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bletso · 25th November 2006, 12:15

Ron Mijcan suggested that I get involved in this group. My name is Dale Bletso and I have been active in the past on both the Dolphin smartgroups forum and the nwdesigns group, both of which have been real quiet for some time now.

I was one of the early coverters of a dolphin to an MCCR unit, (see www.airheadsscuba.com/bletsop.html and www.airheadsscuba.com/rbrsprt.html )

I have over 200 hours on the the unit CCR which I call a DOCCR or dual orifice closed circuit rebreather) I elected to use a high IP for greater depth capability and have had the unit to 67MSW and back 1200 m into a cave.

I absoluetly detest diving OC.

I am also currently working on my own design MCCR unit which would offer a better profile (more like a set of doubles) to allow me to get back into some of the caves I like to dive.

Unfortunately, I live in Kentucky, USA and most of what I see is cold, limited visibilty diving. (yes, even under the ice.)

I am a TDI IT and my bigest bitch is I can't use my "unsanctioned" unit to teach any courses. The upest is that I therefor teach less. You can see where my priorities lie.

25th November 2006, 12:15	#1 (permalink)
bletso An independent diver. Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville, KY, USA Posts: 256	Introduction Ron Mijcan suggested that I get involved in this group. My name is Dale Bletso and I have been active in the past on both the Dolphin smartgroups forum and the nwdesigns group, both of which have been real quiet for some time now. I was one of the early coverters of a dolphin to an MCCR unit, (see www.airheadsscuba.com/bletsop.html and www.airheadsscuba.com/rbrsprt.html ) I have over 200 hours on the the unit CCR which I call a DOCCR or dual orifice closed circuit rebreather) I elected to use a high IP for greater depth capability and have had the unit to 67MSW and back 1200 m into a cave. I absoluetly detest diving OC. I am also currently working on my own design MCCR unit which would offer a better profile (more like a set of doubles) to allow me to get back into some of the caves I like to dive. Unfortunately, I live in Kentucky, USA and most of what I see is cold, limited visibilty diving. (yes, even under the ice.) I am a TDI IT and my bigest bitch is I can't use my "unsanctioned" unit to teach any courses. The upest is that I therefor teach less. You can see where my priorities lie. Last edited by bletso : 25th November 2006 at 12:18. Reason: misspelling, but can't get to it. (title line)
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