Just finished my KISS training!!

lizm · 18th May 2006, 19:14

Hi everyone!

I've been reading postings on rebreatherworld for a while now under my husbands login but decided I should get my own username since we both just finished the TDI KISS training this past weekend.

The training was great and not as hard as I had feared. For me, I think having done OC tech training helped - switching to bailout is a no brainer and I've had a few dives with some serious task loading. Obviously, the tasks were different, but the OC tech training gave me the confidence to know I can handle task loading underwater. Of course, having great instructors also helps (thanks Dan and Jay!).

I was seriously considering postponing the training due to the water temperatures (high 40s/low 50s) but I'm glad I decided to go ahead since I can now start logging hours. My hubby and I own a Classic KISS. We held off on the second unit until I was sure I would like rebreather diving and so I could decide if I wanted a Classic or Sport. I'm almost positive I want to go with the Classic.

Although I'm a long way from 'owning' rebreather diving (especially doing any deco on it), I'm really excited to start logging some hours. If anyone is looking for a buddy to dive at Dutch Springs, PM me. My husband is a DM for the LDS so I often go up with him and need someone to dive with. I'm even willing to dive with bubble blowers if it means I get to log more hours on my unit, er, I mean our unit.

BTW - Anyone want a set of double 85s?

Liz

shell-back · 18th May 2006, 19:31

Damn, Fischster your a Kiss training machine!

Congrats to you both. You know a Kiss is a great anniversary present

or fathers day .

***caveseeker7*** · 18th May 2006, 20:35

Congratulations to both of you and welcome to Rebreather World, Liz.

onetime · 18th May 2006, 20:44

Congrats Liz! Always good to see more NJ divers going the KISS route.

lizm · 18th May 2006, 21:11

Hmmm.... anniversary present. Excellent idea! I know 1st anniversary is paper - 6 must be rebreather.

dantheman · 18th May 2006, 21:21

Welcome Lizard!

You rocked the skills!
Enjoy this time ...

--dan

PS> Does a classic fit in your Mini trunk?

Maybe you put Adam there and the CK rides shotgun?

onetime · 19th May 2006, 00:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by lizm)

Hmmm.... - 6 must be rebreather.

Well, I've been married for 6 months so I'll have to tell the wife I'd like a Boris. Alright I won't push it. A Meg will do.

John Rawlings · 19th May 2006, 01:07

Welcome, Liz!

There seems to be two "enclaves" of KISS divers forming in the USA - one here in the Pacific Northwest and the other in New Jersey......or should I say "Joysey"?

Best regards!

- John

onetime · 19th May 2006, 01:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by John Rawlings)

Welcome, Liz!

There seems to be two "enclaves" of KISS divers forming in the USA - one here in the Pacific Northwest and the other in New Jersey......or should I say "Joysey"?

Best regards!

- John

Please. It's Joisey.

John Rawlings · 19th May 2006, 02:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by onetime)

Please. It's Joisey.

Hee hee hee.....I stand corrected!

18th May 2006, 19:14	#1 (permalink)
lizm New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 3	Just finished my KISS training!! Hi everyone! I've been reading postings on rebreatherworld for a while now under my husbands login but decided I should get my own username since we both just finished the TDI KISS training this past weekend. The training was great and not as hard as I had feared. For me, I think having done OC tech training helped - switching to bailout is a no brainer and I've had a few dives with some serious task loading. Obviously, the tasks were different, but the OC tech training gave me the confidence to know I can handle task loading underwater. Of course, having great instructors also helps (thanks Dan and Jay!). I was seriously considering postponing the training due to the water temperatures (high 40s/low 50s) but I'm glad I decided to go ahead since I can now start logging hours. My hubby and I own a Classic KISS. We held off on the second unit until I was sure I would like rebreather diving and so I could decide if I wanted a Classic or Sport. I'm almost positive I want to go with the Classic. Although I'm a long way from 'owning' rebreather diving (especially doing any deco on it), I'm really excited to start logging some hours. If anyone is looking for a buddy to dive at Dutch Springs, PM me. My husband is a DM for the LDS so I often go up with him and need someone to dive with. I'm even willing to dive with bubble blowers if it means I get to log more hours on my unit, er, I mean our unit. BTW - Anyone want a set of double 85s? Liz
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18th May 2006, 19:31	#2 (permalink)
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18th May 2006, 20:44	#4 (permalink)
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18th May 2006, 21:11	#5 (permalink)
lizm New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 3	Re: Just finished my KISS training!! Hmmm.... anniversary present. Excellent idea! I know 1st anniversary is paper - 6 must be rebreather.
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dantheman Emoticonoclast Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Join Date: May 2005 Location: NorthEast USA Posts: 393	Re: Just finished my KISS training!! Welcome Lizard! You rocked the skills! Enjoy this time ... --dan PS> Does a classic fit in your Mini trunk? Maybe you put Adam there and the CK rides shotgun?
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19th May 2006, 00:21	#7 (permalink)
onetime Classic KISSer #138 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: US, NJ Posts: 652	Re: Just finished my KISS training!! Quote: (Originally Posted by lizm) Hmmm.... - 6 must be rebreather. Well, I've been married for 6 months so I'll have to tell the wife I'd like a Boris. Alright I won't push it. A Meg will do.
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19th May 2006, 01:07	#8 (permalink)
John Rawlings New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 90	Re: Just finished my KISS training!! Welcome, Liz! There seems to be two "enclaves" of KISS divers forming in the USA - one here in the Pacific Northwest and the other in New Jersey......or should I say "Joysey"? Best regards! - John
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19th May 2006, 01:12	#9 (permalink)
onetime Classic KISSer #138 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: US, NJ Posts: 652	Re: Just finished my KISS training!! Quote: (Originally Posted by John Rawlings) Welcome, Liz! There seems to be two "enclaves" of KISS divers forming in the USA - one here in the Pacific Northwest and the other in New Jersey......or should I say "Joysey"? Best regards! - John Please. It's Joisey.
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19th May 2006, 02:56	#10 (permalink)
John Rawlings New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 90	Re: Just finished my KISS training!! Quote: (Originally Posted by onetime) Please. It's Joisey. Hee hee hee.....I stand corrected!
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