Here you go Sven - A nice story

**Steve** · 23rd June 2007, 15:04

I'm teaching a Meg class to 3 great guys here in Perth this week. They are learning about CCRs for the first time in 2 of their cases and learning a new CCR in one. In short, the weather has been appalling here. These 3 have not only been a delight to teach they have reveled in the face of some very tough conditions.

We have seen a broken compressor, 0-5m viz, driving rain, 120km/h wind and 3m breaking surf. This stuff is terrible to a seasoned CCR diver let alone someone on a class.

Their attitude has been great. Granted they need to do some improvement for their last dive to get a pass but they have been tested by a new way of diving and very nasty conditions.

Here is to the people that just like diving.

sven · 23rd June 2007, 15:23

Steve,

Thanks for the heads-up & good luck to the students! Great story.

And I do like (love?) your avatar - reminds me of Mark Twain! (A quote you can't find on US websites anymore due to PC)

Cheerio!

***Decodiver*** · 23rd June 2007, 20:48

Good on them and you Steve.

It is because of the odd course like that, that I love instructing.

Have some green feller.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

Gilles · 23rd June 2007, 22:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

0-5m viz, driving rain, 120km/h wind and 3m breaking surf. This stuff is terrible to a seasoned CCR diver let alone someone on a class...

Quote: (Originally Posted by sven)

Steve,

And I do like (love?) your avatar - reminds me of Mark Twain! (A quote you can't find on US websites anymore due to PC)

Cheerio!

What does "PC" mean? Is it some sort of censorship?

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

Good on them and you Steve.

Congrats from me as well, being a barely passed student (a different instructor at a different location) learning skills in appaling weather conditions.

As a former Perth resident (and fan), will need to visit there again.

sven · 23rd June 2007, 23:58

PC is Political Correctness. One of my favourite topics for Sunday mornings when there is no diving

**Steve** · 24th June 2007, 13:49

The lads all passed today. Congratulations to Greg, Theo and Dean

sven · 24th June 2007, 14:44

Congratulations to the student & instructor! Well done!

**almity1** · 26th June 2007, 00:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

We have seen a broken compressor, 0-5m viz, driving rain, 120km/h wind and 3m breaking surf. This stuff is terrible to a seasoned CCR diver let alone someone on a class.

Thanks Again Steve

In 13-14 degree water as well.

Very thankful that I am have trained and based in Sydney, it set a very good foundation.

The conditions were like a good day in Sydney

**almity1** · 26th June 2007, 00:39

I would have loved to have taken more photos

But here is a happy chappy.

Ben Field · 26th June 2007, 10:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

We have seen a broken compressor, 0-5m viz, driving rain, 120km/h wind and 3m breaking surf. This stuff is terrible to a seasoned CCR diver let alone someone on a class.

Gezz, you cons don't half get it easy!

No Compressor, rain, huge surf, less than 5mtrs viz and still 14degrees...
You just don't know when you're well off!!! We dream of conditions that good, you ungrateful bunch!

Well done guys.

23rd June 2007, 15:04	#1 (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	Here you go Sven - A nice story I'm teaching a Meg class to 3 great guys here in Perth this week. They are learning about CCRs for the first time in 2 of their cases and learning a new CCR in one. In short, the weather has been appalling here. These 3 have not only been a delight to teach they have reveled in the face of some very tough conditions. We have seen a broken compressor, 0-5m viz, driving rain, 120km/h wind and 3m breaking surf. This stuff is terrible to a seasoned CCR diver let alone someone on a class. Their attitude has been great. Granted they need to do some improvement for their last dive to get a pass but they have been tested by a new way of diving and very nasty conditions. Here is to the people that just like diving. __________________ 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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23rd June 2007, 15:23	#2 (permalink)
sven Blogs Admin / Forum Mod Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 574	Re: Here you go Sven - A nice story Steve, Thanks for the heads-up & good luck to the students! Great story. And I do like (love?) your avatar - reminds me of Mark Twain! (A quote you can't find on US websites anymore due to PC) Cheerio! __________________ Regards, Sven [SIZE=1]The Sydney Project website: [URL]http://www.sydneyproject.com[/URL] My Blog: [URL]http://sven.rebreatherworld.com[/URL] "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain[/SIZE]
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23rd June 2007, 20:48	#3 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,164	Re: Here you go Sven - A nice story Good on them and you Steve. It is because of the odd course like that, that I love instructing. Have some green feller. Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions Last edited by Decodiver : 23rd June 2007 at 20:55.
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23rd June 2007, 22:25	#4 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 761	Re: Here you go Sven - A nice story Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) 0-5m viz, driving rain, 120km/h wind and 3m breaking surf. This stuff is terrible to a seasoned CCR diver let alone someone on a class... Quote: (Originally Posted by sven) Steve, And I do like (love?) your avatar - reminds me of Mark Twain! (A quote you can't find on US websites anymore due to PC) Cheerio! What does "PC" mean? Is it some sort of censorship? Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver) Good on them and you Steve. Congrats from me as well, being a barely passed student (a different instructor at a different location) learning skills in appaling weather conditions. As a former Perth resident (and fan), will need to visit there again. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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23rd June 2007, 23:58	#5 (permalink)
sven Blogs Admin / Forum Mod Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 574	Re: Here you go Sven - A nice story PC is Political Correctness. One of my favourite topics for Sunday mornings when there is no diving __________________ Regards, Sven [SIZE=1]The Sydney Project website: [URL]http://www.sydneyproject.com[/URL] My Blog: [URL]http://sven.rebreatherworld.com[/URL] "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain[/SIZE]
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24th June 2007, 13:49	#6 (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: Here you go Sven - A nice story The lads all passed today. Congratulations to Greg, Theo and Dean __________________ 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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sven Blogs Admin / Forum Mod Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 574	Re: Here you go Sven - A nice story Congratulations to the student & instructor! Well done! __________________ Regards, Sven [SIZE=1]The Sydney Project website: [URL]http://www.sydneyproject.com[/URL] My Blog: [URL]http://sven.rebreatherworld.com[/URL] "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain[/SIZE]
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26th June 2007, 00:33	#8 (permalink)
almity1 No Viz is BAD Viz Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Optima Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 174	Re: Here you go Sven - A nice story Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) We have seen a broken compressor, 0-5m viz, driving rain, 120km/h wind and 3m breaking surf. This stuff is terrible to a seasoned CCR diver let alone someone on a class. Thanks Again Steve In 13-14 degree water as well. Very thankful that I am have trained and based in Sydney, it set a very good foundation. The conditions were like a good day in Sydney __________________ Cheers almity1 - http://www.almity1.com
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Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,442	Re: Here you go Sven - A nice story Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) We have seen a broken compressor, 0-5m viz, driving rain, 120km/h wind and 3m breaking surf. This stuff is terrible to a seasoned CCR diver let alone someone on a class. Gezz, you cons don't half get it easy! No Compressor, rain, huge surf, less than 5mtrs viz and still 14degrees... You just don't know when you're well off!!! We dream of conditions that good, you ungrateful bunch! Well done guys. __________________ www.hugsac.org.uk Beware Fridge Suck
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