Rebreather pranks

divetheworld · 15th June 2006, 19:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer)

You are very famous. There is a legend about you out there.

It's all true..........

Execpt the bit about the chicken, that was someone else

decoweenie · 15th June 2006, 23:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris)

When your mate goes out to the shed for beer, and send you photos of him Calibrating your unit.

OK, either you tell us what Steve did. Or quit teasing us all this time...

MHD · 16th June 2006, 02:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

OK, either you tell us what Steve did. Or quit teasing us all this time...

I have seen this photo, and i will never buy, touch, dive Chris's unit

Skipbreather · 16th June 2006, 02:41

Well……..

Duck hunting on Lake Michigan is legal in Wisconsin. One day a number of years ago, when launching my boat to go diving, I found an “extra” (oops, shot one too many- don’t want to get caught by the game warden!) left by someone at the side of the boat ramp. Immediately seeing the potential here, I stuffed it into a plastic bag and off we went to go dive a popular local wreck.

My dive buddy at the time was quite the shutterbug, so naturally he had me hold up the duck before I rolled over the side. Picture caption was “Never go diving without your pet diving duck!” Would love to get a copy of it from him to post, but he left town and state several years ago to avoid 3 ex-wives and numerous creditors (true story).

Once on the wreck at about 30 m, we made our way to the bridge & wedged the duck into a place of honor. He had a truly grand view forward just as the Captain would have! We dove that wreck almost every week for the next 6 weeks. On each and every dive, the duck had moved to another prominent spot. Since the creature had already had his mobility, ahem, VERY curtailed by a load of buckshot, one can only assume he had help from other divers. By the sixth week the poor duck was looking, well, exceptionally ratty. More than half of his feathers were gone and there was some sort of fuzz growing from all over his bill. After that he must have flown (swam?) to freedom. Never saw him again.

Ken

***sadave*** · 16th June 2006, 03:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

OK, either you tell us what Steve did. Or quit teasing us all this time...

Trust me Phi, you DON'T want to know...

I'm amazed Chriso didn't sell his DSV straight away...

Jason Blackwell · 16th June 2006, 06:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

OK, either you tell us what Steve did. Or quit teasing us all this time...

You could say he used his "tool" for a calibration instrument.

abowie · 16th June 2006, 07:55

I was wondering when this one was going to pop up.

The best bit was that the perpetrator took a picture (with his phone) of the "tool" being used to calibrate the Rebreather mouthpiece. He then MMS'd the picture to the unit's owner who was still inside the house. The perpetrator then returned with the beers.

After the event it was said that given that the Rebreather was a Tennessee Lemon it was probably the best choice of tool with which to adjust it. Apart possible from a 4lb maul.

decoweenie · 16th June 2006, 10:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie)

I was wondering when this one was going to pop up.

The best bit was that the perpetrator took a picture (with his phone) of the "tool" being used to calibrate the Rebreather mouthpiece. He then MMS'd the picture to the unit's owner who was still inside the house. The perpetrator then returned with the beers.

After the event it was said that given that the Rebreather was a Tennessee Lemon it was probably the best choice of tool with which to adjust it. Apart possible from a 4lb maul.

OK, thanks guys. I think I could visualize it now... not that I want to, but I did ask...

You Oz guys really have kewl nick names for all of the Rebreather units and acc's there don't you: HH and now the Prism...

Chris · 16th June 2006, 11:08

If this offends anyone feel free to remove the post.
How to Calibrate a mates CCR

Cheers
Chriso

trash · 16th June 2006, 12:52

Was buddied up with some pommy divers for an easy harbour dive a few years ago. Swiming across a sandy bottom I saw a nice be starfish in the sand that was a real attention catcher, but just in front of it in the sand also was the biggest numb (electric) ray I'd ever seen.
I swam over top and settled down on the other side of the starfish. The two pomms settled down in front of the numb ray. Then one of them started to crawl with his hands along the sand towards the starfish.
I was going to stop him, but my evil subconscious held me paralysed in anticipation of what was about to happen next.

His hand ended up pretty much dead center and the numb ray instantly death rolled. The explosion of bubbles was hillarious and his friend could only sit there and wonder what was going on while I was trying to hold the reg in my mouth because it looked like I was free flowing and his mate shot to the surface. We were barely 5m at the time.

His description of the event was that he though he'd put his hand on a submerged power cable.

15th June 2006, 19:26	#11 (permalink)
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15th June 2006, 23:29	#12 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Rebreather pranks Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris) When your mate goes out to the shed for beer, and send you photos of him Calibrating your unit. OK, either you tell us what Steve did. Or quit teasing us all this time...
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16th June 2006, 02:02	#13 (permalink)
MHD Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 240	Re: Rebreather pranks Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) OK, either you tell us what Steve did. Or quit teasing us all this time... I have seen this photo, and i will never buy, touch, dive Chris's unit
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16th June 2006, 02:41	#14 (permalink)
Skipbreather Reads the fine print Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 555	Re: Rebreather pranks Well…….. Duck hunting on Lake Michigan is legal in Wisconsin. One day a number of years ago, when launching my boat to go diving, I found an “extra” (oops, shot one too many- don’t want to get caught by the game warden!) left by someone at the side of the boat ramp. Immediately seeing the potential here, I stuffed it into a plastic bag and off we went to go dive a popular local wreck. My dive buddy at the time was quite the shutterbug, so naturally he had me hold up the duck before I rolled over the side. Picture caption was “Never go diving without your pet diving duck!” Would love to get a copy of it from him to post, but he left town and state several years ago to avoid 3 ex-wives and numerous creditors (true story). Once on the wreck at about 30 m, we made our way to the bridge & wedged the duck into a place of honor. He had a truly grand view forward just as the Captain would have! We dove that wreck almost every week for the next 6 weeks. On each and every dive, the duck had moved to another prominent spot. Since the creature had already had his mobility, ahem, VERY curtailed by a load of buckshot, one can only assume he had help from other divers. By the sixth week the poor duck was looking, well, exceptionally ratty. More than half of his feathers were gone and there was some sort of fuzz growing from all over his bill. After that he must have flown (swam?) to freedom. Never saw him again. Ken
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16th June 2006, 03:03	#15 (permalink)
*sadave* Couldn't be bothered... Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 1,052	Re: Rebreather pranks Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) OK, either you tell us what Steve did. Or quit teasing us all this time... Trust me Phi, you DON'T want to know... I'm amazed Chriso didn't sell his DSV straight away... __________________ Wave!
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16th June 2006, 06:07	#16 (permalink)
Jason Blackwell Bloody Rebreathers! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA Posts: 361	Re: Rebreather pranks Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) OK, either you tell us what Steve did. Or quit teasing us all this time... You could say he used his "tool" for a calibration instrument. __________________ Jason Blackwell TDI Instructor Trainer #1358 Optima...Inspiration/Evolution...KISS...and what is next??? www.divedivedive.com.au OZTeK '09 March 2009 Sydney, Australia www.diveoztek.com.au
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16th June 2006, 07:55	#17 (permalink)
abowie Fighting Girl Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 573	Re: Rebreather pranks I was wondering when this one was going to pop up. The best bit was that the perpetrator took a picture (with his phone) of the "tool" being used to calibrate the Rebreather mouthpiece. He then MMS'd the picture to the unit's owner who was still inside the house. The perpetrator then returned with the beers. After the event it was said that given that the Rebreather was a Tennessee Lemon it was probably the best choice of tool with which to adjust it. Apart possible from a 4lb maul. __________________ Andrew Bowie Rebreather-friendly Buddy
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16th June 2006, 10:20	#18 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Rebreather pranks Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie) I was wondering when this one was going to pop up. The best bit was that the perpetrator took a picture (with his phone) of the "tool" being used to calibrate the Rebreather mouthpiece. He then MMS'd the picture to the unit's owner who was still inside the house. The perpetrator then returned with the beers. After the event it was said that given that the Rebreather was a Tennessee Lemon it was probably the best choice of tool with which to adjust it. Apart possible from a 4lb maul. OK, thanks guys. I think I could visualize it now... not that I want to, but I did ask... You Oz guys really have kewl nick names for all of the Rebreather units and acc's there don't you: HH and now the Prism... Last edited by decoweenie : 16th June 2006 at 20:22.
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16th June 2006, 11:08	#19 (permalink)
Chris Go Nude Or Go Home Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 609	Re: Rebreather pranks If this offends anyone feel free to remove the post. How to Calibrate a mates CCR Cheers Chriso __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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16th June 2006, 12:52	#20 (permalink)
trash New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 16	Re: Rebreather pranks Was buddied up with some pommy divers for an easy harbour dive a few years ago. Swiming across a sandy bottom I saw a nice be starfish in the sand that was a real attention catcher, but just in front of it in the sand also was the biggest numb (electric) ray I'd ever seen. I swam over top and settled down on the other side of the starfish. The two pomms settled down in front of the numb ray. Then one of them started to crawl with his hands along the sand towards the starfish. I was going to stop him, but my evil subconscious held me paralysed in anticipation of what was about to happen next. His hand ended up pretty much dead center and the numb ray instantly death rolled. The explosion of bubbles was hillarious and his friend could only sit there and wonder what was going on while I was trying to hold the reg in my mouth because it looked like I was free flowing and his mate shot to the surface. We were barely 5m at the time. His description of the event was that he though he'd put his hand on a submerged power cable.
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