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***jradomski*** · 20th September 2005, 05:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by CEStanley)

I have a question regarding Rebreathers and Dual tanks. I stopped by a local dive shop and was told that they would only certify me for Deep/Trimix using dual tanks. Is this the norm, that everyone has dual tanks that also have rebreathers? Or is this a shop specific requirement?

I'm asking because I would rather train on my Dolphin for deep dives with the hope of one day going to the Continental shelf and diving some of the more advanced shipwrecks, like the Andrea Doria. There are a total of 4 individuals here in the Phoenix area with the same basic desires.

Well it depends..

Some agencies like ANDI allow a person to get Trimix certified on a CCR without ever going the OC route.. It requires alot more dives than the normal CCR trimix class.. The one key point is that the equipment must be certified for use at the appropriate depths and the divermust have the appropriate experience before starting teh CCR trimix class,, The dolphinis not so it couldn;t be used.. Something like an Inspiration or Meg could be...

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*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,998	Quote: (Originally Posted by CEStanley) I have a question regarding Rebreathers and Dual tanks. I stopped by a local dive shop and was told that they would only certify me for Deep/Trimix using dual tanks. Is this the norm, that everyone has dual tanks that also have rebreathers? Or is this a shop specific requirement? I'm asking because I would rather train on my Dolphin for deep dives with the hope of one day going to the Continental shelf and diving some of the more advanced shipwrecks, like the Andrea Doria. There are a total of 4 individuals here in the Phoenix area with the same basic desires. Well it depends.. Some agencies like ANDI allow a person to get Trimix certified on a CCR without ever going the OC route.. It requires alot more dives than the normal CCR trimix class.. The one key point is that the equipment must be certified for use at the appropriate depths and the divermust have the appropriate experience before starting teh CCR trimix class,, The dolphinis not so it couldn;t be used.. Something like an Inspiration or Meg could be... __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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