The force is strong

Gibbon · 16th August 2005, 22:20

Some years ago I made a decision not to look into rebreathers, I knew that I wanted one but thought it would be better let other people play on the bleeding edge of technology, and with the expense.

This foothold on reality has lasted me a long time and I have managed to not even consider rebreathers for many years.

However as I have now slid further down the razor blade of life and suffered a prolapsed disk in the process - I have found myself with overwhelming urges of jealously watching a friend with his breather as my girlfriend and I noisily bubble away on our twin sets+stages and whinge about the weight as we climb ladders – I think that there has been a change in the earths gravitational field however that is a separate conversation.

As for other urges with respect to rebreathers – I will admit that I have been suffering some sleepless nights in anticipation and contemplation recently – but no photos under the pillow - yet.

So as I fine tune my mind with

killing off all but the strongest fittest brain cells, I proffered the idea to the other half, and she retorted “yes absolutely I agree lets do it”.. so.. without further ado we are to finish our trimix training on open circuit and commit ourselves to the dark side as quickly as possible. Since we first met I always knew she was the girl for me

For future reference (they say women are good at changing their minds PAH!)

, at this moment in time we are looking most seriously at the Classic KISS. The only issue being that as chief technologist for the relationship I am responsible for the technology budget and now the expenditure is to be double – however with such resounding buy in this is to be an open book project

So thanks to all you crash test dummies for your resounding work of years gone by.

Please accept this as my appology for stupid questions that i post from this point forward, at the same time i do hope that i can add something more than just this post to the board.

silentscuba · 16th August 2005, 23:18

My wife and I also enjoy diving the KISS Classic's together. Once you get involved and with about 50 dives under your belt, you will wonder why you didn't jump sooner. But, better now than never. I know you won't regret your decision to move to CCR's.

Last weekend, we did a CCR dive to 256' on trimix and with the gear that we had, it was not hard to get out of the water. We carried 2ea 40 cu' stage bottles and our KISS Classic's. Compaired to OC we were alot lighter.

Check out our web site www.silentscuba.com and you will see some neat pictures of some of our KISS diving.

Welcome on board and enjoy the ride.

Sincerely,

Curt

***caveseeker7*** · 16th August 2005, 23:25

Welcome to the board, Gibbon.
Great intro post, had a big

on my face reading it.

Congrats on your other half, by the way, you want to hold on to her.
To many a rebreather diver has recurring bouts of hyperspousia.

Plenty of KISS divers to answer your questions, have a look in the
forum and articles first. Will probably answer some of them.
Anything else, ask away.

ROB DAVIE · 17th August 2005, 04:09

Gibbon,
Welcome to the "Dark Side" of diving, Sir Jedi.

You and your spouse are most welcome (expecially with her attitude)!!

You've obviously done a lot of homework, and plan to do more. We've got just the right friendly people to answer those questions. Just remember that no question is silly, if the desire to know is honest!

You have certainy found the right "home" on the internet for your diving needs! Again, welcome!

Cheers!

Rob

Philippe GERIN · 17th August 2005, 14:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gibbon)

I proffered the idea to the other half, and she retorted “yes absolutely I agree lets do it”..

After the cave, here is an idea of another thriller movie:
a bunch of Rebreather divers travel from all over the world to Malaysia & convince Gibbon's better half to extract this particular gene from her ADN. They provide it to a crazy scientist who will introduce this in all women

Rebreather divers & wives leaved happily ever after.
Can I be one of the stunt diver & get a few rigs after the movie is done?
Best
Philippe

Gibbon · 29th March 2006, 08:32

Today two big boxes arrived at approximately 13:02 and 8 seconds. (not that I was counting).
Inside the boxes... well no kisses in sight, but two fully grown Megs

16th August 2005, 22:20	#1 (permalink)
Gibbon Southern Monkey Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Devon Posts: 226	The force is strong Some years ago I made a decision not to look into rebreathers, I knew that I wanted one but thought it would be better let other people play on the bleeding edge of technology, and with the expense. This foothold on reality has lasted me a long time and I have managed to not even consider rebreathers for many years. However as I have now slid further down the razor blade of life and suffered a prolapsed disk in the process - I have found myself with overwhelming urges of jealously watching a friend with his breather as my girlfriend and I noisily bubble away on our twin sets+stages and whinge about the weight as we climb ladders – I think that there has been a change in the earths gravitational field however that is a separate conversation. As for other urges with respect to rebreathers – I will admit that I have been suffering some sleepless nights in anticipation and contemplation recently – but no photos under the pillow - yet. So as I fine tune my mind with killing off all but the strongest fittest brain cells, I proffered the idea to the other half, and she retorted “yes absolutely I agree lets do it”.. so.. without further ado we are to finish our trimix training on open circuit and commit ourselves to the dark side as quickly as possible. Since we first met I always knew she was the girl for me For future reference (they say women are good at changing their minds PAH!), at this moment in time we are looking most seriously at the Classic KISS. The only issue being that as chief technologist for the relationship I am responsible for the technology budget and now the expenditure is to be double – however with such resounding buy in this is to be an open book project So thanks to all you crash test dummies for your resounding work of years gone by. Please accept this as my appology for stupid questions that i post from this point forward, at the same time i do hope that i can add something more than just this post to the board.
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16th August 2005, 23:18	#2 (permalink)
silentscuba rEvo CCR Driver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mill Creek, WA USA Posts: 568	Welcome to the KISS Side My wife and I also enjoy diving the KISS Classic's together. Once you get involved and with about 50 dives under your belt, you will wonder why you didn't jump sooner. But, better now than never. I know you won't regret your decision to move to CCR's. Last weekend, we did a CCR dive to 256' on trimix and with the gear that we had, it was not hard to get out of the water. We carried 2ea 40 cu' stage bottles and our KISS Classic's. Compaired to OC we were alot lighter. Check out our web site www.silentscuba.com and you will see some neat pictures of some of our KISS diving. Welcome on board and enjoy the ride. Sincerely, Curt __________________ Curt McNamee rEvo CCR Diver KISS CCR Diver www.silentscuba.com
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16th August 2005, 23:25	#3 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,325	Welcome to the board, Gibbon. Great intro post, had a big on my face reading it. Congrats on your other half, by the way, you want to hold on to her. To many a rebreather diver has recurring bouts of hyperspousia. Plenty of KISS divers to answer your questions, have a look in the forum and articles first. Will probably answer some of them. Anything else, ask away. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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17th August 2005, 04:09	#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	Gibbon, Welcome to the "Dark Side" of diving, Sir Jedi. You and your spouse are most welcome (expecially with her attitude)!! You've obviously done a lot of homework, and plan to do more. We've got just the right friendly people to answer those questions. Just remember that no question is silly, if the desire to know is honest! You have certainy found the right "home" on the internet for your diving needs! Again, welcome! 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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17th August 2005, 14:20	#5 (permalink)
Philippe GERIN ccr apprentice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 626	Quote: (Originally Posted by Gibbon) I proffered the idea to the other half, and she retorted “yes absolutely I agree lets do it”.. After the cave, here is an idea of another thriller movie: a bunch of Rebreather divers travel from all over the world to Malaysia & convince Gibbon's better half to extract this particular gene from her ADN. They provide it to a crazy scientist who will introduce this in all women Rebreather divers & wives leaved happily ever after. Can I be one of the stunt diver & get a few rigs after the movie is done? Best Philippe
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29th March 2006, 08:32	#6 (permalink)
Gibbon Southern Monkey Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: East Devon Posts: 226	Re: The force is strong Today two big boxes arrived at approximately 13:02 and 8 seconds. (not that I was counting). Inside the boxes... well no kisses in sight, but two fully grown Megs
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