New to the dark side

Mark Seewitz · 12th February 2007, 09:33

Hi all,
Been diving long enough that I remember Sea Hunt, how often did the
hero save rebreather divers from a watery grave with his triple steels!
Yet here I am with a YBOD, 10 dives and not a scratch, but I have
fallen in love. No longer will I blow bubbles, Pandoras box I have
opened, more questions than answers at this stage.Am I alone in my
frustration in that on OC Iwas qualified to go were I chose and now I
am a beginner again? My favorite 70 and 80m dives are now off limits
and am I peeved! Still, the fish are now more friendly, and the whole
experience quieter and more relaxing. Sorry in hindsight that I didn't
go this way long ago, but while He was cheap who cared. I have no
doubt that breathers are the way of the future and that OC will find
a place in museums alongside the Stanley Steamer.
At the moment I get strange looks on most charter boats, and the
divemasters that look ten years old have no idea whats going on.
Thats not all bad as I can pull the wool over their eyes bigtime.
Looking forward to many more constant PO2 dives.

Yours in the silent abyss, Mark Seewitz

**jstovall** · 12th February 2007, 13:25

Welcome Mark,
I feel the same way. Have close to 75 hrs on my PRISM, and the more time on it the more i realize i have a lot to learn about this silent world. This forum is a treasure chest of info. search for any question you may have, as a lot of info has already been discussed. So, lets continue our path to master this silent world. All the best,
James

RebreatherNut · 12th February 2007, 13:49

Mark,
Welcome to Rebreather World!
Enjoy the site.

Best,

RBN

**Lake_Tahoe_Diver** · 12th February 2007, 18:04

Welcome to the dark side. Ask alot of question and learn as much as you can.

Barrie Law · 12th February 2007, 20:40

Hi Mark,

Welcome to Rebreather World

Good luck with your rebreather but remember there will always be O/C at least for Bailout.....

Regards

Dave & Sandy · 12th February 2007, 22:40

Hey Dude,

Glad you've found the site and signed up.

Your knowledge on compressors and gas blending will be valuable to many members.

CU down at Torquay.

Scuttle · 13th February 2007, 06:14

What! Not another pesky Victorian Aussie

Place will be overrun soon.

Welcome to a great site for all the best & worse in diving any rebreathers.
Just have to say I'm glad I'm not ten years old

but it won't be long-- I'm counting backwards.

12th February 2007, 09:33	#1 (permalink)
Mark Seewitz New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 2	New to the dark side Hi all, Been diving long enough that I remember Sea Hunt, how often did the hero save rebreather divers from a watery grave with his triple steels! Yet here I am with a YBOD, 10 dives and not a scratch, but I have fallen in love. No longer will I blow bubbles, Pandoras box I have opened, more questions than answers at this stage.Am I alone in my frustration in that on OC Iwas qualified to go were I chose and now I am a beginner again? My favorite 70 and 80m dives are now off limits and am I peeved! Still, the fish are now more friendly, and the whole experience quieter and more relaxing. Sorry in hindsight that I didn't go this way long ago, but while He was cheap who cared. I have no doubt that breathers are the way of the future and that OC will find a place in museums alongside the Stanley Steamer. At the moment I get strange looks on most charter boats, and the divemasters that look ten years old have no idea whats going on. Thats not all bad as I can pull the wool over their eyes bigtime. Looking forward to many more constant PO2 dives. Yours in the silent abyss, Mark Seewitz
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12th February 2007, 13:25	#2 (permalink)
jstovall Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 55	Re: New to the dark side Welcome Mark, I feel the same way. Have close to 75 hrs on my PRISM, and the more time on it the more i realize i have a lot to learn about this silent world. This forum is a treasure chest of info. search for any question you may have, as a lot of info has already been discussed. So, lets continue our path to master this silent world. All the best, James
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12th February 2007, 13:49	#3 (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: New to the dark side Mark, Welcome to Rebreather World! Enjoy the site. 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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12th February 2007, 18:04	#4 (permalink)
Lake_Tahoe_Diver Enjoying the silence Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Reno, Nv. (Lake Tahoe) Posts: 185	Re: New to the dark side Welcome to the dark side. Ask alot of question and learn as much as you can. __________________ Scuba Diving,the only sport where it is good to be in over your head....
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12th February 2007, 20:40	#5 (permalink)
Barrie Law RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 726	Re: New to the dark side Hi Mark, Welcome to Rebreather World Good luck with your rebreather but remember there will always be O/C at least for Bailout..... Regards __________________ Barrie Law Rebreather World Store Supplying the Rebreather World Tel:US +19548403892 Fax:US+19543333792 Tel:EU+442071930496 Fax:EU+442077606344 Mobile+353876880628 Skype:barrielaw Email: barrie@rebreatherworldstore.com
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12th February 2007, 22:40	#6 (permalink)
Dave & Sandy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 94	Re: New to the dark side Hey Dude, Glad you've found the site and signed up. Your knowledge on compressors and gas blending will be valuable to many members. CU down at Torquay. __________________ Cheers, Dave & Sandy Atvar shows Dave & Sandy testing their new habitat 101 and home build RBMK69's
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13th February 2007, 06:14	#7 (permalink)
Scuttle 1 Grumpy ole skipper Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jan Juc, Vic, Australia Posts: 239	Re: New to the dark side What! Not another pesky Victorian Aussie Place will be overrun soon. Welcome to a great site for all the best & worse in diving any rebreathers. Just have to say I'm glad I'm not ten years old but it won't be long-- I'm counting backwards. __________________ sold CK182 now its CK243
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