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Skipbreather · 22nd August 2006, 14:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverbrian)

Hi all,

I am currently an OC tri-mix diver who was introduced to this forum for one reason. The very next set of "doubles" that I buy will NOT be manifolded. One will be diluent and one will be O2. I just need to choose a model and find an instructor within the next couple of years. My primary diving is deep wreck diving in the Great Lakes.

I have various reasons for making that decision, but my first step is to learn about what I am getting into. So, I have joined this forum at the suggestion of a friend.

I hope to find some friends and future dive buddies here.

Thanks for having me here.

Brian

Much to yor benefit to check out the above posted link. While there’s no good (direct) way to get from the Thumb to the Twin Cities, the 11+ hour drive would definitely be worth it. Ron Benson/ GUDC owns & teaches a large cross section of RBs and has an excellent pool on site. It would be a rare opportunity to see & dive many different types at one event.

If you’re frequenting deep Great Lakes wrecks, you’re DEFINITELY on the right track to look at RBs. Just for starters: 1. Warm, moist breathing gas. 2. ONE 250 cu ft Helium bottle could provide you w/a full season’s worth of 10/50 diluent. $$$ ! 3. Getting snagged or silted out while deep no longer has the “right now” urgency it does OC. You have the reserve gas capacity to calmly & methodically find the best solution to the situation and to complete the extra deco.

Come to the Dark Side!

Ken

22nd August 2006, 14:21	#3 (permalink)
Skipbreather Reads the fine print Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 543	Re: Learning before I buy here in the Great Lakes Quote: (Originally Posted by diverbrian) Hi all, I am currently an OC tri-mix diver who was introduced to this forum for one reason. The very next set of "doubles" that I buy will NOT be manifolded. One will be diluent and one will be O2. I just need to choose a model and find an instructor within the next couple of years. My primary diving is deep wreck diving in the Great Lakes. I have various reasons for making that decision, but my first step is to learn about what I am getting into. So, I have joined this forum at the suggestion of a friend. I hope to find some friends and future dive buddies here. Thanks for having me here. Brian Much to yor benefit to check out the above posted link. While there’s no good (direct) way to get from the Thumb to the Twin Cities, the 11+ hour drive would definitely be worth it. Ron Benson/ GUDC owns & teaches a large cross section of RBs and has an excellent pool on site. It would be a rare opportunity to see & dive many different types at one event. If you’re frequenting deep Great Lakes wrecks, you’re DEFINITELY on the right track to look at RBs. Just for starters: 1. Warm, moist breathing gas. 2. ONE 250 cu ft Helium bottle could provide you w/a full season’s worth of 10/50 diluent. $$$ ! 3. Getting snagged or silted out while deep no longer has the “right now” urgency it does OC. You have the reserve gas capacity to calmly & methodically find the best solution to the situation and to complete the extra deco. Come to the Dark Side! Ken
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