The G1 rebreather

solocavediver · 18th July 2006, 11:25

Dear Jens,
thanks but to qualify for the hall of fame I think I should survive 99 dives not just 9, and not end up cursing the day I ever wore a rebreather, e.g. with a scary near miss... I am optimistic but not there yet.
To answer your other question, a weakness of this article is no live photoshoot, in particular no pix of me wearing it; also the photo quality is a bit naff (el cheapo digital camera shots in poor light). I hope to correct this soon, and do some live photos for my next article. Hmm, watch out for an article with a title like "Live Socks"

You're not alone in feeling that homebuilds might be safer - Dr. Bob Ianello of the famous "Crestline Experimental Dive Unit" reckons that "No-one should be allowed to Dive a rebreather who is not competent to Construct a Rebreather". (I quote from memory - look around on http://cedu2.tripod.com).
cheers,

Charles.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jens Kallmeyer)

HI Charles

I think this rebreather puts you into the homebuilders Hall of Fame!

Do you have any pictures of you actually wearing the rig?
When reading all this articles about accidents with high-end multi computer units, I just can't help the feeling that homebuilders are somehow the safer crowd. Not better looking (definitely not) but they usually know their stuff and don't just strap an expensive box on their back

Jens

Mixaddict · 18th July 2006, 13:43

I wonder if you might be able to specify some type of standard for the purchase of socks for future home builders? There is such a wide variety on the market, that I fear that a purchase based on typical cosmetic standards may not be sufficient!

**Dave Sutton** · 19th July 2006, 00:35

This one gets the Diver Dave Sutton seal of approval.... right up there with the TP-2000.... socks are easier to find than toilet paper on the average dive boat....

Well done!

solocavediver · 19th July 2006, 11:18

Compliments from the general community are received with great affection and warmth. Many thanks to all of you. But compliments from Dave Sutton, master craftsman, are printed out and displayed on my wall.

Thanks Dave!

- cheers,

Charles.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

This one gets the Diver Dave Sutton seal of approval.... right up there with the TP-2000.... socks are easier to find than toilet paper on the average dive boat....

Well done!

18th July 2006, 11:25	#21 (permalink)
solocavediver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 117	Re: The G1 rebreather Dear Jens, thanks but to qualify for the hall of fame I think I should survive 99 dives not just 9, and not end up cursing the day I ever wore a rebreather, e.g. with a scary near miss... I am optimistic but not there yet. To answer your other question, a weakness of this article is no live photoshoot, in particular no pix of me wearing it; also the photo quality is a bit naff (el cheapo digital camera shots in poor light). I hope to correct this soon, and do some live photos for my next article. Hmm, watch out for an article with a title like "Live Socks" You're not alone in feeling that homebuilds might be safer - Dr. Bob Ianello of the famous "Crestline Experimental Dive Unit" reckons that "No-one should be allowed to Dive a rebreather who is not competent to Construct a Rebreather". (I quote from memory - look around on http://cedu2.tripod.com). cheers, Charles. Quote: (Originally Posted by Jens Kallmeyer) HI Charles I think this rebreather puts you into the homebuilders Hall of Fame! Do you have any pictures of you actually wearing the rig? When reading all this articles about accidents with high-end multi computer units, I just can't help the feeling that homebuilders are somehow the safer crowd. Not better looking (definitely not) but they usually know their stuff and don't just strap an expensive box on their back Jens
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18th July 2006, 13:43	#22 (permalink)
Mixaddict RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 522	Re: The G1 rebreather I wonder if you might be able to specify some type of standard for the purchase of socks for future home builders? There is such a wide variety on the market, that I fear that a purchase based on typical cosmetic standards may not be sufficient!
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19th July 2006, 00:35	#23 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,907	Re: The G1 rebreather This one gets the Diver Dave Sutton seal of approval.... right up there with the TP-2000.... socks are easier to find than toilet paper on the average dive boat.... Well done! __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com
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19th July 2006, 11:18	#24 (permalink)
solocavediver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 117	Re: The G1 rebreather Compliments from the general community are received with great affection and warmth. Many thanks to all of you. But compliments from Dave Sutton, master craftsman, are printed out and displayed on my wall. Thanks Dave! - cheers, Charles. Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) This one gets the Diver Dave Sutton seal of approval.... right up there with the TP-2000.... socks are easier to find than toilet paper on the average dive boat.... Well done!
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