Hello from Sunny, but slightly chilly Thailand

jkaterenchuk · 9th January 2008, 10:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by lobin)

Just a hello to all Rebreather'oids

Am just starting out with this Rebreather malarky, am looking to get into it quick smartish..

Any other Thailand based guys looking for potential support/dive buddies, when i get qualified and experiencised in the near future PM me.

Interested in, in the first instance, Inspiration Vision/Meg/Hammerhead/Sentinel

Regards
Lobin

I usually stay in the Chonburi area and just completed several CCR tech courses with Bruce Konefe (ANDIBK). He is based in Pattaya and is a ANDI IT. We did a CCR Deco class, Kiss CCR Crossover, Technical Wreck, Cavern and Cave. We did most of the dives on wrecks in the Pattaya area. They now have several that are nice for training in the 30M range. We headed up to Thong Pha Phum for the Cavern and Cave course in a freshwater lake. I know Bruce also goes to PI to do some Wreck and Cave dives.

I prefer the more technical nature of the ANDI courses and Bruce has been teaching in Thailand for around 14 years. He knows the SE Asia area and conducts a very indepth course. I am sure you would be highly sastified as I was. Feel free to PM me if you have further questions.

John

Drmike · 9th January 2008, 13:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining)

Thanks for all the recommendations guys I really appriciate it,

Well said sir.. I will never forget the Hobbits

Could have done with some today mind, Ben had me on all fours crawing with doubles through a 50ft passage in the new caves in krabi

hes just seaking revenge for all the times hes been struggling with his big heavy twins and weve been on ccr

fwiw in my admitedly limited experience a pair of sidemounted small tanks are my weapons of choice for cave dives involving dry caving to get to water, cant imagine trying to drag twins thru low passages and crawls

Meerveld · 9th January 2008, 14:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja)

You should not forget your local Rebreather the Pelagian. It seems to be a good unit.

I can vouch for the Pelagian made by Andy Fritz on Koh Samui, Thailand. I have been very happy with mine. Mark Ellyatt used to be very anti-rebreather but seems to now be a convert after acquiring a Pelagian and has dived his to 147 meters several times.

You can get more details here: http://www.rebreatherlab.com/pelagian.htm

Regards,

Carl

9th January 2008, 10:25	#11 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 827	Re: Hello from Sunny, but slightly chilly Thailand Quote: (Originally Posted by lobin) Just a hello to all Rebreather'oids Am just starting out with this Rebreather malarky, am looking to get into it quick smartish.. Any other Thailand based guys looking for potential support/dive buddies, when i get qualified and experiencised in the near future PM me. Interested in, in the first instance, Inspiration Vision/Meg/Hammerhead/Sentinel Regards Lobin I usually stay in the Chonburi area and just completed several CCR tech courses with Bruce Konefe (ANDIBK). He is based in Pattaya and is a ANDI IT. We did a CCR Deco class, Kiss CCR Crossover, Technical Wreck, Cavern and Cave. We did most of the dives on wrecks in the Pattaya area. They now have several that are nice for training in the 30M range. We headed up to Thong Pha Phum for the Cavern and Cave course in a freshwater lake. I know Bruce also goes to PI to do some Wreck and Cave dives. I prefer the more technical nature of the ANDI courses and Bruce has been teaching in Thailand for around 14 years. He knows the SE Asia area and conducts a very indepth course. I am sure you would be highly sastified as I was. Feel free to PM me if you have further questions. John
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9th January 2008, 13:31	#12 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,323	Re: Hello from Sunny, but slightly chilly Thailand Quote: (Originally Posted by tecdivertraining) Thanks for all the recommendations guys I really appriciate it, Well said sir.. I will never forget the Hobbits Could have done with some today mind, Ben had me on all fours crawing with doubles through a 50ft passage in the new caves in krabi hes just seaking revenge for all the times hes been struggling with his big heavy twins and weve been on ccr fwiw in my admitedly limited experience a pair of sidemounted small tanks are my weapons of choice for cave dives involving dry caving to get to water, cant imagine trying to drag twins thru low passages and crawls __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment Last edited by Drmike : 9th January 2008 at 13:33.
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9th January 2008, 14:42	#13 (permalink)
Meerveld Aviator, diver & sailor Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Pelagian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Koh Samui, Thailand Posts: 30	Re: Hello from Sunny, but slightly chilly Thailand Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja) You should not forget your local Rebreather the Pelagian. It seems to be a good unit. I can vouch for the Pelagian made by Andy Fritz on Koh Samui, Thailand. I have been very happy with mine. Mark Ellyatt used to be very anti-rebreather but seems to now be a convert after acquiring a Pelagian and has dived his to 147 meters several times. You can get more details here: http://www.rebreatherlab.com/pelagian.htm Regards, Carl __________________ We do not inherit the earth from our parents; we steal it from our children ~ based on a Native American proverb
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