Meg training in Europe?

Danil · 10th January 2006, 18:30

Hi all,
looking at the options for getting a Meg and have some questions:
where can i get training in europe?
does somebody have a manual to share? (total discretion guaranteed

)
what is the current waiting time for a new unit?

Would like to get my hand on a used unit with the Sherwater but they don´t grow on trees do they...

Dan.

***schford*** · 10th January 2006, 18:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by Danil)

Hi all,
looking at the options for getting a Meg and have some questions:
where can i get training in europe?
does somebody have a manual to share? (total discretion guaranteed

)
what is the current waiting time for a new unit?

Would like to get my hand on a used unit with the Sherwater but they don´t grow on trees do they...

Dan.

I would reccomend Dave Cooper one of our very own Mods.

The plus side being you can read his old posts and see he really knows his shit!

I think there are also 2 other instructors in Europe but Dave gets my vote.

Stuart

Pierre Farrugia · 10th January 2006, 18:39

I think DecoDiver can help you out ! Here is his profile http://www.rebreatherworld.com/members/decodiver.html Why am I refeering you to him because he dives and teaches a Meg and Lives in France, no no commition for me just giving something back after all his help on here after my course!

mixedangased · 10th January 2006, 19:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by Danil)

Hi all,
looking at the options for getting a Meg and have some questions:
where can i get training in europe?
does somebody have a manual to share? (total discretion guaranteed

)
what is the current waiting time for a new unit?

Would like to get my hand on a used unit with the Sherwater but they don´t grow on trees do they...

Dan.

hi dan ,
don`t think u can get the shearwater anymore,i got the apecs 2 man if its any good to u ?

Gadget · 10th January 2006, 19:13

hi dan

As far as i am aware there are only 4 instructors operating in europe at present, all but dave cooper are in the uk, dave is a good man and you will get one hell of a course from him.

If you are looking for a meg with shearwater on it you will have to hope for someone to sell you one second hand as they are no longer available form the factory.

as for lead time a collegue of mine ordered there unit in mid dec, for a febuary delivery so 3 months max.

caver95 · 10th January 2006, 19:15

If i had it to do over again, i think I would have tried to get it with out electronics and put a Hammer head.

JonnyB · 10th January 2006, 20:16

Andy at grodmansskolan is setting up a course, i talked to him today about it. He is not sure if Leon is coming to Sweden/Norway to do the course or if they are sending a few instructors over to get qualified and then start doing it in Sweden. Anyhow, he said end feb beggining of March there should be a course.

/Jonny

**woody** · 10th January 2006, 20:42

Dan,

Chris Hutchison is the European training manager for ISC, his web site is here:
http://www.megalodontraining.com/

I can also personally recommend him to you as i had a very thorough course in the Red Sea with him.

R

Mike

**Steve** · 10th January 2006, 22:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by caver95)

If i had it to do over again, i think I would have tried to get it with out electronics and put a Hammer head.

Seriously?

I can't fault how the electronics on the Meg have preformed in any way and haven't heard of anyone having any troubles. I did hear of a glitch with someone's Shearwater electronics but I have no idea if what I heard was true or not. As for the HH, I have had and have witnessed a long line of problems. I would turn my Meg into a KISS style unit before putting HH electronics in it. YMMV

caver95 · 10th January 2006, 22:09

I dont know I think the HH is pretty cool, what issuse have you seen, I think Tom Mount had his converted, maybe he can chime in.

10th January 2006, 18:30	#1 (permalink)
Danil Meg Diver Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Karlstad, Sweden Posts: 109	Meg training in Europe? Hi all, looking at the options for getting a Meg and have some questions: where can i get training in europe? does somebody have a manual to share? (total discretion guaranteed ) what is the current waiting time for a new unit? Would like to get my hand on a used unit with the Sherwater but they don´t grow on trees do they... Dan. __________________ -------------------- Dan Nilsson, Meg 67
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10th January 2006, 18:34	#2 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,674	Re: Meg training in Europe? Quote: (Originally Posted by Danil) Hi all, looking at the options for getting a Meg and have some questions: where can i get training in europe? does somebody have a manual to share? (total discretion guaranteed ) what is the current waiting time for a new unit? Would like to get my hand on a used unit with the Sherwater but they don´t grow on trees do they... Dan. I would reccomend Dave Cooper one of our very own Mods. The plus side being you can read his old posts and see he really knows his shit! I think there are also 2 other instructors in Europe but Dave gets my vote. Stuart __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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10th January 2006, 18:39	#3 (permalink)
Pierre Farrugia Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 636	Re: Meg training in Europe? I think DecoDiver can help you out ! Here is his profile http://www.rebreatherworld.com/members/decodiver.html Why am I refeering you to him because he dives and teaches a Meg and Lives in France, no no commition for me just giving something back after all his help on here after my course! __________________ Pierre Farrugia My wife told me " If you don't quit diving I'm going to leave you" My reply " God, I'll miss you" www.atlam.org www.divemed.com
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10th January 2006, 19:09	#4 (permalink)
mixedangased mixedangased Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gloucestershire Posts: 60	Re: Meg training in Europe? Quote: (Originally Posted by Danil) Hi all, looking at the options for getting a Meg and have some questions: where can i get training in europe? does somebody have a manual to share? (total discretion guaranteed ) what is the current waiting time for a new unit? Would like to get my hand on a used unit with the Sherwater but they don´t grow on trees do they... Dan. hi dan , don`t think u can get the shearwater anymore,i got the apecs 2 man if its any good to u ? __________________ if it ain`t broke,fix it till`it is!
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10th January 2006, 19:13	#5 (permalink)
Gadget Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon rEvo Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Dolphin Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hoddesdon, Herts. Posts: 162	Re: Meg training in Europe? hi dan As far as i am aware there are only 4 instructors operating in europe at present, all but dave cooper are in the uk, dave is a good man and you will get one hell of a course from him. If you are looking for a meg with shearwater on it you will have to hope for someone to sell you one second hand as they are no longer available form the factory. as for lead time a collegue of mine ordered there unit in mid dec, for a febuary delivery so 3 months max. __________________ Si Lawrence www.divehdi.com
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10th January 2006, 19:15	#6 (permalink)
caver95 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: US Posts: 170	Re: Meg training in Europe? If i had it to do over again, i think I would have tried to get it with out electronics and put a Hammer head.
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10th January 2006, 20:16	#7 (permalink)
JonnyB Johnny The Hatch Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Titan Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden (Stockholm)/Cyprus(Ayia Napa) Posts: 962	Re: Meg training in Europe? Andy at grodmansskolan is setting up a course, i talked to him today about it. He is not sure if Leon is coming to Sweden/Norway to do the course or if they are sending a few instructors over to get qualified and then start doing it in Sweden. Anyhow, he said end feb beggining of March there should be a course. /Jonny
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10th January 2006, 20:42	#8 (permalink)
woody Mmmm Rubber!! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire UK Posts: 197	Re: Meg training in Europe? Dan, Chris Hutchison is the European training manager for ISC, his web site is here: http://www.megalodontraining.com/ I can also personally recommend him to you as i had a very thorough course in the Red Sea with him. R Mike __________________ Not eloquent enough for a smart arse signature!
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10th January 2006, 22:04	#9 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,103	Re: Meg training in Europe? Quote: (Originally Posted by caver95) If i had it to do over again, i think I would have tried to get it with out electronics and put a Hammer head. Seriously? I can't fault how the electronics on the Meg have preformed in any way and haven't heard of anyone having any troubles. I did hear of a glitch with someone's Shearwater electronics but I have no idea if what I heard was true or not. As for the HH, I have had and have witnessed a long line of problems. I would turn my Meg into a KISS style unit before putting HH electronics in it. YMMV __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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10th January 2006, 22:09	#10 (permalink)
caver95 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: US Posts: 170	Re: Meg training in Europe? I dont know I think the HH is pretty cool, what issuse have you seen, I think Tom Mount had his converted, maybe he can chime in.
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