caver changes his equipment

ToBo · 29th February 2008, 20:17

Hello everybody,

sorry for just being curious some month and getting some information without introducing myself. My name is Thomas living in Munich and I am diving for
17 years OC. It took a long time being ready for a Rebreather. These forums
helped me a lot to overcome my fear. I decided for a CCR because of the efficiency and finally for a Hammerhead which I did not regret. I just finished my course in Florida. But I want continue the training in our local
lakes to get more routine. If somebody want to join me just drop me a line.

cheers,

thomas

jkaterenchuk · 29th February 2008, 21:53

Thomas

Congrats on completing the course.

I would be glad to join you. All you need to do is send me the air tickets and provide the accomdations. I would also like a dark blue BMW 740 for cruising the autobahn. I can be there as soon as you need me and stay for a month or two depending upon how good your cooking skills are. By the way no Pizza Hut allowed.

You will really enjoy the nice warm moist air from the CCR once you get in the cold water. I did a 70min dive last night with a bottom temp of 6C/43F.

John

RebreatherNut · 29th February 2008, 23:46

Hi Thomas,
Welcome to Rebreatherworld.com
Glad to hear that you made the transition over to CCR, finally joining the dark side of diving ;-)

Fruendliche Gruesse,
cheers
RBN

Janos · 1st March 2008, 02:17

I've just got back from Mexico where I bumped into a chap called Dirk who has just done his Meg course. I think he lives close to you and I know he was looking for someone to build up hours with. He is still out in Mexico, so won't see this for a few days. I'm also not sure what he posts on Rebreather World as but there is someone there!

Janos

andibk · 1st March 2008, 03:29

Thomas
Welcome to the dark side. We have alot more exploring to do, I just have to figure out if we can get the porter to hump the rebreathers through the jungle. Probable much easier then carrying the 12 liter tanks. Congradulations. You will be happy with the change.

andibk

Mixaddict · 1st March 2008, 05:07

Thomas,

Glad you made it home OK! It was great getting to know you in Florida. Hopefully we will get to dive together again soon under less stress!

Hope you are enjoying the HH CCR. I know that I am!

Best regards,
Randy

bletso · 1st March 2008, 12:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by andibk)

Thomas
Welcome to the dark side.
andibk

Not to pick on you, but the dark side does not a store bought unit make.

Dale

ToBo · 1st March 2008, 16:25

Thanks for the Welcome!
Think I will find this chap

.

@John: I know you had problems with your BMW so I would recommend my small silver grey Toyota Yaris which only need 4l/100km Diesel. That is very efficient... like a Rebreather

. Maybe meet you in Thailand together with Bruce if I can wait until September.

@Randy: Hope to see you again in Cave Country or maybe Munich. BTW Congrats to your Rebreather Instructor.

Best Regards,

Thomas

29th February 2008, 20:17	#1 (permalink)
ToBo New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: May 2007 Location: Munich Posts: 3	caver changes his equipment Hello everybody, sorry for just being curious some month and getting some information without introducing myself. My name is Thomas living in Munich and I am diving for 17 years OC. It took a long time being ready for a Rebreather. These forums helped me a lot to overcome my fear. I decided for a CCR because of the efficiency and finally for a Hammerhead which I did not regret. I just finished my course in Florida. But I want continue the training in our local lakes to get more routine. If somebody want to join me just drop me a line. cheers, thomas
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29th February 2008, 21:53	#2 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 652	Re: caver changes his equipment Thomas Congrats on completing the course. I would be glad to join you. All you need to do is send me the air tickets and provide the accomdations. I would also like a dark blue BMW 740 for cruising the autobahn. I can be there as soon as you need me and stay for a month or two depending upon how good your cooking skills are. By the way no Pizza Hut allowed. You will really enjoy the nice warm moist air from the CCR once you get in the cold water. I did a 70min dive last night with a bottom temp of 6C/43F. John Last edited by jkaterenchuk : 29th February 2008 at 23:51.
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29th February 2008, 23:46	#3 (permalink)
RebreatherNut Rebreather World Greeter Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 677	Re: caver changes his equipment Hi Thomas, Welcome to Rebreatherworld.com Glad to hear that you made the transition over to CCR, finally joining the dark side of diving ;-) Fruendliche Gruesse, cheers RBN __________________ "One minute to go, Luck-meister! Then I'll be down on you like a buzzard on a gut wagon." - ALF
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1st March 2008, 02:17	#4 (permalink)
Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 581	Re: caver changes his equipment I've just got back from Mexico where I bumped into a chap called Dirk who has just done his Meg course. I think he lives close to you and I know he was looking for someone to build up hours with. He is still out in Mexico, so won't see this for a few days. I'm also not sure what he posts on Rebreather World as but there is someone there! Janos __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed
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1st March 2008, 03:29	#5 (permalink)
andibk New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: May 2005 Location: Thailand Posts: 148	Re: caver changes his equipment Thomas Welcome to the dark side. We have alot more exploring to do, I just have to figure out if we can get the porter to hump the rebreathers through the jungle. Probable much easier then carrying the 12 liter tanks. Congradulations. You will be happy with the change. andibk
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1st March 2008, 05:07	#6 (permalink)
Mixaddict Always Learning! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 426	Re: caver changes his equipment Thomas, Glad you made it home OK! It was great getting to know you in Florida. Hopefully we will get to dive together again soon under less stress! Hope you are enjoying the HH CCR. I know that I am! Best regards, Randy __________________ Randy Thornton (MixAddict) Inspiration, Evolution,Hammerhead & Sentinel CCR Instructor
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1st March 2008, 12:42	#7 (permalink)
bletso An independent diver. Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville, KY, USA Posts: 222	Re: caver changes his equipment Quote: (Originally Posted by andibk) Thomas Welcome to the dark side. andibk Not to pick on you, but the dark side does not a store bought unit make. Dale
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1st March 2008, 16:25	#8 (permalink)
ToBo New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: May 2007 Location: Munich Posts: 3	Re: caver changes his equipment Thanks for the Welcome! Think I will find this chap. @John: I know you had problems with your BMW so I would recommend my small silver grey Toyota Yaris which only need 4l/100km Diesel. That is very efficient... like a Rebreather. Maybe meet you in Thailand together with Bruce if I can wait until September. @Randy: Hope to see you again in Cave Country or maybe Munich. BTW Congrats to your Rebreather Instructor. Best Regards, Thomas
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