Hello from Texas!

seakrakken · 13th April 2005, 09:32

Hi,
I'm happy to have found such a great Forum on RBs. I just finished a 30 minute Couch Dive yesterday on a homemade O2 CCR. Next weekend I plan to hit a nearby pool for sea trials! I'll try to post pics of the unit as soon as possible for those that are interested.

***schford*** · 13th April 2005, 09:38

Welcome aboard!!

Would love to see some piccies

Stuart

***Beanie*** · 13th April 2005, 09:40

To start with I thought that was a typo

Couch diving I can see that taking of dives need no longer be weather dependant

Anyway welcome and enjoy

safe diving

***Louby Lou*** · 13th April 2005, 09:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by seakrakken)

I just finished a 30 minute Couch Dive yesterday...

Couch Diving? Is that like Armchair Diving?

With the state of my ears and sinus at the moment that's all the diving I'll be doing..

Welcome and Enjoy

Mdemon · 13th April 2005, 11:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou)

Couch Diving? Is that like Armchair Diving?

LOL! Nah - you just need a keyboard for that...

Welcome SK! Any pictures of your unit? How did the tests go then?

Helium_diver · 13th April 2005, 11:11

Welcome SK ,

Glad the couch dive went ok . Good luck with your unit and please get some pics. Hope you enjoy the ride on the dark side.

Helium_diver

ROB DAVIE · 13th April 2005, 12:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by seakrakken)

Hi,
I'm happy to have found such a great Forum on RBs. I just finished a 30 minute Couch Dive yesterday on a homemade O2 CCR. Next weekend I plan to hit a nearby pool for sea trials! I'll try to post pics of the unit as soon as possible for those that are interested.

Howdy there, fellow Texan! Welcome aboard Stuart Ford's Rebreather World Flying Circus! This is a great "nest" for re-breathing creatures of ALL kinds.

We are especially happy to have our DIY folks on board. Tell us more about yourself and your diving. Up-load some pics of your unit, son! Inquiring minds want to know!

Rob Davie

Divechick · 13th April 2005, 13:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by seakrakken)

I just finished a 30 minute Couch Dive yesterday on a homemade O2 CCR.

Hey, couch diving could really be the next big thing - just think of the advantages:

- Excellent visibility is guaranteed (particularly if couch faces out of a window)
- Temperature can be manually controlled - no more cold, uncomfortable dives!
- Dependability: little risk of dives being blown out due to bad weather
- Easy access: no lumping kit for miles
- Easy exit: close to access point, no crawling up ladders
- The problem of boring deco stops is a thing of the past - simply gaze at the tv
- Minimal physical exertion - couch diving opens up the diving world to the couch potato
- No boats - martyrs to sea sickness can participate in comfort
- No need for a drysuit: scuba fashion will take huge leaps forward
- Privacy and exclusivity - every diver has their own personal dive site in the privacy of their own home. Access can be limited to a select few...
- Ergonomic comfort: the new reclining diving position will soon eclipse the old, outdated and much overrated horizontal-with-face-pointing-at-the-sand position
-Nutritional advantages: the barriers to having a quick snack on a long dive are much reduced
- No more diving elitism and snobbery: divers can be joined by snorkellers, free divers, swimmers and even paddlers on the glorious couch of equality...

I can see that there may be some old dinosaurs who persist in maintaining that couch diving cannot rival so-called "real" diving, but this is just plain narrow minded!

ROB DAVIE · 13th April 2005, 14:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by Divechick)

Hey, couch diving could really be the next big thing - just think of the advantages:

- Excellent visibility is guaranteed (particularly if couch faces out of a window)
- Temperature can be manually controlled - no more cold, uncomfortable dives!
- Dependability: little risk of dives being blown out due to bad weather
- Easy access: no lumping kit for miles
- Easy exit: close to access point, no crawling up ladders
- The problem of boring deco stops is a thing of the past - simply gaze at the tv
- Minimal physical exertion - couch diving opens up the diving world to the couch potato
- No boats - martyrs to sea sickness can participate in comfort
- No need for a drysuit: scuba fashion will take huge leaps forward
- Privacy and exclusivity - every diver has their own personal dive site in the privacy of their own home. Access can be limited to a select few...
- Ergonomic comfort: the new reclining diving position will soon eclipse the old, outdated and much overrated horizontal-with-face-pointing-at-the-sand position
-Nutritional advantages: the barriers to having a quick snack on a long dive are much reduced
- No more diving elitism and snobbery: divers can be joined by snorkellers, free divers, swimmers and even paddlers on the glorious couch of equality...

I can see that there may be some old dinosaurs who persist in maintaining that couch diving cannot rival so-called "real" diving, but this is just plain narrow minded!

Great one, Sarah!

ROFL

***caveseeker7*** · 13th April 2005, 16:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou)

Couch Diving? Is that like Armchair Diving?

Better, there is space for two.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Divechick)

Hey, couch diving could really be the next big thing ... I can see that there may be some old dinosaurs who persist in maintaining that couch diving cannot rival so-called "real" diving, but this is just plain narrow minded!

LOL.

Good one.

Quote:

- just think of the advantages:

- Easy exit: close to access point, no crawling up ladders

That depends on your diving, though. If you're overhead diving in the attic you still got to lug your gear up the ladder.

Quote:

- The problem of boring deco stops is a thing of the past - simply gaze at the tv

You still need to make sure it's a good program, or rather than hanging on deco you might run the risk of hanging yourself on deco.

Quote:

- No boats - martyrs to sea sickness can participate in comfort
- Nutritional advantages: the barriers to having a quick snack on a long dive are much reduced

Yeah, but if the snack or anything elese induces sea-sickness you gotta clean up the mess unless you flood the living room and throw in a few fishes you can feed.

Quote:

- No more diving elitism and snobbery ... the glorious couch of equality...

That may be wishfull thinking. Soon couch divers will argue who has the better, more comfy couch, DIR (Doing It Reclyning) or not, SCR vs. CCR (Snuggly Couch Rebreathing vs. Comfy Couch Rebreathing), disadvantages relying on power in massaging couches, where to mount the snack trey ...

... we're a loopy bunch, the discussions will never end.

13th April 2005, 09:32	#1 (permalink)
seakrakken Bob in Dallas Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: USA Posts: 12	Hello from Texas! Hi, I'm happy to have found such a great Forum on RBs. I just finished a 30 minute Couch Dive yesterday on a homemade O2 CCR. Next weekend I plan to hit a nearby pool for sea trials! I'll try to post pics of the unit as soon as possible for those that are interested.
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13th April 2005, 09:38	#2 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,661	Welcome aboard!! Would love to see some piccies Stuart
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13th April 2005, 09:40	#3 (permalink)
*Beanie* Cheif tea maker Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,142	Couch diving To start with I thought that was a typo Couch diving I can see that taking of dives need no longer be weather dependant Anyway welcome and enjoy safe diving __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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13th April 2005, 09:47	#4 (permalink)
*Louby Lou* Slave to an MSc Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roman Corinium! Posts: 1,016	Quote: (Originally Posted by seakrakken) I just finished a 30 minute Couch Dive yesterday... Couch Diving? Is that like Armchair Diving? With the state of my ears and sinus at the moment that's all the diving I'll be doing.. Welcome and Enjoy __________________ Miss Lou x Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreatherworld Terms and Conditions - Please read! Outlaw Divers - Sssh we're diving! You heff vays uff dealink vis zem, oh Miss Rebreather World Admin! - Rob Davie Feb 06
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13th April 2005, 11:01	#5 (permalink)
Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,879	Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou) Couch Diving? Is that like Armchair Diving? LOL! Nah - you just need a keyboard for that... Welcome SK! Any pictures of your unit? How did the tests go then? __________________ www.southwestmafia.com It's as easy as abc; a) "Carry adequate bailout" b) "If in doubt, bail out" c) "Always know your PO2" If you find that hard, stick to crochet. "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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13th April 2005, 11:11	#6 (permalink)
Helium_diver Has anyone seen my Gerbil Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Baltimore MD USA Posts: 150	Welcome SK , Glad the couch dive went ok . Good luck with your unit and please get some pics. Hope you enjoy the ride on the dark side. Helium_diver
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13th April 2005, 12:53	#7 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Welcome!!!!! Quote: (Originally Posted by seakrakken) Hi, I'm happy to have found such a great Forum on RBs. I just finished a 30 minute Couch Dive yesterday on a homemade O2 CCR. Next weekend I plan to hit a nearby pool for sea trials! I'll try to post pics of the unit as soon as possible for those that are interested. Howdy there, fellow Texan! Welcome aboard Stuart Ford's Rebreather World Flying Circus! This is a great "nest" for re-breathing creatures of ALL kinds. We are especially happy to have our DIY folks on board. Tell us more about yourself and your diving. Up-load some pics of your unit, son! Inquiring minds want to know! Rob Davie __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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13th April 2005, 13:59	#8 (permalink)
Divechick Came down in the last shower of rain Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 53	Quote: (Originally Posted by seakrakken) I just finished a 30 minute Couch Dive yesterday on a homemade O2 CCR. Hey, couch diving could really be the next big thing - just think of the advantages: - Excellent visibility is guaranteed (particularly if couch faces out of a window) - Temperature can be manually controlled - no more cold, uncomfortable dives! - Dependability: little risk of dives being blown out due to bad weather - Easy access: no lumping kit for miles - Easy exit: close to access point, no crawling up ladders - The problem of boring deco stops is a thing of the past - simply gaze at the tv - Minimal physical exertion - couch diving opens up the diving world to the couch potato - No boats - martyrs to sea sickness can participate in comfort - No need for a drysuit: scuba fashion will take huge leaps forward - Privacy and exclusivity - every diver has their own personal dive site in the privacy of their own home. Access can be limited to a select few... - Ergonomic comfort: the new reclining diving position will soon eclipse the old, outdated and much overrated horizontal-with-face-pointing-at-the-sand position -Nutritional advantages: the barriers to having a quick snack on a long dive are much reduced - No more diving elitism and snobbery: divers can be joined by snorkellers, free divers, swimmers and even paddlers on the glorious couch of equality... I can see that there may be some old dinosaurs who persist in maintaining that couch diving cannot rival so-called "real" diving, but this is just plain narrow minded!
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13th April 2005, 14:08	#9 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Quote: (Originally Posted by Divechick) Hey, couch diving could really be the next big thing - just think of the advantages: - Excellent visibility is guaranteed (particularly if couch faces out of a window) - Temperature can be manually controlled - no more cold, uncomfortable dives! - Dependability: little risk of dives being blown out due to bad weather - Easy access: no lumping kit for miles - Easy exit: close to access point, no crawling up ladders - The problem of boring deco stops is a thing of the past - simply gaze at the tv - Minimal physical exertion - couch diving opens up the diving world to the couch potato - No boats - martyrs to sea sickness can participate in comfort - No need for a drysuit: scuba fashion will take huge leaps forward - Privacy and exclusivity - every diver has their own personal dive site in the privacy of their own home. Access can be limited to a select few... - Ergonomic comfort: the new reclining diving position will soon eclipse the old, outdated and much overrated horizontal-with-face-pointing-at-the-sand position -Nutritional advantages: the barriers to having a quick snack on a long dive are much reduced - No more diving elitism and snobbery: divers can be joined by snorkellers, free divers, swimmers and even paddlers on the glorious couch of equality... I can see that there may be some old dinosaurs who persist in maintaining that couch diving cannot rival so-called "real" diving, but this is just plain narrow minded! Great one, Sarah! ROFL __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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13th April 2005, 16:23	#10 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,287	Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou) Couch Diving? Is that like Armchair Diving? Better, there is space for two. Quote: (Originally Posted by Divechick) Hey, couch diving could really be the next big thing ... I can see that there may be some old dinosaurs who persist in maintaining that couch diving cannot rival so-called "real" diving, but this is just plain narrow minded! LOL. Good one. Quote: - just think of the advantages: - Easy exit: close to access point, no crawling up ladders That depends on your diving, though. If you're overhead diving in the attic you still got to lug your gear up the ladder. Quote: - The problem of boring deco stops is a thing of the past - simply gaze at the tv You still need to make sure it's a good program, or rather than hanging on deco you might run the risk of hanging yourself on deco. Quote: - No boats - martyrs to sea sickness can participate in comfort - Nutritional advantages: the barriers to having a quick snack on a long dive are much reduced Yeah, but if the snack or anything elese induces sea-sickness you gotta clean up the mess unless you flood the living room and throw in a few fishes you can feed. Quote: - No more diving elitism and snobbery ... the glorious couch of equality... That may be wishfull thinking. Soon couch divers will argue who has the better, more comfy couch, DIR (Doing It Reclyning) or not, SCR vs. CCR (Snuggly Couch Rebreathing vs. Comfy Couch Rebreathing), disadvantages relying on power in massaging couches, where to mount the snack trey ... ... we're a loopy bunch, the discussions will never end. __________________ Cheers Stefan Be Water, My Friend - Bruce Lee Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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