New Meg Owner in SE Florida

mempilot · 2nd June 2007, 17:10

Hello everyone,

I've been lurking for some time, researching for a long time, and I finally was able to pull the trigger and buy my first CCR. I started my my Rebreather search several years ago after watching Tom M. dive his Meg off a local boat in Miami. I was intrigued, and sold! A fellow pilot, BJD (RIP), talked to me about the different units, training agencies, and pros/cons of RB diving. All I had to do was figure out a way to get it done. Fast forward several years later and here I am, almost finished with IANTD's Meg CCR training.

The unit: I ended up purchasing a lightly used "Movie Meg" used by Joel T. in the movie, "The Cave". I have a short upper torso, and the ability of the Movie-Meg's shorter stack to still use the large scrubber makes for a nice fit for me. I've opted to mate the unit to my single's setup. Right now, I'm using my SS bp and harness with a heavy SS STA. The weight of the unit seems to be perfect with my drysuit, and I'll plan on using my AL bp and harness when diving wet. This unit had very little use on it from the movie, and has been in storage for quite a while. After replacing O2 sensors, battery packs, a couple of o-rings, and a loop hose, the first dives in Ginnie Springs went spectacular.

The training: After researching the agencies and instructors available to me in SE Florida, I choose Jill Heinerth and IANTD. Jill is an incredibly capable and experienced technical diver, and her teaching style is perfect for me. Jill certified my dive buddy on his Meg, and she came highly recommended by several sources. I had to split up the training into two blocks due to my flight schedule, so I'll be finishing up in a couple of weeks.

I'm very stoked to be entering this new dimension of diving, and I look forward to seeing some of you out on the water. Our group of divers now consists of 3 Megs (1 COPIS), 2 Optimas, and a KISS. I also look forward to utilizing this board, the experience of it's members, and the knowledge shared to increase my Rebreather understanding.

Anyway, the name is Eric, and have a great dive!

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 2nd June 2007, 18:52

Was that "stoked" or "stroked?"

Glad you are almost there!

mempilot · 2nd June 2007, 19:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

Was that "stoked" or "stroked?"

Glad you are almost there!

Always a "Stroke" and defineatly "Stoked"! See ya on the boats again, soon. I won't be smashing the dubbs, but I will be selling them.

**vidodivr** · 2nd June 2007, 20:15

good times ahead kids!!

**wedivebc** · 2nd June 2007, 21:56

Great to have you onboard!

**Padipro** · 3rd June 2007, 15:34

Da wittow movie Meg is sooooooo cute. It wants to be big Meg when it gwowes up. LOL

It is nice to have another Meg in the group, full grown or not.

Now if the winds would just die down we could get wet.

mempilot · 3rd June 2007, 16:02

It can hear you ya know. Keep your voice down, or it will get a complex.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro)

Da wittow movie Meg is sooooooo cute. It wants to be big Meg when it gwowes up. LOL

It is nice to have another Meg in the group, full grown or not.

Now if the winds would just die down we could get wet.

2nd June 2007, 17:10	#1 (permalink)
mempilot What is this..terrafirma? Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,113	New Meg Owner in SE Florida Hello everyone, I've been lurking for some time, researching for a long time, and I finally was able to pull the trigger and buy my first CCR. I started my my Rebreather search several years ago after watching Tom M. dive his Meg off a local boat in Miami. I was intrigued, and sold! A fellow pilot, BJD (RIP), talked to me about the different units, training agencies, and pros/cons of RB diving. All I had to do was figure out a way to get it done. Fast forward several years later and here I am, almost finished with IANTD's Meg CCR training. The unit: I ended up purchasing a lightly used "Movie Meg" used by Joel T. in the movie, "The Cave". I have a short upper torso, and the ability of the Movie-Meg's shorter stack to still use the large scrubber makes for a nice fit for me. I've opted to mate the unit to my single's setup. Right now, I'm using my SS bp and harness with a heavy SS STA. The weight of the unit seems to be perfect with my drysuit, and I'll plan on using my AL bp and harness when diving wet. This unit had very little use on it from the movie, and has been in storage for quite a while. After replacing O2 sensors, battery packs, a couple of o-rings, and a loop hose, the first dives in Ginnie Springs went spectacular. The training: After researching the agencies and instructors available to me in SE Florida, I choose Jill Heinerth and IANTD. Jill is an incredibly capable and experienced technical diver, and her teaching style is perfect for me. Jill certified my dive buddy on his Meg, and she came highly recommended by several sources. I had to split up the training into two blocks due to my flight schedule, so I'll be finishing up in a couple of weeks. I'm very stoked to be entering this new dimension of diving, and I look forward to seeing some of you out on the water. Our group of divers now consists of 3 Megs (1 COPIS), 2 Optimas, and a KISS. I also look forward to utilizing this board, the experience of it's members, and the knowledge shared to increase my Rebreather understanding. Anyway, the name is Eric, and have a great dive! __________________ MEM "Da Pilot" Black holes are where God divided by zero. "If at first you don't succeed, don't dive silent." "Would you mind not shooting at the thermo-nuclear weapons." ~ Vic Deakins "Donkey's kill more people annually than plane crashes."
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2nd June 2007, 18:52	#2 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,896	Re: New Meg Owner in SE Florida Was that "stoked" or "stroked?" Glad you are almost there! __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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2nd June 2007, 19:09	#3 (permalink)
mempilot What is this..terrafirma? Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,113	Re: New Meg Owner in SE Florida Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) Was that "stoked" or "stroked?" Glad you are almost there! Always a "Stroke" and defineatly "Stoked"! See ya on the boats again, soon. I won't be smashing the dubbs, but I will be selling them. __________________ MEM "Da Pilot" Black holes are where God divided by zero. "If at first you don't succeed, don't dive silent." "Would you mind not shooting at the thermo-nuclear weapons." ~ Vic Deakins "Donkey's kill more people annually than plane crashes."
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2nd June 2007, 20:15	#4 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 471	Re: New Meg Owner in SE Florida good times ahead kids!! __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde CK #087 Narked@90 frame URM
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2nd June 2007, 21:56	#5 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,339	Re: New Meg Owner in SE Florida Great to have you onboard! __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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3rd June 2007, 15:34	#6 (permalink)
Padipro Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 200	Re: New Meg Owner in SE Florida Da wittow movie Meg is sooooooo cute. It wants to be big Meg when it gwowes up. LOL It is nice to have another Meg in the group, full grown or not. Now if the winds would just die down we could get wet. __________________ Scott IANTD Megalodon IANTD Trimix TDI Adv Nitrox and Deco PADI MSDT It could be that the sole purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others. Before you attempt to beat the odds, be sure you could survive the odds beating you.
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3rd June 2007, 16:02	#7 (permalink)
mempilot What is this..terrafirma? Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,113	Re: New Meg Owner in SE Florida It can hear you ya know. Keep your voice down, or it will get a complex. Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro) Da wittow movie Meg is sooooooo cute. It wants to be big Meg when it gwowes up. LOL It is nice to have another Meg in the group, full grown or not. Now if the winds would just die down we could get wet. __________________ MEM "Da Pilot" Black holes are where God divided by zero. "If at first you don't succeed, don't dive silent." "Would you mind not shooting at the thermo-nuclear weapons." ~ Vic Deakins "Donkey's kill more people annually than plane crashes."
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