Hello All From Pennsylvania

toolboxdiver · 15th November 2005, 20:09

Hello All,
Let me introduce my self I am currently a Padi Rescue Diver with Nitrox, search & recovery and wreck specialties. I have been diving pretty steady for the past 3 years and have logged 175 dives.
I am currently thinking about going rebreathers so I thought this was the place to do some research and ask some questions. I am planning a trip to Florida in Feb and would like to combine Cavern/intro Cave with re breather class. any help from any rebreather veterans would be much appriciated.
Thanks for any help Toolboxdiver

MikeH · 16th November 2005, 00:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by toolboxdiver)

I am planning a trip to Florida in Feb and would like to combine Cavern/intro Cave with re breather class.

First of all, that can't be done with any agency I know of. As far as I know, all agencies require Rebreather training to be done in open water, not overhead.

Plus, you will have enough to learn with one course or the other....put both together, and you'll likely be severely overloaded.

Mike

toolboxdiver · 16th November 2005, 10:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by MikeH)

First of all, that can't be done with any agency I know of. As far as I know, all agencies require Rebreather training to be done in open water, not overhead.

Plus, you will have enough to learn with one course or the other....put both together, and you'll likely be severely overloaded.

Mike

Thanks Mike you make a good point one at a time it is...

***schford*** · 16th November 2005, 10:45

I think if you are decided on going to an Rebreather one of your hardest choices will be deciding what model to go for!

Then when yo have done the training you will be glad you decided not to do a cavern course at the same time - to say your bouyancy control needs to be remastered is something of an under statement - te hehehe

**JPJones** · 16th November 2005, 11:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by toolboxdiver)

Hello All,
Let me introduce my self I am currently a Padi Rescue Diver with Nitrox, search & recovery and wreck specialties. I have been diving pretty steady for the past 3 years and have logged 175 dives.
I am currently thinking about going rebreathers so I thought this was the place to do some research and ask some questions. I am planning a trip to Florida in Feb and would like to combine Cavern/intro Cave with re breather class. any help from any rebreather veterans would be much appriciated.
Thanks for any help Toolboxdiver

The first thing you need to do is get some additional Nitrox training. IANTD requires advanced nitrox to take a CCR class. It may be combined but doing it before your CCR class is better. You will have enough to learn during the CCR class without any other distractions.

silentscuba · 16th November 2005, 13:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by toolboxdiver)

Hello All,
Let me introduce my self I am currently a Padi Rescue Diver with Nitrox, search & recovery and wreck specialties. I have been diving pretty steady for the past 3 years and have logged 175 dives.
I am currently thinking about going rebreathers so I thought this was the place to do some research and ask some questions. I am planning a trip to Florida in Feb and would like to combine Cavern/intro Cave with re breather class. any help from any rebreather veterans would be much appriciated.
Thanks for any help Toolboxdiver

Welcome to Rebreather World, as you can see there are many people here to help you out. Move Slow, Enjoy the Ride.

Curt

15th November 2005, 20:09	#1 (permalink)
toolboxdiver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Central Pennsylvania Posts: 2	Hello All From Pennsylvania Hello All, Let me introduce my self I am currently a Padi Rescue Diver with Nitrox, search & recovery and wreck specialties. I have been diving pretty steady for the past 3 years and have logged 175 dives. I am currently thinking about going rebreathers so I thought this was the place to do some research and ask some questions. I am planning a trip to Florida in Feb and would like to combine Cavern/intro Cave with re breather class. any help from any rebreather veterans would be much appriciated. Thanks for any help Toolboxdiver
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16th November 2005, 00:41	#2 (permalink)
MikeH Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 178	Re: Hello All From Pennsylvania Quote: (Originally Posted by toolboxdiver) I am planning a trip to Florida in Feb and would like to combine Cavern/intro Cave with re breather class. First of all, that can't be done with any agency I know of. As far as I know, all agencies require Rebreather training to be done in open water, not overhead. Plus, you will have enough to learn with one course or the other....put both together, and you'll likely be severely overloaded. Mike
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16th November 2005, 10:10	#3 (permalink)
toolboxdiver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Central Pennsylvania Posts: 2	Re: Hello All From Pennsylvania Quote: (Originally Posted by MikeH) First of all, that can't be done with any agency I know of. As far as I know, all agencies require Rebreather training to be done in open water, not overhead. Plus, you will have enough to learn with one course or the other....put both together, and you'll likely be severely overloaded. Mike Thanks Mike you make a good point one at a time it is...
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16th November 2005, 10:45	#4 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,660	Re: Hello All From Pennsylvania I think if you are decided on going to an Rebreather one of your hardest choices will be deciding what model to go for! Then when yo have done the training you will be glad you decided not to do a cavern course at the same time - to say your bouyancy control needs to be remastered is something of an under statement - te hehehe __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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16th November 2005, 11:57	#5 (permalink)
JPJones O2ptima Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Titan Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 367	Re: Hello All From Pennsylvania Quote: (Originally Posted by toolboxdiver) Hello All, Let me introduce my self I am currently a Padi Rescue Diver with Nitrox, search & recovery and wreck specialties. I have been diving pretty steady for the past 3 years and have logged 175 dives. I am currently thinking about going rebreathers so I thought this was the place to do some research and ask some questions. I am planning a trip to Florida in Feb and would like to combine Cavern/intro Cave with re breather class. any help from any rebreather veterans would be much appriciated. Thanks for any help Toolboxdiver The first thing you need to do is get some additional Nitrox training. IANTD requires advanced nitrox to take a CCR class. It may be combined but doing it before your CCR class is better. You will have enough to learn during the CCR class without any other distractions. __________________ NSS/CDS Training Chairman www.jpjscuba.com
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16th November 2005, 13:25	#6 (permalink)
silentscuba rEvo CCR Driver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mill Creek, WA USA Posts: 566	Re: Hello All From Pennsylvania Quote: (Originally Posted by toolboxdiver) Hello All, Let me introduce my self I am currently a Padi Rescue Diver with Nitrox, search & recovery and wreck specialties. I have been diving pretty steady for the past 3 years and have logged 175 dives. I am currently thinking about going rebreathers so I thought this was the place to do some research and ask some questions. I am planning a trip to Florida in Feb and would like to combine Cavern/intro Cave with re breather class. any help from any rebreather veterans would be much appriciated. Thanks for any help Toolboxdiver Welcome to Rebreather World, as you can see there are many people here to help you out. Move Slow, Enjoy the Ride. Curt __________________ Curt McNamee rEvo CCR Diver KISS CCR Diver www.silentscuba.com
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