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ROB DAVIE · 14th June 2005, 06:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by Peter Bomberg)

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?

Best Regards and thanks in advance for the help.

Peter

Peter,

The Sports KISS would be a good choice for what you are proposing. It is simple, rugged, light, relatively inexpensive, and has the range for your proposed diving.

Diving with OC folks is only a problem in that they will scare away the fishes that you are trying to photograph.

But seriously, just brief your companions on the special needs of a re-breather diver, and take along a small sling-tank to hand off to an OOA diver, or use yourself for bailout.

Warm water WILL extend run time on a scrubber, just as will shallow water diving. Since I am an Rebreather Instructor, I can officially say no more than that.

Welcome aboard the "Black Sheep Squadron" of re-breather pilots. We've got a great group here. Slide on over to the Introductions section, and tell us a bit more about yourself, your diving history, and what you want to accomplish with your photography!

Welcome aboard!

Rob

14th June 2005, 06:09	#5 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Quote: (Originally Posted by Peter Bomberg) 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? Best Regards and thanks in advance for the help. Peter Peter, The Sports KISS would be a good choice for what you are proposing. It is simple, rugged, light, relatively inexpensive, and has the range for your proposed diving. Diving with OC folks is only a problem in that they will scare away the fishes that you are trying to photograph. But seriously, just brief your companions on the special needs of a re-breather diver, and take along a small sling-tank to hand off to an OOA diver, or use yourself for bailout. Warm water WILL extend run time on a scrubber, just as will shallow water diving. Since I am an Rebreather Instructor, I can officially say no more than that. Welcome aboard the "Black Sheep Squadron" of re-breather pilots. We've got a great group here. Slide on over to the Introductions section, and tell us a bit more about yourself, your diving history, and what you want to accomplish with your photography! Welcome aboard! Rob __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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