New Irish Midlands Rebreather Diver

Ger Craven · 20th July 2007, 17:51

Hello,

I have been diving 10years, 800+ dives, member of Athlone Sub Aqua Club which uses the CMAS system. I am an M2 instructor and IANTD Full OC Trimix Diver, did that with John Thorthon in Scapa a few year ago. Just got an Inspiration Vision rebreather, it arrived yesterday week, thanks to Barrie Law who helped me out(Divertec Ltd) . I did the Mod 1 course last wknd and was comfortable with the unit so brought it on a trip to Oban in Scotland during the week. Dived the Breda, Thesis, Rondo, Shuna and the Hispania. Enjoyed the trip which was well run by Richard who runs Aquaholics Dive Centre from Ballycastle, Northern Ireland(Scuba Diving Equipment - Dive Club in Ireland - Aquaholics). Enjoy diving wrecks, especially subs and with sharks. I know feck all about rebreathers and hope to change that by reading the forums and clocking up the hours. I intend doing the Mod 2 and 3 early next year and doing a lot of trips to Malin in Ireland to dive deep wrecks with Geoff (www.divenorth.com).
There were no rebreather divers in the midlands until six months ago, now there are five of us, hopefully more will follow.

Rgds
Ger

MrClive · 20th July 2007, 18:19

hello ger. and welcome to Rebreather World

you will find out all you need to know from here, the site and people are top notch.. good to hear that there are a few more ccr divers in the midlands. all the best with the new venture

Stewart McMickan · 20th July 2007, 19:11

Ger,
good to see you on the site. hope you get all the required information. I have to agree that our Oban trip was Very good and well run and we were very lucky with the weather. great to see another midland CC diver. talk to you soon. and the very best of luck with the new toy, hope it keeps you safe.
Later.

m_lakes · 20th July 2007, 20:07

Welcome to Rebreather World Ger! Best of luck with the inspo!!

Barrie Law · 20th July 2007, 20:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ger Craven)

Hello,

I have been diving 10years, 800+ dives, member of Athlone Sub Aqua Club which uses the CMAS system. I am an M2 instructor and IANTD Full OC Trimix Diver, did that with John Thorthon in Scapa a few year ago. Just got an Inspiration Vision rebreather, it arrived yesterday week, thanks to Barrie Law who helped me out(Divertec Ltd) . I did the Mod 1 course last wknd and was comfortable with the unit so brought it on a trip to Oban in Scotland during the week. Dived the Breda, Thesis, Rondo, Shuna and the Hispania. Enjoyed the trip which was well run by Richard who runs Aquaholics Dive Centre from Ballycastle, Northern Ireland(Scuba Diving Equipment - Dive Club in Ireland - Aquaholics). Enjoy diving wrecks, especially subs and with sharks. I know feck all about rebreathers and hope to change that by reading the forums and clocking up the hours. I intend doing the Mod 2 and 3 early next year and doing a lot of trips to Malin in Ireland to dive deep wrecks with Geoff (www.divenorth.com).
There were no rebreather divers in the midlands until six months ago, now there are five of us, hopefully more will follow.

Rgds
Ger

Hi Ger,

Welcome to the Rebreather World Forum and for your introduction I feel you may have raised the bar a bit on the usual 'Hi Guys, my name is' type intro's.

Good to hear your OBAN trip went well.

Stewart McMickan · 20th July 2007, 20:25

Barry,
that is what Ger is good at "raising the bar"
How are things going with you?

Patto_chan · 20th July 2007, 21:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ger Craven)

There were no rebreather divers in the midlands until six months ago, now there are five of us, hopefully more will follow.

People in Co. Westmeath buying rebreathers?
Whatever next?
Before we know it they'll be hanging big, bright pink, fluffy, novelty dice in their tractor windows.

Best of luck with Vision.

Patto_chan/Kildare man

DonalWalsh · 20th July 2007, 22:50

I was brought up in Mullingar!....go figure

Eoin · 23rd July 2007, 11:25

Welcome Ger,
I'm not too far from you, based in Meath. Hope I get as good weather for my Scapa trip in September!
Best of luck with the unit - I went for the old fashioned clockwork one myself (Inspo Classic)....

KevDD · 23rd July 2007, 11:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ger Craven)

Hello,

I have been diving 10years, 800+ dives, member of Athlone Sub Aqua Club which uses the CMAS system. I am an M2 instructor and IANTD Full OC Trimix Diver, did that with John Thorthon in Scapa a few year ago. Just got an Inspiration Vision rebreather, it arrived yesterday week, thanks to Barrie Law who helped me out(Divertec Ltd) . I did the Mod 1 course last wknd and was comfortable with the unit so brought it on a trip to Oban in Scotland during the week. Dived the Breda, Thesis, Rondo, Shuna and the Hispania. Enjoyed the trip which was well run by Richard who runs Aquaholics Dive Centre from Ballycastle, Northern Ireland(Scuba Diving Equipment - Dive Club in Ireland - Aquaholics). Enjoy diving wrecks, especially subs and with sharks. I know feck all about rebreathers and hope to change that by reading the forums and clocking up the hours. I intend doing the Mod 2 and 3 early next year and doing a lot of trips to Malin in Ireland to dive deep wrecks with Geoff (www.divenorth.com).
There were no rebreather divers in the midlands until six months ago, now there are five of us, hopefully more will follow.

Rgds
Ger

i hear you were up and down like a tarts nickers!!!!!

Congrats on the qualification man....

20th July 2007, 17:51	#1 (permalink)
Ger Craven New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3	New Irish Midlands Rebreather Diver Hello, I have been diving 10years, 800+ dives, member of Athlone Sub Aqua Club which uses the CMAS system. I am an M2 instructor and IANTD Full OC Trimix Diver, did that with John Thorthon in Scapa a few year ago. Just got an Inspiration Vision rebreather, it arrived yesterday week, thanks to Barrie Law who helped me out(Divertec Ltd) . I did the Mod 1 course last wknd and was comfortable with the unit so brought it on a trip to Oban in Scotland during the week. Dived the Breda, Thesis, Rondo, Shuna and the Hispania. Enjoyed the trip which was well run by Richard who runs Aquaholics Dive Centre from Ballycastle, Northern Ireland(Scuba Diving Equipment - Dive Club in Ireland - Aquaholics). Enjoy diving wrecks, especially subs and with sharks. I know feck all about rebreathers and hope to change that by reading the forums and clocking up the hours. I intend doing the Mod 2 and 3 early next year and doing a lot of trips to Malin in Ireland to dive deep wrecks with Geoff (www.divenorth.com). There were no rebreather divers in the midlands until six months ago, now there are five of us, hopefully more will follow. Rgds Ger
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20th July 2007, 18:19	#2 (permalink)
MrClive Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: cork city ireland Posts: 167	Re: New Irish Midlands Rebreather Diver hello ger. and welcome to Rebreather World you will find out all you need to know from here, the site and people are top notch.. good to hear that there are a few more ccr divers in the midlands. all the best with the new venture __________________ clive
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20th July 2007, 19:11	#3 (permalink)
Stewart McMickan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ATHLONE Ireland Posts: 39	Re: New Irish Midlands Rebreather Diver Ger, good to see you on the site. hope you get all the required information. I have to agree that our Oban trip was Very good and well run and we were very lucky with the weather. great to see another midland CC diver. talk to you soon. and the very best of luck with the new toy, hope it keeps you safe. Later. __________________ Regards, Stew Last edited by Stewart McMickan : 20th July 2007 at 19:16.
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20th July 2007, 20:07	#4 (permalink)
m_lakes New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 24	Re: New Irish Midlands Rebreather Diver Welcome to Rebreather World Ger! Best of luck with the inspo!!
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20th July 2007, 20:09	#5 (permalink)
Barrie Law RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 726	Re: New Irish Midlands Rebreather Diver Quote: (Originally Posted by Ger Craven) Hello, I have been diving 10years, 800+ dives, member of Athlone Sub Aqua Club which uses the CMAS system. I am an M2 instructor and IANTD Full OC Trimix Diver, did that with John Thorthon in Scapa a few year ago. Just got an Inspiration Vision rebreather, it arrived yesterday week, thanks to Barrie Law who helped me out(Divertec Ltd) . I did the Mod 1 course last wknd and was comfortable with the unit so brought it on a trip to Oban in Scotland during the week. Dived the Breda, Thesis, Rondo, Shuna and the Hispania. Enjoyed the trip which was well run by Richard who runs Aquaholics Dive Centre from Ballycastle, Northern Ireland(Scuba Diving Equipment - Dive Club in Ireland - Aquaholics). Enjoy diving wrecks, especially subs and with sharks. I know feck all about rebreathers and hope to change that by reading the forums and clocking up the hours. I intend doing the Mod 2 and 3 early next year and doing a lot of trips to Malin in Ireland to dive deep wrecks with Geoff (www.divenorth.com). There were no rebreather divers in the midlands until six months ago, now there are five of us, hopefully more will follow. Rgds Ger Hi Ger, Welcome to the Rebreather World Forum and for your introduction I feel you may have raised the bar a bit on the usual 'Hi Guys, my name is' type intro's. Good to hear your OBAN trip went well. __________________ Barrie Law Rebreather World Store Supplying the Rebreather World Tel:US +19548403892 Fax:US+19543333792 Tel:EU+442071930496 Fax:EU+442077606344 Mobile+353876880628 Skype:barrielaw Email: barrie@rebreatherworldstore.com
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20th July 2007, 20:25	#6 (permalink)
Stewart McMickan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ATHLONE Ireland Posts: 39	Re: New Irish Midlands Rebreather Diver Barry, that is what Ger is good at "raising the bar" How are things going with you? __________________ Regards, Stew
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20th July 2007, 21:43	#7 (permalink)
Patto_chan Annoying fish since 1992 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 66	Re: New Irish Midlands Rebreather Diver Quote: (Originally Posted by Ger Craven) There were no rebreather divers in the midlands until six months ago, now there are five of us, hopefully more will follow. People in Co. Westmeath buying rebreathers? Whatever next? Before we know it they'll be hanging big, bright pink, fluffy, novelty dice in their tractor windows. Best of luck with Vision. Patto_chan/Kildare man
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20th July 2007, 22:50	#8 (permalink)
DonalWalsh Third Class Snorkeller Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Moving to London in Sept.....which way to the South Coast?? Posts: 136	Re: New Irish Midlands Rebreather Diver I was brought up in Mullingar!....go figure __________________ "Anybody can be a bum. All you need is the right girl, the right bar, and the right friends. They will see you off. They will christen your dumpster for you. "- Bill Hicks
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23rd July 2007, 11:25	#9 (permalink)
Eoin New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 53	Re: New Irish Midlands Rebreather Diver Welcome Ger, I'm not too far from you, based in Meath. Hope I get as good weather for my Scapa trip in September! Best of luck with the unit - I went for the old fashioned clockwork one myself (Inspo Classic).... __________________ Ta, Eoin ~~~~~~~~~ www.scuba.ie
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23rd July 2007, 11:37	#10 (permalink)
KevDD Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 105	Re: New Irish Midlands Rebreather Diver Quote: (Originally Posted by Ger Craven) Hello, I have been diving 10years, 800+ dives, member of Athlone Sub Aqua Club which uses the CMAS system. I am an M2 instructor and IANTD Full OC Trimix Diver, did that with John Thorthon in Scapa a few year ago. Just got an Inspiration Vision rebreather, it arrived yesterday week, thanks to Barrie Law who helped me out(Divertec Ltd) . I did the Mod 1 course last wknd and was comfortable with the unit so brought it on a trip to Oban in Scotland during the week. Dived the Breda, Thesis, Rondo, Shuna and the Hispania. Enjoyed the trip which was well run by Richard who runs Aquaholics Dive Centre from Ballycastle, Northern Ireland(Scuba Diving Equipment - Dive Club in Ireland - Aquaholics). Enjoy diving wrecks, especially subs and with sharks. I know feck all about rebreathers and hope to change that by reading the forums and clocking up the hours. I intend doing the Mod 2 and 3 early next year and doing a lot of trips to Malin in Ireland to dive deep wrecks with Geoff (www.divenorth.com). There were no rebreather divers in the midlands until six months ago, now there are five of us, hopefully more will follow. Rgds Ger i hear you were up and down like a tarts nickers!!!!! Congrats on the qualification man....
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