Hi from a Wannabe

**PhilSiswick** · 5th July 2006, 19:41

Hi,

I've been lurking for a little while and the message suggesting that I introduce myself has finally spurred me into action.

My wife and I are UK-based, primarily BSAC trained, wreck-oriented, wannabe Rebreather divers, at the stage of trying to confirm that we need/want to go down that route, which units we would buy if/when we do and who we would get training from. So, what I've seen here already is of huge relevance and use.

Back to lurking, enjoying the humour, soaking up the information and trying to avoid rushing into a purchase... I must shake off that reputation of only buying water-soluble dive kit

Cheers,

Phil

***caveseeker7*** · 27th July 2006, 08:08

Hi Phil, welcome to Rebreather World.
Plenty of info to catch up with, if you have question ask.

**PhilSiswick** · 27th July 2006, 10:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Hi Phil, welcome to Rebreather World.
Plenty of info to catch up with, if you have question ask.

Many thanks - it's been tremendously useful already. Coupled with offline conversations with a number of people, we've decided to go down the Inspiration Vision route. Course is booked for November.

Now, there's just all that reconfiguration to get sorted....

fr0sty8 · 27th July 2006, 18:41

Very good choice imo. Especially since AP is in your neck of the woods. Enjoy.

E

webhead · 27th July 2006, 20:22

Welcome to Rebreather World

***Louby Lou*** · 27th July 2006, 20:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick)

...we've decided to go down the Inspiration Vision route. Course is booked for November...

Hi Phil

Welcome to Rebreather World aka "Stuart Ford's "Black Sheep Squadron" for re-breather creatures."

Good luck with the Vision, I've had mine just over a year now and love it, a few ups and downs along the way, but I'm now loving it

Who are you booked to do your course with?

Any questions you have just ask away, someone will be along as soon as possible to answer it

Good luck and enjoy

Miss Lou
Rebreather World Admin

Jason Ooi · 28th July 2006, 16:48

Welcome to Rebreather World

**PhilSiswick** · 31st July 2006, 08:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou)

Hi Phil

Welcome to Rebreather World aka "Stuart Ford's "Black Sheep Squadron" for re-breather creatures."

Good luck with the Vision, I've had mine just over a year now and love it, a few ups and downs along the way, but I'm now loving it

Who are you booked to do your course with?

Any questions you have just ask away, someone will be along as soon as possible to answer it

Good luck and enjoy

Miss Lou
Rebreather World Admin

Hi,

Thanks for that - it's hugely comforting that people are so helpful with info and experiences here. I don't mind admitting that I'm quite daunted (as well as excited) by the whole thing.

I'm doing my course with Rich Stevenson, so I should be in good hands.

Thanks,

Phil

**PhilSiswick** · 7th November 2006, 08:59

Well, I can finally count myself amongst rebreather divers now. I completed my Mod 1 and Advanced Rec Trimix with Rich Stevenson yesterday after a week of flat calm seas and sunny skies in Plymouth (yes, in November, really).

I really enjoyed the course, despite all those drills (especially the solenoid stuck open drill) and am now looking forward to a chilly winter building up time and skills.

Thanks to everyone at Deep Blue Diving and my fellow course members Craig, Paul and Spen in particular for putting up with me.

Cheers,

Ben Field · 7th November 2006, 09:29

Hurrah, Congratulations Phil

So the ultimate WSKDiver has made it across to the ultimate depths of the chasm of expense, welcome!

BEN

5th July 2006, 19:41	#1 (permalink)
PhilSiswick WSKD 0001 Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 884	Hi from a Wannabe Hi, I've been lurking for a little while and the message suggesting that I introduce myself has finally spurred me into action. My wife and I are UK-based, primarily BSAC trained, wreck-oriented, wannabe Rebreather divers, at the stage of trying to confirm that we need/want to go down that route, which units we would buy if/when we do and who we would get training from. So, what I've seen here already is of huge relevance and use. Back to lurking, enjoying the humour, soaking up the information and trying to avoid rushing into a purchase... I must shake off that reputation of only buying water-soluble dive kit Cheers, Phil
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27th July 2006, 08:08	#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: Hi from a Wannabe Hi Phil, welcome to Rebreather World. Plenty of info to catch up with, if you have question ask. __________________ 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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27th July 2006, 10:19	#3 (permalink)
PhilSiswick WSKD 0001 Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 884	Re: Hi from a Wannabe Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Hi Phil, welcome to Rebreather World. Plenty of info to catch up with, if you have question ask. Many thanks - it's been tremendously useful already. Coupled with offline conversations with a number of people, we've decided to go down the Inspiration Vision route. Course is booked for November. Now, there's just all that reconfiguration to get sorted....
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27th July 2006, 18:41	#4 (permalink)
fr0sty8 Evo Driver - no standing! Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 158	Re: Hi from a Wannabe Very good choice imo. Especially since AP is in your neck of the woods. Enjoy. E
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27th July 2006, 20:22	#5 (permalink)
webhead Earning the green stuff.. Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: East central Florida Posts: 283	Re: Hi from a Wannabe Welcome to Rebreather World __________________ "These are not the droids you are looking for.... move along" - Obi-Wan Kenobi
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27th July 2006, 20:23	#6 (permalink)
*Louby Lou* Let Me At 'Em! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roman Corinium! Posts: 1,023	Re: Hi from a Wannabee Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick) ...we've decided to go down the Inspiration Vision route. Course is booked for November... Hi Phil Welcome to Rebreather World aka "Stuart Ford's "Black Sheep Squadron" for re-breather creatures." Good luck with the Vision, I've had mine just over a year now and love it, a few ups and downs along the way, but I'm now loving it Who are you booked to do your course with? Any questions you have just ask away, someone will be along as soon as possible to answer it Good luck and enjoy Miss Lou Rebreather World Admin __________________ Miss Lou x Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreatherworld Terms and Conditions - Please read! Outlaw Divers - Sssh we're diving! You heff vays uff dealink vis zem, oh Miss Rebreather World Admin! - Rob Davie Feb 06
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28th July 2006, 16:48	#7 (permalink)
Jason Ooi New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 93	Re: Hi from a Wannabe Welcome to Rebreather World
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31st July 2006, 08:40	#8 (permalink)
PhilSiswick WSKD 0001 Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 884	Re: Hi from a Wannabee Quote: (Originally Posted by Louby Lou) Hi Phil Welcome to Rebreather World aka "Stuart Ford's "Black Sheep Squadron" for re-breather creatures." Good luck with the Vision, I've had mine just over a year now and love it, a few ups and downs along the way, but I'm now loving it Who are you booked to do your course with? Any questions you have just ask away, someone will be along as soon as possible to answer it Good luck and enjoy Miss Lou Rebreather World Admin Hi, Thanks for that - it's hugely comforting that people are so helpful with info and experiences here. I don't mind admitting that I'm quite daunted (as well as excited) by the whole thing. I'm doing my course with Rich Stevenson, so I should be in good hands. Thanks, Phil __________________ Phil No comment on open circuit... it's an evolutionary dead end not really worth discussing here. Dave Sutton, 2007 I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 www.hugsac.org.uk
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7th November 2006, 08:59	#9 (permalink)
PhilSiswick WSKD 0001 Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 884	Not a Wannabe any more (was Re: Hi from a Wannabe) Well, I can finally count myself amongst rebreather divers now. I completed my Mod 1 and Advanced Rec Trimix with Rich Stevenson yesterday after a week of flat calm seas and sunny skies in Plymouth (yes, in November, really). I really enjoyed the course, despite all those drills (especially the solenoid stuck open drill) and am now looking forward to a chilly winter building up time and skills. Thanks to everyone at Deep Blue Diving and my fellow course members Craig, Paul and Spen in particular for putting up with me. Cheers, __________________ Phil No comment on open circuit... it's an evolutionary dead end not really worth discussing here. Dave Sutton, 2007 I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 www.hugsac.org.uk
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7th November 2006, 09:29	#10 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,486	Re: Hi from a Wannabe Hurrah, Congratulations Phil So the ultimate WSKDiver has made it across to the ultimate depths of the chasm of expense, welcome! BEN __________________ www.hugsac.org.uk Beware Fridge Suck
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