Why is it called the Dark Side ?

Chris · 18th August 2005, 04:38

Why is moving to CCR referred to as the Darkside

I would have thought it was more the Jedi Order and sitting round in cool sexy chairs chatting with Yoda and all the gang.

I mean don't get me wrong they are dark evil machines that will try and kill you at every opportunity, but they are just way too cool for Dark Sith lords to have.

Of Course Steve is a dark sith lord, so maybe he should give me his Meg

Cheers
Chris

ROB DAVIE · 18th August 2005, 05:27

We got into a discussion about this a while back, and the idea sort of stemmed from the fact that, as you say, OC divers, especially members of the "Amish Diving Society" think that these machines are EVIL

, and we are on the wrong side of the Force.

We know better, but it's fun to pull their chains and poke 'em a little bit!

Cheers!

Rob

aquaxel · 18th August 2005, 06:07

all freedivers believe they are the angels of purity and refer to divers with breathing equipment the dark side.

Padowan · 18th August 2005, 07:25

The CCR is like a Lightsabre - a great and powerful tool in the right hands, and very dangerous in the wrong ones!

Of course, unlike Darth Vader with his red one, Luke with his blue one, Yoda and his green one, Mace Windu and his purple one, mine would have to be a yellow one!

Also realised that some people, like Darth Maul have twin ones!

**nigelh** · 18th August 2005, 09:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris)

Why is moving to CCR referred to as the Darkside

In the UK it often tends to be the 'Yellow side' for obvious reasons.

Come over to the Yellow side... You know it is your destiny.

Rich Sawkins · 18th August 2005, 09:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh)

In the UK it often tends to be the 'Yellow side' for obvious reasons.

Come over to the Yellow side... You know it is your destiny.

Ah good old British engineering.... when you look at other fine examples such as the TR7

and the Austin Allegro

its a wonder the YellowBox made it at all, but maybe I'm unfair and should compare it to a TVR or Marcos ?

Does the "dark side" refer to that which is not really understood ?

Cheers
Rich
(Another pommy git living in Sydney)

HelenM · 18th August 2005, 09:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan)

Of course, unlike Darth Vader with his red one, Luke with his blue one, Yoda and his green one, Mace Windu and his purple one, mine would have to be a yellow one!

Not wishing to be dull and pedantic at all.... but Luke had a Green One. Obi Wan's was Blue.

I'm such a geek I scare myself at times.

H

***caveseeker7*** · 18th August 2005, 14:47

Just ask Lou, it'll be the dark side until it turns pink

Actually I thought the term 'dark side' applied to anything with Lucas electronics.

***Beanie*** · 18th August 2005, 15:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Just ask Lou, it'll be the dark side until it turns pink

Actually I thought the term 'dark side' applied to anything with Lucas electronics.

he he
as the one who turning it pink it may be some time the design is all sorted so hopefully it will get done soon

ROB DAVIE · 18th August 2005, 15:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by Rich Sawkins)

Ah good old British engineering.... when you look at other fine examples such as the TR7

and the Austin Allegro

its a wonder the YellowBox made it at all, but maybe I'm unfair and should compare it to a TVR or Marcos ?

Does the "dark side" refer to that which is not really understood ?

Cheers
Rich
(Another pommy git living in Sydney)

Rich,

As one who had (at different times) a Mini, a Morris Estate Wagon, and two Triumph GT 6's (which I loved), I truly understand why Lucas Electric was called "The Prince of Darkness"!!!!

Rob

18th August 2005, 04:38	#1 (permalink)
Chris Go Nude Or Go Home Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 609	Why is it called the Dark Side ? Why is moving to CCR referred to as the Darkside I would have thought it was more the Jedi Order and sitting round in cool sexy chairs chatting with Yoda and all the gang. I mean don't get me wrong they are dark evil machines that will try and kill you at every opportunity, but they are just way too cool for Dark Sith lords to have. Of Course Steve is a dark sith lord, so maybe he should give me his Meg Cheers Chris __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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18th August 2005, 05:27	#2 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	We got into a discussion about this a while back, and the idea sort of stemmed from the fact that, as you say, OC divers, especially members of the "Amish Diving Society" think that these machines are EVIL , and we are on the wrong side of the Force. We know better, but it's fun to pull their chains and poke 'em a little bit! Cheers! Rob __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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aquaxel aquanaut Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: cyprus Posts: 530	all freedivers believe they are the angels of purity and refer to divers with breathing equipment the dark side. __________________ rgds aquaxel www.aquatec-innerspace.com
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Padowan Proper Boffin Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kent, UK. Posts: 518	The CCR is like a Lightsabre - a great and powerful tool in the right hands, and very dangerous in the wrong ones! Of course, unlike Darth Vader with his red one, Luke with his blue one, Yoda and his green one, Mace Windu and his purple one, mine would have to be a yellow one! Also realised that some people, like Darth Maul have twin ones! __________________ Padowan The future's bright, the future's Yellow .....for now padowan.net - Latest Video: Scapa Flow Rebreather Diving
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nigelh New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 836	Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris) Why is moving to CCR referred to as the Darkside In the UK it often tends to be the 'Yellow side' for obvious reasons. Come over to the Yellow side... You know it is your destiny. __________________ nigelh
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18th August 2005, 09:28	#6 (permalink)
Rich Sawkins New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 74	Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh) In the UK it often tends to be the 'Yellow side' for obvious reasons. Come over to the Yellow side... You know it is your destiny. Ah good old British engineering.... when you look at other fine examples such as the TR7 and the Austin Allegro its a wonder the YellowBox made it at all, but maybe I'm unfair and should compare it to a TVR or Marcos ? Does the "dark side" refer to that which is not really understood ? Cheers Rich (Another pommy git living in Sydney)
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18th August 2005, 09:51	#7 (permalink)
HelenM Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 116	Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan) Of course, unlike Darth Vader with his red one, Luke with his blue one, Yoda and his green one, Mace Windu and his purple one, mine would have to be a yellow one! Not wishing to be dull and pedantic at all.... but Luke had a Green One. Obi Wan's was Blue. I'm such a geek I scare myself at times. H __________________ Would paper take tortoise?
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*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,451	Just ask Lou, it'll be the dark side until it turns pink Actually I thought the term 'dark side' applied to anything with Lucas electronics. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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*Beanie* give a man an inch....... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,172	Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Just ask Lou, it'll be the dark side until it turns pink Actually I thought the term 'dark side' applied to anything with Lucas electronics. he he as the one who turning it pink it may be some time the design is all sorted so hopefully it will get done soon __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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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 Rich Sawkins) Ah good old British engineering.... when you look at other fine examples such as the TR7 and the Austin Allegro its a wonder the YellowBox made it at all, but maybe I'm unfair and should compare it to a TVR or Marcos ? Does the "dark side" refer to that which is not really understood ? Cheers Rich (Another pommy git living in Sydney) Rich, As one who had (at different times) a Mini, a Morris Estate Wagon, and two Triumph GT 6's (which I loved), I truly understand why Lucas Electric was called "The Prince of Darkness"!!!! Rob __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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