How old were you when you bought your first unit?

FathomsDown · 7th April 2005, 09:29

The thread on heart attacks and the comment that Rebreather divers tend to be middle aged has got me rather interested in RB demographics. I'm going to be 29 in May so don't consider myself anywhere near middle aget yet but (appart from Beanie and Padowan) am I in the minority? Do people really buy their first unit when they are middle aged?

Lets have a quick poll to see:

schford · 7th April 2005, 09:30

30 for me - do you want me to change this Thread into a poll?

Stuart

FathomsDown · 7th April 2005, 09:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

30 for me - do you want me to change this Thread into a poll?

Good grief that was quick! Let me have a chance to post one first! :D

Beanie · 7th April 2005, 09:34

25

should of done it when I was made redundant at 22 though :p

Padowan · 7th April 2005, 10:48

I wish that between the ages of 18 and 22, instead of drinking £5K worth of student loans and gaining skills in speed and volume drinking ability, I'd started diving and bought my unit back then - I'd probably be quite handy on it by now!!

buggeriamold · 7th April 2005, 11:37

Open circuit at 18, breather at 41, wonder what i will be diving in another 20 odd years!

Crazyduck · 7th April 2005, 13:50

Open Water- 19 (1990)

Became fanatical about closed circuit about 2002.

Read everything known to man about-

Howard Hall, Richard Pyle, Bill Stone, Christina Young

Been reading and investing ever since.

Hopefully 2005 I will buy or build a unit. –age 34

In fact that is now my Resolution!

Andrew

Nad · 7th April 2005, 14:17

Fanatic since...the previous live?!

OC around 20 then ...books...envy...curiosity...training...and finally Home Build at 34, CCR 35 and now (37) awaiting for a unit.

I would have spent my money on CCR many years ago.

Nad

caveseeker7 · 7th April 2005, 15:04

Diving OC since '83 (20), CC since '04 (40), hopefully have my own rig this year.

ROB DAVIE · 7th April 2005, 15:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Diving OC since '83 (20), CC since '04 (40), hopefully have my own rig this year.

In my case, I started diving OC in '72 in the Philippines, YBOD (nowBBOD) in '01. Geez, Stefan, would you stop being such a tight-wad and BUY THAT PRISM!!!

Rob :D :D :D

P.S.---Apologies for using a larger typeface without prior approval from the
Typeface (Hall) Monitor, Decoweenie!

R

7th April 2005, 09:29	#1 (permalink)
FathomsDown New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London Posts: 76	How old were you when you bought your first unit? The thread on heart attacks and the comment that Rebreather divers tend to be middle aged has got me rather interested in RB demographics. I'm going to be 29 in May so don't consider myself anywhere near middle aget yet but (appart from Beanie and Padowan) am I in the minority? Do people really buy their first unit when they are middle aged? Lets have a quick poll to see:
(Offline)

7th April 2005, 09:30	#2 (permalink)
schford RBW Founder Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	30 for me - do you want me to change this Thread into a poll? Stuart
(Offline)

7th April 2005, 09:32	#3 (permalink)
FathomsDown New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London Posts: 76	Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) 30 for me - do you want me to change this Thread into a poll? Good grief that was quick! Let me have a chance to post one first! :D
(Offline)

7th April 2005, 09:34	#4 (permalink)
Beanie RBW Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,607	25 should of done it when I was made redundant at 22 though :p
(Offline)

7th April 2005, 10:48	#5 (permalink)
Padowan RBW Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Exeter, UK. Posts: 566	I wish that between the ages of 18 and 22, instead of drinking £5K worth of student loans and gaining skills in speed and volume drinking ability, I'd started diving and bought my unit back then - I'd probably be quite handy on it by now!!
(Offline)

7th April 2005, 11:37	#6 (permalink)
buggeriamold Custom Title Allowed! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: australia Posts: 100	Open circuit at 18, breather at 41, wonder what i will be diving in another 20 odd years!
(Offline)

7th April 2005, 13:50	#7 (permalink)
Crazyduck RBW Member Dolphin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ft.Worth, TEXAS Posts: 825	Open Water- 19 (1990) Became fanatical about closed circuit about 2002. Read everything known to man about- Howard Hall, Richard Pyle, Bill Stone, Christina Young Been reading and investing ever since. Hopefully 2005 I will buy or build a unit. –age 34 In fact that is now my Resolution! Andrew
(Offline)

7th April 2005, 14:17	#8 (permalink)
Nad ZeroEmissions Sentinel - Ouroboros HomeBuild, Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Everywhere... Posts: 1,773	Fanatic since...the previous live?! OC around 20 then ...books...envy...curiosity...training...and finally Home Build at 34, CCR 35 and now (37) awaiting for a unit. I would have spent my money on CCR many years ago. Nad
(Offline)

7th April 2005, 15:04	#9 (permalink)
caveseeker7 Who loves ya, baby PRISM Topaz & Sport KISS (still owned) MK15 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,677	Diving OC since '83 (20), CC since '04 (40), hopefully have my own rig this year.
(Offline)

7th April 2005, 15:38	#10 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Old Geezer!!!!! Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Diving OC since '83 (20), CC since '04 (40), hopefully have my own rig this year. In my case, I started diving OC in '72 in the Philippines, YBOD (nowBBOD) in '01. Geez, Stefan, would you stop being such a tight-wad and BUY THAT PRISM!!! Rob :D :D :D P.S.---Apologies for using a larger typeface without prior approval from the Typeface (Hall) Monitor, Decoweenie! R
(Offline)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode