Introducing New Queensland Diver

Tasmanian Dive Devil · 9th May 2007, 07:11

Hi Rebreather Forum,
I just wanted to quickly introduce myself as a fresh member. My name is Cam, I have spent the last 6 years diving on open circuit as a Dive Instructor and Technical Officer for Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

I have now moved to Brisbane for further study and with this relocation came the opportunity to learn some rebreather diving. I am looking to start a Dolphin SCR course in about a month as I would love the new dive experience and less voice then Open Circuit.

I was thinking of choosing the Dolphin as I thought it would be the most cost efficient and viable rebreather for a PhD student with limited resources ei cost to buy 2nd hand, gas and scrubber refills etc. I was also interested in the Azimuth, however I struggled to find units and instructors in queensland and new south wales.

There are plenty of postings that I need to look through but if anyone has suggestions on dive operators, units or are keen on diving together in Northern NSW or SE Queensland over the following couple of years I would be very keen to hear from you.

Kind regards

Cam

**almity1** · 9th May 2007, 07:26

Cam

Welcome to Rebreather World

Give it time and the rest of Brisbanites will respond, you will be in good company there.

**DeepBlueInnovation** · 9th May 2007, 07:54

and if you want a PHD priced rebreather - try a Ray, highly under-rated!

Chris · 9th May 2007, 08:24

HI Cam
Your best choice and about the only Rebreather friendly shop in BrisVegas is Dive Dive Dive: Welcome Page

Jason and Damon run a tops operation and may well be able to sort you out with a second hand unit.

Also Byron Bay for some fun diving, Giac at Dive Australia Scuba Diving with Sun Dive Byron Bay is most happy to have Rebreathers on the boat, but does not pump O2 at the moment.

Cheers
Chriso

MHD · 9th May 2007, 12:06

Cam

give the dolphin a miss (it useless and annoying to dive and gives no real benefit over open circuit nitrox), do either a kiss/ sports / kiss course or optima/ Inspo course. D3 prefers 2 people for a course. There is currently another person looking to do a Sports kiss course in Brisbane, so you may be able to get a course together pretty soon if you register with D3

OR contact Marekm on here, as he is looking to do it as well.

Matthew

MrClive · 9th May 2007, 14:05

hello cam. welcome to Rebreather World. im sure you wont go wrong here

marekm · 9th May 2007, 15:46

Hi Cam,

Firstly, the advantages and capabilities of a mixed gas CCR far outweigh what is offered by a nitrox orifice based active addition SCR. Secondly, I'm looking to do a Sport KISS course at D3 as soon as practicable. If you are interested in making a booking and sorting out schedules for when you can do the course send me a PM or email.

Cheers.
-Marek Mrozkiewicz

pete611 · 9th May 2007, 22:23

Hi and Welcome to Rebreather World from Puerto rico

nl_carey · 12th May 2007, 09:20

Having done the Dolphin course a year before my Sports KISS course with D3, I only dived the Dolphin about 10 times before deciding it wasn't worth it. The Dolphin has all the disadvantages and only a few of the advantages of CCR.
Go the Sports KISS course, understand what CCR diving is all about, then keep tabs on second-hand Sports KISSes here and ebay. Now you can get second-hand KISSes, it's really not worth going the Dolphin route, IMO.
Also, keep in mind if on the PhD scholarship budget, going CCR makes it harder to go with any commercial operator in Queensland, it's hard to find buddies (for your own safety, you should dive with other Rebreather-aware divers), and many RB divers are doing longer, deeper, more expensive diving. It's also more expensive as now you need to own tanks, pay for sorb and fills, and pay for more maintenance and cells. You also need to consider what dive computer you use, and whether it is suitable for constant PO2 diving.
I love diving the Sporty, and dislike OC now, but it's hard to justify without a larger amount of disposable income.
Do the course though, and get to know Dive Dive Dive - it's worth your time. I'll see you around, no doubt.

gtzavelas · 12th May 2007, 10:25

Another vote to skip SCR and go directly to CCR (I just did the opposite: spent one year with a SCR saw the light and now moving to CCR!)

9th May 2007, 07:11	#1 (permalink)
Tasmanian Dive Devil New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1	Introducing New Queensland Diver Hi Rebreather Forum, I just wanted to quickly introduce myself as a fresh member. My name is Cam, I have spent the last 6 years diving on open circuit as a Dive Instructor and Technical Officer for Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. I have now moved to Brisbane for further study and with this relocation came the opportunity to learn some rebreather diving. I am looking to start a Dolphin SCR course in about a month as I would love the new dive experience and less voice then Open Circuit. I was thinking of choosing the Dolphin as I thought it would be the most cost efficient and viable rebreather for a PhD student with limited resources ei cost to buy 2nd hand, gas and scrubber refills etc. I was also interested in the Azimuth, however I struggled to find units and instructors in queensland and new south wales. There are plenty of postings that I need to look through but if anyone has suggestions on dive operators, units or are keen on diving together in Northern NSW or SE Queensland over the following couple of years I would be very keen to hear from you. Kind regards Cam
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9th May 2007, 07:26	#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: Introducing New Queensland Diver Cam Welcome to Rebreather World Give it time and the rest of Brisbanites will respond, you will be in good company there. __________________ Cheers almity1 - http://www.almity1.com
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9th May 2007, 07:54	#3 (permalink)
DeepBlueInnovation Prism #007 Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 312	Re: Introducing New Queensland Diver and if you want a PHD priced rebreather - try a Ray, highly under-rated!
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9th May 2007, 08:24	#4 (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: 601	Re: Introducing New Queensland Diver HI Cam Your best choice and about the only Rebreather friendly shop in BrisVegas is Dive Dive Dive: Welcome Page Jason and Damon run a tops operation and may well be able to sort you out with a second hand unit. Also Byron Bay for some fun diving, Giac at Dive Australia Scuba Diving with Sun Dive Byron Bay is most happy to have Rebreathers on the boat, but does not pump O2 at the moment. Cheers Chriso __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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9th May 2007, 12:06	#5 (permalink)
MHD Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posts: 239	Re: Introducing New Queensland Diver Cam give the dolphin a miss (it useless and annoying to dive and gives no real benefit over open circuit nitrox), do either a kiss/ sports / kiss course or optima/ Inspo course. D3 prefers 2 people for a course. There is currently another person looking to do a Sports kiss course in Brisbane, so you may be able to get a course together pretty soon if you register with D3 OR contact Marekm on here, as he is looking to do it as well. Matthew
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9th May 2007, 14:05	#6 (permalink)
MrClive Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: cork city ireland Posts: 167	Re: Introducing New Queensland Diver hello cam. welcome to Rebreather World. im sure you wont go wrong here __________________ clive
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9th May 2007, 15:46	#7 (permalink)
marekm Banned Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 196	Re: Introducing New Queensland Diver Hi Cam, Firstly, the advantages and capabilities of a mixed gas CCR far outweigh what is offered by a nitrox orifice based active addition SCR. Secondly, I'm looking to do a Sport KISS course at D3 as soon as practicable. If you are interested in making a booking and sorting out schedules for when you can do the course send me a PM or email. Cheers. -Marek Mrozkiewicz
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9th May 2007, 22:23	#8 (permalink)
pete611 RBD one dive at a time... Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 223	Re: Introducing New Queensland Diver Hi and Welcome to Rebreather World from Puerto rico __________________ Warm Water Only For Me Please.. ><))))°> ><))))°> WARNING: the rebreather is not broken is a Dolphin!!!
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12th May 2007, 09:20	#9 (permalink)
nl_carey Sporty, Spritely KISSer Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 87	Re: Introducing New Queensland Diver Having done the Dolphin course a year before my Sports KISS course with D3, I only dived the Dolphin about 10 times before deciding it wasn't worth it. The Dolphin has all the disadvantages and only a few of the advantages of CCR. Go the Sports KISS course, understand what CCR diving is all about, then keep tabs on second-hand Sports KISSes here and ebay. Now you can get second-hand KISSes, it's really not worth going the Dolphin route, IMO. Also, keep in mind if on the PhD scholarship budget, going CCR makes it harder to go with any commercial operator in Queensland, it's hard to find buddies (for your own safety, you should dive with other Rebreather-aware divers), and many RB divers are doing longer, deeper, more expensive diving. It's also more expensive as now you need to own tanks, pay for sorb and fills, and pay for more maintenance and cells. You also need to consider what dive computer you use, and whether it is suitable for constant PO2 diving. I love diving the Sporty, and dislike OC now, but it's hard to justify without a larger amount of disposable income. Do the course though, and get to know Dive Dive Dive - it's worth your time. I'll see you around, no doubt.
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12th May 2007, 10:25	#10 (permalink)
gtzavelas Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Athens,Greece Posts: 230	Re: Introducing New Queensland Diver Another vote to skip SCR and go directly to CCR (I just did the opposite: spent one year with a SCR saw the light and now moving to CCR!)
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