Hello All

ScottH · 24th May 2006, 13:16

Hello All!!! I'm here in your forums to see what people have to say about re-breathers. I'm still new to diving and will stay on oc for a while, but i'm doing a lot of reading on different manufacturers web sites and just trying to gather as much information as possible. So here are a few questions...What is a good re-breather for a beginner? Since they are so expensive which would a person buy if they were only going to buy one? Do people often train on one brand and purchase another? Sorry for all the questions in the intro thread, i will do a search before i post again.

Mixaddict · 24th May 2006, 21:34

Welcome to the forum Jersey Diver. I would suggest that you do your research, make a decision on which direction you would like to go, buy that unit, and then do your training on the unit you have purchased. Each unit has unit specific training. I think you will be much happier concentrating on one unit, at least in the beginning. With the exception of a few select people, most divers concentrate on one primary rebreather.

Just my 2 cents!

Regards,
MixAddict

dantheman · 26th May 2006, 04:43

A couple of answers from a biased perspective ...

There isn't a "beginner" rebreather. Some may be more
complex (Boris), others simpler (SportKISS), but the core
skills to pilot one have a lot in common.

Likewise, the question of "if you could only buy one.."
is not helpful. You can dive and be successful with nearly
any unit out there, but which unit suits you best is not
something you can tell with certainty without experience.

I would guess that folks who are trained on multiple units
did so by moving to owning another unit, rather than by
training in order to make a decision.

You can send me a PM if you're interested in doing a try-it
session on the KISS units. I'm in NJ too.

--dan

24th May 2006, 13:16	#1 (permalink)
ScottH New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2006 Location: N.J. Posts: 4	Hello All Hello All!!! I'm here in your forums to see what people have to say about re-breathers. I'm still new to diving and will stay on oc for a while, but i'm doing a lot of reading on different manufacturers web sites and just trying to gather as much information as possible. So here are a few questions...What is a good re-breather for a beginner? Since they are so expensive which would a person buy if they were only going to buy one? Do people often train on one brand and purchase another? Sorry for all the questions in the intro thread, i will do a search before i post again.
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24th May 2006, 21:34	#2 (permalink)
Mixaddict Always Learning! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 426	Re: Hello All Welcome to the forum Jersey Diver. I would suggest that you do your research, make a decision on which direction you would like to go, buy that unit, and then do your training on the unit you have purchased. Each unit has unit specific training. I think you will be much happier concentrating on one unit, at least in the beginning. With the exception of a few select people, most divers concentrate on one primary rebreather. Just my 2 cents! Regards, MixAddict
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26th May 2006, 04:43	#3 (permalink)
dantheman Emoticonoclast Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Join Date: May 2005 Location: NorthEast USA Posts: 393	Re: Hello All A couple of answers from a biased perspective ... There isn't a "beginner" rebreather. Some may be more complex (Boris), others simpler (SportKISS), but the core skills to pilot one have a lot in common. Likewise, the question of "if you could only buy one.." is not helpful. You can dive and be successful with nearly any unit out there, but which unit suits you best is not something you can tell with certainty without experience. I would guess that folks who are trained on multiple units did so by moving to owning another unit, rather than by training in order to make a decision. You can send me a PM if you're interested in doing a try-it session on the KISS units. I'm in NJ too. --dan
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