Excited oc diver awaiting Vision + course with Martin Robson

johnnied · 16th October 2006, 20:54

Hello All

I've just booked my inspiration Vision + course with Martin Robson and am vv excited about the whole thing. Also managed to get it booked just before the dive show so hopefully the wait won't be quite so long. Anyone got any good tips on gloves to keep you warm on MOD 1 courses at Stony Cove in Jan to Feb?

Looking forward to hearing from you all

John

prharris · 16th October 2006, 21:09

Hi,
I did my Kiss classic with Martin in Stoney at about this time in '05, and it was 'kin cold (2-3 deg C)
You'll be doing 2 x 1 Hour dives/day.
Martin had dry gloves, I've never used them, but they look a bit bulky, so if you are going to give them a whirl, and have never used them before, I'd have a couple of dives with them beforehand.

r
Paul

***diverklondike*** · 16th October 2006, 21:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by prharris)

Hi,
I did my Kiss classic with Martin in Stoney at about this time in '05, and it was 'kin cold (2-3 deg C)
You'll be doing 2 x 1 Hour dives/day.
Martin had dry gloves, I've never used them, but they look a bit bulky, so if you are going to give them a whirl, and have never used them before, I'd have a couple of dives with them beforehand.

r
Paul

Dry gloves ROCK!! I would greatly suggest that you give them a shot and get a couple dives on them as mentioned.

btw... Tell Martin I say hi... He did my CCR Cave instruction back in Feb at Ginnie.

Dive Safe

Mark

iani · 16th October 2006, 21:48

I replaced my dry gloves with Poseidon 3 finger mits, I reckon these are warmer.

Ian

Moray Brown · 16th October 2006, 21:58

2nd that on the mit... superb bit of kit... Infact prolly the best thing I've bought for a while (and I've bought some crap)

johnnied · 16th October 2006, 22:01

Interesting. I have three finger mits but am concerned that they won't give me the dexterity in cold water to fully manipulate the Vision wrist mounted computer?

**Gill Envy** · 16th October 2006, 22:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by johnnied)

Hello All

I've just booked my inspiration Vision + course with Martin Robson and am vv excited about the whole thing. Also managed to get it booked just before the dive show so hopefully the wait won't be quite so long. Anyone got any good tips on gloves to keep you warm on MOD 1 courses at Stony Cove in Jan to Feb?

Looking forward to hearing from you all

John

Congrats, i think you will love the vision...on occasion it has it's quirks but for the most part is a dream to dive. ...and dry gloves are pretty awsome, but at the same time, depending on how much cold water diving you do, you are already going to be so much warmer on the loop that it just might not be necessary.

johnnied · 16th October 2006, 22:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy)

Congrats, i think you will love the vision...on occasion it has it's quirks but for the most part is a dream to dive. ...and dry gloves are pretty awsome, but at the same time, depending on how much cold water diving you do, you are already going to be so much warmer on the loop that it just might not be necessary.

What are the querks?

Rob Evans · 16th October 2006, 22:28

You've picked a great instructor in Martin - he never taught me, but I've seen him diving and he's a seriously switched-on guy, great rep too. You're going to work very hard for that cert, and be a better diver for it.
As regards the gloves, I'd go with decent mitts. I've persevered with dry gloves over the years and they are a pain in the backside. First of all, getting them on, then getting the right amount of air into them so they'll still be warm at depth without being totally unmanageable at the surface. God help you if the seals go and they get wet. Arrrggghhh.
In my own personal experience (and this is tinternet, so my advice can be described as either good or total bollocks), I've found the mitts to be luuuurvely. Got some O'Three 5mm jobs, have no problem poking the buttons on my ancient old shed of an Inspo and they're plenty warm. Didn't believe the original reports on how good the mitts are, but having tried them I'm a life-long convert.

***Beanie*** · 17th October 2006, 08:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by johnnied)

Interesting. I have three finger mits but am concerned that they won't give me the dexterity in cold water to fully manipulate the Vision wrist mounted computer?

You'll be fine both me and Lou use O Three 3 finger mitts me with a classic and Lou with a Vision. We can even use the camera with them

16th October 2006, 20:54	#1 (permalink)
johnnied New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 48	Excited oc diver awaiting Vision + course with Martin Robson Hello All I've just booked my inspiration Vision + course with Martin Robson and am vv excited about the whole thing. Also managed to get it booked just before the dive show so hopefully the wait won't be quite so long. Anyone got any good tips on gloves to keep you warm on MOD 1 courses at Stony Cove in Jan to Feb? Looking forward to hearing from you all John
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16th October 2006, 21:09	#2 (permalink)
prharris CK #146 and Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Plymouth Posts: 106	Re: Excited oc diver awaiting Vision + course with Martin Robson Hi, I did my Kiss classic with Martin in Stoney at about this time in '05, and it was 'kin cold (2-3 deg C) You'll be doing 2 x 1 Hour dives/day. Martin had dry gloves, I've never used them, but they look a bit bulky, so if you are going to give them a whirl, and have never used them before, I'd have a couple of dives with them beforehand. r Paul
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16th October 2006, 21:13	#3 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,462	Re: Excited oc diver awaiting Vision + course with Martin Robson Quote: (Originally Posted by prharris) Hi, I did my Kiss classic with Martin in Stoney at about this time in '05, and it was 'kin cold (2-3 deg C) You'll be doing 2 x 1 Hour dives/day. Martin had dry gloves, I've never used them, but they look a bit bulky, so if you are going to give them a whirl, and have never used them before, I'd have a couple of dives with them beforehand. r Paul Dry gloves ROCK!! I would greatly suggest that you give them a shot and get a couple dives on them as mentioned. btw... Tell Martin I say hi... He did my CCR Cave instruction back in Feb at Ginnie. Dive Safe Mark
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16th October 2006, 21:48	#4 (permalink)
iani Nefarious Activist Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Middlesex, UK Posts: 334	Re: Excited oc diver awaiting Vision + course with Martin Robson I replaced my dry gloves with Poseidon 3 finger mits, I reckon these are warmer. Ian
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16th October 2006, 21:58	#5 (permalink)
Moray Brown Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WMUK Posts: 227	Re: Excited oc diver awaiting Vision + course with Martin Robson 2nd that on the mit... superb bit of kit... Infact prolly the best thing I've bought for a while (and I've bought some crap)
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16th October 2006, 22:01	#6 (permalink)
johnnied New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 48	Re: Excited oc diver awaiting Vision + course with Martin Robson Interesting. I have three finger mits but am concerned that they won't give me the dexterity in cold water to fully manipulate the Vision wrist mounted computer?
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16th October 2006, 22:06	#7 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,255	Re: Excited oc diver awaiting Vision + course with Martin Robson Quote: (Originally Posted by johnnied) Hello All I've just booked my inspiration Vision + course with Martin Robson and am vv excited about the whole thing. Also managed to get it booked just before the dive show so hopefully the wait won't be quite so long. Anyone got any good tips on gloves to keep you warm on MOD 1 courses at Stony Cove in Jan to Feb? Looking forward to hearing from you all John Congrats, i think you will love the vision...on occasion it has it's quirks but for the most part is a dream to dive. ...and dry gloves are pretty awsome, but at the same time, depending on how much cold water diving you do, you are already going to be so much warmer on the loop that it just might not be necessary. __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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16th October 2006, 22:20	#8 (permalink)
johnnied New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 48	Re: Excited oc diver awaiting Vision + course with Martin Robson Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy) Congrats, i think you will love the vision...on occasion it has it's quirks but for the most part is a dream to dive. ...and dry gloves are pretty awsome, but at the same time, depending on how much cold water diving you do, you are already going to be so much warmer on the loop that it just might not be necessary. What are the querks?
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16th October 2006, 22:28	#9 (permalink)
Rob Evans New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 35	Re: Excited oc diver awaiting Vision + course with Martin Robson You've picked a great instructor in Martin - he never taught me, but I've seen him diving and he's a seriously switched-on guy, great rep too. You're going to work very hard for that cert, and be a better diver for it. As regards the gloves, I'd go with decent mitts. I've persevered with dry gloves over the years and they are a pain in the backside. First of all, getting them on, then getting the right amount of air into them so they'll still be warm at depth without being totally unmanageable at the surface. God help you if the seals go and they get wet. Arrrggghhh. In my own personal experience (and this is tinternet, so my advice can be described as either good or total bollocks), I've found the mitts to be luuuurvely. Got some O'Three 5mm jobs, have no problem poking the buttons on my ancient old shed of an Inspo and they're plenty warm. Didn't believe the original reports on how good the mitts are, but having tried them I'm a life-long convert.
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17th October 2006, 08:04	#10 (permalink)
*Beanie* Politeness officer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,163	Re: Excited oc diver awaiting Vision + course with Martin Robson Quote: (Originally Posted by johnnied) Interesting. I have three finger mits but am concerned that they won't give me the dexterity in cold water to fully manipulate the Vision wrist mounted computer? You'll be fine both me and Lou use O Three 3 finger mitts me with a classic and Lou with a Vision. We can even use the camera with them __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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