Hello from Tasmania, Australia!

digital_steve · 30th January 2008, 22:14

Hey all,
I've been interested in learning more about rebreathers for some time and eventually joined the site
I don't own any rebreathers currently but i have an interest in SCR as well as CCR and i hope i'll find some info on the forums!
The ability to extend bottom time in recreational ranges (scr for this i presume), cost benefits as well as comfort and silent diving certainly appeal to me and i look forward to learning as much as i can!

kiwi_diver · 31st January 2008, 03:26

Mate, I honestly don't think there are any cost benefits to rebreather diving. The constant consumption of sorb and oxygen coupled with the initial outlay for a unit, even second hand, will see to it that you are forever digging in your pocket.

That said, the sheer pleasure of being able to sample ones salami burp over and over again is more than enough to keep me doing it.

Seriously though, they are an ongoing expense. They need lots of care and attention and you may find yourself modifying your typical dive profile to suit them. For example, I don't hunt on Rebreather because they just don't lend themselves to the constant changes in depth and attitude that go with bug-hunts etc.

Don't feel you have to go SCR for recreation. The Dolphin was pitched at the recreational market but that's more because SCR is a simpler concept to grasp and anyone with a Basic Nitrox cert can get the gas they need to drive the unit.

In any case, Rebreather World is the right place to find out what might work for you.

Welcome aboard and safe diving!

**Fun Under Pressure** · 31st January 2008, 08:22

Welcome on board. Greetings from germany.

Cheers Markku

Chris · 1st February 2008, 05:59

Hi Steve
You want to buy a Rebreather

Man what are you going to do with all that nice shiny OC gear I have sold you

Welcome aboard
Cheers
Chriso

drew_b · 3rd February 2008, 03:04

Not to mention everyone down here looks at you strangely and acts as though you are leperous. Damn dangerous those rebreather things

digital_steve · 3rd February 2008, 22:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris)

Hi Steve
You want to buy a Rebreather

Man what are you going to do with all that nice shiny OC gear I have sold you

Welcome aboard
Cheers
Chriso

One day!... but not in the very near future. The OC gear won't go too waste mate
If i lashed out on a Rebreather my missus would castrate me!
When you come to tassie mate you better bring your meg

Hey drew! You down south?

IKM · 4th February 2008, 08:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by drew_b)

Not to mention everyone down here looks at you strangely and acts as though you are leperous. Damn dangerous those rebreather things

Yeah sure ... blame it on the rebreather !

streamway_explorer · 5th February 2008, 06:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by digital_steve)

Hey all,
I've been interested in learning more about rebreathers for some time and eventually joined the site
I don't own any rebreathers currently but i have an interest in SCR as well as CCR and i hope i'll find some info on the forums!
The ability to extend bottom time in recreational ranges (scr for this i presume), cost benefits as well as comfort and silent diving certainly appeal to me and i look forward to learning as much as i can!

Steve Welcome aboard, Good to see another ozy sign up Rebreather World. Get your self up to Oztek Sydney in 2009, everyone will be there,that the place to see all the units on display and pick everyones brains for info and a good deal on a CCR. thats right hey chriso. plus its great to put a face to everyone you talk to on RBW in Aus.

I enjoy my ccr for 50m plus because I'm alway the one who pulls the anchor out of the wreck at end of the dive. Now I dont stress about how much time I got to get out of there. Its also going to be nice not to see 250 dollars of Helium go up in bubbles in 20 mins if one uses 2x 12lts Oc tanks for 75m dive.Now it should cost about $30 for the helium use each dive.

Tassie must put it on my list of diving sites to do. but need new dry suit first.

Lancer4545 · 5th February 2008, 10:47

Hi Steve,

If ever you're up in Cairns let me know and I'll arrange some warm water diving for you

Welcome to the forum.

Lance

diverem · 27th February 2008, 00:08

Hey Digital Steve

My first post on Rebreather World!

I'm in the same boat as you... I'm just reading up on rebreathers and learning about them before getting anywhere near making the big purchase. I've just started reading "Mastering Rebreathers" - it's a great read.

Like you, I've just got lots of nice new gear from Chris too so I'll need to get some use out of that first. Besides, you can never have too much dive gear.

Chris and I will with at DiveTek in Sydney next year so hopefully I'll get to have a play with all the gear!

Emma

30th January 2008, 22:14	#1 (permalink)
digital_steve New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hobart Posts: 24	Hello from Tasmania, Australia! Hey all, I've been interested in learning more about rebreathers for some time and eventually joined the site I don't own any rebreathers currently but i have an interest in SCR as well as CCR and i hope i'll find some info on the forums! The ability to extend bottom time in recreational ranges (scr for this i presume), cost benefits as well as comfort and silent diving certainly appeal to me and i look forward to learning as much as i can!
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31st January 2008, 03:26	#2 (permalink)
kiwi_diver Alias - Ray Mansell Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 157	Re: Hello from Tasmania, Australia! Mate, I honestly don't think there are any cost benefits to rebreather diving. The constant consumption of sorb and oxygen coupled with the initial outlay for a unit, even second hand, will see to it that you are forever digging in your pocket. That said, the sheer pleasure of being able to sample ones salami burp over and over again is more than enough to keep me doing it. Seriously though, they are an ongoing expense. They need lots of care and attention and you may find yourself modifying your typical dive profile to suit them. For example, I don't hunt on Rebreather because they just don't lend themselves to the constant changes in depth and attitude that go with bug-hunts etc. Don't feel you have to go SCR for recreation. The Dolphin was pitched at the recreational market but that's more because SCR is a simpler concept to grasp and anyone with a Basic Nitrox cert can get the gas they need to drive the unit. In any case, Rebreather World is the right place to find out what might work for you. Welcome aboard and safe diving! __________________ Ray. == Latitude 36 South, where the deeper you dive, the warmer it gets! ==
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31st January 2008, 08:22	#3 (permalink)
Fun Under Pressure Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 594	Re: Hello from Tasmania, Australia! Welcome on board. Greetings from germany. Cheers Markku
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1st February 2008, 05:59	#4 (permalink)
Chris Go Nude Or Go Home Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 601	Re: Hello from Tasmania, Australia! Hi Steve You want to buy a Rebreather Man what are you going to do with all that nice shiny OC gear I have sold you Welcome aboard Cheers Chriso __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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3rd February 2008, 03:04	#5 (permalink)
drew_b New Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 16	Re: Hello from Tasmania, Australia! Not to mention everyone down here looks at you strangely and acts as though you are leperous. Damn dangerous those rebreather things
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3rd February 2008, 22:21	#6 (permalink)
digital_steve New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hobart Posts: 24	Re: Hello from Tasmania, Australia! Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris) Hi Steve You want to buy a Rebreather Man what are you going to do with all that nice shiny OC gear I have sold you Welcome aboard Cheers Chriso One day!... but not in the very near future. The OC gear won't go too waste mate If i lashed out on a Rebreather my missus would castrate me! When you come to tassie mate you better bring your meg Hey drew! You down south?
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4th February 2008, 08:47	#7 (permalink)
IKM New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western Australia Posts: 48	Re: Hello from Tasmania, Australia! Quote: (Originally Posted by drew_b) Not to mention everyone down here looks at you strangely and acts as though you are leperous. Damn dangerous those rebreather things Yeah sure ... blame it on the rebreather ! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It tastes like air ....
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5th February 2008, 06:28	#8 (permalink)
streamway_explorer New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 41	Re: Hello from Tasmania, Australia! Quote: (Originally Posted by digital_steve) Hey all, I've been interested in learning more about rebreathers for some time and eventually joined the site I don't own any rebreathers currently but i have an interest in SCR as well as CCR and i hope i'll find some info on the forums! The ability to extend bottom time in recreational ranges (scr for this i presume), cost benefits as well as comfort and silent diving certainly appeal to me and i look forward to learning as much as i can! Steve Welcome aboard, Good to see another ozy sign up Rebreather World. Get your self up to Oztek Sydney in 2009, everyone will be there,that the place to see all the units on display and pick everyones brains for info and a good deal on a CCR. thats right hey chriso. plus its great to put a face to everyone you talk to on RBW in Aus. I enjoy my ccr for 50m plus because I'm alway the one who pulls the anchor out of the wreck at end of the dive. Now I dont stress about how much time I got to get out of there. Its also going to be nice not to see 250 dollars of Helium go up in bubbles in 20 mins if one uses 2x 12lts Oc tanks for 75m dive.Now it should cost about $30 for the helium use each dive. Tassie must put it on my list of diving sites to do. but need new dry suit first. __________________ Michael Collins www.trimixdivers.com
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5th February 2008, 10:47	#9 (permalink)
Lancer4545 Closed Circuit Divers Aus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 574	Re: Hello from Tasmania, Australia! Hi Steve, If ever you're up in Cairns let me know and I'll arrange some warm water diving for you Welcome to the forum. Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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27th February 2008, 00:08	#10 (permalink)
diverem New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth Posts: 4	Re: Hello from Tasmania, Australia! Hey Digital Steve My first post on Rebreather World! I'm in the same boat as you... I'm just reading up on rebreathers and learning about them before getting anywhere near making the big purchase. I've just started reading "Mastering Rebreathers" - it's a great read. Like you, I've just got lots of nice new gear from Chris too so I'll need to get some use out of that first. Besides, you can never have too much dive gear. Chris and I will with at DiveTek in Sydney next year so hopefully I'll get to have a play with all the gear! Emma
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