MOD 1 Class

tflaris · 18th December 2006, 15:08

I am starting my MOD 1 Class in late Jan or early Feb. Does anyone have any suggestions or recommended preparation for the class. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks

tflaris · 18th December 2006, 15:09

By the way it is for Evo with Vision Electronics.

Thanks

**PhilSiswick** · 18th December 2006, 15:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by tflaris)

By the way it is for Evo with Vision Electronics.

Thanks

I did Vison Mod 1 in November. My guidance would be:

- Read this list a lot
- Read 'Mastering Rebreathers' by Jeff Bozanic
- Download the Evo manual from APD and read it several times. It'll start to make sense after a while ;-)

Alongside all that reading:

- Get your kit sorted and dived before the course, especially if you're not used to diving with a stage
- Fix anything that isn't working, as you'll be concentrating on the Evo on the course
- Find somewhere decent to stay. I was pretty tired at the end of each day

That did it for me - I passed first time without too many dramas.

Good luck!

CharlieT · 18th December 2006, 16:39

I agree with all of Phil's suggestions.

I found the Vision manual the most informative but you should also read your Mod 1 course manual several times.

Start reading both manuals early and it will eventually sink in.

Charlie

tflaris · 8th January 2007, 17:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick)

I did Vison Mod 1 in November. My guidance would be:

- Read this list a lot
- Read 'Mastering Rebreathers' by Jeff Bozanic
- Download the Evo manual from APD and read it several times. It'll start to make sense after a while ;-)

Alongside all that reading:

- Get your kit sorted and dived before the course, especially if you're not used to diving with a stage
- Fix anything that isn't working, as you'll be concentrating on the Evo on the course
- Find somewhere decent to stay. I was pretty tired at the end of each day

That did it for me - I passed first time without too many dramas.

Good luck!

How can I dive the unit before the course?

Thanks for the rest of the info.

robvdmr13 · 8th January 2007, 17:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by tflaris)

How can I dive the unit before the course?

Thanks for the rest of the info.

I don`t think he meant the evo. I assume he`s revering to everything else, such as the stage(s) you will be taking with you and making sure the rest of gear is good to go.

Robert

CCR900 · 8th January 2007, 17:54

My opinion is a little easier.... DO NOTHING!

Why:

Make your instructor earn is pay, don't make it easy for him
Go with an open mind and be prepared to listen
Don't listen, to begin with, to people who can't certify you, they may be wrong and it could start you off on the wrong foot
Some instructors get sh*tty when the hear "Oh but I read that....."

Above all enjoy the ride and respect the basic rules of diving, your instructor will teach you the rest (I hope

)

Rgds

Fil

**PhilSiswick** · 8th January 2007, 20:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by robvdmr13)

I don`t think he meant the evo. I assume he`s revering to everything else, such as the stage(s) you will be taking with you and making sure the rest of gear is good to go.

Robert

Indeed - only spotted that fatal flaw in my wording on re-reading it.

Cheers,

**jepuskar** · 8th January 2007, 21:20

I am a huge proponent on coming to class prepared. I have read through the Evo manual a couple times...some sections more than others. I'm not even taking a class on it, just doing my research.

When I finally get to dive one in the pool I will be able to identify all the parts, have a pretty good idea of their function, not to mention the flow of gas throughout the loop..etc. Knowing all of this can only be helpful, not detrimental. I can then listen to my guide/instructor identify everything, explain the loop to me and it will just confirm what I have already read.

There is not much room for debate about the parts and flow of gas within the loop.

Diving techniques, safety concerns, experience sharing are all best left to the instructor...ie: I have read how to do a diluent flush on the Evo, but I think its best for it to be demonstrated by the teacher and then by me multiple times. This kind of learning cant be taught by a book.

Toodles

tflaris · 8th January 2007, 21:39

What Bail out bottles do you recommend. I have both 40's and 80's stage rigged when I cave dive.

18th December 2006, 15:08	#1 (permalink)
tflaris God save the Queen Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Neptune Beach, Florida Posts: 274	MOD 1 Class I am starting my MOD 1 Class in late Jan or early Feb. Does anyone have any suggestions or recommended preparation for the class. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks __________________ "Except for this one, I have come to the conclusion that all generalizations are false" -Jim Hayes
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18th December 2006, 15:09	#2 (permalink)
tflaris God save the Queen Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Neptune Beach, Florida Posts: 274	Re: MOD 1 Class By the way it is for Evo with Vision Electronics. Thanks __________________ "Except for this one, I have come to the conclusion that all generalizations are false" -Jim Hayes
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18th December 2006, 15:15	#3 (permalink)
PhilSiswick Phil Siswick, Tango Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 1,101	Re: MOD 1 Class Quote: (Originally Posted by tflaris) By the way it is for Evo with Vision Electronics. Thanks I did Vison Mod 1 in November. My guidance would be: - Read this list a lot - Read 'Mastering Rebreathers' by Jeff Bozanic - Download the Evo manual from APD and read it several times. It'll start to make sense after a while ;-) Alongside all that reading: - Get your kit sorted and dived before the course, especially if you're not used to diving with a stage - Fix anything that isn't working, as you'll be concentrating on the Evo on the course - Find somewhere decent to stay. I was pretty tired at the end of each day That did it for me - I passed first time without too many dramas. Good luck! __________________ Phil (WSKD 0001) I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure thing boat never gets far from shore. Charles A. Lindbergh www.hugsac.org.uk
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18th December 2006, 16:39	#4 (permalink)
CharlieT Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 449	Re: MOD 1 Class I agree with all of Phil's suggestions. I found the Vision manual the most informative but you should also read your Mod 1 course manual several times. Start reading both manuals early and it will eventually sink in. Charlie
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8th January 2007, 17:04	#5 (permalink)
tflaris God save the Queen Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Neptune Beach, Florida Posts: 274	Re: MOD 1 Class Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick) I did Vison Mod 1 in November. My guidance would be: - Read this list a lot - Read 'Mastering Rebreathers' by Jeff Bozanic - Download the Evo manual from APD and read it several times. It'll start to make sense after a while ;-) Alongside all that reading: - Get your kit sorted and dived before the course, especially if you're not used to diving with a stage - Fix anything that isn't working, as you'll be concentrating on the Evo on the course - Find somewhere decent to stay. I was pretty tired at the end of each day That did it for me - I passed first time without too many dramas. Good luck! How can I dive the unit before the course? Thanks for the rest of the info. __________________ "Except for this one, I have come to the conclusion that all generalizations are false" -Jim Hayes
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8th January 2007, 17:43	#6 (permalink)
robvdmr13 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 44	Re: MOD 1 Class Quote: (Originally Posted by tflaris) How can I dive the unit before the course? Thanks for the rest of the info. I don`t think he meant the evo. I assume he`s revering to everything else, such as the stage(s) you will be taking with you and making sure the rest of gear is good to go. Robert
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8th January 2007, 17:54	#7 (permalink)
CCR900 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: England Posts: 333	Re: MOD 1 Class My opinion is a little easier.... DO NOTHING! Why: Make your instructor earn is pay, don't make it easy for him Go with an open mind and be prepared to listen Don't listen, to begin with, to people who can't certify you, they may be wrong and it could start you off on the wrong foot Some instructors get sh*tty when the hear "Oh but I read that....." Above all enjoy the ride and respect the basic rules of diving, your instructor will teach you the rest (I hope ) Rgds Fil
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8th January 2007, 20:50	#8 (permalink)
PhilSiswick Phil Siswick, Tango Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 1,101	Re: MOD 1 Class Quote: (Originally Posted by robvdmr13) I don`t think he meant the evo. I assume he`s revering to everything else, such as the stage(s) you will be taking with you and making sure the rest of gear is good to go. Robert Indeed - only spotted that fatal flaw in my wording on re-reading it. Cheers, __________________ Phil (WSKD 0001) I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure thing boat never gets far from shore. Charles A. Lindbergh www.hugsac.org.uk
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8th January 2007, 21:20	#9 (permalink)
jepuskar NA Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 397	Re: MOD 1 Class I am a huge proponent on coming to class prepared. I have read through the Evo manual a couple times...some sections more than others. I'm not even taking a class on it, just doing my research. When I finally get to dive one in the pool I will be able to identify all the parts, have a pretty good idea of their function, not to mention the flow of gas throughout the loop..etc. Knowing all of this can only be helpful, not detrimental. I can then listen to my guide/instructor identify everything, explain the loop to me and it will just confirm what I have already read. There is not much room for debate about the parts and flow of gas within the loop. Diving techniques, safety concerns, experience sharing are all best left to the instructor...ie: I have read how to do a diluent flush on the Evo, but I think its best for it to be demonstrated by the teacher and then by me multiple times. This kind of learning cant be taught by a book. Toodles
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8th January 2007, 21:39	#10 (permalink)
tflaris God save the Queen Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Neptune Beach, Florida Posts: 274	Re: MOD 1 Class What Bail out bottles do you recommend. I have both 40's and 80's stage rigged when I cave dive. __________________ "Except for this one, I have come to the conclusion that all generalizations are false" -Jim Hayes
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