Drager FFM with Golem BOV

paulraymaekers · 5th May 2008, 05:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pipnaintez)

I ordered the same setup Friday. Hope it gets here by Wednesday so I can have it ready for our Texas Clipper trip this weekend. Im very excited!

just a small advise, if you never dived a FFM befor, first try it in a pool or alike, not directly on expeditions
and do some drills, taking it off under water, even putting it on under water, do some bail-out drills etc....

paul

Lancer4545 · 5th May 2008, 09:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by paulraymaekers)

just a small advise, if you never dived a FFM befor, first try it in a pool or alike, not directly on expeditions
and do some drills, taking it off under water, even putting it on under water, do some bail-out drills etc....

paul

I have to say I agree with Paul.

The best way is to find yourself an instructor or another diver who has some experience with a FFM and in particular this set up and get some advise on how to correctly dive with it as It is very different to what you have already been using!!!!

Failing that read back on some of the posts on the subject and then go very slowly....Think about what you're about to do and make sure you are prepared for what you're about to do. It's important you are comfortable removing and replacing the mask underwater and running through different scenarios.......

At first it will seem a bit daunting but in time I'm sure you'll love it.

Good luck.

Regards,

Lance

Barjumpa · 16th May 2008, 12:34

Lance..

What was your approximate set up cost here in Ostrailya. (Granted my set up will be on an Inspo Vision.)
How durable are the plastic lenses? I imagine that they would ultimately get rather scratched. Are they an item that can be changed in the future?

Cheers mate

5th May 2008, 05:44	#21 (permalink)
paulraymaekers rEvo's daddy Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: belgium Posts: 1,350	Re: Drager FFM with Golem BOV Quote: (Originally Posted by Pipnaintez) I ordered the same setup Friday. Hope it gets here by Wednesday so I can have it ready for our Texas Clipper trip this weekend. Im very excited! just a small advise, if you never dived a FFM befor, first try it in a pool or alike, not directly on expeditions and do some drills, taking it off under water, even putting it on under water, do some bail-out drills etc.... paul __________________ www.rEvo-rebreathers.com .... the earth is flat, Elvis is alive, and radial scrubbers give longer dwell time than axials...
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5th May 2008, 09:47	#22 (permalink)
Lancer4545 Closed Circuit Divers Aus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 543	Re: Drager FFM with Golem BOV Quote: (Originally Posted by paulraymaekers) just a small advise, if you never dived a FFM befor, first try it in a pool or alike, not directly on expeditions and do some drills, taking it off under water, even putting it on under water, do some bail-out drills etc.... paul I have to say I agree with Paul. The best way is to find yourself an instructor or another diver who has some experience with a FFM and in particular this set up and get some advise on how to correctly dive with it as It is very different to what you have already been using!!!! Failing that read back on some of the posts on the subject and then go very slowly....Think about what you're about to do and make sure you are prepared for what you're about to do. It's important you are comfortable removing and replacing the mask underwater and running through different scenarios....... At first it will seem a bit daunting but in time I'm sure you'll love it. Good luck. Regards, Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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16th May 2008, 12:34	#23 (permalink)
Barjumpa New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 10	Re: Drager FFM with Golem BOV Lance.. What was your approximate set up cost here in Ostrailya. (Granted my set up will be on an Inspo Vision.) How durable are the plastic lenses? I imagine that they would ultimately get rather scratched. Are they an item that can be changed in the future? Cheers mate __________________ Leave No Bubbles...!And if it is down there I'm bringing it back up...! Last edited by Barjumpa : 17th May 2008 at 07:45.
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