Reefrat's first post!!

reefrat · 14th January 2007, 09:42

Hi all

I've been researching the whole rebreather thing for a few months and am currently reading Jeff Bozanics "understanding rebreathers" cover to cover.

This website, and in particular the forums look like the best source of rebreather facts and trivia I have yet found on the net so I'm hoping to pick a few brains as I get closer to buying a Rebreather and getting trained.

The Plan!

I will most likely go for a KISS concept Rebreather, preferably with a HUD.
My diving will be "recreational" with occasional dives to 130ft or so, but I want to option to extend deeper and wil probably do a normoxic gas course asap.
UW photography (semi serious) and dive travel are my main interests.

The best options I can see so far are a Kiss Classic with a Subsea HUD or a Megalodon Copis. I like the Kiss unit a lot but the quality and better WOB of the meg may sway me.

I have 170 logged dives but the actual figure is probably around 300 (didn't log dives for a few years) and tend to use mostly EANX 32% or air.
My main gear is an Atomic B2 reg, DSS BP/wing and Vytec computer.

That's it...I'm hoping to buy my first Rebreather sometime soon when I make up my mind what type, and look forward to hearing all your words of wisdom!

Cheers

sven · 14th January 2007, 10:42

Hi reefrat & Welcome to Rebreather World!

The people, articles, gallery, library and the blogs on Rebreather World will be of great help in your quest! All the best with your mission to find the right Rebreather for yourself.

Greetings from sunny Sydney!

PacketSniffer · 14th January 2007, 13:15

From another half-time Houstonian, welcome!

It seems like the popularity of RBs is coming on strong. More and more familiar nicks are showing up here weekly.

Oh, you'll also be glad to know that when you are competent on the Rebreather, you'll be able to use it on the MV Spree that runs trips to the Flower Gardens. More details are here.

Let's keep in touch.

P.S. The COPIS would be a fine aqusition.

reefrat · 14th January 2007, 16:24

Thanks for the comments and Paketsniffer I'll keep in touch- a trip to the Flower Gardens when the weather warms up would be just the ticket!

decoweenie · 14th January 2007, 19:07

Since you are interested in the KISS units, there is a Sport-KISS for sale and the seller lives in Houston (i.e. Hwy 290 area) FYI.

Search in the For Sale forum, I believe the seller handle is "avt" but check to be sure.

Philippe GERIN · 15th January 2007, 21:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by reefrat)

The best options I can see so far are a Kiss Classic with a Subsea HUD

Great package: I am absolutely delighted with mine. You need a little experience with the Kiss before ordering the Subsea as you can order it in different length of cable, side for the display...to suit your preferences.
Best
Philippe

14th January 2007, 09:42	#1 (permalink)
reefrat New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 24	Reefrat's first post!! Hi all I've been researching the whole rebreather thing for a few months and am currently reading Jeff Bozanics "understanding rebreathers" cover to cover. This website, and in particular the forums look like the best source of rebreather facts and trivia I have yet found on the net so I'm hoping to pick a few brains as I get closer to buying a Rebreather and getting trained. The Plan! I will most likely go for a KISS concept Rebreather, preferably with a HUD. My diving will be "recreational" with occasional dives to 130ft or so, but I want to option to extend deeper and wil probably do a normoxic gas course asap. UW photography (semi serious) and dive travel are my main interests. The best options I can see so far are a Kiss Classic with a Subsea HUD or a Megalodon Copis. I like the Kiss unit a lot but the quality and better WOB of the meg may sway me. I have 170 logged dives but the actual figure is probably around 300 (didn't log dives for a few years) and tend to use mostly EANX 32% or air. My main gear is an Atomic B2 reg, DSS BP/wing and Vytec computer. That's it...I'm hoping to buy my first Rebreather sometime soon when I make up my mind what type, and look forward to hearing all your words of wisdom! Cheers
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14th January 2007, 10:42	#2 (permalink)
sven Blogs Admin / Forum Mod Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 574	Re: Reefrat's first post!! Hi reefrat & Welcome to Rebreather World! The people, articles, gallery, library and the blogs on Rebreather World will be of great help in your quest! All the best with your mission to find the right Rebreather for yourself. Greetings from sunny Sydney! __________________ Regards, Sven [SIZE=1]The Sydney Project website: [URL]http://www.sydneyproject.com[/URL] My Blog: [URL]http://sven.rebreatherworld.com[/URL] "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain[/SIZE]
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14th January 2007, 13:15	#3 (permalink)
PacketSniffer ~~~~~ #417 ~~~~~ Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 414	Re: Reefrat's first post!! From another half-time Houstonian, welcome! It seems like the popularity of RBs is coming on strong. More and more familiar nicks are showing up here weekly. Oh, you'll also be glad to know that when you are competent on the Rebreather, you'll be able to use it on the MV Spree that runs trips to the Flower Gardens. More details are here. Let's keep in touch. P.S. The COPIS would be a fine aqusition. __________________ Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checked by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory or defeat.
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14th January 2007, 16:24	#4 (permalink)
reefrat New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 24	Re: Reefrat's first post!! Thanks for the comments and Paketsniffer I'll keep in touch- a trip to the Flower Gardens when the weather warms up would be just the ticket!
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14th January 2007, 19:07	#5 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Re: Reefrat's first post!! Since you are interested in the KISS units, there is a Sport-KISS for sale and the seller lives in Houston (i.e. Hwy 290 area) FYI. Search in the For Sale forum, I believe the seller handle is "avt" but check to be sure. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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15th January 2007, 21:02	#6 (permalink)
Philippe GERIN ccr apprentice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 626	Re: Reefrat's first post!! Quote: (Originally Posted by reefrat) The best options I can see so far are a Kiss Classic with a Subsea HUD Great package: I am absolutely delighted with mine. You need a little experience with the Kiss before ordering the Subsea as you can order it in different length of cable, side for the display...to suit your preferences. Best Philippe
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