Researching and taking recommendations

cgibson · 10th June 2007, 15:55

Hello from the SC - USA!!! I have been diving since 1999 and I have been in the diving industry since 1997 after joining the local search and recovery team in the county. I served happily until 2006.

Since then I have been working on my professional side in hopes to work for a dive shop or even get to teach diving to interested people.

Something I learned a long time ago was that we all learn something new when we stop what we do and teach others....we learn from ourselves and we learn from the ones we are teaching.

Recently, I have been wanting more bottom time and other than PSD work and assisting a couple of instructors with AOW or OW certifications, I don't have any technical background.

That will change in the near future (prior to purchasing rebreather). I am here to research and learn more about the rebreather world and the benefits (pros and cons) of these great machines.

I am coming in to this knowing nothing. And what I have learned so far, I am sure can be added to, hince why I am here.

So without further adue....diver down and lets get wet together. I will be reading and taking notes...and with what is being said I will research and confirm such advise, so don't take it personal...but one of many of my rules in diving is: "TRUST ME" doesn't cut it for me and when I hear someone say that, that person usually finds themselves overboard and after my explaination they re-think there attitudes. We are all responsible for one another but no one is more responsible for US than we are to ourselves.

-Chuck

***diverklondike*** · 10th June 2007, 16:11

Chuck,

Welcome to Rebreather World.... It's a great place to learn what questions to ask... Yet not always the place for correct answers..

Find yourself a good instructor and they can help you sort the rest out.

Advance Diving Magazine sponsors a fair number of "rebreather experiance" events that you might find very useful. They are typically posted on the list.

Good Luck and Dive Safe...

Mark

Dave Faye · 11th June 2007, 01:01

Hey Chuck:

A few of us will be in SC diving during the first few days of July. We will have a few different units. We will be be in the Cooper River/Charelston area. Let us know if your nearby.

Dave

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 11th June 2007, 20:36

Welcome. You will be able to learn a lot here.

I echo what Mark said, and I would also suggest checking the Library for other references. You will also want to get Bozanic's Mastering Rebreathers as a starter. I also like the IANTD Tek Closed Circuit book.

**rigdiver** · 11th June 2007, 20:54

Welcome aboard. This is a friendly place to learn. And someone once said "the best way to learn a subject is to teach it." Even very good and well experienced inst's do learn from their students.

jiseson · 11th June 2007, 22:47

o have found it informative to download as manual units manuals and read them to be really helpful. and ask questions to anyone u see with a unit! who what where when...

cadblaster3 · 12th June 2007, 01:07

Hey Chuck, welcome.

I dive in your area very regular if you would like to see a rebreather in action. PM me if I can be of help.

Ed

10th June 2007, 15:55	#1 (permalink)
cgibson New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina - USA Posts: 1	Researching and taking recommendations Hello from the SC - USA!!! I have been diving since 1999 and I have been in the diving industry since 1997 after joining the local search and recovery team in the county. I served happily until 2006. Since then I have been working on my professional side in hopes to work for a dive shop or even get to teach diving to interested people. Something I learned a long time ago was that we all learn something new when we stop what we do and teach others....we learn from ourselves and we learn from the ones we are teaching. Recently, I have been wanting more bottom time and other than PSD work and assisting a couple of instructors with AOW or OW certifications, I don't have any technical background. That will change in the near future (prior to purchasing rebreather). I am here to research and learn more about the rebreather world and the benefits (pros and cons) of these great machines. I am coming in to this knowing nothing. And what I have learned so far, I am sure can be added to, hince why I am here. So without further adue....diver down and lets get wet together. I will be reading and taking notes...and with what is being said I will research and confirm such advise, so don't take it personal...but one of many of my rules in diving is: "TRUST ME" doesn't cut it for me and when I hear someone say that, that person usually finds themselves overboard and after my explaination they re-think there attitudes. We are all responsible for one another but no one is more responsible for US than we are to ourselves. -Chuck
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10th June 2007, 16:11	#2 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,461	Re: Researching and taking recommendations Chuck, Welcome to Rebreather World.... It's a great place to learn what questions to ask... Yet not always the place for correct answers.. Find yourself a good instructor and they can help you sort the rest out. Advance Diving Magazine sponsors a fair number of "rebreather experiance" events that you might find very useful. They are typically posted on the list. Good Luck and Dive Safe... Mark
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11th June 2007, 01:01	#3 (permalink)
Dave Faye This is my custom title Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 151	Re: Researching and taking recommendations Hey Chuck: A few of us will be in SC diving during the first few days of July. We will have a few different units. We will be be in the Cooper River/Charelston area. Let us know if your nearby. Dave __________________ DSF
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11th June 2007, 20:36	#4 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,937	Re: Researching and taking recommendations Welcome. You will be able to learn a lot here. I echo what Mark said, and I would also suggest checking the Library for other references. You will also want to get Bozanic's Mastering Rebreathers as a starter. I also like the IANTD Tek Closed Circuit book. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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11th June 2007, 20:54	#5 (permalink)
rigdiver LEARNING CONTINUALLY Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 412	Re: Researching and taking recommendations Welcome aboard. This is a friendly place to learn. And someone once said "the best way to learn a subject is to teach it." Even very good and well experienced inst's do learn from their students.
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11th June 2007, 22:47	#6 (permalink)
jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 454	Re: Researching and taking recommendations o have found it informative to download as manual units manuals and read them to be really helpful. and ask questions to anyone u see with a unit! who what where when... __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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12th June 2007, 01:07	#7 (permalink)
cadblaster3 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC Posts: 25	Re: Researching and taking recommendations Hey Chuck, welcome. I dive in your area very regular if you would like to see a rebreather in action. PM me if I can be of help. Ed
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