"All about rebreathers"

Baiv · 24th November 2007, 15:11

...this is supposed to be the title of the book I'm looking for.

But let me introduce myself a bit and give some more explanation about my request : I think I have to start by "hello, everybody !"... well, it's done ! I'm quite experienced in OC diving (>2000 dives) but I'm still the half of an embryo in the rebreathers'world. That's why I'm looking for the book mentioned above.

When it was presented to me a few weeks ago, I found the title so simple that I didn't write it down, nor the name of the author as I was confident in the fact that I would find it back immediately on the net with the help of uncle Google. No way !

The specificity of the book is that the last part gives a description and some comments on the most common "machines" that can be found on the market. As the Meg is mentioned, I believe the issue must be quite recent. I know it exists in English and in Italian. As far as French is concerned, je ne sais pas.

Can somedy help me in my holy quest ??

Thanks.

edasque · 24th November 2007, 15:37

Since you seem to speak french, the book "Les Recycleurs" is really good IMHO (don't know the author and have no monetary interest in the book).

After reading a few books in english including course materials, I found this was the best and most up to date information.

It's a bit mCCR centric but I didn't find that to be a problem though I fly an eCCR.

Scubaboy · 25th November 2007, 05:44

Baiv,

The book you're looking for sounds like Jeff Bozanic's book "Mastering Rebreathers." This book contains a great amount of info about rebreathers and has descriptions and the pre and post dive check sheets for several rebreather models in the back. It is available through multiple
sources including Amazon.com.

Nick

Baiv · 26th November 2007, 19:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque)

Since you seem to speak french, the book "Les Recycleurs" is really good IMHO (don't know the author and have no monetary interest in the book).

After reading a few books in english including course materials, I found this was the best and most up to date information.

It's a bit mCCR centric but I didn't find that to be a problem though I fly an eCCR.

You probably mean the book of Jacques Vettier, that was released in the second part of this year. I can easily fancy that the book must be very interesting (like the first one : "Nitrox - Trimix") as the guy himself is very interesting (I had the opportunity to spend a few days with him 2 weeks ago).

I haven't read "Les recycleurs" yet but as the author was one of the "guinea-pigs" selected to test the beta-version of the rEvo, no wonder the issue is mCCR orientated. The funny thing is that Jacques has customized his rEvo with a Hammerhead now ! A step for an electronic version of the rEvo ??

Baiv · 26th November 2007, 19:41

Nick,

Thanks for your reply. I have to check your information as my old man's memory might play tricks to me.

edasque · 26th November 2007, 20:28

Yes, that's the book. Much better than Mastering Rebreather in my humble opinion. Most of the checklists and specific information pertain to rebreathers that most of us won't ever dive.

paulraymaekers · 26th November 2007, 22:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by Baiv)

The funny thing is that Jacques has customized his rEvo with a Hammerhead now ! A step for an electronic version of the rEvo ??

hello Alain, Jacques is one of my 'prime' test divers, and both hammerhead and shearwater have been tested extencively on the rEvo. Liège is not so far away from Brugge, so if you're around, give a call, and jump in.

regards
paul

Shawn · 27th November 2007, 04:48

My dive partner just borrowed a copy in English from another friend off ours...

I looked through it for a bit and felt that it was more like a compilation of manufacturer data. A lot of the data is really inaccurate as well like the 4 scrubber options you get with the meg, and a couple of other things that stood out.

My dive partner just told me it has a barnes and nobel sticker on it from 2006...

Happy hunting

Baiv · 27th November 2007, 09:01

Hi Shawn !

I imagine you're speaking about "Mastering Rebreathers". So, you wouldn't advise me to buy it, would you ?

Baiv · 27th November 2007, 09:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by paulraymaekers)

hello Alain, Jacques is one of my 'prime' test divers, and both hammerhead and shearwater have been tested extencively on the rEvo. Liège is not so far away from Brugge, so if you're around, give a call, and jump in.

regards
paul

Goede morgen, Paul !

Actually I was with Michel Geubelle (Corona-Citron) when he took the course with Jacques. So I attended Michel's surprises

in real time when he discovered the "beast". Nevertheless I must confess the rEvo is quite seducing and I am even ready for a test dive (it'll be soon planned with Michel).

I keep your invitation to Brugge in mind especially if you welcome me with a Rodenbach met garnalen of een West-Vleteren. Can you send me your phone number by PM ?

Vriendelijke groeten.

24th November 2007, 15:11	#1 (permalink)
Baiv New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Liège (Belgium) Posts: 5	"All about rebreathers" ...this is supposed to be the title of the book I'm looking for. But let me introduce myself a bit and give some more explanation about my request : I think I have to start by "hello, everybody !"... well, it's done ! I'm quite experienced in OC diving (>2000 dives) but I'm still the half of an embryo in the rebreathers'world. That's why I'm looking for the book mentioned above. When it was presented to me a few weeks ago, I found the title so simple that I didn't write it down, nor the name of the author as I was confident in the fact that I would find it back immediately on the net with the help of uncle Google. No way ! The specificity of the book is that the last part gives a description and some comments on the most common "machines" that can be found on the market. As the Meg is mentioned, I believe the issue must be quite recent. I know it exists in English and in Italian. As far as French is concerned, je ne sais pas. Can somedy help me in my holy quest ?? Thanks.
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24th November 2007, 15:37	#2 (permalink)
edasque Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 208	Re: "All about rebreathers" Since you seem to speak french, the book "Les Recycleurs" is really good IMHO (don't know the author and have no monetary interest in the book). After reading a few books in english including course materials, I found this was the best and most up to date information. It's a bit mCCR centric but I didn't find that to be a problem though I fly an eCCR.
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25th November 2007, 05:44	#3 (permalink)
Scubaboy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3	Re: "All about rebreathers" Baiv, The book you're looking for sounds like Jeff Bozanic's book "Mastering Rebreathers." This book contains a great amount of info about rebreathers and has descriptions and the pre and post dive check sheets for several rebreather models in the back. It is available through multiple sources including Amazon.com. Nick
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26th November 2007, 19:33	#4 (permalink)
Baiv New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Liège (Belgium) Posts: 5	Re: "All about rebreathers" Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque) Since you seem to speak french, the book "Les Recycleurs" is really good IMHO (don't know the author and have no monetary interest in the book). After reading a few books in english including course materials, I found this was the best and most up to date information. It's a bit mCCR centric but I didn't find that to be a problem though I fly an eCCR. You probably mean the book of Jacques Vettier, that was released in the second part of this year. I can easily fancy that the book must be very interesting (like the first one : "Nitrox - Trimix") as the guy himself is very interesting (I had the opportunity to spend a few days with him 2 weeks ago). I haven't read "Les recycleurs" yet but as the author was one of the "guinea-pigs" selected to test the beta-version of the rEvo, no wonder the issue is mCCR orientated. The funny thing is that Jacques has customized his rEvo with a Hammerhead now ! A step for an electronic version of the rEvo ?? __________________ Alain Boveras Lider Maximo *No rules - great dive !*
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26th November 2007, 19:41	#5 (permalink)
Baiv New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Liège (Belgium) Posts: 5	Re: "All about rebreathers" Nick, Thanks for your reply. I have to check your information as my old man's memory might play tricks to me. __________________ Alain Boveras Lider Maximo *No rules - great dive !*
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26th November 2007, 20:28	#6 (permalink)
edasque Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 208	Re: "All about rebreathers" Yes, that's the book. Much better than Mastering Rebreather in my humble opinion. Most of the checklists and specific information pertain to rebreathers that most of us won't ever dive.
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26th November 2007, 22:03	#7 (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: 1,345	Re: "All about rebreathers" Quote: (Originally Posted by Baiv) The funny thing is that Jacques has customized his rEvo with a Hammerhead now ! A step for an electronic version of the rEvo ?? hello Alain, Jacques is one of my 'prime' test divers, and both hammerhead and shearwater have been tested extencively on the rEvo. Liège is not so far away from Brugge, so if you're around, give a call, and jump in. regards 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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27th November 2007, 04:48	#8 (permalink)
Shawn New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas City Kansas Posts: 94	Re: "All about rebreathers" My dive partner just borrowed a copy in English from another friend off ours... I looked through it for a bit and felt that it was more like a compilation of manufacturer data. A lot of the data is really inaccurate as well like the 4 scrubber options you get with the meg, and a couple of other things that stood out. My dive partner just told me it has a barnes and nobel sticker on it from 2006... Happy hunting __________________ WWW.DiveOne.net
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27th November 2007, 09:01	#9 (permalink)
Baiv New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Liège (Belgium) Posts: 5	Re: "All about rebreathers" Hi Shawn ! I imagine you're speaking about "Mastering Rebreathers". So, you wouldn't advise me to buy it, would you ? __________________ Alain Boveras Lider Maximo *No rules - great dive !*
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27th November 2007, 09:12	#10 (permalink)
Baiv New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Liège (Belgium) Posts: 5	Re: "All about rebreathers" Quote: (Originally Posted by paulraymaekers) hello Alain, Jacques is one of my 'prime' test divers, and both hammerhead and shearwater have been tested extencively on the rEvo. Liège is not so far away from Brugge, so if you're around, give a call, and jump in. regards paul Goede morgen, Paul ! Actually I was with Michel Geubelle (Corona-Citron) when he took the course with Jacques. So I attended Michel's surprises in real time when he discovered the "beast". Nevertheless I must confess the rEvo is quite seducing and I am even ready for a test dive (it'll be soon planned with Michel). I keep your invitation to Brugge in mind especially if you welcome me with a Rodenbach met garnalen of een West-Vleteren. Can you send me your phone number by PM ? Vriendelijke groeten. __________________ Alain Boveras Lider Maximo *No rules - great dive !*
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