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Loneshark · 14th October 2006, 22:32

Hi,
I worked Bikini last year, and we had a few Rebreather's out. Sadly they aren't geared up for rebreathers. If you are the only diver in your group with a unit, I would strongly suggest going OC, as you will not get the benefit of the extended bottom time (not having a buddy). There is no helium, other than what was left of the J that Mad dog left (next to bugger all!) Jim will not replumb the O2 booster to scavenge whats left. One customer last year looked into shipping a J of He prior to there arrival, and it was $1000!
There is some sorb on Island, but you would need to negotiate with the owners to purchase it. It is what is left over from other trips of Rebreather divers, so when I left there was probably 3 groups left overs (I should say unused, as it was still sealed) Andy Driver's Mad Dog left some, as did Dave Bouder's group, but whether that has been used this season, I don't know. You can email Jack and Lani at the office on Majuro and they will try to find out from Jim on Island. saratoga@ntamar.net
You can ship out sorb via Hawaii to majuro, and they will put it on the supply ship to Bikini in February, but if you want to do this, sort it out now, as things take forever in the Marshall's!
You will only get 95-6% O2, due to the way they make it (O2 generators) and you should be aware the balance is mostly Argon.....
So my advice is, it there are a few of you, go for it, and take spares etc, but bare in mind it will cost you a packet in extra baggage etc...(if indeed you can get it all out there due to Air Marshall Islands status on servicable aircraft...)
If you are on your own.... just take your OC gear, and relax, enjoy the wrecks.
Say Hi to Ronnie and Eddie for me!

pics and video at Loneshark Productions

Cheers
Chris
PM me if you have any further questions I can help you with.

Quote: (Originally Posted by stuey)

I have a trip to Bikini planned for 11 April 07 and was originally planning to do it on OC, however I will be CCR qualified by then and the owner of an inspo, and have been thinking of taking it down there.
I would appreciate any info from any of you guys who have done this trip and on the logistics of getting the unit and the lime down there.

cheers.

14th October 2006, 22:32	#3 (permalink)
Loneshark RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hull East Yorks Posts: 64	Re: Bikini Trip Hi, I worked Bikini last year, and we had a few Rebreather's out. Sadly they aren't geared up for rebreathers. If you are the only diver in your group with a unit, I would strongly suggest going OC, as you will not get the benefit of the extended bottom time (not having a buddy). There is no helium, other than what was left of the J that Mad dog left (next to bugger all!) Jim will not replumb the O2 booster to scavenge whats left. One customer last year looked into shipping a J of He prior to there arrival, and it was $1000! There is some sorb on Island, but you would need to negotiate with the owners to purchase it. It is what is left over from other trips of Rebreather divers, so when I left there was probably 3 groups left overs (I should say unused, as it was still sealed) Andy Driver's Mad Dog left some, as did Dave Bouder's group, but whether that has been used this season, I don't know. You can email Jack and Lani at the office on Majuro and they will try to find out from Jim on Island. saratoga@ntamar.net You can ship out sorb via Hawaii to majuro, and they will put it on the supply ship to Bikini in February, but if you want to do this, sort it out now, as things take forever in the Marshall's! You will only get 95-6% O2, due to the way they make it (O2 generators) and you should be aware the balance is mostly Argon..... So my advice is, it there are a few of you, go for it, and take spares etc, but bare in mind it will cost you a packet in extra baggage etc...(if indeed you can get it all out there due to Air Marshall Islands status on servicable aircraft...) If you are on your own.... just take your OC gear, and relax, enjoy the wrecks. Say Hi to Ronnie and Eddie for me! pics and video at Loneshark Productions Cheers Chris PM me if you have any further questions I can help you with. Quote: (Originally Posted by stuey) I have a trip to Bikini planned for 11 April 07 and was originally planning to do it on OC, however I will be CCR qualified by then and the owner of an inspo, and have been thinking of taking it down there. I would appreciate any info from any of you guys who have done this trip and on the logistics of getting the unit and the lime down there. cheers. __________________ www.lonesharkproductions.com
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