New to CCR

skiverdiver · 23rd April 2007, 11:43

Hi,

Thought it was time I introduced myself - have been scanning the forum for some time trying to absorb as much info as possible.

Just got myself a 2nd hand Inspo classic - MOD 1 next week.

Would love to hear any advice anyone can give me for doing MOD 1.

I mainly hear that the only real thing to do is prepare yourself mentally for how bad your bouyancy will be and how much you will want to throw the unit in the bin after day 2-3??.......anyone got any different views/advice?

All the best

Roy

Doppler · 23rd April 2007, 15:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by skiverdiver)

.......anyone got any different views/advice?

All the best

Roy

Good luck with it Roy... read the user's manual and the course student manual and know them BEFORE walking into the classroom. Buoyancy issues are a bit overstated, it'll come to you. Have fun... and expect to waste a lot of diluent on the first few dives...

RebreatherNut · 23rd April 2007, 17:08

Roy,
Welcome to Rebreatherworld.com! and welcome to the dark side of diving

Enjoy,
RBN

skiverdiver · 24th April 2007, 07:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by Doppler)

Good luck with it Roy... read the user's manual and the course student manual and know them BEFORE walking into the classroom. Buoyancy issues are a bit overstated, it'll come to you. Have fun... and expect to waste a lot of diluent on the first few dives...

Cheers

User manual - reading for the 2nd time now.

Course student manual??.....no copy of - I am doing IANTD Mod 1...

Anyone have a PDF copy???....

Cheers

Roy

Paul Evans · 24th April 2007, 10:27

As has been said, read up in advance. Don't worry to much

The bouancy came together better for me after the 3rd dive.

Enjoy it and good luck.

Barrie Law · 24th April 2007, 22:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by skiverdiver)

Hi,

Thought it was time I introduced myself - have been scanning the forum for some time trying to absorb as much info as possible.

Just got myself a 2nd hand Inspo classic - MOD 1 next week.

Would love to hear any advice anyone can give me for doing MOD 1.

I mainly hear that the only real thing to do is prepare yourself mentally for how bad your bouyancy will be and how much you will want to throw the unit in the bin after day 2-3??.......anyone got any different views/advice?

All the best

Roy

Hi Roy,

You have taken the first step and joined Rebreather World and you are most welcome!!

Everyone who takes the course feels a little bit nervous and a bit afraid our skills may be lacking when it comes to CCR diving but the fact is the MOD 1 course is supposed to give you the tools to dive the unit safely and maintain it in a condition suitable for safe diving.

The Perfect Buoyancy etc may take you a while after you complete the MOD 1 course but remember the Instructor is trying to give you the benefit of their experience and ensure you understand the principles of the Unit and how to dive it safely so ask plenty of questions and if you do not understand something then say so.

And above all try to enjoy it.

Have Fun!

Regards

23rd April 2007, 11:43	#1 (permalink)
skiverdiver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 13	New to CCR Hi, Thought it was time I introduced myself - have been scanning the forum for some time trying to absorb as much info as possible. Just got myself a 2nd hand Inspo classic - MOD 1 next week. Would love to hear any advice anyone can give me for doing MOD 1. I mainly hear that the only real thing to do is prepare yourself mentally for how bad your bouyancy will be and how much you will want to throw the unit in the bin after day 2-3??.......anyone got any different views/advice? All the best Roy
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23rd April 2007, 15:58	#2 (permalink)
Doppler Cut along dotted line... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Not Basingstoke... thank god Posts: 167	Re: New to CCR Quote: (Originally Posted by skiverdiver) .......anyone got any different views/advice? All the best Roy Good luck with it Roy... read the user's manual and the course student manual and know them BEFORE walking into the classroom. Buoyancy issues are a bit overstated, it'll come to you. Have fun... and expect to waste a lot of diluent on the first few dives... Last edited by Doppler : 23rd April 2007 at 16:39.
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23rd April 2007, 17:08	#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 CCR Roy, Welcome to Rebreatherworld.com! and welcome to the dark side of diving Enjoy, 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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24th April 2007, 07:26	#4 (permalink)
skiverdiver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 13	Re: New to CCR Quote: (Originally Posted by Doppler) Good luck with it Roy... read the user's manual and the course student manual and know them BEFORE walking into the classroom. Buoyancy issues are a bit overstated, it'll come to you. Have fun... and expect to waste a lot of diluent on the first few dives... Cheers User manual - reading for the 2nd time now. Course student manual??.....no copy of - I am doing IANTD Mod 1... Anyone have a PDF copy???.... Cheers Roy
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24th April 2007, 10:27	#5 (permalink)
Paul Evans Freedom is the Key. Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 131	Re: New to CCR As has been said, read up in advance. Don't worry to much The bouancy came together better for me after the 3rd dive. Enjoy it and good luck. __________________ "Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you." Jean-Paul Sartre "Any time anyone says, 'there is only one right way to do this' your bullshit meter should be pegged. Its a presumptive statement, made by a person who fears being proved wrong." Bill Gavin.
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24th April 2007, 22:22	#6 (permalink)
Barrie Law RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 726	Re: New to CCR Quote: (Originally Posted by skiverdiver) Hi, Thought it was time I introduced myself - have been scanning the forum for some time trying to absorb as much info as possible. Just got myself a 2nd hand Inspo classic - MOD 1 next week. Would love to hear any advice anyone can give me for doing MOD 1. I mainly hear that the only real thing to do is prepare yourself mentally for how bad your bouyancy will be and how much you will want to throw the unit in the bin after day 2-3??.......anyone got any different views/advice? All the best Roy Hi Roy, You have taken the first step and joined Rebreather World and you are most welcome!! Everyone who takes the course feels a little bit nervous and a bit afraid our skills may be lacking when it comes to CCR diving but the fact is the MOD 1 course is supposed to give you the tools to dive the unit safely and maintain it in a condition suitable for safe diving. The Perfect Buoyancy etc may take you a while after you complete the MOD 1 course but remember the Instructor is trying to give you the benefit of their experience and ensure you understand the principles of the Unit and how to dive it safely so ask plenty of questions and if you do not understand something then say so. And above all try to enjoy it. Have Fun! 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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