Hello Rebreather World

Mark S · 6th February 2006, 09:35

So there I was enjoying a fantastic Thai meal with a beautiful girl: I looked over at where our two beer bottles were standing on the table on either side of a cylindrical glass candle holder and I thought "That looks just like a mini-Meg" and then "If I put this table number marker around the candle it'll look just like a Sport Kiss"...

And I don't even have a Rebreather yet!

I've probably spent the equivalent of a year's worth of time reading all the posts here and on YD to do with Rebreather, and have learnt an incredible amount - I would never have believed it was possible to learn so much about something without ever touching one!

Of course, as I well know, theory is one thing, practical something else entirely! Hopefully doing all the mental gymnastics

before actually trying anything out is good prep and will make the learning curve that much gentler. Could be wrong here, but it seems from the posts that Rebreather diving is as much about a way of thinking as a way of acting (comments welcomed!).

Currently a recreational OC diver DM level with about 110 dives. I'm originally from South Africa, but have been living in London for the past 5 years. It took 4 years for me to take the the cold UK plunge but I am now diving dry and dark, and loving it.

I'm very lucky to be off to Honduras in about a month's time for a 6 month trip where I hope to spend most of it diving around the Bay Islands.

If someone over there is teaching SK or Meg classes, I may come back even poorer than I expect to...

I look forward to a ton more incredibly useful information from you guys - I know I've only scratched (or better still skimmed) the surface on this...

Cheers
Mark

Nick uk. · 6th February 2006, 10:58

Wait till you get your hands on one, it just gets better!!

***schford*** · 6th February 2006, 13:34

Welcome aboard nice intro!

mikedive · 13th February 2006, 02:07

Hi Mark,

Welcome to Rebreather World and for sure you will find the best informations and meet the nicest no bubbles divers on this web site.

Cheers,

Mike - www.protecdiving.com

ROB DAVIE · 13th February 2006, 15:13

Mark,

Welcome to Rebreather World! It is good that you realize that you are being assimilated, and that you are okay with that. Resistance is futile in any case!

As you've seen, the folks here are friendly, and willing to share info, and to talk about rebreathers at the drop of a hat...Hell, really, none of us needs any excuse!

Welcome aboard!

Rob Davie
Rebreather World Admin

6th February 2006, 09:35	#1 (permalink)
Mark S New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Posts: 3	Hello Rebreather World So there I was enjoying a fantastic Thai meal with a beautiful girl: I looked over at where our two beer bottles were standing on the table on either side of a cylindrical glass candle holder and I thought "That looks just like a mini-Meg" and then "If I put this table number marker around the candle it'll look just like a Sport Kiss"... And I don't even have a Rebreather yet! I've probably spent the equivalent of a year's worth of time reading all the posts here and on YD to do with Rebreather, and have learnt an incredible amount - I would never have believed it was possible to learn so much about something without ever touching one! Of course, as I well know, theory is one thing, practical something else entirely! Hopefully doing all the mental gymnastics before actually trying anything out is good prep and will make the learning curve that much gentler. Could be wrong here, but it seems from the posts that Rebreather diving is as much about a way of thinking as a way of acting (comments welcomed!). Currently a recreational OC diver DM level with about 110 dives. I'm originally from South Africa, but have been living in London for the past 5 years. It took 4 years for me to take the the cold UK plunge but I am now diving dry and dark, and loving it. I'm very lucky to be off to Honduras in about a month's time for a 6 month trip where I hope to spend most of it diving around the Bay Islands. If someone over there is teaching SK or Meg classes, I may come back even poorer than I expect to... I look forward to a ton more incredibly useful information from you guys - I know I've only scratched (or better still skimmed) the surface on this... Cheers Mark
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6th February 2006, 10:58	#2 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 579	Re: Hello Rebreather World Wait till you get your hands on one, it just gets better!! __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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6th February 2006, 13:34	#3 (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 Rebreather World Welcome aboard nice intro! __________________ 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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13th February 2006, 02:07	#4 (permalink)
mikedive Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Brazil, Texas and Mexico Posts: 321	Re: Hello Rebreather World Hi Mark, Welcome to Rebreather World and for sure you will find the best informations and meet the nicest no bubbles divers on this web site. Cheers, Mike - www.protecdiving.com
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13th February 2006, 15:13	#5 (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 Rebreather World Mark, Welcome to Rebreather World! It is good that you realize that you are being assimilated, and that you are okay with that. Resistance is futile in any case! As you've seen, the folks here are friendly, and willing to share info, and to talk about rebreathers at the drop of a hat...Hell, really, none of us needs any excuse! Welcome aboard! Rob Davie Rebreather World Admin __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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