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tlegner · 29th May 2007, 20:24

Hello everyone,
I have been certified OW since 1980. I was out for a long time and recently got back in. I completed Nitox and advaced open water. I stumbled on a Draeger Atlantis 1 upgraded. I am considering a purchase. I presently know enough about them to know what you will tell me but not enough, or training, to hit the water. I am an explorer but not a stupid one. I am also a bit of an information junkie. Before I make that decision I need to know all about the different rebreathers. The Dolphin SCR seemed to be a nice way to start but a technical diver I spoke to does not like the "hope everything works while your under" aspect. I can see his point.
Here is where I am now. I would like to explore the rebreather as an extension of my nitrox training. I am not planning to exceed recreational limits with a rebreather. At least not in the near future or with equipment that does not support it. I will be diving with others not on a rebreather so their bottom time is mine. I love technical things and machines. My short term plans are to esentially dive recreational and not really utilize the systems potential but rather the system itself. This seems to me to be a good place to start.
The most critical problem I am facing now is where to get my training in South Carolina. Any suggestions would be helpful.
The second area is equipment. I presently know rebreathers superficially. That is why I am here.
I hope to hear from you experienced divers your personal preference and reasons why.
Thanks,
T. L.

29th May 2007, 20:24	#1 (permalink)
tlegner New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1	New to rebreathers any advice? Hello everyone, I have been certified OW since 1980. I was out for a long time and recently got back in. I completed Nitox and advaced open water. I stumbled on a Draeger Atlantis 1 upgraded. I am considering a purchase. I presently know enough about them to know what you will tell me but not enough, or training, to hit the water. I am an explorer but not a stupid one. I am also a bit of an information junkie. Before I make that decision I need to know all about the different rebreathers. The Dolphin SCR seemed to be a nice way to start but a technical diver I spoke to does not like the "hope everything works while your under" aspect. I can see his point. Here is where I am now. I would like to explore the rebreather as an extension of my nitrox training. I am not planning to exceed recreational limits with a rebreather. At least not in the near future or with equipment that does not support it. I will be diving with others not on a rebreather so their bottom time is mine. I love technical things and machines. My short term plans are to esentially dive recreational and not really utilize the systems potential but rather the system itself. This seems to me to be a good place to start. The most critical problem I am facing now is where to get my training in South Carolina. Any suggestions would be helpful. The second area is equipment. I presently know rebreathers superficially. That is why I am here. I hope to hear from you experienced divers your personal preference and reasons why. Thanks, T. L.
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