Complete Newbie

Don Stevenson · 5th May 2007, 05:05

Hello all,

Brand new to diving and not even remotely close to investing in a Rebreather but since my aim is eventually to do some tec diving i figured i'd poke around here and absorb as much knowledge as possible so that when the time comes to buy a RB (Late 2008 possibly) I'll be well informed.

**almity1** · 5th May 2007, 10:14

Hi Don

You will see a lot of familiar names on this forum.

Late 2008.....

Just in time for OzTek 2009, the next OzTek

**wedivebc** · 5th May 2007, 14:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by Don Stevenson)

Hello all,

Brand new to diving and not even remotely close to investing in a Rebreather but since my aim is eventually to do some tec diving i figured i'd poke around here and absorb as much knowledge as possible so that when the time comes to buy a RB (Late 2008 possibly) I'll be well informed.

Welcome to Rebreather World. Might I suggest before you get too involved in tech training you migrate to Rebreather first. Since you know you are going there anyway. I wish I did before I bought a mountain of regs, long hoses, double tanks... well you get the idea.
I would like to see the day when a diver could do basic open water cert on a CCR.
Good luck on your adventure. I am sure we'll be hearing from you again.

RebreatherNut · 5th May 2007, 15:18

Hi Don,
Welcome on board here at Rebreatherworld.com
You found the best please out here in cyber space where you can inform yourself about all the RBs that are out there. And don't hesitate to ask.

Again, Welcome! and enjoy "poking" aruond Rebreather World.

cheers,
RBN

Don Stevenson · 7th May 2007, 01:49

Thanks for the welcome guys!

wedivebc, thats exactly why i'm hanging around here. My girlfriend and I are both keen on doing a lot of wreck diving and once we added up the costs of twins, multiple high quality regs, gas etc it seems that a Rebreather despite being one very big costly chunk of gear would be better value in the long term if you're going to go there anyway.

The one question this poses to me is; How much OC diving and OC tec diving should one do before transfering across to Rebreather?

I've heard a couple of people say that masses of OC experience is not all that desirable as you basically have to relearn a lot of stuff when you go Rebreather. true or false?

Anyway, at the moment i'm just enjoying learning to dive and I've got plenty of time to sort out where i'm going since the chances of me being able to afford a Rebreather this year are NIL!

dave burke · 8th May 2007, 01:46

hi don
true OC and Rebreather diving are not the same.
only you will no when the time is right to make the change from OC to Rebreather
in te meantime just enjoy the diving you are doing at the moment
safe diving
dave

diveladydive · 8th May 2007, 04:42

IANTD has tested, and recently introduced, a rebreather course for recreational divers. As all dives in the program are no-stop (commonly called 'no decompression') dives, the diver is trained to go onto their bailout bottle, which is an extra cylinder the diver wears, at the first sign of a problem and ascend. The Op2tima FX is actually designed as a recreational Rebreather, although for little people like me, my oxygen metabolic rate allows me to use the unit for technical diving. There are other units coming out this year for recreational use as well.

With that said, an Rebreather is a serious investment in money, time and training. On top of that, many recreational boats will not allow an RB on board. I agree with Dave; enjoy learning to dive recreationally. You have many years to decide if you want to move toward RBs, technical diving, or both. What's the rush? :-)

Hope this helps,

Peri

5th May 2007, 05:05	#1 (permalink)
Don Stevenson New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 2	Complete Newbie Hello all, Brand new to diving and not even remotely close to investing in a Rebreather but since my aim is eventually to do some tec diving i figured i'd poke around here and absorb as much knowledge as possible so that when the time comes to buy a RB (Late 2008 possibly) I'll be well informed.
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5th May 2007, 10:14	#2 (permalink)
almity1 No Viz is BAD Viz Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Optima Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 176	Re: Complete Newbie Hi Don You will see a lot of familiar names on this forum. Late 2008..... Just in time for OzTek 2009, the next OzTek __________________ Cheers almity1 - http://www.almity1.com
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5th May 2007, 14:30	#3 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,358	Re: Complete Newbie Quote: (Originally Posted by Don Stevenson) Hello all, Brand new to diving and not even remotely close to investing in a Rebreather but since my aim is eventually to do some tec diving i figured i'd poke around here and absorb as much knowledge as possible so that when the time comes to buy a RB (Late 2008 possibly) I'll be well informed. Welcome to Rebreather World. Might I suggest before you get too involved in tech training you migrate to Rebreather first. Since you know you are going there anyway. I wish I did before I bought a mountain of regs, long hoses, double tanks... well you get the idea. I would like to see the day when a diver could do basic open water cert on a CCR. Good luck on your adventure. I am sure we'll be hearing from you again. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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5th May 2007, 15:18	#4 (permalink)
RebreatherNut Rebreather World Greeter Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 677	Re: Complete Newbie Hi Don, Welcome on board here at Rebreatherworld.com You found the best please out here in cyber space where you can inform yourself about all the RBs that are out there. And don't hesitate to ask. Again, Welcome! and enjoy "poking" aruond Rebreather World. cheers, RBN __________________ "One minute to go, Luck-meister! Then I'll be down on you like a buzzard on a gut wagon." - ALF
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7th May 2007, 01:49	#5 (permalink)
Don Stevenson New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 2	Re: Complete Newbie Thanks for the welcome guys! wedivebc, thats exactly why i'm hanging around here. My girlfriend and I are both keen on doing a lot of wreck diving and once we added up the costs of twins, multiple high quality regs, gas etc it seems that a Rebreather despite being one very big costly chunk of gear would be better value in the long term if you're going to go there anyway. The one question this poses to me is; How much OC diving and OC tec diving should one do before transfering across to Rebreather? I've heard a couple of people say that masses of OC experience is not all that desirable as you basically have to relearn a lot of stuff when you go Rebreather. true or false? Anyway, at the moment i'm just enjoying learning to dive and I've got plenty of time to sort out where i'm going since the chances of me being able to afford a Rebreather this year are NIL!
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8th May 2007, 01:46	#6 (permalink)
dave burke Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kent Posts: 119	Re: Complete Newbie hi don true OC and Rebreather diving are not the same. only you will no when the time is right to make the change from OC to Rebreather in te meantime just enjoy the diving you are doing at the moment safe diving dave
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8th May 2007, 04:42	#7 (permalink)
diveladydive New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Optima Titan Pelagian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southeastern Florida Posts: 44	Re: Complete Newbie IANTD has tested, and recently introduced, a rebreather course for recreational divers. As all dives in the program are no-stop (commonly called 'no decompression') dives, the diver is trained to go onto their bailout bottle, which is an extra cylinder the diver wears, at the first sign of a problem and ascend. The Op2tima FX is actually designed as a recreational Rebreather, although for little people like me, my oxygen metabolic rate allows me to use the unit for technical diving. There are other units coming out this year for recreational use as well. With that said, an Rebreather is a serious investment in money, time and training. On top of that, many recreational boats will not allow an RB on board. I agree with Dave; enjoy learning to dive recreationally. You have many years to decide if you want to move toward RBs, technical diving, or both. What's the rush? :-) Hope this helps, Peri __________________ *Complacency: Self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by ignorance of actual dangers or deficiencies.* *Success: A journey in which the improbable becomes possible, leading to surprising levels of achievement.* *Dr. Peri M. Blum* *Normoxic CCR Instructor, IANTD* *Optima Instructor, IANTD* *Member, Board of Advisors, IANTD* *www.supremedivers.com* *561-901-9715* The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and the author’s alone. Last edited by diveladydive : 8th May 2007 at 04:44.
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