Greetings from the Frozen Wasteland

Serge · 16th March 2008, 00:46

Hello World!

I do not currently own a Rebreather, but am about to embark on the adventure. Here is my plan:

Objective: To Purchase a Closed Circuit Rebreather and achieve full trimix-level training certification on the unit to continue the learning process of technical SCUBA diving and to take advantage of the added safety it provides for the exploration of wreck, cave, and virtual overhead environments.

Key Milestones:

Phase I: Complete research and determine specific unit, model, configuration, pricing and training options, and develop detailed financial and training strategy by 2Q 2008
Phase II: Purchase and receive the unit by 2Q 2009
Phase III: Complete intermediate-level training by 2Q 2010
Phase IV: Complete full trimix training by 4Q 2011

Input and constructive criticism will be greatly appreciated.

Ritchard · 16th March 2008, 02:17

Bit of a planner, are you?

Packhorse · 16th March 2008, 02:57

Welcome aboard Serge. Its nice to see you are not rushing into it. Im sure you find heaps of great info on this site to help you achieve Phase 1.

mountain diver · 16th March 2008, 19:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by Serge)

Hello World!

I do not currently own a Rebreather, but am about to embark on the adventure. Here is my plan:

Objective: To Purchase a Closed Circuit Rebreather and achieve full trimix-level training certification on the unit to continue the learning process of technical SCUBA diving and to take advantage of the added safety it provides for the exploration of wreck, cave, and virtual overhead environments.

Key Milestones:

Phase I: Complete research and determine specific unit, model, configuration, pricing and training options, and develop detailed financial and training strategy by 2Q 2008
Phase II: Purchase and receive the unit by 2Q 2009
Phase III: Complete intermediate-level training by 2Q 2010
Phase IV: Complete full trimix training by 4Q 2011

Input and constructive criticism will be greatly appreciated.

Greeting's Serge, sound's like you are big with time management, nothing wrong with that. It will help you if you head into the cave diving arena.
that said, we are fast approaching second quarter of 08, so what have you determined so far? that will help answer some of your questions.

all the best.

Serge · 16th March 2008, 22:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by mountain diver)

...we are fast approaching second quarter of 08, so what have you determined so far?...

Thanks all.

Well, not much, so far. A few buddies own evo, inspo, and a meg. A Silent Diving instructor lives near me, that's very convenient. Megs are very cool, and I would not mind making trips down to the cave country for training. A lot of information out there, I'm slowly digesting it. All options are still on the table, but I'm leaning toward E/MCCR. I will chime in with updates.

On the whole, it's a large investment of capital and time, and requires a certain amount of planning. Realistically, it looks like 3 to 4 year project to purchase, train, and put hours on the unit. Helps to break it down into several stages. It's all part of the journey.

16th March 2008, 00:46	#1 (permalink)
Serge New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NY Posts: 32	Greetings from the Frozen Wasteland Hello World! I do not currently own a Rebreather, but am about to embark on the adventure. Here is my plan: Objective: To Purchase a Closed Circuit Rebreather and achieve full trimix-level training certification on the unit to continue the learning process of technical SCUBA diving and to take advantage of the added safety it provides for the exploration of wreck, cave, and virtual overhead environments. Key Milestones: Phase I: Complete research and determine specific unit, model, configuration, pricing and training options, and develop detailed financial and training strategy by 2Q 2008 Phase II: Purchase and receive the unit by 2Q 2009 Phase III: Complete intermediate-level training by 2Q 2010 Phase IV: Complete full trimix training by 4Q 2011 Input and constructive criticism will be greatly appreciated. Last edited by Serge : 16th March 2008 at 01:06.
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16th March 2008, 02:17	#2 (permalink)
Ritchard New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto, CANADA Posts: 67	Re: Greetings from the Frozen Wasteland Bit of a planner, are you? __________________ "I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. You know, as a career, I don't want to do that." -Lloyd Dobler, (John Cusack) Say Anything CK329
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16th March 2008, 02:57	#3 (permalink)
Packhorse Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Auckland New Zealand Posts: 100	Re: Greetings from the Frozen Wasteland Welcome aboard Serge. Its nice to see you are not rushing into it. Im sure you find heaps of great info on this site to help you achieve Phase 1. __________________ There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
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16th March 2008, 19:13	#4 (permalink)
mountain diver Silent Lucidity Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: edmonton, ab. Posts: 175	Re: Greetings from the Frozen Wasteland Quote: (Originally Posted by Serge) Hello World! I do not currently own a Rebreather, but am about to embark on the adventure. Here is my plan: Objective: To Purchase a Closed Circuit Rebreather and achieve full trimix-level training certification on the unit to continue the learning process of technical SCUBA diving and to take advantage of the added safety it provides for the exploration of wreck, cave, and virtual overhead environments. Key Milestones: Phase I: Complete research and determine specific unit, model, configuration, pricing and training options, and develop detailed financial and training strategy by 2Q 2008 Phase II: Purchase and receive the unit by 2Q 2009 Phase III: Complete intermediate-level training by 2Q 2010 Phase IV: Complete full trimix training by 4Q 2011 Input and constructive criticism will be greatly appreciated. Greeting's Serge, sound's like you are big with time management, nothing wrong with that. It will help you if you head into the cave diving arena. that said, we are fast approaching second quarter of 08, so what have you determined so far? that will help answer some of your questions. all the best.
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16th March 2008, 22:53	#5 (permalink)
Serge New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NY Posts: 32	Re: Greetings from the Frozen Wasteland Quote: (Originally Posted by mountain diver) ...we are fast approaching second quarter of 08, so what have you determined so far?... Thanks all. Well, not much, so far. A few buddies own evo, inspo, and a meg. A Silent Diving instructor lives near me, that's very convenient. Megs are very cool, and I would not mind making trips down to the cave country for training. A lot of information out there, I'm slowly digesting it. All options are still on the table, but I'm leaning toward E/MCCR. I will chime in with updates. On the whole, it's a large investment of capital and time, and requires a certain amount of planning. Realistically, it looks like 3 to 4 year project to purchase, train, and put hours on the unit. Helps to break it down into several stages. It's all part of the journey.
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