another prospective Rebreather diver

JohnDuncan · 7th August 2005, 19:41

Hi there, My name is John and I am a diver. (sorry, i thought I was back at AA!)
A buddy dives a megalodon and I want to get into RBs but cant afford a meg, I was thinking of trying a KISS. the gas costs on trimix make it worth it alone to buy a Rebreather.

ROB DAVIE · 7th August 2005, 20:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by JohnDuncan)

Hi there, My name is John and I am a diver. (sorry, i thought I was back at AA!)
A buddy dives a megalodon and I want to get into RBs but cant afford a meg, I was thinking of trying a KISS. the gas costs on trimix make it worth it alone to buy a Rebreather.

John,

Welcome to Rebreather World. We have a great group of people here, a lot of whom have tons of experience, some of whom build the bloody things, (DIY and manufacturers), and a whole bunch of new intiates to the "Dark Side" of diving!

Search around. Read the various articles on different rebreather types. Start a list of pro's and con's based on how you see your diving regime developing. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Our folks are always willing to lend a hand.

Cheers!

Rob

nl_carey · 7th August 2005, 23:44

I'd check out the different options available, if you are after cheap, it can be really worthwhile to try and catch a second-hand inspiration deal (beware, they seem to go fast) rather than a KISS. It gives you electronic control and OTS counterlungs much like the Meg, as well as a good support base in the UK.
Bear in mind though, I dive a Sport KISS, mainly because:
a) back-mounted counterlungs (don't like the feeling of OTS, even though WOB is better)
b) simple (it is so easy to maintain)
c) small (doesn't look it in photos, but the drag in the water is in between a single and twinset, unlike most other Rebreather's which [at least stock] are worse than twinsets)
I've also gotten accustomed to the unit now, and I like the fact that it really doesn't do anything weird on you. Talking and diving with ECCR divers though, they really have quite a lot less to do during the dive, and the computer automatically handling stuff in a nil-vis situation seems to be comforting.

ROB DAVIE · 7th August 2005, 23:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by nl_carey[size=2)

]...and the computer automatically handling stuff in a nil-vis situation seems to be comforting....[/size]

True, as long as you have a HUD to see!!!

7th August 2005, 19:41	#1 (permalink)
JohnDuncan Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bristol, United Kingdom Posts: 134	another prospective Rebreather diver Hi there, My name is John and I am a diver. (sorry, i thought I was back at AA!) A buddy dives a megalodon and I want to get into RBs but cant afford a meg, I was thinking of trying a KISS. the gas costs on trimix make it worth it alone to buy a Rebreather.
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7th August 2005, 20:29	#2 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Quote: (Originally Posted by JohnDuncan) Hi there, My name is John and I am a diver. (sorry, i thought I was back at AA!) A buddy dives a megalodon and I want to get into RBs but cant afford a meg, I was thinking of trying a KISS. the gas costs on trimix make it worth it alone to buy a Rebreather. John, Welcome to Rebreather World. We have a great group of people here, a lot of whom have tons of experience, some of whom build the bloody things, (DIY and manufacturers), and a whole bunch of new intiates to the "Dark Side" of diving! Search around. Read the various articles on different rebreather types. Start a list of pro's and con's based on how you see your diving regime developing. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Our folks are always willing to lend a hand. Cheers! Rob __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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7th August 2005, 23:44	#3 (permalink)
nl_carey Sporty, Spritely KISSer Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 87	I'd check out the different options available, if you are after cheap, it can be really worthwhile to try and catch a second-hand inspiration deal (beware, they seem to go fast) rather than a KISS. It gives you electronic control and OTS counterlungs much like the Meg, as well as a good support base in the UK. Bear in mind though, I dive a Sport KISS, mainly because: a) back-mounted counterlungs (don't like the feeling of OTS, even though WOB is better) b) simple (it is so easy to maintain) c) small (doesn't look it in photos, but the drag in the water is in between a single and twinset, unlike most other Rebreather's which [at least stock] are worse than twinsets) I've also gotten accustomed to the unit now, and I like the fact that it really doesn't do anything weird on you. Talking and diving with ECCR divers though, they really have quite a lot less to do during the dive, and the computer automatically handling stuff in a nil-vis situation seems to be comforting.
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7th August 2005, 23:55	#4 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Quote: (Originally Posted by nl_carey[size=2) ]...and the computer automatically handling stuff in a nil-vis situation seems to be comforting....[/size] True, as long as you have a HUD to see!!! __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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