Introduction

bletso · 25th November 2006, 12:15

Ron Mijcan suggested that I get involved in this group. My name is Dale Bletso and I have been active in the past on both the Dolphin smartgroups forum and the nwdesigns group, both of which have been real quiet for some time now.

I was one of the early coverters of a dolphin to an MCCR unit, (see www.airheadsscuba.com/bletsop.html and www.airheadsscuba.com/rbrsprt.html )

I have over 200 hours on the the unit CCR which I call a DOCCR or dual orifice closed circuit rebreather) I elected to use a high IP for greater depth capability and have had the unit to 67MSW and back 1200 m into a cave.

I absoluetly detest diving OC.

I am also currently working on my own design MCCR unit which would offer a better profile (more like a set of doubles) to allow me to get back into some of the caves I like to dive.

Unfortunately, I live in Kentucky, USA and most of what I see is cold, limited visibilty diving. (yes, even under the ice.)

I am a TDI IT and my bigest bitch is I can't use my "unsanctioned" unit to teach any courses. The upest is that I therefor teach less. You can see where my priorities lie.

dave t · 25th November 2006, 13:33

Hi Dale

good to see you over here

Dave

Skipbreather · 25th November 2006, 13:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by bletso)

My name is Dale Bletso and I have been active in the past on both the Dolphin smartgroups forum and the nwdesigns group, both of which have been real quiet for some time now.

Hi Dale-

Welcome aboard- good too see yet another familiar name from the Rebreather List show up here. It HAS been pretty much silent for a while now, hasn't it.

You'll find just as wide a cross secion of both hardware and skill levels here as on the list, but I'd bet the numbers- especially including lurkers- are at least an order of magnitude higher. Fortunately the same level of adult conversation is for the most part maintined as well.

Increased bandwidth has led to many more pictures, which in turn fosters a much clearer understanding of what folks are building/ rigging. I have no doubt you'll be sharing your extensive hard won experience w/ Dolphin newbs in no time.

Very best,
Ken S.

shell-back · 25th November 2006, 15:03

Hello , Dale long time no sea...

Glad to see you onboard, I see so many of the "old" guys who started tinkering with the dolphins and stepping out in front of the crowd, from back when a dolphin was cool finding the Rebreather World.

RebreatherNut · 25th November 2006, 15:11

Dale,
Welcome to Rebreatherworld.com!

I am glad to see that you found your way over here.
Enjoy,

RBN

25th November 2006, 12:15	#1 (permalink)
bletso An independent diver. Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville, KY, USA Posts: 220	Introduction Ron Mijcan suggested that I get involved in this group. My name is Dale Bletso and I have been active in the past on both the Dolphin smartgroups forum and the nwdesigns group, both of which have been real quiet for some time now. I was one of the early coverters of a dolphin to an MCCR unit, (see www.airheadsscuba.com/bletsop.html and www.airheadsscuba.com/rbrsprt.html ) I have over 200 hours on the the unit CCR which I call a DOCCR or dual orifice closed circuit rebreather) I elected to use a high IP for greater depth capability and have had the unit to 67MSW and back 1200 m into a cave. I absoluetly detest diving OC. I am also currently working on my own design MCCR unit which would offer a better profile (more like a set of doubles) to allow me to get back into some of the caves I like to dive. Unfortunately, I live in Kentucky, USA and most of what I see is cold, limited visibilty diving. (yes, even under the ice.) I am a TDI IT and my bigest bitch is I can't use my "unsanctioned" unit to teach any courses. The upest is that I therefor teach less. You can see where my priorities lie. Last edited by bletso : 25th November 2006 at 12:18. Reason: misspelling, but can't get to it. (title line)
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25th November 2006, 13:33	#2 (permalink)
dave t Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 616	Re: intorduction Hi Dale good to see you over here Dave
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25th November 2006, 13:59	#3 (permalink)
Skipbreather WAY past the barber pole Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 524	Re: intorduction Quote: (Originally Posted by bletso) My name is Dale Bletso and I have been active in the past on both the Dolphin smartgroups forum and the nwdesigns group, both of which have been real quiet for some time now. Hi Dale- Welcome aboard- good too see yet another familiar name from the Rebreather List show up here. It HAS been pretty much silent for a while now, hasn't it. You'll find just as wide a cross secion of both hardware and skill levels here as on the list, but I'd bet the numbers- especially including lurkers- are at least an order of magnitude higher. Fortunately the same level of adult conversation is for the most part maintined as well. Increased bandwidth has led to many more pictures, which in turn fosters a much clearer understanding of what folks are building/ rigging. I have no doubt you'll be sharing your extensive hard won experience w/ Dolphin newbs in no time. Very best, Ken S.
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25th November 2006, 15:03	#4 (permalink)
shell-back I do all my own stunts Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: middle of US Posts: 481	Re: Introduction Hello , Dale long time no sea... Glad to see you onboard, I see so many of the "old" guys who started tinkering with the dolphins and stepping out in front of the crowd, from back when a dolphin was cool finding the Rebreather World. __________________ The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance -- it is the illusion of knowledge. ----Daniel Boorstin Billy Beal SDITDI IT #3507 Rebreather World FIGJAM commitee member
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25th November 2006, 15:11	#5 (permalink)
RebreatherNut Rebreather World Greeter Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 676	Re: Introduction Dale, Welcome to Rebreatherworld.com! I am glad to see that you found your way over here. Enjoy, RBN __________________ "One minute to go, Luck-meister! Then I'll be down on you like a buzzard on a gut wagon." - ALF
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