In the curious stage...

scubandreams · 16th November 2007, 22:01

Howdy,

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Sherman, and I am starting to become curious about RBs. I live in Hawaii, and the main reason I am starting to think about RBs is due to cost, at $1+/cf of Helium it is becoming cost prohibitive to do the kind of diving I want to do regularly. I am a NAUI tech instructor through Trimix II, but have no Rebreather experience beyond the Basic understanding of how a RB works. My background is team oriented, gue-like diving so my style of diving can be somewhat at odds with RBs...hence I have layed out a few pre-requisites/requirements in order for me to consider getting into RBs.

1) I don't plan on diving RBs solo, ever...but would like to dive a Rebreather in a team that has similar configuration (same RB).

2) I am not on a fast track here, but I see the writing on the wall..and at this rate IMHO the majority of tech divers will be on some type of ccr within the next 10 years (mostly due to helium costs). Hence, I plan on taking my sweet time, learning the basics and putting tons of hours on a Rebreather (should I purchase one) in the recreational depths before I will even consider doing the deeper stuff.

So there is my background. Now, here are a few questions. I have boiled my choices down to a few RBs, with the front runner being a Meg...however I AM on a BUDGET, and I am not really looking to spend more then $8500 (total). Would it make sense to start out with a COPIS, or should I be looking for a used Apecs...how often do used quality Apecs Megs come around?

Ok just rambling at this point...anyways I just wanted to say Hello

I am sure I will post mor ein this thread as my thoughts start to fuse into some sort of cohesive statement.

Sherman

Mark Chase · 17th November 2007, 00:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubandreams)

Howdy,

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Sherman, and I am starting to become curious about RBs. I live in Hawaii, and the main reason I am starting to think about RBs is due to cost, at $1+/cf of Helium it is becoming cost prohibitive to do the kind of diving I want to do regularly. I am a NAUI tech instructor through Trimix II, but have no Rebreather experience beyond the Basic understanding of how a RB works. My background is team oriented, gue-like diving so my style of diving can be somewhat at odds with RBs...hence I have layed out a few pre-requisites/requirements in order for me to consider getting into RBs.

1) I don't plan on diving RBs solo, ever...but would like to dive a Rebreather in a team that has similar configuration (same RB).

2) I am not on a fast track here, but I see the writing on the wall..and at this rate IMHO the majority of tech divers will be on some type of ccr within the next 10 years (mostly due to helium costs). Hence, I plan on taking my sweet time, learning the basics and putting tons of hours on a Rebreather (should I purchase one) in the recreational depths before I will even consider doing the deeper stuff.

So there is my background. Now, here are a few questions. I have boiled my choices down to a few RBs, with the front runner being a Meg...however I AM on a BUDGET, and I am not really looking to spend more then $8500 (total). Would it make sense to start out with a COPIS, or should I be looking for a used Apecs...how often do used quality Apecs Megs come around?

Ok just rambling at this point...anyways I just wanted to say Hello

I am sure I will post mor ein this thread as my thoughts start to fuse into some sort of cohesive statement.

Sherman

Been there, done that, went CCR and never looked back.

Welcome to the enlightened side

ATB

Mark

16th November 2007, 22:01	#1 (permalink)
scubandreams New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 21	In the curious stage... Howdy, Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Sherman, and I am starting to become curious about RBs. I live in Hawaii, and the main reason I am starting to think about RBs is due to cost, at $1+/cf of Helium it is becoming cost prohibitive to do the kind of diving I want to do regularly. I am a NAUI tech instructor through Trimix II, but have no Rebreather experience beyond the Basic understanding of how a RB works. My background is team oriented, gue-like diving so my style of diving can be somewhat at odds with RBs...hence I have layed out a few pre-requisites/requirements in order for me to consider getting into RBs. 1) I don't plan on diving RBs solo, ever...but would like to dive a Rebreather in a team that has similar configuration (same RB). 2) I am not on a fast track here, but I see the writing on the wall..and at this rate IMHO the majority of tech divers will be on some type of ccr within the next 10 years (mostly due to helium costs). Hence, I plan on taking my sweet time, learning the basics and putting tons of hours on a Rebreather (should I purchase one) in the recreational depths before I will even consider doing the deeper stuff. So there is my background. Now, here are a few questions. I have boiled my choices down to a few RBs, with the front runner being a Meg...however I AM on a BUDGET, and I am not really looking to spend more then $8500 (total). Would it make sense to start out with a COPIS, or should I be looking for a used Apecs...how often do used quality Apecs Megs come around? Ok just rambling at this point...anyways I just wanted to say Hello I am sure I will post mor ein this thread as my thoughts start to fuse into some sort of cohesive statement. Sherman
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17th November 2007, 00:01	#2 (permalink)
Mark Chase I go down for ages Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,470	Re: In the curious stage... Quote: (Originally Posted by scubandreams) Howdy, Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Sherman, and I am starting to become curious about RBs. I live in Hawaii, and the main reason I am starting to think about RBs is due to cost, at $1+/cf of Helium it is becoming cost prohibitive to do the kind of diving I want to do regularly. I am a NAUI tech instructor through Trimix II, but have no Rebreather experience beyond the Basic understanding of how a RB works. My background is team oriented, gue-like diving so my style of diving can be somewhat at odds with RBs...hence I have layed out a few pre-requisites/requirements in order for me to consider getting into RBs. 1) I don't plan on diving RBs solo, ever...but would like to dive a Rebreather in a team that has similar configuration (same RB). 2) I am not on a fast track here, but I see the writing on the wall..and at this rate IMHO the majority of tech divers will be on some type of ccr within the next 10 years (mostly due to helium costs). Hence, I plan on taking my sweet time, learning the basics and putting tons of hours on a Rebreather (should I purchase one) in the recreational depths before I will even consider doing the deeper stuff. So there is my background. Now, here are a few questions. I have boiled my choices down to a few RBs, with the front runner being a Meg...however I AM on a BUDGET, and I am not really looking to spend more then $8500 (total). Would it make sense to start out with a COPIS, or should I be looking for a used Apecs...how often do used quality Apecs Megs come around? Ok just rambling at this point...anyways I just wanted to say Hello I am sure I will post mor ein this thread as my thoughts start to fuse into some sort of cohesive statement. Sherman Been there, done that, went CCR and never looked back. Welcome to the enlightened side ATB Mark __________________ Is it supposed to make that noise ? I took my unit to the dive shop and demanded they bolt on every thing that would fit. Join my elite diving teem and get a Tshirt "Doing It Chasey"Hammerhead Eccr Advanced Diving System
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