Hello from Sunny South Florida

WetDawg · 13th December 2005, 19:11

New to the board,

Had a chance to try out the old US NAVY LAR-V years ago and would love to get back into the silent side of diving some day. First I would like to gather as much info from
knowledgeable people such as yourselves before I decide what to buy.

Been actively diving around the world since 1986 / PADI DM since 1996, Asst. Instructor 1998 and OWSI / MSDT 2003.

Active with U/W photo/video as well as hunting of all sorts.

USCG 100 Ton Captain's License - Worked day boats and liveaboards - ready to roll anywhere worldwide if you need a dive buddy.

ROB DAVIE · 13th December 2005, 19:30

Hey,

Welcome to a Wet and Salty Dog!!

I'm ex-Navy myself (as an Airedale)! Happy to have you aboard.

You will find, as you research things on this Board, that 'breathers have improved a WHOLE lot since the olden days, although the LAR 5 is still a great machine.

Welcome aboard, mate!

Rob

debersole · 13th December 2005, 21:53

Welcome to the board! I dive my Sport Kiss CCR in West Palm frequently. You are welcome to dive with me any time. In fact, if I can manage to get the tree up this week, my wife may let me dive this weekend!!!

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 14th December 2005, 00:31

Welcome aboard. I live in Miami Beach, and I dive up your way all the time. If you send me your email via PM, I send out email every week to try to get a group of divers together so that we can all go out together on a local dive boat. I do dives ranging from recreational to deep technical.

For the time being, I will be tied up with my rebreather training (as I am just getting started with rebreather diving). After that, I will not be diving deep until I have gained the experience using the rebreather. I do not expect to dive open circuit again even if that means I will have to pass up the chance to do some great deep dives. I am okay with working up to them properly.

Welcome, and I hope we get the chance to dive together soon.

Jason Blackwell · 14th December 2005, 20:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

I will not be diving deep until I have gained the experience using the rebreather. I do not expect to dive open circuit again even if that means I will have to pass up the chance to do some great deep dives. I am okay with working up to them properly.

Finally someone who has listened!!! Well done!!!

13th December 2005, 19:11	#1 (permalink)
WetDawg New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1	Hello from Sunny South Florida New to the board, Had a chance to try out the old US NAVY LAR-V years ago and would love to get back into the silent side of diving some day. First I would like to gather as much info from knowledgeable people such as yourselves before I decide what to buy. Been actively diving around the world since 1986 / PADI DM since 1996, Asst. Instructor 1998 and OWSI / MSDT 2003. Active with U/W photo/video as well as hunting of all sorts. USCG 100 Ton Captain's License - Worked day boats and liveaboards - ready to roll anywhere worldwide if you need a dive buddy. Last edited by WetDawg : 13th December 2005 at 20:27.
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13th December 2005, 19:30	#2 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Re: Hello from Sunny South Florida Hey, Welcome to a Wet and Salty Dog!! I'm ex-Navy myself (as an Airedale)! Happy to have you aboard. You will find, as you research things on this Board, that 'breathers have improved a WHOLE lot since the olden days, although the LAR 5 is still a great machine. Welcome aboard, mate! Rob __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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13th December 2005, 21:53	#3 (permalink)
debersole Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 199	Re: Hello from Sunny South Florida Welcome to the board! I dive my Sport Kiss CCR in West Palm frequently. You are welcome to dive with me any time. In fact, if I can manage to get the tree up this week, my wife may let me dive this weekend!!!
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14th December 2005, 00:31	#4 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,937	Re: Hello from Sunny South Florida Welcome aboard. I live in Miami Beach, and I dive up your way all the time. If you send me your email via PM, I send out email every week to try to get a group of divers together so that we can all go out together on a local dive boat. I do dives ranging from recreational to deep technical. For the time being, I will be tied up with my rebreather training (as I am just getting started with rebreather diving). After that, I will not be diving deep until I have gained the experience using the rebreather. I do not expect to dive open circuit again even if that means I will have to pass up the chance to do some great deep dives. I am okay with working up to them properly. Welcome, and I hope we get the chance to dive together soon. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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14th December 2005, 20:57	#5 (permalink)
Jason Blackwell Bloody Rebreathers! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA Posts: 361	Re: Hello from Sunny South Florida Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) I will not be diving deep until I have gained the experience using the rebreather. I do not expect to dive open circuit again even if that means I will have to pass up the chance to do some great deep dives. I am okay with working up to them properly. Finally someone who has listened!!! Well done!!! __________________ Jason Blackwell TDI Instructor Trainer #1358 Optima...Inspiration/Evolution...KISS...and what is next??? www.divedivedive.com.au OZTeK '09 March 2009 Sydney, Australia www.diveoztek.com.au
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