NEC CCR try dives

Pierre Farrugia · 7th October 2005, 14:16

Hello all,

I was reading that during the NEC one can try our rebreathers and as MAlta you can only see the YBOD I be tempted

Anyone knows what one have to do to do a try dive? What CCR's would be available and if any certifications are needed? Anyone tried this before ?

***Beanie*** · 7th October 2005, 14:20

Last few shows have been only Inspirations and Dragers
they might have more this time but I doubt it we are talking BSAC here

you just sign up first thign if you want a go

Ben Field · 7th October 2005, 14:30

Last couple of years there have been YBOD, Draeger and Classic KISS, as far as I know you only need to be a diver (BSAC OD or PADI OW etc) to go for a try-dive.

The pool they use is only 1.3mtrs deep, more like Closed-Circuit-Snorkelling than diving!

On the plus side- its free! Which is good, but you need to turn up and book early, they have towels and wetsuits but you might like to take your own.

Janos · 8th October 2005, 09:07

I've done a couple of these. It's more aimed at people who have never dived an Rebreather before but there should be no problem with you doing it.

Last year they had a Classic Kiss, a Classic Inspy, and an Evo. I had a go on the Evo.

I brought a shortie but ended up using one of theirs as, as they said, there's no point in you carrying round wet neoprene all day.

Book early though, especially if you want a go on the vision electronics as (I would guess) they are going to be the most popular. They'll give you a slip of paper with a timeslot (mine was during JJ's talk so I had to leave midway through "Sorry - just off for my Rebreather try dive" ;D ) and yuo turn up a few minutes beforehand.

The pool is very, very shallow (about 1.5m) but that's understandable.

Oh, remember to bring some sort of qualification...

Janos

7th October 2005, 14:16	#1 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	NEC CCR try dives Hello all, I was reading that during the NEC one can try our rebreathers and as MAlta you can only see the YBOD I be tempted Anyone knows what one have to do to do a try dive? What CCR's would be available and if any certifications are needed? Anyone tried this before ? __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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7th October 2005, 14:20	#2 (permalink)
*Beanie* Politeness officer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,163	Last few shows have been only Inspirations and Dragers they might have more this time but I doubt it we are talking BSAC here you just sign up first thign if you want a go __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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7th October 2005, 14:30	#3 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,486	Last couple of years there have been YBOD, Draeger and Classic KISS, as far as I know you only need to be a diver (BSAC OD or PADI OW etc) to go for a try-dive. The pool they use is only 1.3mtrs deep, more like Closed-Circuit-Snorkelling than diving! On the plus side- its free! Which is good, but you need to turn up and book early, they have towels and wetsuits but you might like to take your own. __________________ www.hugsac.org.uk Beware Fridge Suck
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8th October 2005, 09:07	#4 (permalink)
Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 581	I've done a couple of these. It's more aimed at people who have never dived an Rebreather before but there should be no problem with you doing it. Last year they had a Classic Kiss, a Classic Inspy, and an Evo. I had a go on the Evo. I brought a shortie but ended up using one of theirs as, as they said, there's no point in you carrying round wet neoprene all day. Book early though, especially if you want a go on the vision electronics as (I would guess) they are going to be the most popular. They'll give you a slip of paper with a timeslot (mine was during JJ's talk so I had to leave midway through "Sorry - just off for my Rebreather try dive" ;D ) and yuo turn up a few minutes beforehand. The pool is very, very shallow (about 1.5m) but that's understandable. Oh, remember to bring some sort of qualification... Janos __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed
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