Hi from Downunder

DiveitDano · 15th April 2006, 16:53

Been lurking here for a while, getting info on what is available and what is practical. Learned to dive on a Dolphin a couple of years ago and then promptly didn't use it until just recently. Just starting to get into cave diving (cav/sinkhole qualified at the moment), and have a buddy who is hasseling me to dump my OC and get into a CCR. Did one dive on a prism and thought I was going to die. Have been a scuba instructor for nearly 10 years and very much felt like it was my first time in the water. No buoyancy, rapid ascents, much worse then I remember my SCR training being. Three hours later. no longer afraid of moving, still not real comfortable, but getting better.

Next step is to look at what CCR to use mainly for caves, (Cocklebiddy beckons here in WA). Thanks in advance for your answers to dumb questions.

Danny

***caveseeker7*** · 15th April 2006, 18:37

Hi Danny, welcome to Rebreather World.

Takes a bit of adjustment, OC to CC. Bouyancy might be a bit more of a challenge with a CCR than a SCR because there is (supposed to be) less gas in the loop. Hence it can expand more. In a cmf-SCR you're more or less at full loop most of time, blowing some bubbles.

Chris · 16th April 2006, 00:10

Hi Danny
Welcome to Rebreather World
What is it with WA? Seems like everyone is thinking of going to CCR.

Drop me a line and lets catchup for a beer sometime, and if you are keen to look over units let me know we have a nice little collection going here.
Meg, PRISM and Sport Kiss.

Who are you diving with in Perth?

Cheers
Chriso

Micko · 16th April 2006, 00:21

hahahhahaha new would come over Danny boy.

Jason Blackwell · 16th April 2006, 01:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris)

Drop me a line and lets catchup for a beer sometime, and if you are keen to look over units let me know we have a nice little collection going here. Meg, PRISM and Sport Kiss.

and I "may" come over soon for a quick "play" with the Inspiration and the Optima!

Welcome fellow Aussie!!!

***sadave*** · 16th April 2006, 01:56

Keep me posted Jas, I'm on a 6 on 3 off roster, just got my roster till end of July, we'll have to try and time the trip so I can come and play too!!!

Chris · 16th April 2006, 02:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jason Blackwell)

and I "may" come over soon for a quick "play" with the Inspiration and the Optima!

Welcome fellow Aussie!!!

Hmm.... Me thinks this is is looking like a good oppurtunity for a Rebreather experience weekend in WA

PRISM
Meg
Inspo
Optima
SK

Jason give me a call and lets get it sorted

Cheers
Chriso

denzel · 16th April 2006, 15:00

Geez guys, can't you just wait a few weeks till we're over?

Welcome though, and no worries about he dumb questions, folks here are patient beyond comprehention when it comes to answering newbies. (from own experience)

denz.

Deepdiver · 22nd April 2006, 08:06

Hi there welcome to the DARK SIDE...................................

I will soon be back over to Oz diving with Baz and the boys...

15th April 2006, 16:53	#1 (permalink)
DiveitDano New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1	Hi from Downunder Been lurking here for a while, getting info on what is available and what is practical. Learned to dive on a Dolphin a couple of years ago and then promptly didn't use it until just recently. Just starting to get into cave diving (cav/sinkhole qualified at the moment), and have a buddy who is hasseling me to dump my OC and get into a CCR. Did one dive on a prism and thought I was going to die. Have been a scuba instructor for nearly 10 years and very much felt like it was my first time in the water. No buoyancy, rapid ascents, much worse then I remember my SCR training being. Three hours later. no longer afraid of moving, still not real comfortable, but getting better. Next step is to look at what CCR to use mainly for caves, (Cocklebiddy beckons here in WA). Thanks in advance for your answers to dumb questions. Danny
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15th April 2006, 18:37	#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: 5,281	Re: Hi from Downunder Hi Danny, welcome to Rebreather World. Takes a bit of adjustment, OC to CC. Bouyancy might be a bit more of a challenge with a CCR than a SCR because there is (supposed to be) less gas in the loop. Hence it can expand more. In a cmf-SCR you're more or less at full loop most of time, blowing some bubbles. __________________ Cheers Stefan Be Water, My Friend - Bruce Lee Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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16th April 2006, 00:10	#3 (permalink)
Chris Go Nude Or Go Home Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 599	Re: Hi from Downunder Hi Danny Welcome to Rebreather World What is it with WA? Seems like everyone is thinking of going to CCR. Drop me a line and lets catchup for a beer sometime, and if you are keen to look over units let me know we have a nice little collection going here. Meg, PRISM and Sport Kiss. Who are you diving with in Perth? Cheers Chriso __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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16th April 2006, 00:21	#4 (permalink)
Micko Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: perth Posts: 114	Re: Hi from Downunder hahahhahaha new would come over Danny boy.
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16th April 2006, 01:40	#5 (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: Hi from Downunder Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris) Drop me a line and lets catchup for a beer sometime, and if you are keen to look over units let me know we have a nice little collection going here. Meg, PRISM and Sport Kiss. and I "may" come over soon for a quick "play" with the Inspiration and the Optima! Welcome fellow Aussie!!! __________________ Jason Blackwell TDI Instructor Trainer #1358 Optima...Inspiration/Evolution...KISS...and what is next??? www.divedivedive.com.au OZTeK '09 March 2009 Sydney, Australia www.diveoztek.com.au
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16th April 2006, 01:56	#6 (permalink)
*sadave* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 969	Re: Hi from Downunder Keep me posted Jas, I'm on a 6 on 3 off roster, just got my roster till end of July, we'll have to try and time the trip so I can come and play too!!! __________________ Wave!
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16th April 2006, 02:33	#7 (permalink)
Chris Go Nude Or Go Home Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 599	Re: Hi from Downunder Quote: (Originally Posted by Jason Blackwell) and I "may" come over soon for a quick "play" with the Inspiration and the Optima! Welcome fellow Aussie!!! Hmm.... Me thinks this is is looking like a good oppurtunity for a Rebreather experience weekend in WA PRISM Meg Inspo Optima SK Jason give me a call and lets get it sorted Cheers Chriso __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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16th April 2006, 15:00	#8 (permalink)
denzel Holiday diver Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Perth! Posts: 358	Re: Hi from Downunder Geez guys, can't you just wait a few weeks till we're over? Welcome though, and no worries about he dumb questions, folks here are patient beyond comprehention when it comes to answering newbies. (from own experience) denz. __________________ My deepest so far, 558.50 mtr, my rig a LF90D...
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22nd April 2006, 08:06	#9 (permalink)
Deepdiver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Adelaide SA Posts: 94	Re: Hi from Downunder Hi there welcome to the DARK SIDE................................... I will soon be back over to Oz diving with Baz and the boys... __________________ WWW.SEAWAYSCUBA.COM.AU WHAT WE DO IN LIFE ECHO’S IN ETERNITY Learn to dive today, learn to teach tomorrow - then live your life forever!
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