New to Rebreather...

pd-Rebreather-rookie · 26th August 2007, 01:12

Hi everyone,
Phil here. I am located in the NYC area. I have been diving the Northeast primarily for under one year. I have my open water and Nitrox to 40 certifications with AOW on the way soon. I am already into a steel 120 with Nitrox and want to move to a re-breather. I was thinking SCR to start. I know its a bit early to start Rebreather but I am really interested and want to take a class for certification. My max depth has been to 100ft in 0 viability and strong current so far. I have done no decompression diving yet but I am working towards more technical diving. Any suggestions other than keep diving OC for a while and wait on the RB? For those that think it is a good thing please recommend the beginner setup for recreational diving SCR. I work in Manhattan so if any of you are local and doing training etc. that would be greatly appreciated so I could get started. Thanks, Phil

RebreatherNut · 26th August 2007, 01:29

Hi Phil,
Welcome to Rebreatherworld and welcome to our community!

I would recommend for you to inform yourself about SCR, CCR (mCCR and eCCR) and what different rigs are available. Then ask yourself, what type of diving will you most likely be doing in the future? From there start to select some rebreathers that are suitable for what you want to do. After you have narrowed down what models you are interested in, try to hook up with some Rebreather divers and if possible try out the rebreather.
Once in a while there are Rebreather try out events where you can test various models, which really helps in making a decision.

cheers,
RBN

***jradomski*** · 26th August 2007, 05:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by pd-Rebreather-rookie)

Hi everyone,
Phil here. I am located in the NYC area. I have been diving the Northeast primarily for under one year. I have my open water and Nitrox to 40 certifications with AOW on the way soon. I am already into a steel 120 with Nitrox and want to move to a re-breather. I was thinking SCR to start. I know its a bit early to start Rebreather but I am really interested and want to take a class for certification. My max depth has been to 100ft in 0 viability and strong current so far. I have done no decompression diving yet but I am working towards more technical diving. Any suggestions other than keep diving OC for a while and wait on the RB? For those that think it is a good thing please recommend the beginner setup for recreational diving SCR. I work in Manhattan so if any of you are local and doing training etc. that would be greatly appreciated so I could get started. Thanks, Phil

Phil,
Since you are in NY look into this meetup group..
Oceanblue Divers (New York, NY) - Meetup.com

Several of us are rebreather divers and the meetings are alot of fun (especially the happy hours!)..

26th August 2007, 01:12	#1 (permalink)
pd-Rebreather-rookie New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Yawk City Posts: 5	New to Rebreather... Hi everyone, Phil here. I am located in the NYC area. I have been diving the Northeast primarily for under one year. I have my open water and Nitrox to 40 certifications with AOW on the way soon. I am already into a steel 120 with Nitrox and want to move to a re-breather. I was thinking SCR to start. I know its a bit early to start Rebreather but I am really interested and want to take a class for certification. My max depth has been to 100ft in 0 viability and strong current so far. I have done no decompression diving yet but I am working towards more technical diving. Any suggestions other than keep diving OC for a while and wait on the RB? For those that think it is a good thing please recommend the beginner setup for recreational diving SCR. I work in Manhattan so if any of you are local and doing training etc. that would be greatly appreciated so I could get started. Thanks, Phil
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26th August 2007, 01:29	#2 (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 Rebreather... Hi Phil, Welcome to Rebreatherworld and welcome to our community! I would recommend for you to inform yourself about SCR, CCR (mCCR and eCCR) and what different rigs are available. Then ask yourself, what type of diving will you most likely be doing in the future? From there start to select some rebreathers that are suitable for what you want to do. After you have narrowed down what models you are interested in, try to hook up with some Rebreather divers and if possible try out the rebreather. Once in a while there are Rebreather try out events where you can test various models, which really helps in making a decision. cheers, 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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26th August 2007, 05:01	#3 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,817	Re: New to Rebreather... Quote: (Originally Posted by pd-Rebreather-rookie) Hi everyone, Phil here. I am located in the NYC area. I have been diving the Northeast primarily for under one year. I have my open water and Nitrox to 40 certifications with AOW on the way soon. I am already into a steel 120 with Nitrox and want to move to a re-breather. I was thinking SCR to start. I know its a bit early to start Rebreather but I am really interested and want to take a class for certification. My max depth has been to 100ft in 0 viability and strong current so far. I have done no decompression diving yet but I am working towards more technical diving. Any suggestions other than keep diving OC for a while and wait on the RB? For those that think it is a good thing please recommend the beginner setup for recreational diving SCR. I work in Manhattan so if any of you are local and doing training etc. that would be greatly appreciated so I could get started. Thanks, Phil Phil, Since you are in NY look into this meetup group.. Oceanblue Divers (New York, NY) - Meetup.com Several of us are rebreather divers and the meetings are alot of fun (especially the happy hours!).. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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