Newbie from Dublin, Ireland

dougoh · 31st March 2006, 14:59

Hi Folks,

I just recently purchased a YBOD and completed my Mod 1 up in Malin Head, Ireland with 4 of my dive buddies this week. Thanks to Mark Hooson and Simon Townsend who took us through a really thorough course (IART). We were all exhausted after it but learned a heck of alot (including deep respect for our units!).

I've been diving for about 5 years and dabbling with Trimix (mainly Normoxic to 50 mtrs) for the last year. Helium bills diving on the dark wrecks of the Irish sea (getting noticable narcosis from 35 metres onwards due to darkness and cr&p viz) has pushed me towards rebreathers. However, having done the Mod1 course I'm fully converted to (almost) bubble free diving :-)

Overall the YBOD seems like quite a good unit, although I'm not very impressed with the engineering of the bottom of the case. Clearly wasn't designed for punishment on the average Irish RIB in either the Irish sea or the North Atlantic (Malin Head). Bottom of mine cracked rolling off the RIB for my first boat dive

So, I'm gonna be looking at ways to re-inforce it in time

Anyway, as befits a newbie, I'm gonna do alot of reading and not alot of posting for a while. Thanks everyone for the great information on this site that makes me keep coming back!

regards,

Doug O'Hanlon

CCR900 · 31st March 2006, 16:03

Welcome Doug.

Cracked case bases are common, after all its doing its job of protecting what is important (your scrubber). Its easy to repair and (eventually) a new case will not break the piggy bank. Good luck and most of all enjoy....

F

Barrie Law · 31st March 2006, 16:34

Doug,

Welcome to Rebreather World and good luck with your future CCR diving.

See you next weekend.

Regards

RebreatherNut · 31st March 2006, 17:37

Welcome to the Forum!
Have fun Rebreather diving.
cheers,
RBN

31st March 2006, 14:59	#1 (permalink)
dougoh New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 7	Newbie from Dublin, Ireland Hi Folks, I just recently purchased a YBOD and completed my Mod 1 up in Malin Head, Ireland with 4 of my dive buddies this week. Thanks to Mark Hooson and Simon Townsend who took us through a really thorough course (IART). We were all exhausted after it but learned a heck of alot (including deep respect for our units!). I've been diving for about 5 years and dabbling with Trimix (mainly Normoxic to 50 mtrs) for the last year. Helium bills diving on the dark wrecks of the Irish sea (getting noticable narcosis from 35 metres onwards due to darkness and cr&p viz) has pushed me towards rebreathers. However, having done the Mod1 course I'm fully converted to (almost) bubble free diving :-) Overall the YBOD seems like quite a good unit, although I'm not very impressed with the engineering of the bottom of the case. Clearly wasn't designed for punishment on the average Irish RIB in either the Irish sea or the North Atlantic (Malin Head). Bottom of mine cracked rolling off the RIB for my first boat dive So, I'm gonna be looking at ways to re-inforce it in time Anyway, as befits a newbie, I'm gonna do alot of reading and not alot of posting for a while. Thanks everyone for the great information on this site that makes me keep coming back! regards, Doug O'Hanlon
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31st March 2006, 16:03	#2 (permalink)
CCR900 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: England Posts: 332	Re: Newbie from Dublin, Ireland Welcome Doug. Cracked case bases are common, after all its doing its job of protecting what is important (your scrubber). Its easy to repair and (eventually) a new case will not break the piggy bank. Good luck and most of all enjoy.... F
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31st March 2006, 16:34	#3 (permalink)
Barrie Law RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 726	Re: Newbie from Dublin, Ireland Doug, Welcome to Rebreather World and good luck with your future CCR diving. See you next weekend. Regards __________________ Barrie Law Rebreather World Store Supplying the Rebreather World Tel:US +19548403892 Fax:US+19543333792 Tel:EU+442071930496 Fax:EU+442077606344 Mobile+353876880628 Skype:barrielaw Email: barrie@rebreatherworldstore.com
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31st March 2006, 17:37	#4 (permalink)
RebreatherNut Rebreather World Greeter Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 677	Re: Newbie from Dublin, Ireland Welcome to the Forum! Have fun Rebreather diving. cheers, RBN __________________ "One minute to go, Luck-meister! Then I'll be down on you like a buzzard on a gut wagon." - ALF
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