Hello from South FLA

**Padipro** · 28th November 2006, 01:56

While I don't own a Rebreather yet I'm seriously considering the switch shortly after the first of the year. I'm currently looking at the Meg so any information you think I should know before taking the bubbleless plung would be greatly appreciated.

Scott

silentscuba · 28th November 2006, 03:35

Welcome aboard Scott. There is a wealth of information here for you to look at regarding rebreathers.

One thing that would be nice would be more information about what type of diving you would like to do with a rebreather.

If you ask specific questions, it is guaranteed that you will get answeres from the great people on this board.

I myself dive a KISS Classic Manual CCR. You might want to check out the new COPIS Meg if you are going the Meg direction. There is a nice article just out in Advanced Diver Magazine about that unit.

Have fun and welcome to the dark side

.

RebreatherNut · 28th November 2006, 04:52

Scott,

Welcome to Rebreatherworld.com

Glad to have you on board! Keep those questions coming

cheers,

RBN

**vidodivr** · 28th November 2006, 13:45

Welcome Scott,
Glad to see another south flordian here.
I am a classic kiss owner, live in boca and am always in the mood to talk rebreathers. Rebreatherworld has been a priceless asset with the wealth of knowledge posted here.

**Padipro** · 28th November 2006, 14:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by silentscuba)

Welcome aboard Scott. There is a wealth of information here for you to look at regarding rebreathers.

One thing that would be nice would be more information about what type of diving you would like to do with a rebreather.

If you ask specific questions, it is gaurateed that you will get answeres from the great people on this board.

I myself dive a KISS Classic Manual CCR. You might want to check out the new COPIS Meg if you are going the Meg direction. There is a nice article just out in Advanced Diver Magazine about that unit.

Have fun and welcome to the dark side

.

I picked up a copy if ADM at DEMA this year and have read the artical on the COPIS. Since I'm still learning I'm not sure exactly how a manual Rebreather works and how difficult it is to fly compaired to an ECCR. Sounds like it may be a cheaper way to go but may require more concentration and discipline to fly it safely.

I enjoy deep wreck diving and have been OC Trimix certified for nearly 2 years now. Gas prices are getting expensive and OC is such a waste that it only makes sense to go with a Rebreather if I'm going to continue the rought.

I'm planning on attending the South FLorida Dive Show this weekend. If it's anything like it was last year it's going to be mostly a tech dive show so I'll have a chance to ask lots of questions and hopefully get a few answers.

Thanks for the information guys.

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 28th November 2006, 16:33

Not sure how often they are happening (hint, hint, Curt), but the ADM live presentations and try-outs were very helpful when I was where you are now. Keep an eye out for them.

I'll likely be passing by the show at least for a day. However, I don't think I will have my Optima with me, and I don't know if there will be one on the floor this year.

silentscuba · 28th November 2006, 18:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro)

I picked up a copy if ADM at DEMA this year and have read the artical on the COPIS. Since I'm still learning I'm not sure exactly how a manual Rebreather works and how difficult it is to fly compaired to an ECCR.

"Sounds like it may be a cheaper way to go but may require more concentration and discipline to fly it safely."

I enjoy deep wreck diving and have been OC Trimix certified for nearly 2 years now. Gas prices are getting expensive and OC is such a waste that it only makes sense to go with a Rebreather if I'm going to continue the rought.

I'm planning on attending the South FLorida Dive Show this weekend. If it's anything like it was last year it's going to be mostly a tech dive show so I'll have a chance to ask lots of questions and hopefully get a few answers.

Thanks for the information guys.

"Sounds like it may be a cheaper way to go but may require more concentration and discipline to fly it safely."

Isn't that a good thing????

**Padipro** · 29th November 2006, 06:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by silentscuba)

"Sounds like it may be a cheaper way to go but may require more concentration and discipline to fly it safely."

Isn't that a good thing????

Yes and no. Yes in that I will be less likely to kill myself because I'll be paying closer attention to what's going on but no in the fact that I'll be watching the display so closely that I won't see anything else during the dive.

pattimegdiver · 29th November 2006, 08:06

Welcome Scott
I dive the Mini Copis Meg. Ron Micjan designed the head and I have been diving it for about year and a half, and now it is in full production from ISC. I just love it and it is a dream to dive. Just waiting for the hud to come out.
Again Welcome to Rebreather World

silentscuba · 29th November 2006, 13:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro)

Yes and no. Yes in that I will be less likely to kill myself because I'll be paying closer attention to what's going on but no in the fact that "Quote:

I'll be watching the display so closely that I won't see anything else during the dive. "

That does not seem to be the case with most people that dive a constant flow manual rebreather.

I know lots of divers and myself that dive KISS rebreathers that get to enjoy the dive just like anyone else with a reasonable amount of time spent managaging the dive.

When you are on an ECCR you must also monitor your PO2.

Adding a HUD is a great addition in both types of rebreathers and helps bring awarness to PO2 issues.

Please, don't believe for a minute that an ECCR relieves you from monitoring what is going on.

28th November 2006, 01:56	#1 (permalink)
Padipro Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 200	Hello from South FLA While I don't own a Rebreather yet I'm seriously considering the switch shortly after the first of the year. I'm currently looking at the Meg so any information you think I should know before taking the bubbleless plung would be greatly appreciated. Scott Last edited by Padipro : 28th November 2006 at 02:02.
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28th November 2006, 03:35	#2 (permalink)
silentscuba rEvo CCR Driver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mill Creek, WA USA Posts: 566	Re: Hello from South FLA Welcome aboard Scott. There is a wealth of information here for you to look at regarding rebreathers. One thing that would be nice would be more information about what type of diving you would like to do with a rebreather. If you ask specific questions, it is guaranteed that you will get answeres from the great people on this board. I myself dive a KISS Classic Manual CCR. You might want to check out the new COPIS Meg if you are going the Meg direction. There is a nice article just out in Advanced Diver Magazine about that unit. Have fun and welcome to the dark side . __________________ Curt McNamee rEvo CCR Diver KISS CCR Diver www.silentscuba.com Last edited by silentscuba : 28th November 2006 at 18:42.
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28th November 2006, 04:52	#3 (permalink)
RebreatherNut Rebreather World Greeter Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 673	Re: Hello from South FLA Scott, Welcome to Rebreatherworld.com Glad to have you on board! Keep those questions coming cheers, 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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28th November 2006, 13:45	#4 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 471	Re: Hello from South FLA Welcome Scott, Glad to see another south flordian here. I am a classic kiss owner, live in boca and am always in the mood to talk rebreathers. Rebreatherworld has been a priceless asset with the wealth of knowledge posted here. __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde CK #087 Narked@90 frame URM
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28th November 2006, 14:14	#5 (permalink)
Padipro Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 200	Re: Hello from South FLA Quote: (Originally Posted by silentscuba) Welcome aboard Scott. There is a wealth of information here for you to look at regarding rebreathers. One thing that would be nice would be more information about what type of diving you would like to do with a rebreather. If you ask specific questions, it is gaurateed that you will get answeres from the great people on this board. I myself dive a KISS Classic Manual CCR. You might want to check out the new COPIS Meg if you are going the Meg direction. There is a nice article just out in Advanced Diver Magazine about that unit. Have fun and welcome to the dark side . I picked up a copy if ADM at DEMA this year and have read the artical on the COPIS. Since I'm still learning I'm not sure exactly how a manual Rebreather works and how difficult it is to fly compaired to an ECCR. Sounds like it may be a cheaper way to go but may require more concentration and discipline to fly it safely. I enjoy deep wreck diving and have been OC Trimix certified for nearly 2 years now. Gas prices are getting expensive and OC is such a waste that it only makes sense to go with a Rebreather if I'm going to continue the rought. I'm planning on attending the South FLorida Dive Show this weekend. If it's anything like it was last year it's going to be mostly a tech dive show so I'll have a chance to ask lots of questions and hopefully get a few answers. Thanks for the information guys. __________________ Scott IANTD Megalodon IANTD Trimix TDI Adv Nitrox and Deco PADI MSDT It could be that the sole purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others. Before you attempt to beat the odds, be sure you could survive the odds beating you.
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28th November 2006, 16:33	#6 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,890	Re: Hello from South FLA Not sure how often they are happening (hint, hint, Curt), but the ADM live presentations and try-outs were very helpful when I was where you are now. Keep an eye out for them. I'll likely be passing by the show at least for a day. However, I don't think I will have my Optima with me, and I don't know if there will be one on the floor this year. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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28th November 2006, 18:46	#7 (permalink)
silentscuba rEvo CCR Driver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mill Creek, WA USA Posts: 566	Re: Hello from South FLA Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro) I picked up a copy if ADM at DEMA this year and have read the artical on the COPIS. Since I'm still learning I'm not sure exactly how a manual Rebreather works and how difficult it is to fly compaired to an ECCR. "Sounds like it may be a cheaper way to go but may require more concentration and discipline to fly it safely." I enjoy deep wreck diving and have been OC Trimix certified for nearly 2 years now. Gas prices are getting expensive and OC is such a waste that it only makes sense to go with a Rebreather if I'm going to continue the rought. I'm planning on attending the South FLorida Dive Show this weekend. If it's anything like it was last year it's going to be mostly a tech dive show so I'll have a chance to ask lots of questions and hopefully get a few answers. Thanks for the information guys. "Sounds like it may be a cheaper way to go but may require more concentration and discipline to fly it safely." Isn't that a good thing???? __________________ Curt McNamee rEvo CCR Diver KISS CCR Diver www.silentscuba.com
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29th November 2006, 06:17	#8 (permalink)
Padipro Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 200	Re: Hello from South FLA Quote: (Originally Posted by silentscuba) "Sounds like it may be a cheaper way to go but may require more concentration and discipline to fly it safely." Isn't that a good thing???? Yes and no. Yes in that I will be less likely to kill myself because I'll be paying closer attention to what's going on but no in the fact that I'll be watching the display so closely that I won't see anything else during the dive. __________________ Scott IANTD Megalodon IANTD Trimix TDI Adv Nitrox and Deco PADI MSDT It could be that the sole purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others. Before you attempt to beat the odds, be sure you could survive the odds beating you.
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29th November 2006, 08:06	#9 (permalink)
pattimegdiver #1 COPIS Mini Meg Girl Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 305	Re: Hello from South FLA Welcome Scott I dive the Mini Copis Meg. Ron Micjan designed the head and I have been diving it for about year and a half, and now it is in full production from ISC. I just love it and it is a dream to dive. Just waiting for the hud to come out. Again Welcome to Rebreather World __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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29th November 2006, 13:17	#10 (permalink)
silentscuba rEvo CCR Driver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mill Creek, WA USA Posts: 566	Re: Hello from South FLA Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro) Yes and no. Yes in that I will be less likely to kill myself because I'll be paying closer attention to what's going on but no in the fact that "Quote: I'll be watching the display so closely that I won't see anything else during the dive. " That does not seem to be the case with most people that dive a constant flow manual rebreather. I know lots of divers and myself that dive KISS rebreathers that get to enjoy the dive just like anyone else with a reasonable amount of time spent managaging the dive. When you are on an ECCR you must also monitor your PO2. Adding a HUD is a great addition in both types of rebreathers and helps bring awarness to PO2 issues. Please, don't believe for a minute that an ECCR relieves you from monitoring what is going on. __________________ Curt McNamee rEvo CCR Diver KISS CCR Diver www.silentscuba.com
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