Final Decision

SlowDiver · 15th March 2008, 23:58

Have been looking at rebreathers seriously for the last two years and finely made a purchase. Living in South Georgia with caves within two miles of my house I wanted a unit that fit my type and style of diving.
I have (even though I don't feel old) been diving since 1965 and the tanks started putting on weight. Now do side-mount for the caves but doing trimix side-mount dives off a boat was a pain. Went to DEMA to see the new equipment and meet the representives plus had a long talk with Tom Mount about rebreathers.
After a good look at most of units I decided on the Hammerhead CCR but not before I meet with Jakup of Golem Gear at Mills Pond for some answers about the 3.8 pound Radial Scrubber.
Being satisfied with the answers I called Kevin of Juergensen Marine and ordered the unit with a large canister but the smaller scrubber and Dive Rite first stages. I don't do long exploration dives anymore and would rather dump the absorbent at the end of the day. Special thanks go out to Mark Nix and Gregg Stanton for having patience with my many questions.

Mixaddict · 16th March 2008, 10:53

Congrats on your purchase! I have been absolutely thrilled with mine thus far! Welcome to the small but quickly growing HH CCR family!

Regards,
Randy

Terry · 16th March 2008, 20:17

Yep - good choice, I just got mine and am looking forward to diving it. Shoud be next week. So far, it's a virgin but not for long.

***diverklondike*** · 16th March 2008, 23:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by SlowDiver)

Have been looking at rebreathers seriously for the last two years and finely made a purchase. Living in South Georgia with caves within two miles of my house I wanted a unit that fit my type and style of diving.
I have (even though I don't feel old) been diving since 1965 and the tanks started putting on weight. Now do side-mount for the caves but doing trimix side-mount dives off a boat was a pain. Went to DEMA to see the new equipment and meet the representives plus had a long talk with Tom Mount about rebreathers.
After a good look at most of units I decided on the Hammerhead CCR but not before I meet with Jakup of Golem Gear at Mills Pond for some answers about the 3.8 pound Radial Scrubber.
Being satisfied with the answers I called Kevin of Juergensen Marine and ordered the unit with a large canister but the smaller scrubber and Dive Rite first stages. I don't do long exploration dives anymore and would rather dump the absorbent at the end of the day. Special thanks go out to Mark Nix and Gregg Stanton for having patience with my many questions.

Fred,

Happy to help! Sorry we missed each other when you came by the house. Hopefully we can get together for some cave diving after you get your rig and get certified.

Dive Safe!

Mark

MarcLaukien · 16th March 2008, 23:16

It was good talking to you a few weeks ago. I'm sure you will be happy with your choice.

rusty bones · 17th March 2008, 00:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry)

Yep - good choice, I just got mine and am looking forward to diving it. Shoud be next week. So far, it's a virgin but not for long.

Ditto, I think im going to be with you on the crossover in florida . Andy K

Terry · 18th March 2008, 20:04

Thats great - Man I am looking forward to it!

T

15th March 2008, 23:58	#1 (permalink)
SlowDiver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Georgia Posts: 3	Final Decision Have been looking at rebreathers seriously for the last two years and finely made a purchase. Living in South Georgia with caves within two miles of my house I wanted a unit that fit my type and style of diving. I have (even though I don't feel old) been diving since 1965 and the tanks started putting on weight. Now do side-mount for the caves but doing trimix side-mount dives off a boat was a pain. Went to DEMA to see the new equipment and meet the representives plus had a long talk with Tom Mount about rebreathers. After a good look at most of units I decided on the Hammerhead CCR but not before I meet with Jakup of Golem Gear at Mills Pond for some answers about the 3.8 pound Radial Scrubber. Being satisfied with the answers I called Kevin of Juergensen Marine and ordered the unit with a large canister but the smaller scrubber and Dive Rite first stages. I don't do long exploration dives anymore and would rather dump the absorbent at the end of the day. Special thanks go out to Mark Nix and Gregg Stanton for having patience with my many questions.
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16th March 2008, 10:53	#2 (permalink)
Mixaddict Always Learning! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 426	Re: Final Decision Congrats on your purchase! I have been absolutely thrilled with mine thus far! Welcome to the small but quickly growing HH CCR family! Regards, Randy __________________ Randy Thornton (MixAddict) Inspiration, Evolution,Hammerhead & Sentinel CCR Instructor
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16th March 2008, 20:17	#3 (permalink)
Terry New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 89	Re: Final Decision Yep - good choice, I just got mine and am looking forward to diving it. Shoud be next week. So far, it's a virgin but not for long.
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16th March 2008, 23:01	#4 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,462	Re: Final Decision Quote: (Originally Posted by SlowDiver) Have been looking at rebreathers seriously for the last two years and finely made a purchase. Living in South Georgia with caves within two miles of my house I wanted a unit that fit my type and style of diving. I have (even though I don't feel old) been diving since 1965 and the tanks started putting on weight. Now do side-mount for the caves but doing trimix side-mount dives off a boat was a pain. Went to DEMA to see the new equipment and meet the representives plus had a long talk with Tom Mount about rebreathers. After a good look at most of units I decided on the Hammerhead CCR but not before I meet with Jakup of Golem Gear at Mills Pond for some answers about the 3.8 pound Radial Scrubber. Being satisfied with the answers I called Kevin of Juergensen Marine and ordered the unit with a large canister but the smaller scrubber and Dive Rite first stages. I don't do long exploration dives anymore and would rather dump the absorbent at the end of the day. Special thanks go out to Mark Nix and Gregg Stanton for having patience with my many questions. Fred, Happy to help! Sorry we missed each other when you came by the house. Hopefully we can get together for some cave diving after you get your rig and get certified. Dive Safe! Mark
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16th March 2008, 23:16	#5 (permalink)
MarcLaukien Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Optima Other CCR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South East Florida Posts: 170	Re: Final Decision It was good talking to you a few weeks ago. I'm sure you will be happy with your choice.
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17th March 2008, 00:04	#6 (permalink)
rusty bones New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: southampton ny usa Posts: 6	Re: Final Decision Quote: (Originally Posted by Terry) Yep - good choice, I just got mine and am looking forward to diving it. Shoud be next week. So far, it's a virgin but not for long. Ditto, I think im going to be with you on the crossover in florida . Andy K
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18th March 2008, 20:04	#7 (permalink)
Terry New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 89	Re: Final Decision Thats great - Man I am looking forward to it! T
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