New CK #345 and New CK Diver

PaulTG2 · 3rd June 2008, 23:01

Hello,

Last week my new CK #345 arrived at the dive shop and this weekend I completed my KISS course with Doug.

What a great time in training. The Florida springs and grotto diving was extremely interesting and including a great introduction to duckweed! As I'm primarily an ocean diver the fresh water holes were great place to learn.

The KISS is, simply put, a dream to dive. It is everything I've been looking for since starting to dive rebreathers. I am completely sold on the KISS, and had a chance to dive both the SK and CK this past weekend. It is interesting to compare them in the water. Too bad I didn't listen to Doug and my dive buddy last year... I could have saved a lot of money and effort. Next time I'll listen... ok, I'll probably ignore them again and do it the hard way.

My dive buddy, also certified with me, will be ordering a CK shortly.

Now I'm looking forward to joining some of you folks on the great trips and dives.

Sincerely,

Paul

Rubis · 4th June 2008, 00:26

Hi Paul
welcome to the Kissers crowd

I see that after our class Doug is now enjoying the springs

We had fun for our class too
Let us know if you happen to dive around here (NC coast or Rawlings) we could get together and do some dives
Cheers

Cris

PaulTG2 · 4th June 2008, 00:42

Hello,

Actually we did Lake Rawlings a month or so ago. It was starting to warm up in the 50s... Loved the twin engine aircraft there.

We'd like to do some NC coastal diving. Gotta figure out what is there to see. What do you recommend?

-p

debersole · 4th June 2008, 01:51

Congratulations, Paul (and Paula). You guys did a great job in the class this weekend. Now we just need to get Paula's unit to her and you guys will be set!

BTW, I'll mail you the BOV hose tomorrow.

Doug

Rubis · 4th June 2008, 02:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by PaulTG2)

Hello,

Actually we did Lake Rawlings a month or so ago. It was starting to warm up in the 50s... Loved the twin engine aircraft there.

We'd like to do some NC coastal diving. Gotta figure out what is there to see. What do you recommend?

-p

There are quite a few good spots, charters leave from Nags Head, Hatteras, Beaufort/Morehead and Wilmington. Lots of Pelagics in the summer time and warm water (in the 80s), good vis and wrecks.
The thing is getting a spot on a charter and not being blown out.
You will find some links on this board : http://www.ncdivers.com
The great thing would be to get a 6 pack from Morehead with just rebreathers and dive the U352 (german sub from WWII) and the Papoose ... The Papoose usually gets a bunch of sandtigers, can't imagine how cool it would be to get close with a rebreather !
So there are really lots of options ... Personally a trip in the Fall (if hurricane season is not too bad) would allow to find spots on charters and cheaper options for lodging

Mike Costanzo · 4th June 2008, 20:15

Paul, Teds going to be in Hatteras next week and I am sure he has some open spots on the O.C.Diver. He is big time KISS Rebreather friendly. Diving there is some of the best on the East Coast.

PaulTG2 · 11th June 2008, 19:33

Hello,

We'll have to see what's going out in late June. We're waiting for my dive buddy's CK to arrive before heading out again.

-p

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike Costanzo)

Paul, Teds going to be in Hatteras next week and I am sure he has some open spots on the O.C.Diver. He is big time KISS Rebreather friendly. Diving there is some of the best on the East Coast.

3rd June 2008, 23:01	#1 (permalink)
PaulTG2 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 396	New CK #345 and New CK Diver Hello, Last week my new CK #345 arrived at the dive shop and this weekend I completed my KISS course with Doug. What a great time in training. The Florida springs and grotto diving was extremely interesting and including a great introduction to duckweed! As I'm primarily an ocean diver the fresh water holes were great place to learn. The KISS is, simply put, a dream to dive. It is everything I've been looking for since starting to dive rebreathers. I am completely sold on the KISS, and had a chance to dive both the SK and CK this past weekend. It is interesting to compare them in the water. Too bad I didn't listen to Doug and my dive buddy last year... I could have saved a lot of money and effort. Next time I'll listen... ok, I'll probably ignore them again and do it the hard way. My dive buddy, also certified with me, will be ordering a CK shortly. Now I'm looking forward to joining some of you folks on the great trips and dives. Sincerely, Paul __________________ Paul's first law states that the safety of an activity is determined by how forgiving of mistakes the activity is. Paul's second law states that the difference between an adventurer and an explorer is whether the doing or the learning comes first. Last edited by PaulTG2 : 4th June 2008 at 00:06.
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4th June 2008, 00:26	#2 (permalink)
Rubis New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 43	Re: New CK #345 and New CK Diver Hi Paul welcome to the Kissers crowd I see that after our class Doug is now enjoying the springs We had fun for our class too Let us know if you happen to dive around here (NC coast or Rawlings) we could get together and do some dives Cheers Cris __________________ CK # 341
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4th June 2008, 00:42	#3 (permalink)
PaulTG2 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 396	Re: New CK #345 and New CK Diver Hello, Actually we did Lake Rawlings a month or so ago. It was starting to warm up in the 50s... Loved the twin engine aircraft there. We'd like to do some NC coastal diving. Gotta figure out what is there to see. What do you recommend? -p __________________ Paul's first law states that the safety of an activity is determined by how forgiving of mistakes the activity is. Paul's second law states that the difference between an adventurer and an explorer is whether the doing or the learning comes first.
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4th June 2008, 01:51	#4 (permalink)
debersole Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 210	Re: New CK #345 and New CK Diver Congratulations, Paul (and Paula). You guys did a great job in the class this weekend. Now we just need to get Paula's unit to her and you guys will be set! BTW, I'll mail you the BOV hose tomorrow. Doug __________________ www.debersole.com
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4th June 2008, 02:13	#5 (permalink)
Rubis New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 43	Re: New CK #345 and New CK Diver Quote: (Originally Posted by PaulTG2) Hello, Actually we did Lake Rawlings a month or so ago. It was starting to warm up in the 50s... Loved the twin engine aircraft there. We'd like to do some NC coastal diving. Gotta figure out what is there to see. What do you recommend? -p There are quite a few good spots, charters leave from Nags Head, Hatteras, Beaufort/Morehead and Wilmington. Lots of Pelagics in the summer time and warm water (in the 80s), good vis and wrecks. The thing is getting a spot on a charter and not being blown out. You will find some links on this board : http://www.ncdivers.com The great thing would be to get a 6 pack from Morehead with just rebreathers and dive the U352 (german sub from WWII) and the Papoose ... The Papoose usually gets a bunch of sandtigers, can't imagine how cool it would be to get close with a rebreather ! So there are really lots of options ... Personally a trip in the Fall (if hurricane season is not too bad) would allow to find spots on charters and cheaper options for lodging __________________ CK # 341
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4th June 2008, 20:15	#6 (permalink)
Mike Costanzo Never E nuff Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Berlin,Md/Port Salerno,Fl - USA Posts: 125	Re: New CK #345 and New CK Diver Paul, Teds going to be in Hatteras next week and I am sure he has some open spots on the O.C.Diver. He is big time KISS Rebreather friendly. Diving there is some of the best on the East Coast. __________________ Mike Costanzo CK #318
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11th June 2008, 19:33	#7 (permalink)
PaulTG2 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 396	Re: New CK #345 and New CK Diver Hello, We'll have to see what's going out in late June. We're waiting for my dive buddy's CK to arrive before heading out again. -p Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike Costanzo) Paul, Teds going to be in Hatteras next week and I am sure he has some open spots on the O.C.Diver. He is big time KISS Rebreather friendly. Diving there is some of the best on the East Coast. __________________ Paul's first law states that the safety of an activity is determined by how forgiving of mistakes the activity is. Paul's second law states that the difference between an adventurer and an explorer is whether the doing or the learning comes first.
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