DEMA and CCR Friendly

jkaterenchuk · 14th November 2006, 20:24

Was anyone able to gather any more information/reasons on the direction of "CCR Friendly" or "No CCR Allowed" operators/destinations. There was some talk on the forum prior to DEMA about expressing some group opinion on the recent curtailment of support for CCR with some of the large liveaboard operators or to reinforce those that do support CCR.

Thanks, John

webhead · 14th November 2006, 20:42

Can't answer your question but I would like to recommend along w/ the info you speak of, I'd like to see if we can help these resorts/boats become rebreather friendly. If we could come up with a set of rules that others can adopt along with reasons and explanations for them, perhaps we can remove the stigma that some have regarding rebreathers.

Mixaddict · 15th November 2006, 04:03

I had a discussion with the Aggressor folks about the "no-rebreather policy" and they said that it was totally due to liability issues and no other reason. Apparently they have had a couple of incidents this past year, and they don't want to assume the "risk".

I mentioned that I was disapointed by their stance, and they said "that there were plenty of rebreather friendly boats out there!"

**Steve** · 16th November 2006, 00:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk)

Was anyone able to gather any more information/reasons on the direction of "CCR Friendly" or "No CCR Allowed" operators/destinations. There was some talk on the forum prior to DEMA about expressing some group opinion on the recent curtailment of support for CCR with some of the large liveaboard operators or to reinforce those that do support CCR.

Thanks, John

I have forgotten the names but 2 operators came up to ISCs booth whilst I was there and asked what they could do to become Meg friendly. What tanks etc. It was good to see in light of the aforementioned bad news. The small guys win every time in my book

PacketSniffer · 16th November 2006, 00:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

I have forgotten the names but 2 operators came up to ISCs booth whilst I was there and asked what they could do to become Meg friendly. What tanks etc. It was good to see in light of the aforementioned bad news. The small guys win every time in my book

One of them was mostly likely Spree Expeditions. Capt. Frank had said he went over to talk with ISC. Spree Expeditions is the operator that we were discussing on this thread.

14th November 2006, 20:24	#1 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 559	DEMA and CCR Friendly Was anyone able to gather any more information/reasons on the direction of "CCR Friendly" or "No CCR Allowed" operators/destinations. There was some talk on the forum prior to DEMA about expressing some group opinion on the recent curtailment of support for CCR with some of the large liveaboard operators or to reinforce those that do support CCR. Thanks, John
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14th November 2006, 20:42	#2 (permalink)
webhead Earning the green stuff.. Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East central Florida Posts: 283	Re: DEMA and CCR Friendly Can't answer your question but I would like to recommend along w/ the info you speak of, I'd like to see if we can help these resorts/boats become rebreather friendly. If we could come up with a set of rules that others can adopt along with reasons and explanations for them, perhaps we can remove the stigma that some have regarding rebreathers. __________________ "These are not the droids you are looking for.... move along" - Obi-Wan Kenobi
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15th November 2006, 04:03	#3 (permalink)
Mixaddict Always Learning! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 415	Re: DEMA and CCR Friendly I had a discussion with the Aggressor folks about the "no-rebreather policy" and they said that it was totally due to liability issues and no other reason. Apparently they have had a couple of incidents this past year, and they don't want to assume the "risk". I mentioned that I was disapointed by their stance, and they said "that there were plenty of rebreather friendly boats out there!" __________________ Randy Thornton (MixAddict) Inspiration, Evolution,Hammerhead & Sentinel CCR Instructor
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16th November 2006, 00:35	#4 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,041	Re: DEMA and CCR Friendly Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk) Was anyone able to gather any more information/reasons on the direction of "CCR Friendly" or "No CCR Allowed" operators/destinations. There was some talk on the forum prior to DEMA about expressing some group opinion on the recent curtailment of support for CCR with some of the large liveaboard operators or to reinforce those that do support CCR. Thanks, John I have forgotten the names but 2 operators came up to ISCs booth whilst I was there and asked what they could do to become Meg friendly. What tanks etc. It was good to see in light of the aforementioned bad news. The small guys win every time in my book __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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16th November 2006, 00:58	#5 (permalink)
PacketSniffer ~~~~~ #417 ~~~~~ Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 411	Re: DEMA and CCR Friendly Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) I have forgotten the names but 2 operators came up to ISCs booth whilst I was there and asked what they could do to become Meg friendly. What tanks etc. It was good to see in light of the aforementioned bad news. The small guys win every time in my book One of them was mostly likely Spree Expeditions. Capt. Frank had said he went over to talk with ISC. Spree Expeditions is the operator that we were discussing on this thread. __________________ Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checked by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory or defeat.
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