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Mike Down · 26th March 2006, 02:30

Hi my name is Mike, I am an Aussie, I have been diving for some time now, spent time on O2 sets many years ago and I still like the little beasts. I have been squeezing time in between work to restore some ... make that totally rebuild them and have been concentrating lately on various LAR sets. Looking for parts, or machining parts takes up a deal of time with these units since they are not easily found over here, it soon turns into a collecting obsession.

When things get a bit hectic grabbing a small O2 set and spending a couple of hours or so under some jetty (pier) looking at critters is quite relaxing compared to prepping a CCR for a deeper dive

My preferred dive sites are in the Coral Sea, thus far not polluted or trashed.

Looking forward to learning more about the best sport, hobby, recreation whatever via this forum

Cheers

Mike

***caveseeker7*** · 26th March 2006, 02:49

Hi Mike, welcome to Rebreather World.

Never tried an O2 rig, but they seem like good fun for shallow water.

***Decodiver*** · 26th March 2006, 08:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike Down)

When things get a bit hectic grabbing a small O2 set and spending a couple of hours or so under some jetty (pier) looking at critters is quite relaxing compared to prepping a CCR for a deeper dive

Hi Mike,

Welcome aboard.

Just bear in mind that O2 units are just as capable at offing you as full ECCR.

I would prep mine much the same way as any of my ECCRs, (that is if the government hadn't insisted on having mine back.....

)

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

Frank · 26th March 2006, 11:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike Down)

I have been squeezing time in between work to restore some ... make that totally rebuild them and have been concentrating lately on various LAR sets.

Hey Mike!

I recently bought a LAR V or VI, I am not sure!
Maybee you can help!
It is all made of injected urethane not fiberglass.
Do you know if some LAR V were made out of urethane in the past (US version)???
Let me know!
François

sven · 26th March 2006, 14:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike Down)

Hi my name is Mike, I am an Aussie, I have been diving for some time now, spent time on O2 sets many years ago and I still like the little beasts. I have been squeezing time in between work to restore some ... make that totally rebuild them and have been concentrating lately on various LAR sets. Looking for parts, or machining parts takes up a deal of time with these units since they are not easily found over here, it soon turns into a collecting obsession.

When things get a bit hectic grabbing a small O2 set and spending a couple of hours or so under some jetty (pier) looking at critters is quite relaxing compared to prepping a CCR for a deeper dive

My preferred dive sites are in the Coral Sea, thus far not polluted or trashed.

Looking forward to learning more about the best sport, hobby, recreation whatever via this forum

Cheers

Mike

Mike,

Welcome to Rebreather World! There are quite a number of Aussies here (even some who technically aren't Aussies at all - like myself). If you are interested in the deep - contact the Sydney Project (www.sydneyproject.com)

Jason Blackwell · 26th March 2006, 21:20

Hi Mike

,

it is good to see more Aussies on here. I think the last losy of stats for the board we represented almost 20%

Cheers from up here in Qld

26th March 2006, 02:30	#1 (permalink)
Mike Down New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Australia Posts: 1	New member Hi my name is Mike, I am an Aussie, I have been diving for some time now, spent time on O2 sets many years ago and I still like the little beasts. I have been squeezing time in between work to restore some ... make that totally rebuild them and have been concentrating lately on various LAR sets. Looking for parts, or machining parts takes up a deal of time with these units since they are not easily found over here, it soon turns into a collecting obsession. When things get a bit hectic grabbing a small O2 set and spending a couple of hours or so under some jetty (pier) looking at critters is quite relaxing compared to prepping a CCR for a deeper dive My preferred dive sites are in the Coral Sea, thus far not polluted or trashed. Looking forward to learning more about the best sport, hobby, recreation whatever via this forum Cheers Mike
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26th March 2006, 02:49	#2 (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: 5,325	Re: New member Hi Mike, welcome to Rebreather World. Never tried an O2 rig, but they seem like good fun for shallow water. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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26th March 2006, 08:51	#3 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,168	Re: New member Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike Down) When things get a bit hectic grabbing a small O2 set and spending a couple of hours or so under some jetty (pier) looking at critters is quite relaxing compared to prepping a CCR for a deeper dive Hi Mike, Welcome aboard. Just bear in mind that O2 units are just as capable at offing you as full ECCR. I would prep mine much the same way as any of my ECCRs, (that is if the government hadn't insisted on having mine back..... ) Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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26th March 2006, 11:53	#4 (permalink)
Frank New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 7	Re: New member Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike Down) I have been squeezing time in between work to restore some ... make that totally rebuild them and have been concentrating lately on various LAR sets. Hey Mike! I recently bought a LAR V or VI, I am not sure! Maybee you can help! It is all made of injected urethane not fiberglass. Do you know if some LAR V were made out of urethane in the past (US version)??? Let me know! François
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26th March 2006, 14:16	#5 (permalink)
sven Blogs Admin / Forum Mod Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 574	Re: New member Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike Down) Hi my name is Mike, I am an Aussie, I have been diving for some time now, spent time on O2 sets many years ago and I still like the little beasts. I have been squeezing time in between work to restore some ... make that totally rebuild them and have been concentrating lately on various LAR sets. Looking for parts, or machining parts takes up a deal of time with these units since they are not easily found over here, it soon turns into a collecting obsession. When things get a bit hectic grabbing a small O2 set and spending a couple of hours or so under some jetty (pier) looking at critters is quite relaxing compared to prepping a CCR for a deeper dive My preferred dive sites are in the Coral Sea, thus far not polluted or trashed. Looking forward to learning more about the best sport, hobby, recreation whatever via this forum Cheers Mike Mike, Welcome to Rebreather World! There are quite a number of Aussies here (even some who technically aren't Aussies at all - like myself). If you are interested in the deep - contact the Sydney Project (www.sydneyproject.com) __________________ Regards, Sven [SIZE=1]The Sydney Project website: [URL]http://www.sydneyproject.com[/URL] My Blog: [URL]http://sven.rebreatherworld.com[/URL] "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain[/SIZE]
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26th March 2006, 21:20	#6 (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: New member Hi Mike , it is good to see more Aussies on here. I think the last losy of stats for the board we represented almost 20% Cheers from up here in Qld
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