Hello from California

scuba_phil · 15th December 2006, 23:16

Hi,
I have been thinking about CCRs for the last year and reading/learning from this forum. Looking at transitioning mid 2007. Looking at the Meg, KC or Evo. None of my current dive partners want to go for it, so Im also looking for a CCR partner - any thoughts? As far as learning, I have a few options locally but I have been thinking of going to Washington for the ISC course. Comments and recomondation are welcome.

Thanks,
Phil

RebreatherNut · 15th December 2006, 23:23

Phil
Welcome to Rebreatherworld.com!
Glad to hear that you will be coming over to the "dark side of diving".
Check out the member list here on Rebreather World, I am sure there are a bunch of Rebreather divers in the area that you can hook up with, so you won't be stuck with a bunch of "bubble blowers" on your quiet RB dives

Again, welcome on board.

best,
RBN

RebreatherDave · 16th December 2006, 00:54

Phil,

I am in the San Pornando Valley...I do boat dives now and then during lobster season, and I like going tropical to the Phillipines, Indonesia, etc.

I also do HiDef underwater videography with my own 3CCD HD rig.

***caveseeker7*** · 16th December 2006, 07:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by RebreatherDave)

I am in the San Pornando Valley...

Are you Dave Diggler?

Hi Phil, welcome to Rewbreather World. Missed you by a few months, just moved away from SoCal. There are only two shops specializing in Rebreather, Scuba Schools of America in Montclair (AP, Jetsam, Dräger) and one in Ventura (Optima, maybe something else). Peter den Haan does some teaching out of Hollywood Divers, the guys there dive a Sport Kiss and an Evo. He also dives and teaches on the Meg.

As far as which one will work for you probably best look at them and if possible try them. They're quite different units.

babar · 16th December 2006, 18:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Are you Dave Diggler?

Hi Phil, welcome to Rewbreather World. Missed you by a few months, just moved away from SoCal. There are only two shops specializing in Rebreather, Scuba Schools of America in Montclair (AP, Jetsam, Dräger) and one in Ventura (Optima, maybe something else). Peter den Haan does some teaching out of Hollywood Divers, the guys there dive a Sport Kiss and an Evo. He also dives and teaches on the Meg.

As far as which one will work for you probably best look at them and if possible try them. They're quite different units.

Also Jeff Bozanic teaches evo, I took my course with him. I thought he was a great instructor. Xtreme diving in ventura does a number of different Rebreather's

jqn · 17th December 2006, 00:20

Hi Phil,

Peter Den Haan teaches on the Inspo, Evo, Meg, Classic Kiss and Sport Kiss and he does this as an independent instructor. He is an instructor trainer on most of these units. Jeff Bozanic is an excellent instructor and wrote the book (he actually did) on rebreathers. Both would be happy to talk to you and help you in your choice.

I chose the Sport Kiss and I'm really happy with my decision.

My club, California Wreck Divers, has six rebreather divers -- maybe seven soon. You are welcome to come on our dives and/or to the club meetings to get first hand opinions on the different units, and you can find rebreather divers to dive with.

Jerry

RebreatherDave · 17th December 2006, 05:37

JQB, if you're with California Wreck Divers, Pete Wilson certified me in 1973 when I was 13 years old.....

15th December 2006, 23:16	#1 (permalink)
scuba_phil New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 31	Hello from California Hi, I have been thinking about CCRs for the last year and reading/learning from this forum. Looking at transitioning mid 2007. Looking at the Meg, KC or Evo. None of my current dive partners want to go for it, so Im also looking for a CCR partner - any thoughts? As far as learning, I have a few options locally but I have been thinking of going to Washington for the ISC course. Comments and recomondation are welcome. Thanks, Phil
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15th December 2006, 23:23	#2 (permalink)
RebreatherNut Rebreather World Greeter Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 677	Re: Hello from California Phil Welcome to Rebreatherworld.com! Glad to hear that you will be coming over to the "dark side of diving". Check out the member list here on Rebreather World, I am sure there are a bunch of Rebreather divers in the area that you can hook up with, so you won't be stuck with a bunch of "bubble blowers" on your quiet RB dives Again, welcome on board. best, 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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16th December 2006, 00:54	#3 (permalink)
RebreatherDave Maximum **** Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s:** Join Date: May 2005 Location: L.A., where the debris meets the sea Posts: 227	Re: Hello from California Phil, I am in the San Pornando Valley...I do boat dives now and then during lobster season, and I like going tropical to the Phillipines, Indonesia, etc. I also do HiDef underwater videography with my own 3CCD HD rig.
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16th December 2006, 07:21	#4 (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: Hello from California Quote: (Originally Posted by RebreatherDave) I am in the San Pornando Valley... Are you Dave Diggler? Hi Phil, welcome to Rewbreather World. Missed you by a few months, just moved away from SoCal. There are only two shops specializing in Rebreather, Scuba Schools of America in Montclair (AP, Jetsam, Dräger) and one in Ventura (Optima, maybe something else). Peter den Haan does some teaching out of Hollywood Divers, the guys there dive a Sport Kiss and an Evo. He also dives and teaches on the Meg. As far as which one will work for you probably best look at them and if possible try them. They're quite different units. __________________ 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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16th December 2006, 18:13	#5 (permalink)
babar Curmudgeon Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Sport Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 417	Re: Hello from California Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Are you Dave Diggler? Hi Phil, welcome to Rewbreather World. Missed you by a few months, just moved away from SoCal. There are only two shops specializing in Rebreather, Scuba Schools of America in Montclair (AP, Jetsam, Dräger) and one in Ventura (Optima, maybe something else). Peter den Haan does some teaching out of Hollywood Divers, the guys there dive a Sport Kiss and an Evo. He also dives and teaches on the Meg. As far as which one will work for you probably best look at them and if possible try them. They're quite different units. Also Jeff Bozanic teaches evo, I took my course with him. I thought he was a great instructor. Xtreme diving in ventura does a number of different Rebreather's __________________ Babar Evolution Plus Sport kiss
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17th December 2006, 00:20	#6 (permalink)
jqn New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: So. California Posts: 71	Re: Hello from California Hi Phil, Peter Den Haan teaches on the Inspo, Evo, Meg, Classic Kiss and Sport Kiss and he does this as an independent instructor. He is an instructor trainer on most of these units. Jeff Bozanic is an excellent instructor and wrote the book (he actually did) on rebreathers. Both would be happy to talk to you and help you in your choice. I chose the Sport Kiss and I'm really happy with my decision. My club, California Wreck Divers, has six rebreather divers -- maybe seven soon. You are welcome to come on our dives and/or to the club meetings to get first hand opinions on the different units, and you can find rebreather divers to dive with. Jerry
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17th December 2006, 05:37	#7 (permalink)
RebreatherDave Maximum **** Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s:** Join Date: May 2005 Location: L.A., where the debris meets the sea Posts: 227	Re: Hello from California JQB, if you're with California Wreck Divers, Pete Wilson certified me in 1973 when I was 13 years old.....
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