Hello From New Bern, NC

Pickles9876 · 28th March 2008, 15:21

Looking to get into rebreathers, but don't know which one to go with. So....I figured this would be a good place to start....

Pickles9876

**Lake_Tahoe_Diver** · 28th March 2008, 17:25

Welcome to the group. Ask questions and figure out which rebreather fits your needs the best.

mathias · 28th March 2008, 19:23

Welcome from Bern, Switzerland ;-)

caverkevin · 28th March 2008, 21:11

Hello back from a Classic KISS diver over in Broadway NC. Looks like you are in a great spot for diving the sea.

Cheers!!

Kevin

RebreatherNut · 28th March 2008, 22:58

Greetings from yet another one who grew up near Bern, Switzerland. But now residing in the lovely Pacific Northwest.

Anyway, welcome to Rebreather World. If you have a chance, attend one of the Rebreather try out sessions that are offered once in a while. That sure helps with the decision making.

Again, welcome on board!

RBN

w ripley · 29th March 2008, 11:25

You'll find lots of good opinions here.

While you're reading the posts you might get out and kick some tires, so to speak. The suggestion of finding a Rebreather Day, where you can try out different RBs in the water, makes a lot of sense. I know Pete Nawrocky (757-426-9708) will be holding many Optima try-out days at Lake Rawlings this summer. Also, since you're in New Bern, why not go down to the Olympus docks in August and talk to all the Rebreather divers that will be on the trip posted in Rebreather World under North Carolina Rebreather Trip.

We've got a few Rebreather divers in the Virginia Beach area (VA). You just missed our RB Day in February. Still, you could come up and dive with us and see a Meg, Optima, and Hammerhead. Our group, VBTech (checkout our website), is doing both ocean and cave stuff that you might like to participate in. We've also got a member in Raleigh who occasionally comes to meetings that you could ride with. You could always get on our email list and keep up with what's going on in your area.

It's a shame that you are missing Beneath the Sea this weekend in NJ. It's a great show with all of the Rebreather vendors. You might put that on your calendar for next year.

It would be helpful if you could tell us what kind of diving you are planning to do with your rebreather. Warm or cold water, recreational type dives or long and deep ones, short cave runs or multiple hour penetrations, etc. Each rebreather has some features that might be better for the type of diving you are thinking about doing than say another would offer, so giving us some parameters would be helpful. It's sorta like asking us to tell you what is the ideal woman -- Big operational difference in one with red hair vs black. So, post some insights about you and the type of diving you want to do.

Anyway, we're got some technical dives thru Lynnhaven Dive Center this season -- 160 to 260 fsw range -- that may be of interest to you. There will be one or two RBs on each of those dives for you to see. Hope to see you there.

Bill

cadblaster3 · 29th March 2008, 12:12

Welcome to Rebreather World. There's a few of us in your area, if you need some tires to kick.

Ed

Pickles9876 · 29th March 2008, 13:35

Thanks for all of the great feedback. I'm a regular @ Olympus and I look forward to this dive season and the chance to talk to rebreather users.
Pickles9876

Pickles9876 · 29th March 2008, 13:55

Ok, Stupid question time.

Can I get some recomendations from the old hats..... SCR's seem to be plentiful and less expensive to start with. Is this a good place start, to learn the in's and out of rebreathers? Then progress to CCr's after a time or....... should I start with something, I know that I am going to end up with..... My interest is extended range wreck diving so I know that a recreational rebreather will not fit my needs for long. I like the concept of an upgradeable MCCR like rEvo or COPIS but I dont want to get over my head since I am new. I know you get these questions all the time, so thanks for your tolerance.

RAL · 29th March 2008, 14:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pickles9876)

Ok, Stupid question time.

Can I get some recomendations from the old hats..... SCR's seem to be plentiful and less expensive to start with. Is this a good place start, to learn the in's and out of rebreathers? Then progress to CCr's after a time or....... should I start with something, I know that I am going to end up with..... My interest is extended range wreck diving so I know that a recreational rebreather will not fit my needs for long. I like the concept of an upgradeable MCCR like rEvo or COPIS but I dont want to get over my head since I am new. I know you get these questions all the time, so thanks for your tolerance.

Scr or not scr that is the question. Most people are better served skipping the scr IMO. As you already know scr are limited in practical use. I went with the classic kiss great unit. Simple, reliable, & an easy transition from OC. If I was in your shoes now the rEvo would be at the top of the list. (Slimmer, better scrubber setup, better o2 meters & has a HUD) You can "upgrade" to eccr later if you want without too much pain. Get in touch with Dave Sutton on here. He has dove most units & eviscerated almost as many.
Take your time & enjoy your search.

RAL

28th March 2008, 15:21	#1 (permalink)
Pickles9876 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Bern, N.C. Posts: 6	Hello From New Bern, NC Looking to get into rebreathers, but don't know which one to go with. So....I figured this would be a good place to start.... Pickles9876
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28th March 2008, 17:25	#2 (permalink)
Lake_Tahoe_Diver Enjoying the silence Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Reno, Nv. (Lake Tahoe) Posts: 185	Re: Hello From New Bern, NC Welcome to the group. Ask questions and figure out which rebreather fits your needs the best. __________________ Scuba Diving,the only sport where it is good to be in over your head....
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28th March 2008, 19:23	#3 (permalink)
mathias Ouroboros #31 Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic MK 15.X Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Switzerland - Murten Posts: 179	Re: Hello From New Bern, NC Welcome from Bern, Switzerland ;-) __________________ Our dreams are other people's nightmares ;-) Plus près du fond, plus loin des cons !
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28th March 2008, 21:11	#4 (permalink)
caverkevin CK #159 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Broadway NC Posts: 90	Re: Hello From New Bern, NC Hello back from a Classic KISS diver over in Broadway NC. Looks like you are in a great spot for diving the sea. Cheers!! Kevin
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28th March 2008, 22:58	#5 (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: Hello From New Bern, NC Greetings from yet another one who grew up near Bern, Switzerland. But now residing in the lovely Pacific Northwest. Anyway, welcome to Rebreather World. If you have a chance, attend one of the Rebreather try out sessions that are offered once in a while. That sure helps with the decision making. Again, welcome on board! 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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29th March 2008, 11:25	#6 (permalink)
w ripley Sorta New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norfolk VA USA Posts: 126	Re: Hello From New Bern, NC You'll find lots of good opinions here. While you're reading the posts you might get out and kick some tires, so to speak. The suggestion of finding a Rebreather Day, where you can try out different RBs in the water, makes a lot of sense. I know Pete Nawrocky (757-426-9708) will be holding many Optima try-out days at Lake Rawlings this summer. Also, since you're in New Bern, why not go down to the Olympus docks in August and talk to all the Rebreather divers that will be on the trip posted in Rebreather World under North Carolina Rebreather Trip. We've got a few Rebreather divers in the Virginia Beach area (VA). You just missed our RB Day in February. Still, you could come up and dive with us and see a Meg, Optima, and Hammerhead. Our group, VBTech (checkout our website), is doing both ocean and cave stuff that you might like to participate in. We've also got a member in Raleigh who occasionally comes to meetings that you could ride with. You could always get on our email list and keep up with what's going on in your area. It's a shame that you are missing Beneath the Sea this weekend in NJ. It's a great show with all of the Rebreather vendors. You might put that on your calendar for next year. It would be helpful if you could tell us what kind of diving you are planning to do with your rebreather. Warm or cold water, recreational type dives or long and deep ones, short cave runs or multiple hour penetrations, etc. Each rebreather has some features that might be better for the type of diving you are thinking about doing than say another would offer, so giving us some parameters would be helpful. It's sorta like asking us to tell you what is the ideal woman -- Big operational difference in one with red hair vs black. So, post some insights about you and the type of diving you want to do. Anyway, we're got some technical dives thru Lynnhaven Dive Center this season -- 160 to 260 fsw range -- that may be of interest to you. There will be one or two RBs on each of those dives for you to see. Hope to see you there. Bill
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29th March 2008, 12:12	#7 (permalink)
cadblaster3 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC Posts: 25	Re: Hello From New Bern, NC Welcome to Rebreather World. There's a few of us in your area, if you need some tires to kick. Ed
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29th March 2008, 13:35	#8 (permalink)
Pickles9876 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Bern, N.C. Posts: 6	Re: Hello From New Bern, NC Thanks for all of the great feedback. I'm a regular @ Olympus and I look forward to this dive season and the chance to talk to rebreather users. Pickles9876
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29th March 2008, 13:55	#9 (permalink)
Pickles9876 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Bern, N.C. Posts: 6	Re: Hello From New Bern, NC Ok, Stupid question time. Can I get some recomendations from the old hats..... SCR's seem to be plentiful and less expensive to start with. Is this a good place start, to learn the in's and out of rebreathers? Then progress to CCr's after a time or....... should I start with something, I know that I am going to end up with..... My interest is extended range wreck diving so I know that a recreational rebreather will not fit my needs for long. I like the concept of an upgradeable MCCR like rEvo or COPIS but I dont want to get over my head since I am new. I know you get these questions all the time, so thanks for your tolerance.
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29th March 2008, 14:37	#10 (permalink)
RAL Longbottom Time Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Florida Posts: 374	Re: Hello From New Bern, NC Quote: (Originally Posted by Pickles9876) Ok, Stupid question time. Can I get some recomendations from the old hats..... SCR's seem to be plentiful and less expensive to start with. Is this a good place start, to learn the in's and out of rebreathers? Then progress to CCr's after a time or....... should I start with something, I know that I am going to end up with..... My interest is extended range wreck diving so I know that a recreational rebreather will not fit my needs for long. I like the concept of an upgradeable MCCR like rEvo or COPIS but I dont want to get over my head since I am new. I know you get these questions all the time, so thanks for your tolerance. Scr or not scr that is the question. Most people are better served skipping the scr IMO. As you already know scr are limited in practical use. I went with the classic kiss great unit. Simple, reliable, & an easy transition from OC. If I was in your shoes now the rEvo would be at the top of the list. (Slimmer, better scrubber setup, better o2 meters & has a HUD) You can "upgrade" to eccr later if you want without too much pain. Get in touch with Dave Sutton on here. He has dove most units & eviscerated almost as many. Take your time & enjoy your search. RAL __________________ The sea does not care about you. Last edited by RAL : 29th March 2008 at 14:45.
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