Quote: (Originally Posted by Peter Bomberg)
Hi Everyone, I am leaning towards an SCR (but there are some nice advantages of the CCR) since I can not find sources for O2 in many locations I like to dive in (Fiji, Bali and so on), however the real question is since I plan on traveling a lot with my unit and am only up to 130fsw deep dives in warm water (coral reefs only), can anyone tell me what ths lightest and most protable unit is? I have to admit that most pictures show rebreather divers in full gear and cold water, does anyone here dive in just shorts and a tshirt.
So the question is looking at the various options any thoughts on a great travel option (the Sports KISS seems nice but then so does the Evolution, understand the physics, however the issue will be more the sourcing of gas once on site, any suggestions for a great travel unit and how do you guys find O2 in remote areas?
Also is there a problem being the only rebreather in a group (i am not doing this for extended dive time but for the bubbles as I am an avid naturalist and photograper), and since I am asking silly questions, since the standard test temp is 4degrees for the scrubber life expectancy testing and temp greatly affects the duration, can anyone tell me or point to a 21degree life expectancy rating for the scrubbers?
Actually a third question for everyone, has anyone built or thought about a true travel unit (10-20lbs without gas)?
Best Regards and thanks in advance for the help.
Peter
Oxygen is usually easier to get than nitrox if you know where to look especially in 3rd world countries.. I know a group of CCR divers went to Fiji last newyears week....