in Vanuatu with Richard Pyle

cedricverdier · 4th October 2006, 07:37

Hi all,

I just spent a month in Vanuatu (small island between Fidgi and Australia), diving almost daily on the wreck of the president Coolidge (200m long luxury cruise Liner conveniently sunk in 18 to 70m of water, easily accessible from the beach).

Sent by some french magazines, I'm part of a scientific mission (160 scientists from 25 countries) collecting samples below and above the surface.

It gave me the opportunity to meet 3 Cis-Lunar divers: Brian Greene, John Earle and Richard Pyle. They are all very nice chaps.
They collect samples during deep (100m range) and long (3 to 5 hours) dives.

Here is a pictures of them (from left to right):
- Brian Greene, editor of the famous "Rebreather FUNdamentals" DVD (cis-lunar)
- John Earle, oxygen cleaning specialist (cis-lunar)
- Richard Pyle, T-shirt diver (cis-lunar)
- Cedric Verdier, MIB (Megalodon)
- Claude Rives, french photographer for the National Geographic (Evolution)

and a picture of their units (from left to right):
yellow, yellow, yellow, small and yellow, black

more about this later

Cheers

scunick · 4th October 2006, 07:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier)

Hi all,

I just spent a month in Vanuatu (small island between Fidgi and Australia), diving almost daily on the wreck of the president Coolidge (200m long luxury cruise Liner conveniently sunk in 18 to 70m of water, easily accessible from the beach).

I have had some of my most memorable OC dives on the Pres. Coolidge and around Santo. The reefs and wrecks are close to pristine and the locals make for a fantastic holiday!
And BTW Cedric I am sure that Fidgi is a island just next to Fiji

Have fun

Nick

silent running · 4th October 2006, 07:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier)

Hi all,

I just spent a month in Vanuatu (small island between Fidgi and Australia), diving almost daily on the wreck of the president Coolidge (200m long luxury cruise Liner conveniently sunk in 18 to 70m of water, easily accessible from the beach).

Sent by some french magazines, I'm part of a scientific mission (160 scientists from 25 countries) collecting samples below and above the surface.

It gave me the opportunity to meet 3 Cis-Lunar divers: Brian Greene, John Earle and Richard Pyle. They are all very nice chaps.
They collect samples during deep (100m range) and long (3 to 5 hours) dives.

Here is a pictures of them (from left to right):
- Brian Greene, editor of the famous "Rebreather FUNdamentals" DVD (cis-lunar)
- John Earle, oxygen cleaning specialist (cis-lunar)
- Richard Pyle, T-shirt diver (cis-lunar)
- Cedric Verdier, MIB (Megalodon)
- Claude Rives, french photographer for the National Geographic (Evolution)

and a picture of their units (from left to right):
yellow, yellow, yellow, small and yellow, black

more about this later

Cheers

Alright Cedric, you're more than current-no pun intended. Anybody missing from the list? He, He, He!

Mr. Pyle has been around for a long time-Hail Satan! What does he have to say about current ECCR technology/products? Is he impressed, or does he think we're all fools? He's got more hrs on ECCR than most of us... -Andy

cedricverdier · 4th October 2006, 20:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by scunick)

And BTW Cedric I am sure that Fidgi is a island just next to Fiji

Have fun

Nick

No Nick,

it's AN island next to Fiji

Cheers

SteveL · 5th October 2006, 04:03

More interestingly do he do PYLE stops for deco??? or something else

Steve

***caveseeker7*** · 5th October 2006, 05:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by SteveL)

More interestingly do he do PYLE stops for deco??? or something else

Everytime he stops anywhere for any reason it's a Pyle stop - even if it's for a beer at the local pub.

cedricverdier · 5th October 2006, 07:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by SteveL)

More interestingly do he do PYLE stops for deco??? or something else

Steve

Looks like DCAP (in-built deco software in the cis-lunar) gives some deep stops...

Cheers

SteveL · 5th October 2006, 08:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Everytime he stops anywhere for any reason it's a Pyle stop - even if it's for a beer at the local pub.

still laughing ......

4th October 2006, 07:53	#2 (permalink)
scunick Still Dangerous Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Africa - Cape Town Posts: 69	Re: in Vanuatu with Richard Pyle Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier) Hi all, I just spent a month in Vanuatu (small island between Fidgi and Australia), diving almost daily on the wreck of the president Coolidge (200m long luxury cruise Liner conveniently sunk in 18 to 70m of water, easily accessible from the beach). I have had some of my most memorable OC dives on the Pres. Coolidge and around Santo. The reefs and wrecks are close to pristine and the locals make for a fantastic holiday! And BTW Cedric I am sure that Fidgi is a island just next to Fiji Have fun Nick
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4th October 2006, 07:59	#3 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,777	Re: in Vanuatu with Richard Pyle Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier) Hi all, I just spent a month in Vanuatu (small island between Fidgi and Australia), diving almost daily on the wreck of the president Coolidge (200m long luxury cruise Liner conveniently sunk in 18 to 70m of water, easily accessible from the beach). Sent by some french magazines, I'm part of a scientific mission (160 scientists from 25 countries) collecting samples below and above the surface. It gave me the opportunity to meet 3 Cis-Lunar divers: Brian Greene, John Earle and Richard Pyle. They are all very nice chaps. They collect samples during deep (100m range) and long (3 to 5 hours) dives. Here is a pictures of them (from left to right): - Brian Greene, editor of the famous "Rebreather FUNdamentals" DVD (cis-lunar) - John Earle, oxygen cleaning specialist (cis-lunar) - Richard Pyle, T-shirt diver (cis-lunar) - Cedric Verdier, MIB (Megalodon) - Claude Rives, french photographer for the National Geographic (Evolution) and a picture of their units (from left to right): yellow, yellow, yellow, small and yellow, black more about this later Cheers Alright Cedric, you're more than current-no pun intended. Anybody missing from the list? He, He, He! Mr. Pyle has been around for a long time-Hail Satan! What does he have to say about current ECCR technology/products? Is he impressed, or does he think we're all fools? He's got more hrs on ECCR than most of us... -Andy Last edited by silent running : 4th October 2006 at 08:02.
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cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 488	Re: in Vanuatu with Richard Pyle Quote: (Originally Posted by scunick) And BTW Cedric I am sure that Fidgi is a island just next to Fiji Have fun Nick No Nick, it's AN island next to Fiji Cheers __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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SteveL Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 221	Re: in Vanuatu with Richard Pyle More interestingly do he do PYLE stops for deco??? or something else Steve
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cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 488	Re: in Vanuatu with Richard Pyle Quote: (Originally Posted by SteveL) More interestingly do he do PYLE stops for deco??? or something else Steve Looks like DCAP (in-built deco software in the cis-lunar) gives some deep stops... Cheers __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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SteveL Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 221	Re: in Vanuatu with Richard Pyle Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Everytime he stops anywhere for any reason it's a Pyle stop - even if it's for a beer at the local pub. still laughing ......
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