Who has been trained by Paul Neilson?

Barjumpa · 27th November 2009, 11:31

I got a weird phone call tonight by a mate over seas who wants to do a CCR Inspiration training in the Phillipines. He has encountered an Australian over there called Paul Neilson.

So far this guy has offered to have his first born child with him if he undergoes the training there..... but the question remains whether he has the runs on the board to teach...

Does anyone know this instructor? any positives or negatives could be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

Dave1w · 27th November 2009, 11:54

I did my normoxic TriMix with Paul down in Peurto Galera. I thought he did a great job, it had been a long time since I learnt so much new, good stuff.
I would probably go back.
Dave

heyydude · 27th November 2009, 16:06

Paul is an Outstanding diver.

He trained many of my early Mark 15 customers, and I only heard accolades from his students.

I spent time with Paul in Hong Kong, and his knowledge of CCR's was phenomenal - we even dove Edward Kuok's personal "Electrolung" after mixing up and making our own O2 Sensors. It was a very cool experience...

I highly recommend Paul to anyone who wants an instructor who has a lot of in-water experience with a huge number of rigs.

Kevin Juergensen
Juergensen Marine, Inc.

SteveP · 28th November 2009, 04:16

I'll confirm what the others have already said, top bloke, taught me on both Inspo and MK15.5 in the late 90's. He had a dive shop (Mandarin Divers) in Hong Kong until recently, this he used as a base, although all the serious in water stuff was done in the Philippines (1.5 hr flight away) However he moved permanently to the Philippines (Puerto Galera) a couple of months ago and is now getting the business up and running in PG. Suspect the ‘keenness’ is connected with his desire to get the PG business up & running. He's been diving & instructing on various CCR's for 15 years min...tell your mate to go for it, you won't regret it.

Cheers

Steve

Hugh · 29th November 2009, 13:47

I did a PASCR Course with him 2 years ago, very knowledgeable on lots CCRs, has several.

Has new house in Puerto Galera, was there last month.

PG is good place to train, concentrate on the skills.

Regards

Hugh

PS: Paul and his wife are both Australian, what more is there to say :)

AuBob · 30th December 2009, 05:17

Well I am the strange bloke that barjumpa asked the question for. I did indeed bite the bullet and did my initial training with Paul.
I have to admit that I learned a LOT. Not just about CCR either. As an Adv Trimix Diver I thought I knew a fair bit about OC diving but I was still suprised by the odd gem of knowledge Paul managed to throw at me to get the grey matter working.
I would unreservedly recommend his training to anyone considering doing a CCR course in Puerto Galera. I was a great way to round off 5 weeks there. I will be doing further training with nim when I return to Puerto Galera in 2010.
Now I need to work very hard, save $, and buy an Inspiration Vision.

heyydude · 30th December 2009, 05:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by AuBob)

Well I am the strange bloke that barjumpa asked the question for. I did indeed bite the bullet and did my initial training with Paul.
I have to admit that I learned a LOT. Not just about CCR either. As an Adv Trimix Diver I thought I knew a fair bit about OC diving but I was still suprised by the odd gem of knowledge Paul managed to throw at me to get the grey matter working.
I would unreservedly recommend his training to anyone considering doing a CCR course in Puerto Galera. I was a great way to round off 5 weeks there. I will be doing further training with nim when I return to Puerto Galera in 2010.
Now I need to work very hard, save $, and buy an Inspiration Vision.

If you trained with Paul, I'm sure he told you to buy a Hammerhead...

Kevin Juergensen
Juergensen Marine, Inc.

rogeringebo · 30th December 2009, 09:33

I know Paul from my time working in Puerto Galera.
Great guy with tons of experience.

/Roger

Drmike · 5th January 2010, 03:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by Barjumpa)

I got a weird phone call tonight by a mate over seas who wants to do a CCR Inspiration training in the Phillipines. He has encountered an Australian over there called Paul Neilson.

So far this guy has offered to have his first born child with him if he undergoes the training there..... but the question remains whether he has the runs on the board to teach...

Does anyone know this instructor? any positives or negatives could be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

Paul taught moses to dive rbs. Has more experience on them that practically anyone I know.

He taught me ccr trimix at same location.

Hugh · 5th January 2010, 09:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

Paul taught moses to dive rbs. Has more experience on them that practically anyone I know.

He taught me ccr trimix at same location.

I thought Paul was Moses, there is a resemblence. :)

Hugh

27th November 2009, 11:31	#1 (permalink)
Barjumpa RBW Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 11	Who has been trained by Paul Neilson? I got a weird phone call tonight by a mate over seas who wants to do a CCR Inspiration training in the Phillipines. He has encountered an Australian over there called Paul Neilson. So far this guy has offered to have his first born child with him if he undergoes the training there..... but the question remains whether he has the runs on the board to teach... Does anyone know this instructor? any positives or negatives could be helpful. Thanks in advance.
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27th November 2009, 11:54	#2 (permalink)
Dave1w Born Again Diver! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore / UK Posts: 567	Re: Who has been trained by Paul Neilson? I did my normoxic TriMix with Paul down in Peurto Galera. I thought he did a great job, it had been a long time since I learnt so much new, good stuff. I would probably go back. Dave
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27th November 2009, 16:06	#3 (permalink)
heyydude King of the Geeks HAMMERHEAD! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Addison, Pennsylvania Posts: 761	Re: Who has been trained by Paul Neilson? Paul is an Outstanding diver. He trained many of my early Mark 15 customers, and I only heard accolades from his students. I spent time with Paul in Hong Kong, and his knowledge of CCR's was phenomenal - we even dove Edward Kuok's personal "Electrolung" after mixing up and making our own O2 Sensors. It was a very cool experience... I highly recommend Paul to anyone who wants an instructor who has a lot of in-water experience with a huge number of rigs. Kevin Juergensen Juergensen Marine, Inc.
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28th November 2009, 04:16	#4 (permalink)
SteveP RBW Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 16	Re: Who has been trained by Paul Neilson? I'll confirm what the others have already said, top bloke, taught me on both Inspo and MK15.5 in the late 90's. He had a dive shop (Mandarin Divers) in Hong Kong until recently, this he used as a base, although all the serious in water stuff was done in the Philippines (1.5 hr flight away) However he moved permanently to the Philippines (Puerto Galera) a couple of months ago and is now getting the business up and running in PG. Suspect the ‘keenness’ is connected with his desire to get the PG business up & running. He's been diving & instructing on various CCR's for 15 years min...tell your mate to go for it, you won't regret it. Cheers Steve
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29th November 2009, 13:47	#5 (permalink)
Hugh New Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Australia Posts: 52	Re: Who has been trained by Paul Neilson? I did a PASCR Course with him 2 years ago, very knowledgeable on lots CCRs, has several. Has new house in Puerto Galera, was there last month. PG is good place to train, concentrate on the skills. Regards Hugh PS: Paul and his wife are both Australian, what more is there to say :)
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30th December 2009, 05:17	#6 (permalink)
AuBob RBW Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia Posts: 1	Re: Who has been trained by Paul Neilson? Well I am the strange bloke that barjumpa asked the question for. I did indeed bite the bullet and did my initial training with Paul. I have to admit that I learned a LOT. Not just about CCR either. As an Adv Trimix Diver I thought I knew a fair bit about OC diving but I was still suprised by the odd gem of knowledge Paul managed to throw at me to get the grey matter working. I would unreservedly recommend his training to anyone considering doing a CCR course in Puerto Galera. I was a great way to round off 5 weeks there. I will be doing further training with nim when I return to Puerto Galera in 2010. Now I need to work very hard, save $, and buy an Inspiration Vision.
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30th December 2009, 05:19	#7 (permalink)
heyydude King of the Geeks HAMMERHEAD! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Addison, Pennsylvania Posts: 761	Re: Who has been trained by Paul Neilson? Quote: (Originally Posted by AuBob) Well I am the strange bloke that barjumpa asked the question for. I did indeed bite the bullet and did my initial training with Paul. I have to admit that I learned a LOT. Not just about CCR either. As an Adv Trimix Diver I thought I knew a fair bit about OC diving but I was still suprised by the odd gem of knowledge Paul managed to throw at me to get the grey matter working. I would unreservedly recommend his training to anyone considering doing a CCR course in Puerto Galera. I was a great way to round off 5 weeks there. I will be doing further training with nim when I return to Puerto Galera in 2010. Now I need to work very hard, save $, and buy an Inspiration Vision. If you trained with Paul, I'm sure he told you to buy a Hammerhead... Kevin Juergensen Juergensen Marine, Inc.
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30th December 2009, 09:33	#8 (permalink)
rogeringebo Temporary Read only mode for site infractions Pelagian DCCCR Classic KISS, Megalodon Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 854	Re: Who has been trained by Paul Neilson? I know Paul from my time working in Puerto Galera. Great guy with tons of experience. /Roger
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5th January 2010, 03:55	#9 (permalink)
Drmike Customise Me! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: tokyo Posts: 3,487	Re: Who has been trained by Paul Neilson? Quote: (Originally Posted by Barjumpa) I got a weird phone call tonight by a mate over seas who wants to do a CCR Inspiration training in the Phillipines. He has encountered an Australian over there called Paul Neilson. So far this guy has offered to have his first born child with him if he undergoes the training there..... but the question remains whether he has the runs on the board to teach... Does anyone know this instructor? any positives or negatives could be helpful. Thanks in advance. Paul taught moses to dive rbs. Has more experience on them that practically anyone I know. He taught me ccr trimix at same location.
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5th January 2010, 09:17	#10 (permalink)
Hugh New Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Australia Posts: 52	Re: Who has been trained by Paul Neilson? Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) Paul taught moses to dive rbs. Has more experience on them that practically anyone I know. He taught me ccr trimix at same location. I thought Paul was Moses, there is a resemblence. :) Hugh
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