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edasque · 11th July 2007, 21:38

After a few months of lurking, a few silly questions and some back and forth, I believe it's about time I introduce myself.

I am Erik, 34 and I live in Boston. Born and raised in France I was always drawn by the world "Beyond the mask" (incidentally the name of a documentary series my father shot in the 60s).

I started to dive five years ago mostly in warm Caribbean and Indian ocean waters. I recently bought a dry suit and started to dive around Boston, which I surprisingly like quite a bit.

My dive buddy introduced me to the silent world of rebreathers, he'll be jealous to see I bought a rebreather when he gets back his honeymoon. I hope he follows my path soon.

After going back and forth for a couple of months, I finally opted for an O2ptima (I had really looked into the Evolution as well and considered the Meg and Revo II) on which I will get trained by Mark in a couple of weeks in Florida (is it warm there in August or should I bring a sweater ?).

I currently am finishing a PADI DM and TDI deco course and have just completed a TDI Adv Nitrox class. With 76 dives only, I look forward to diving a lot more, here in Boston and around the world. With a rebreather, I'll have to learn to be anal and not just prudent.

I really look forward to the training and thank you for accompanying me on my journey thus far.

11th July 2007, 21:38	#1 (permalink)
edasque Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 232	Long overdue After a few months of lurking, a few silly questions and some back and forth, I believe it's about time I introduce myself. I am Erik, 34 and I live in Boston. Born and raised in France I was always drawn by the world "Beyond the mask" (incidentally the name of a documentary series my father shot in the 60s). I started to dive five years ago mostly in warm Caribbean and Indian ocean waters. I recently bought a dry suit and started to dive around Boston, which I surprisingly like quite a bit. My dive buddy introduced me to the silent world of rebreathers, he'll be jealous to see I bought a rebreather when he gets back his honeymoon. I hope he follows my path soon. After going back and forth for a couple of months, I finally opted for an O2ptima (I had really looked into the Evolution as well and considered the Meg and Revo II) on which I will get trained by Mark in a couple of weeks in Florida (is it warm there in August or should I bring a sweater ?). I currently am finishing a PADI DM and TDI deco course and have just completed a TDI Adv Nitrox class. With 76 dives only, I look forward to diving a lot more, here in Boston and around the world. With a rebreather, I'll have to learn to be anal and not just prudent. I really look forward to the training and thank you for accompanying me on my journey thus far.
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