advice.
Adrian Kelland
15-06-2007, 09:41
Hmm... Hadn't thought of that. :rolleyes: I might just have to, won't I? ;)

Still, I would appreciate any advice.
Not from me you wouldn't!
Chris Cherrington
15-06-2007, 11:39
I would definitely recommend a Rebreather Try Dive if you can find one.


Tekstreme (http://www.tekstremediving.com/) used to do a week with about 5 units IIRC. Worth an email to Aaron.

Or join us here: http://www.festival-tech.com/en/index.html

Lots of really good info and unit comparisons here: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/forums.php

Personally I would say it only really makes sense to do this as a buddy pair so you defo need one too Chris :D

Chris
magentaseas
15-06-2007, 12:27
Hi

What sort of diving would she be doing on it?
If she doesnt intend to go deeper than 40m-ish then a SCR may be more suitable. A Drager Dolphin is a great little unit.

If she's better off on a CCR and she's petite an Evolution could be suitable.

As has been mentioned do a try dive on several units.

s
Woz
15-06-2007, 14:55
If you have a B&Q near you then you can knock up a working rebreather in an afternoon. Here's mine...

http://www.kitfondle.co.uk/images/rebreather/back.jpg

However if I was going to buy one then either:

KISS with a Shearwater HUD
or
Revo II

I won't start the mCCR v eCCR thing off but frankly I prefer bits of metal to things that go beep in the deep.

As for SCR then why bother? All the prep, risk and hassle of a CCR without any great benefit over OC. For shallower than 40m diving then OC is the way to go.
Christopher Bullion
15-06-2007, 15:11
Hi

What sort of diving would she be doing on it?
If she doesnt intend to go deeper than 40m-ish then a SCR may be more suitable. A Drager Dolphin is a great little unit.

If she's better off on a CCR and she's petite an Evolution could be suitable.

As has been mentioned do a try dive on several units.

s

Hi Magentaseas,
She's talking about going for the deep wrecks. She attended a couple of Jack Ingle's lectures, and wants to follow in his fin strokes... (I'm not sure, it's the nappy thing that I can't get my head around :)), so I assume then that a CCR is best?

Those that know Lynn will know that she's not petite, being a 6 footer, so size of the unit is not too much of an issue.

Cheers Magentaseas!

Chris
judithbodkin
15-06-2007, 19:27
When is Lynn hoping to do this? More to the point both of you hoping
to do this? May be worth having a word with Graham Pettit.

:D :D :D
Christopher Bullion
15-06-2007, 20:09
When is Lynn hoping to do this? More to the point both of you hoping
to do this? May be worth having a word with Graham Pettit.

:D :D :D

Lynn doesn't know I'm saving up yet. She doesn't access the forum. I'll be talking to Graham on Monday.

To all those who've PM'd me. Thanks, will be following up.

Chris
judithbodkin
16-06-2007, 17:12
Lynn doesn't know I'm saving up yet. She doesn't access the forum. I'll be talking to Graham on Monday.

To all those who've PM'd me. Thanks, will be following up.

Chris


Just as well. I won't say a word.

:D :D :D :D