Hello from NJ

onetime · 11th May 2006, 13:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by viscya)

I got word from a friend that works with Outlaw's captain. Apparently he had a Rebreather diver that tinkered with his kit on the ride out, then the unit tanked on him under water. The captain is willing to have RB on board, but is a little spooked. Show him that your safe, and there should be no issue. The more of us that show safe conduct, the more accepted we will be.

Onetime,
My class is schedule for mid June. My guess is that late June early July, I'm going to spend a lot of time at Dutch. PM you then.

Thanks for the info. I was on the periphery of a conversation at BTS where a couple of divers (didn't know them so couldn't say how reliable the info was) were saying the Outlaw wouldn't allow RBs at all. One seemed kind of bitter about it, could have been the one with the problem.

I checked with Mo (from NJ Scuba Divers message board) about it since she's on there a lot and she hadn't heard any issues about Rebreather's.

I just hate to see unverified rumors going around. Unsold spots on boats hurt everyone and I'd hate to see a dive boat and divers missing out on opportunities to dive when they don't have to.

I live only about 40 minutes from Dutch so I can almost always be convinced to do some diving there. Plus I'm always tinkering with different things and it gives me an opportunity to test things out in a confined environment.

viscya · 11th May 2006, 19:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by grunzster)

One week and counting!

Got my unit and all the extra bits I need, except for a few hoses I'm going to swap out for different lengths. I leave for the Saint Lawrence on the 19th.

I don't think Natural ordered his yet. He was orignally shooting to be in the same class as me, but I haven't even seen him on the board in a while.

BUT...

We're thinking of changing our club to Wreck Valley KISS divers!

There are about 6-7 of us in our area doing the training in the next few weeks.

The Block Island trip I'm doing in July changed from me being the one green rebreather diver on the trip to having only one OC guy on the boat!

I've heard that Kim said this is the most units they've sold in a year.

My unit ships this week. I heard Kim said ours was the single biggest order they ever shipped. That's what happens when you tell everyone about the price increase.

Are you going with TSC? I wanted to go on their trip this month, but it was full. I'm scheduled for the June trip. I'll need some serious Dutch time after that.

Are you figuring me in on the WVKD count?

grunzster · 11th May 2006, 20:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by viscya)

My unit ships this week. I heard Kim said ours was the single biggest order they ever shipped. That's what happens when you tell everyone about the price increase.

Are you going with TSC? I wanted to go on their trip this month, but it was full. I'm scheduled for the June trip. I'll need some serious Dutch time after that.

Are you figuring me in on the WVKD count?

Yup, I'm going on the TSC trip. I think I was the last spot booked on that trip.

Here's the list:
You
Me
XJae
JonnyRocket
Trukdiver
lcrom
Step
StFr
+ about 3 more who I'm not sure are on any of the boards

and already diving the units:
Jason
dantheman
Rob
Farmerted
and at least 3 more i know of

viscya · 12th May 2006, 00:27

Your right, you will have to rename the board.

I'm envisioning a new homepage item..... "Not having to carry two sets of doubles to the boat... Priceless."

Let me know how class goes.

grunzster · 12th May 2006, 03:00

As long as it's not a pic of a KISS in the back of a Red Explorer,
parked on the hill by the cove!

onetime · 15th May 2006, 14:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by viscya)

I got word from a friend that works with the Outlaw. He says that the boat is Rebreather friendly. If you have questions, the captain can be reached at captaingeezer@juno.com.
[edit]

According to Bob, the Captain of the Outlaw:

he has no problem with rebreathers as long as the person is competent and there is no evidence of equipment problems. i.e. he used to have a guy who would tinker with his the entire way out and still have problems with it during his dives.

If you get the chance, take a trip on the Outlaw and show that one diver is not necessarily representative of all.

And please, let's not say a boat is unfriendly to Rebreather's unless it's really a case of diving an RB means no spot on the boat. We're potentially in the first stages of RB's really taking root in diving let's not sour relationships at this critical point.

Thanks.

--Paul

11th May 2006, 13:52	#11 (permalink)
onetime Classic KISSer #138 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: US, NJ Posts: 673	Re: Outlaw Quote: (Originally Posted by viscya) I got word from a friend that works with Outlaw's captain. Apparently he had a Rebreather diver that tinkered with his kit on the ride out, then the unit tanked on him under water. The captain is willing to have RB on board, but is a little spooked. Show him that your safe, and there should be no issue. The more of us that show safe conduct, the more accepted we will be. Onetime, My class is schedule for mid June. My guess is that late June early July, I'm going to spend a lot of time at Dutch. PM you then. Thanks for the info. I was on the periphery of a conversation at BTS where a couple of divers (didn't know them so couldn't say how reliable the info was) were saying the Outlaw wouldn't allow RBs at all. One seemed kind of bitter about it, could have been the one with the problem. I checked with Mo (from NJ Scuba Divers message board) about it since she's on there a lot and she hadn't heard any issues about Rebreather's. I just hate to see unverified rumors going around. Unsold spots on boats hurt everyone and I'd hate to see a dive boat and divers missing out on opportunities to dive when they don't have to. I live only about 40 minutes from Dutch so I can almost always be convinced to do some diving there. Plus I'm always tinkering with different things and it gives me an opportunity to test things out in a confined environment.
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11th May 2006, 19:52	#12 (permalink)
viscya Wrecking Crew Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Marlton New Jersey Posts: 140	Re: Hello from NJ Quote: (Originally Posted by grunzster) One week and counting! Got my unit and all the extra bits I need, except for a few hoses I'm going to swap out for different lengths. I leave for the Saint Lawrence on the 19th. I don't think Natural ordered his yet. He was orignally shooting to be in the same class as me, but I haven't even seen him on the board in a while. BUT... We're thinking of changing our club to Wreck Valley KISS divers! There are about 6-7 of us in our area doing the training in the next few weeks. The Block Island trip I'm doing in July changed from me being the one green rebreather diver on the trip to having only one OC guy on the boat! I've heard that Kim said this is the most units they've sold in a year. My unit ships this week. I heard Kim said ours was the single biggest order they ever shipped. That's what happens when you tell everyone about the price increase. Are you going with TSC? I wanted to go on their trip this month, but it was full. I'm scheduled for the June trip. I'll need some serious Dutch time after that. Are you figuring me in on the WVKD count?
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11th May 2006, 20:18	#13 (permalink)
grunzster New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 28	Re: Hello from NJ Quote: (Originally Posted by viscya) My unit ships this week. I heard Kim said ours was the single biggest order they ever shipped. That's what happens when you tell everyone about the price increase. Are you going with TSC? I wanted to go on their trip this month, but it was full. I'm scheduled for the June trip. I'll need some serious Dutch time after that. Are you figuring me in on the WVKD count? Yup, I'm going on the TSC trip. I think I was the last spot booked on that trip. Here's the list: You Me XJae JonnyRocket Trukdiver lcrom Step StFr + about 3 more who I'm not sure are on any of the boards and already diving the units: Jason dantheman Rob Farmerted and at least 3 more i know of
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12th May 2006, 00:27	#14 (permalink)
viscya Wrecking Crew Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Marlton New Jersey Posts: 140	Re: Hello from NJ Your right, you will have to rename the board. I'm envisioning a new homepage item..... "Not having to carry two sets of doubles to the boat... Priceless." Let me know how class goes.
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12th May 2006, 03:00	#15 (permalink)
grunzster New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 28	Re: Hello from NJ As long as it's not a pic of a KISS in the back of a Red Explorer, parked on the hill by the cove!
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15th May 2006, 14:46	#16 (permalink)
onetime Classic KISSer #138 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: US, NJ Posts: 673	Re: Outlaw Quote: (Originally Posted by viscya) I got word from a friend that works with the Outlaw. He says that the boat is Rebreather friendly. If you have questions, the captain can be reached at captaingeezer@juno.com. [edit] According to Bob, the Captain of the Outlaw: he has no problem with rebreathers as long as the person is competent and there is no evidence of equipment problems. i.e. he used to have a guy who would tinker with his the entire way out and still have problems with it during his dives. If you get the chance, take a trip on the Outlaw and show that one diver is not necessarily representative of all. And please, let's not say a boat is unfriendly to Rebreather's unless it's really a case of diving an RB means no spot on the boat. We're potentially in the first stages of RB's really taking root in diving let's not sour relationships at this critical point. Thanks. --Paul
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