Diving arround Sidney in Oz

Mark Chase · 16th June 2005, 16:23

OK might be off to Oz staying in Sydney for a few weeks with a veiw to moving out there. My wife has been offerd a Job there and it might be too good an oportunity to miss.

So obviously my primary concern is can I get any diving done

I know about the gold cost but I am talking about diving I can drive to.

Especialy interested in wreck diveing shallow to max 100m

ATB

Mark Chase

Simon A · 16th June 2005, 19:03

Mark,
Try speaking to Barry at www.southerncrossdivers.com.au, he's based In and around Sydney, He imports AP rebreathers. (when I spoke to him in march he had an Evolution and a very used Classic Inspiration)
Another place to try is the DiveOz forum http://www.diveoz.com.au/discussion_forums/default.asp

HTH
Simon A

AndyMumford · 16th June 2005, 19:11

You could try dive centre Manly http://www.divesydney.com/ they did gas and rebreather stuff when I was their in 2001, if you can speak to Richard (Tricky) the owner

Steve · 16th June 2005, 22:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by AndyMumford)

You could try dive centre Manly http://www.divesydney.com/ they did gas and rebreather stuff when I was their in 2001, if you can speak to Richard (Tricky) the owner

DCM is a DIR shop.

2 Choices. Baz if you want to do the same few dives week in week out. The other is hook up with The Sydney Project. http://www.sydneyproject.com/ The membership is significantly larger than listed and there are a few membes on this board

Personally I would put a vote in for the Project. Better variety and a great bunch of world class divers.

A site that you may find interesting is www.trimixdivers.com

Jason Blackwell · 16th June 2005, 22:54

Hi Mark,

everything in Simon A's post is spot on. You could also check out www.sydneyproject.com/

these boys are are out there looking for new neat stuff.

Also there are a couple of your UK country men by the name of Leigh Bishop and Carl Spencer coming out here next year to do go over to New Zealand to dive the wreck of the TSS Niagara.....so I'm sure we can something for you to dive

Jason Blackwell · 16th June 2005, 22:56

I see Steve beat me!

gee I wish I could type faster!!!

Simon A · 16th June 2005, 23:38

Jason,
Did you ever find out if that green, swagelock pushfit hose on your SportKISS valve was O2 cleaan?

Simon A

Chris · 17th June 2005, 00:12

Gday Mark
To get a feel for the place head over the diveoz.com.au
You will find heaps if information on diving Sydney and Australia, and most of us Aussies there.

Let us know the dates you are coming over for the few weeks and we can get some diving sorted.

Cheers
Chris

Jason Blackwell · 17th June 2005, 01:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by Simon A)

Jason,
Did you ever find out if that green, swagelock pushfit hose on your SportKISS valve was O2 cleaan?

Simon A

Hi Simon,

Just Hijacking this topic sorry,

Swagelock here now said it is OK, BUT it was not O2 clean from their distributors (as it is cut to order and the same went for their push on ends) AND they also said it is up to the individual to do some "testing".

I think Steve went a little further with them in Sydney. What was your interperation Steve?

Steve · 17th June 2005, 02:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jason Blackwell)

Hi Simon,

Just Hijacking this topic sorry,

Swagelock here now said it is OK, BUT it was not O2 clean from their distributors (as it is cut to order and the same went for their push on ends) AND they also said it is up to the individual to do some "testing".

I think Steve went a little further with them in Sydney. What was your interperation Steve?

Hi Guys,

I learned that the push on hose doesn't come O2 clean as a standard item (the colour doesn't mean anything). They will provide it cleaned if you want to pay for it. I'm sorry I dont have the paperwork in front of me to give you the code that they use to say it is O2 clean. It is in the catalogue though.

They said when pushed, that they would prefer it if that hose was replaced every 2 years based on my diving frequency. They wouldnt put it on paper as they have a policy of the customer has to select the product based on their requirements rather than advising customers.

I cleaned all of my swagelok parts myself.

I hope this helps

16th June 2005, 16:23	#1 (permalink)
Mark Chase RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,858	Diving arround Sydney in Oz OK might be off to Oz staying in Sydney for a few weeks with a veiw to moving out there. My wife has been offerd a Job there and it might be too good an oportunity to miss. So obviously my primary concern is can I get any diving done I know about the gold cost but I am talking about diving I can drive to. Especialy interested in wreck diveing shallow to max 100m ATB Mark Chase __________________ See my "Doing It Chasey" video where I'm locked into a padded room, naked, with two ball bearings and within an Hour, I manage to lose one and break the other!!! Kevin Juergensen 16/11/08 [/quote]
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16th June 2005, 19:03	#2 (permalink)
Simon A Escapee from DIY Rebreather's Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 345	Mark, Try speaking to Barry at www.southerncrossdivers.com.au, he's based In and around Sydney, He imports AP rebreathers. (when I spoke to him in march he had an Evolution and a very used Classic Inspiration) Another place to try is the DiveOz forum http://www.diveoz.com.au/discussion_forums/default.asp HTH Simon A
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16th June 2005, 19:11	#3 (permalink)
AndyMumford New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 81	You could try dive centre Manly http://www.divesydney.com/ they did gas and rebreather stuff when I was their in 2001, if you can speak to Richard (Tricky) the owner __________________ Cheers Andy Mumford TDI Megalodon Instructor www.megalodon-uk.com www.deepdiving.co.uk
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16th June 2005, 22:49	#4 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,126	Quote: (Originally Posted by AndyMumford) You could try dive centre Manly http://www.divesydney.com/ they did gas and rebreather stuff when I was their in 2001, if you can speak to Richard (Tricky) the owner DCM is a DIR shop. 2 Choices. Baz if you want to do the same few dives week in week out. The other is hook up with The Sydney Project. http://www.sydneyproject.com/ The membership is significantly larger than listed and there are a few membes on this board Personally I would put a vote in for the Project. Better variety and a great bunch of world class divers. A site that you may find interesting is www.trimixdivers.com __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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16th June 2005, 22:54	#5 (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: 364	Hi Mark, everything in Simon A's post is spot on. You could also check out www.sydneyproject.com/ these boys are are out there looking for new neat stuff. Also there are a couple of your UK country men by the name of Leigh Bishop and Carl Spencer coming out here next year to do go over to New Zealand to dive the wreck of the TSS Niagara.....so I'm sure we can something for you to dive __________________ 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 2005, 22:56	#6 (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: 364	I see Steve beat me! gee I wish I could type faster!!! __________________ 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 2005, 23:38	#7 (permalink)
Simon A Escapee from DIY Rebreather's Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 345	Jason, Did you ever find out if that green, swagelock pushfit hose on your SportKISS valve was O2 cleaan? Simon A
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17th June 2005, 00:12	#8 (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: 615	Gday Mark To get a feel for the place head over the diveoz.com.au You will find heaps if information on diving Sydney and Australia, and most of us Aussies there. Let us know the dates you are coming over for the few weeks and we can get some diving sorted. Cheers Chris __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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17th June 2005, 01:54	#9 (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: 364	Quote: (Originally Posted by Simon A) Jason, Did you ever find out if that green, swagelock pushfit hose on your SportKISS valve was O2 cleaan? Simon A Hi Simon, Just Hijacking this topic sorry, Swagelock here now said it is OK, BUT it was not O2 clean from their distributors (as it is cut to order and the same went for their push on ends) AND they also said it is up to the individual to do some "testing". I think Steve went a little further with them in Sydney. What was your interperation Steve? __________________ 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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17th June 2005, 02:03	#10 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,126	Quote: (Originally Posted by Jason Blackwell) Hi Simon, Just Hijacking this topic sorry, Swagelock here now said it is OK, BUT it was not O2 clean from their distributors (as it is cut to order and the same went for their push on ends) AND they also said it is up to the individual to do some "testing". I think Steve went a little further with them in Sydney. What was your interperation Steve? Hi Guys, I learned that the push on hose doesn't come O2 clean as a standard item (the colour doesn't mean anything). They will provide it cleaned if you want to pay for it. I'm sorry I dont have the paperwork in front of me to give you the code that they use to say it is O2 clean. It is in the catalogue though. They said when pushed, that they would prefer it if that hose was replaced every 2 years based on my diving frequency. They wouldnt put it on paper as they have a policy of the customer has to select the product based on their requirements rather than advising customers. I cleaned all of my swagelok parts myself. I hope this helps __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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