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Deep Thought · 6th March 2006, 03:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by farmerted)

Hey all,
Just got back from several weeks in n Fla( cave country) and my mind is spinning with new ideas. Having conducted many trips in the 3-5 hour range, my interest in a bailout Rebreather has been rekindled. What a pain to drag all those bottles in only to have to bring them back. Why not carry an extra breather. Personally, I think twin backmounts don't cut it. A bailout Rebreather should be configured so that it is instantly ready to hand off IMHO(this has already been discussed here).
My current bailout Rebreather is a tp3000, the production model of the Smithers tp2000. There were only 2 of these built, and while it does work fine, it is a little bulky( for those interested,I can elaborate). My parameters for a bailout are, 1:the size of an al80, 2:ability to hand off, 3

f course, robustness.
Questions are: rb80/ed04? Looks good from a watertrap point of view, but what about WOB characteristics when worn on the side?Btw, I'm not looking to use this as a semi rig, will build as a closed unit. I like the idea of the cl at the bottom with a op valve for flushing. Also, bottle size can be reduced as it only has to get one out from maximum point. Feedback most appreciated. Ted

Ted

The idea is more than just justified it is logical to the point where I wonder why do we invest in a system such as a rebreather, go to gonzo depths or extremes with these things and fall back on open circuit.

I have dives in Lake Superior planned on some new wrecks that require a significant bailout in cold dark water and I don’t want to bailout on o.c. the dive justifies the investment in either a duplicate ccr for the team or some fashion of bailout ccr.

Like to hear what you have in mind and see the pics of Smithers system.

Deep Thought

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Deep Thought Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Great Lakes Posts: 190	Re: bailout Rebreather questions Quote: (Originally Posted by farmerted) Hey all, Just got back from several weeks in n Fla( cave country) and my mind is spinning with new ideas. Having conducted many trips in the 3-5 hour range, my interest in a bailout Rebreather has been rekindled. What a pain to drag all those bottles in only to have to bring them back. Why not carry an extra breather. Personally, I think twin backmounts don't cut it. A bailout Rebreather should be configured so that it is instantly ready to hand off IMHO(this has already been discussed here). My current bailout Rebreather is a tp3000, the production model of the Smithers tp2000. There were only 2 of these built, and while it does work fine, it is a little bulky( for those interested,I can elaborate). My parameters for a bailout are, 1:the size of an al80, 2:ability to hand off, 3f course, robustness. Questions are: rb80/ed04? Looks good from a watertrap point of view, but what about WOB characteristics when worn on the side?Btw, I'm not looking to use this as a semi rig, will build as a closed unit. I like the idea of the cl at the bottom with a op valve for flushing. Also, bottle size can be reduced as it only has to get one out from maximum point. Feedback most appreciated. Ted Ted The idea is more than just justified it is logical to the point where I wonder why do we invest in a system such as a rebreather, go to gonzo depths or extremes with these things and fall back on open circuit. I have dives in Lake Superior planned on some new wrecks that require a significant bailout in cold dark water and I don’t want to bailout on o.c. the dive justifies the investment in either a duplicate ccr for the team or some fashion of bailout ccr. Like to hear what you have in mind and see the pics of Smithers system. Deep Thought __________________ Creature Of Habits; Mostly Bad www.gudcscuba.com
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