Hello from NC

**JeffP** · 6th September 2006, 20:11

Good day. First my compliments on a great site and lots of "useful" information. I am currently a OC diver and would like to start diving SCR in the upcoming year. I am thinking of starting with a Dolphin or Ray for the budget I have available and welcome any recommendations, warnings, or suggestions anyone has on buying a used Dolphin or Ray.

Cheers,

Jeff

Mixaddict · 6th September 2006, 22:52

If you are going to go the SCR route, I would definately go the Dolphin route instead of the Ray. The Dolphin is much more flexible and robust that the Ray. You can also probably find a greater variety of Dolphins out there to choose from, since there were a lot more sold in the USA.

**JPJones** · 8th September 2006, 13:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by JeffP)

Good day. First my compliments on a great site and lots of "useful" information. I am currently a OC diver and would like to start diving SCR in the upcoming year. I am thinking of starting with a Dolphin or Ray for the budget I have available and welcome any recommendations, warnings, or suggestions anyone has on buying a used Dolphin or Ray.

Cheers,

Jeff

If it's just price thats pushing you to SCR why don't you get a Sport Kiss? It's close in price and you will have a CCR to start with.

steevke · 8th September 2006, 14:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by JPJones)

If it's just price thats pushing you to SCR why don't you get a Sport Kiss? It's close in price and you will have a CCR to start with.

There even is a Sport Kiss on sale on Rebreather World right now (Decoweenie is selling his).

I owned both Dolphin and a Sport Kiss and the Sport Kiss is a really nice little unit - that gives you much more than the SCR Dolphin.

Steven

**JeffP** · 8th September 2006, 15:23

Thanks for the advice and recommendations. I am going to look into the Sport Kiss and try to find an instructor in my area (NC-USA). Thanks for the heads-up on the unit for sale in UAE, I have contact Decoweenie and am awaiting a response.

I think I will do the Dolphin training (it is only 250.00 including the Dolphin rental in my area), but have come to the conclusion that I should hold out and save for CCR (especially since the Sport Kiss is so affordable).

I hope to be starting my Rebreather training soon and appreciate the guidance.

Cheers,

Jeff

JasonF · 8th September 2006, 17:52

Hi Jeff

Welcome to Rebreather World, you find we have a very nice community of divers here, so enjoy!

Thanks for calling the shop yesterday! Sydney said she had a nice conversation with you.

I look foward to meeting you on October 21, 2006 for you KISS Rebreather Experience at our shop. I will be running the expierience.

The session will run approx 3hrs, (1hr theroy and equipment setup, 2 hrs in the pool enjoying silent diving). cost of the 3hr rebreather overview $50.00 cost of the expierence.....PRICELESS!

WELCOME ABOARD!

Cheers

Alan · 9th September 2006, 12:43

Jeff,
If you would like an in-expensive entry into SCRs I have an old (1996) model Atlanits that I would sell for $500. It has not been dove since 2000 and is in need of a complete overhall before being used. It's just collecting dust now...
Alan

6th September 2006, 20:11	#1 (permalink)
JeffP Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NC - USA Posts: 22	Hello from NC Good day. First my compliments on a great site and lots of "useful" information. I am currently a OC diver and would like to start diving SCR in the upcoming year. I am thinking of starting with a Dolphin or Ray for the budget I have available and welcome any recommendations, warnings, or suggestions anyone has on buying a used Dolphin or Ray. Cheers, Jeff
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6th September 2006, 22:52	#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 from NC If you are going to go the SCR route, I would definately go the Dolphin route instead of the Ray. The Dolphin is much more flexible and robust that the Ray. You can also probably find a greater variety of Dolphins out there to choose from, since there were a lot more sold in the USA. __________________ Randy Thornton (MixAddict) Inspiration, Evolution,Hammerhead & Sentinel CCR Instructor
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8th September 2006, 13:28	#3 (permalink)
JPJones O2ptima Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Titan Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 367	Re: Hello from NC Quote: (Originally Posted by JeffP) Good day. First my compliments on a great site and lots of "useful" information. I am currently a OC diver and would like to start diving SCR in the upcoming year. I am thinking of starting with a Dolphin or Ray for the budget I have available and welcome any recommendations, warnings, or suggestions anyone has on buying a used Dolphin or Ray. Cheers, Jeff If it's just price thats pushing you to SCR why don't you get a Sport Kiss? It's close in price and you will have a CCR to start with. __________________ NSS/CDS Training Chairman www.jpjscuba.com
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8th September 2006, 14:08	#4 (permalink)
steevke Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 308	Re: Hello from NC Quote: (Originally Posted by JPJones) If it's just price thats pushing you to SCR why don't you get a Sport Kiss? It's close in price and you will have a CCR to start with. There even is a Sport Kiss on sale on Rebreather World right now (Decoweenie is selling his). I owned both Dolphin and a Sport Kiss and the Sport Kiss is a really nice little unit - that gives you much more than the SCR Dolphin. Steven
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8th September 2006, 15:23	#5 (permalink)
JeffP Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NC - USA Posts: 22	Re: Hello from NC Thanks for the advice and recommendations. I am going to look into the Sport Kiss and try to find an instructor in my area (NC-USA). Thanks for the heads-up on the unit for sale in UAE, I have contact Decoweenie and am awaiting a response. I think I will do the Dolphin training (it is only 250.00 including the Dolphin rental in my area), but have come to the conclusion that I should hold out and save for CCR (especially since the Sport Kiss is so affordable). I hope to be starting my Rebreather training soon and appreciate the guidance. Cheers, Jeff
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8th September 2006, 17:52	#6 (permalink)
JasonF New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NORTHEAST USA Posts: 27	Re: Hello from NC Hi Jeff Welcome to Rebreather World, you find we have a very nice community of divers here, so enjoy! Thanks for calling the shop yesterday! Sydney said she had a nice conversation with you. I look foward to meeting you on October 21, 2006 for you KISS Rebreather Experience at our shop. I will be running the expierience. The session will run approx 3hrs, (1hr theroy and equipment setup, 2 hrs in the pool enjoying silent diving). cost of the 3hr rebreather overview $50.00 cost of the expierence.....PRICELESS! WELCOME ABOARD! Cheers __________________ Jason R. Fisch Training Director The SCUBA Connection Instructor Development and Diver Training Division jasonf@tscscuba.com
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9th September 2006, 12:43	#7 (permalink)
Alan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 17	Re: Hello from NC Jeff, If you would like an in-expensive entry into SCRs I have an old (1996) model Atlanits that I would sell for $500. It has not been dove since 2000 and is in need of a complete overhall before being used. It's just collecting dust now... Alan
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