suggestions for a week or two of Rebreather Diving

Kevin Swindin · 14th May 2008, 07:55

It looks as if I may, unexpectedly, get a week or two free in September. Given that I am still building my experience after Mod1 I am thinking about using the time to go diving specifically to acumulate Rebreather time.

I don't want to spend forever getting there from the UK and I am interested in diving in the 20-35m range with other Rebreather divers.

warmish water would be nice but not essential. I would want to minimise the risk of being blown out though.

If outside the UK, the place would need to be inspiration friendly to cut down on transport hassles.

So any suggestions?

Thanks

Kevin

**PhilSiswick** · 14th May 2008, 08:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by Kevin Swindin)

It looks as if I may, unexpectedly, get a week or two free in September. Given that I am still building my experience after Mod1 I am thinking about using the time to go diving specifically to acumulate Rebreather time.

I don't want to spend forever getting there from the UK and I am interested in diving in the 20-35m range with other Rebreather divers.

warmish water would be nice but not essential. I would want to minimise the risk of being blown out though.

If outside the UK, the place would need to be inspiration friendly to cut down on transport hassles.

So any suggestions?

You lucky man!

My wife dived with Tekstreme in Sharm on Mod 1 earlier this year and was very impressed. They rent and teach Inspiration, so they'll have everything you need and you shouldn't have a problem hooking up with Rebreather divers. Aaron consistently gets a good write up.

Another place that springs to mind, based on the number of Rebreather divers there appear to be there, is Cyprus.

Good luck,

Jim · 14th May 2008, 08:53

Scapa Flow ?

broady · 14th May 2008, 09:01

Orca Dive Club, Safaga (near Hurghada)

Go there with Regaldive for accomodation/ flights but dive with Marc Crane and the guys at Orca just along the beach from the Menaville hotel (3 minute walk along beach)

A great rebreather facility with dedicated rebreather & tec kit area, O2, He, Sorb the lot. Great bunch of guys too. We went in March and put a load of hours on the units.

HTH

Graham

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Devils Advocate · 14th May 2008, 09:15

You could try Tekstreme in Hurghada or Marsa Alam. Both resorts have boosters, O2, lime, stages and helium (when you get your hours up)

Marsa Alam is untouched ande offers some great diving.

Aaron

bambang · 14th May 2008, 09:20

Hi Kevin,

How about Bali? We will have 5-6 days CCR only trip (mola mola season) in late August/early September. I can PM you the details if you are interested. We have 2 Meg, 1 Evo confirmed so far.

We have Sodasorb and Sofnolime here, so you dont have to carry them from home.

Cheers,

BB

***jradomski*** · 14th May 2008, 09:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by Kevin Swindin)

It looks as if I may, unexpectedly, get a week or two free in September. Given that I am still building my experience after Mod1 I am thinking about using the time to go diving specifically to acumulate Rebreather time.

I don't want to spend forever getting there from the UK and I am interested in diving in the 20-35m range with other Rebreather divers.

warmish water would be nice but not essential. I would want to minimise the risk of being blown out though.

If outside the UK, the place would need to be inspiration friendly to cut down on transport hassles.

So any suggestions?

Thanks

Kevin

If you want some easy diving that can be alot of fun, try Grand Cayman... Divetek will rent cylinders and sells sorb..

I use GC frequently for training... The water is warm and clea and offers justr about any depth... even right offshore...

The temp varies between 26c and 30c depending on the time of year... You dont generally hit the thermalcline until deeper than 100m

**Art Greenberg** · 14th May 2008, 14:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

If you want some easy diving that can be alot of fun, try Grand Cayman... Divetek will rent cylinders and sells sorb..

I use GC frequently for training... The water is warm and clea and offers justr about any depth... even right offshore...

The temp varies between 26c and 30c depending on the time of year... You dont generally hit the thermalcline until deeper than 100m

I'd vote for GC too - TIna and I completed our air dil (MOD1) training on CK there a few weeks ago.

At DiveTech, rebreather bottle rental (2 2L steel cylinders w/Inspo valves) was CI$40 for the week, and oxygen fills were CI$12 each. 40cf bailout bottle was CI$28 for the week (includes stage rigging but not the regulator). Each day of boat diving (2-tank trip) was CI$80. Anc check out their price on Sofnolime - we ended up taking our own to save a few bucks.

Keep in mind that you'll probably be on a normal recreational boat. DiveTech's daily schedule doesn't accommodate rebreather profiles. You'll be limited to two dives of 60 minutes each with a 45 minute surface interval. But if you do get enough rebreather divers together, you may be able to get something different. You'll need to make those arrangements well in advance.

For boat diving, the chance of being blown out is low, though if there's a strong wind from the NE or thereabouts, the choice of dive sites will be limited. We wanted to start out with shore dives, and had a very strong NE wind so the only available entry was in West Bay. Its a LONG swim to get to the reef from there ...

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Art

Ferg3333 · 14th May 2008, 14:38

Try sunset house in Grand Caymen and get in touch with Mike Sutton Brown, he works there, he has an inspo and is desperate to get some more hours in on the unit.

Kevin Swindin · 14th May 2008, 18:43

Thanks to all who took the time to post.

My conclusions: Bali is too far (for a week), Scapa suffers from uncertain weather. So it looks to me as if its Egypt for a week or Grand Cayman for a fortnight.

thanks

Kevin

14th May 2008, 07:55	#1 (permalink)
Kevin Swindin New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 16	suggestions for a week or two of Rebreather Diving It looks as if I may, unexpectedly, get a week or two free in September. Given that I am still building my experience after Mod1 I am thinking about using the time to go diving specifically to acumulate Rebreather time. I don't want to spend forever getting there from the UK and I am interested in diving in the 20-35m range with other Rebreather divers. warmish water would be nice but not essential. I would want to minimise the risk of being blown out though. If outside the UK, the place would need to be inspiration friendly to cut down on transport hassles. So any suggestions? Thanks Kevin __________________ Kevin Swindin Rebreathing since September 07, starting all over again!
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14th May 2008, 08:09	#2 (permalink)
PhilSiswick WSKD 0001 Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 880	Re: suggestions for a week or two of Rebreather Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by Kevin Swindin) It looks as if I may, unexpectedly, get a week or two free in September. Given that I am still building my experience after Mod1 I am thinking about using the time to go diving specifically to acumulate Rebreather time. I don't want to spend forever getting there from the UK and I am interested in diving in the 20-35m range with other Rebreather divers. warmish water would be nice but not essential. I would want to minimise the risk of being blown out though. If outside the UK, the place would need to be inspiration friendly to cut down on transport hassles. So any suggestions? You lucky man! My wife dived with Tekstreme in Sharm on Mod 1 earlier this year and was very impressed. They rent and teach Inspiration, so they'll have everything you need and you shouldn't have a problem hooking up with Rebreather divers. Aaron consistently gets a good write up. Another place that springs to mind, based on the number of Rebreather divers there appear to be there, is Cyprus. Good luck, __________________ Phil No comment on open circuit... it's an evolutionary dead end not really worth discussing here. Dave Sutton, 2007 I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 www.hugsac.org.uk
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14th May 2008, 08:53	#3 (permalink)
Jim Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Purley, UK Posts: 106	Re: suggestions for a week or two of Rebreather Diving Scapa Flow ? __________________ Jimbo
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14th May 2008, 09:01	#4 (permalink)
broady New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 22	Re: suggestions for a week or two of Rebreather Diving Orca Dive Club, Safaga (near Hurghada) Go there with Regaldive for accomodation/ flights but dive with Marc Crane and the guys at Orca just along the beach from the Menaville hotel (3 minute walk along beach) A great rebreather facility with dedicated rebreather & tec kit area, O2, He, Sorb the lot. Great bunch of guys too. We went in March and put a load of hours on the units. HTH Graham .
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14th May 2008, 09:15	#5 (permalink)
Devils Advocate anarchist & nonconformist Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Pelagian Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: egypt Posts: 57	Re: suggestions for a week or two of Rebreather Diving You could try Tekstreme in Hurghada or Marsa Alam. Both resorts have boosters, O2, lime, stages and helium (when you get your hours up) Marsa Alam is untouched ande offers some great diving. Aaron
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14th May 2008, 09:20	#6 (permalink)
bambang New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 42	Re: suggestions for a week or two of Rebreather Diving Hi Kevin, How about Bali? We will have 5-6 days CCR only trip (mola mola season) in late August/early September. I can PM you the details if you are interested. We have 2 Meg, 1 Evo confirmed so far. We have Sodasorb and Sofnolime here, so you dont have to carry them from home. Cheers, BB
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14th May 2008, 09:38	#7 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,796	Re: suggestions for a week or two of Rebreather Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by Kevin Swindin) It looks as if I may, unexpectedly, get a week or two free in September. Given that I am still building my experience after Mod1 I am thinking about using the time to go diving specifically to acumulate Rebreather time. I don't want to spend forever getting there from the UK and I am interested in diving in the 20-35m range with other Rebreather divers. warmish water would be nice but not essential. I would want to minimise the risk of being blown out though. If outside the UK, the place would need to be inspiration friendly to cut down on transport hassles. So any suggestions? Thanks Kevin If you want some easy diving that can be alot of fun, try Grand Cayman... Divetek will rent cylinders and sells sorb.. I use GC frequently for training... The water is warm and clea and offers justr about any depth... even right offshore... The temp varies between 26c and 30c depending on the time of year... You dont generally hit the thermalcline until deeper than 100m __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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14th May 2008, 14:24	#8 (permalink)
Art Greenberg Classic KISS #323 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 39	Re: suggestions for a week or two of Rebreather Diving Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) If you want some easy diving that can be alot of fun, try Grand Cayman... Divetek will rent cylinders and sells sorb.. I use GC frequently for training... The water is warm and clea and offers justr about any depth... even right offshore... The temp varies between 26c and 30c depending on the time of year... You dont generally hit the thermalcline until deeper than 100m I'd vote for GC too - TIna and I completed our air dil (MOD1) training on CK there a few weeks ago. At DiveTech, rebreather bottle rental (2 2L steel cylinders w/Inspo valves) was CI$40 for the week, and oxygen fills were CI$12 each. 40cf bailout bottle was CI$28 for the week (includes stage rigging but not the regulator). Each day of boat diving (2-tank trip) was CI$80. Anc check out their price on Sofnolime - we ended up taking our own to save a few bucks. Keep in mind that you'll probably be on a normal recreational boat. DiveTech's daily schedule doesn't accommodate rebreather profiles. You'll be limited to two dives of 60 minutes each with a 45 minute surface interval. But if you do get enough rebreather divers together, you may be able to get something different. You'll need to make those arrangements well in advance. For boat diving, the chance of being blown out is low, though if there's a strong wind from the NE or thereabouts, the choice of dive sites will be limited. We wanted to start out with shore dives, and had a very strong NE wind so the only available entry was in West Bay. Its a LONG swim to get to the reef from there ... -- Art
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14th May 2008, 14:38	#9 (permalink)
Ferg3333 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Blackpool Posts: 114	Re: suggestions for a week or two of Rebreather Diving Try sunset house in Grand Caymen and get in touch with Mike Sutton Brown, he works there, he has an inspo and is desperate to get some more hours in on the unit.
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14th May 2008, 18:43	#10 (permalink)
Kevin Swindin New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: UK Posts: 16	Re: suggestions for a week or two of Rebreather Diving Thanks to all who took the time to post. My conclusions: Bali is too far (for a week), Scapa suffers from uncertain weather. So it looks to me as if its Egypt for a week or Grand Cayman for a fortnight. thanks Kevin __________________ Kevin Swindin Rebreathing since September 07, starting all over again!
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