Hello

airbornediver · 19th September 2005, 17:29

I'm interested in buying a Rebreather. Most of the diving I do is tech. Its getting more expensive to fill and the gear gets heavier and heavier. I have run into other Rebreather divers who made the switch. So I'm trying to see whats out there that will fit my needs. I'm here to educate myself, find the best rebreather available for my needs and see who offers the best training in my area. This is a great site. Thanks

CCR-Wrecker · 19th September 2005, 18:42

Welcome!

Interesting username"airbornediver" are/were you a jumper?
I'm ex-82nd 86-88.
Andy

MikeH · 19th September 2005, 19:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by airbornediver)

I'm here to educate myself, find the best rebreather available for my needs and see who offers the best training in my area.

I can't answer the first question....but I can answer the second....Tom Mount. He's based right there in Miami. He teaches on just about every rebreather that is commonly found, and some that aren't.

Welcome to Rebreather World. I was never Airborne....but I do have over 2,000 civilian freefall jumps.

Mike

airbornediver · 21st September 2005, 16:16

CCR I was with 112th Signal Battalion, 1st SOCOM Ft Bragg 85 to 89 and 3/325 PIR in Vicenza, Italy from 89 to 91. Got out in 99. Mike I did a few Freefalls, but never went back to finish the classes. I'm just trying to determine what type of Rebreather to buy. Thanks guys

CCR-Wrecker · 21st September 2005, 22:11

"D" company 82nd AVN BDE- I used to wrench wirly-birds

I personally dive a YBOD and have for almost 3 years. If you detail the kind of diving you do it will help people to make suggestions. There are a TON of really smart people on this forum.(I'm not one of them

unfortunately)
Best of luck in your "Quest"
Andy

airbornediver · 22nd September 2005, 16:38

CCR, I'm doing mostly wreck penetration dives around 100 to 200 feet. Most of the dives are deco. I do enjoy diving on shallow reefs as well. I'm going to finish up Full Cave this Fall. Most of the dives I do are with Aluminum 80's, but I use 104's or 95's for the longer dives or caves. Thats what has me looking at the Rebreather's. Ginnie Springs is going to have a Demo Days on 11/13/05 for RB's. I signed up for that already. Thanks for your help.

CCR-Wrecker · 23rd September 2005, 01:06

Hey Airborne,

You know you'll have to curtail some of your diving while you build hours. No more 200' for a while.

I know the + and - of my unit, it works for me. I think the enviro I dive in is harder on equipment so I'm sure it would work for you. The PRISM is another unit I like.
Good luck,
Andy

Always carry adequate bail out gas!

19th September 2005, 17:29	#1 (permalink)
airbornediver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 12	Hello I'm interested in buying a Rebreather. Most of the diving I do is tech. Its getting more expensive to fill and the gear gets heavier and heavier. I have run into other Rebreather divers who made the switch. So I'm trying to see whats out there that will fit my needs. I'm here to educate myself, find the best rebreather available for my needs and see who offers the best training in my area. This is a great site. Thanks
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19th September 2005, 18:42	#2 (permalink)
CCR-Wrecker Classic KISSer #276 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 206	Welcome! Interesting username"airbornediver" are/were you a jumper? I'm ex-82nd 86-88. Andy
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19th September 2005, 19:38	#3 (permalink)
MikeH Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 178	Quote: (Originally Posted by airbornediver) I'm here to educate myself, find the best rebreather available for my needs and see who offers the best training in my area. I can't answer the first question....but I can answer the second....Tom Mount. He's based right there in Miami. He teaches on just about every rebreather that is commonly found, and some that aren't. Welcome to Rebreather World. I was never Airborne....but I do have over 2,000 civilian freefall jumps. Mike
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21st September 2005, 16:16	#4 (permalink)
airbornediver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 12	CCR I was with 112th Signal Battalion, 1st SOCOM Ft Bragg 85 to 89 and 3/325 PIR in Vicenza, Italy from 89 to 91. Got out in 99. Mike I did a few Freefalls, but never went back to finish the classes. I'm just trying to determine what type of Rebreather to buy. Thanks guys
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21st September 2005, 22:11	#5 (permalink)
CCR-Wrecker Classic KISSer #276 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 206	"D" company 82nd AVN BDE- I used to wrench wirly-birds I personally dive a YBOD and have for almost 3 years. If you detail the kind of diving you do it will help people to make suggestions. There are a TON of really smart people on this forum.(I'm not one of them unfortunately) Best of luck in your "Quest" Andy
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22nd September 2005, 16:38	#6 (permalink)
airbornediver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 12	CCR, I'm doing mostly wreck penetration dives around 100 to 200 feet. Most of the dives are deco. I do enjoy diving on shallow reefs as well. I'm going to finish up Full Cave this Fall. Most of the dives I do are with Aluminum 80's, but I use 104's or 95's for the longer dives or caves. Thats what has me looking at the Rebreather's. Ginnie Springs is going to have a Demo Days on 11/13/05 for RB's. I signed up for that already. Thanks for your help.
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23rd September 2005, 01:06	#7 (permalink)
CCR-Wrecker Classic KISSer #276 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 206	Hey Airborne, You know you'll have to curtail some of your diving while you build hours. No more 200' for a while. I know the + and - of my unit, it works for me. I think the enviro I dive in is harder on equipment so I'm sure it would work for you. The PRISM is another unit I like. Good luck, Andy Always carry adequate bail out gas!
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