Aspiring rebreather diver

Daaron Holmes · 30th August 2007, 12:59

Personally mate
I know 5/8 of f*#k all , but in saying that all the research i done on this very same subject the answers i got was to go the sk every time. If your going to make the step bloody make it, don't pussy foot. You will go back to using the sk for shallower stuff but, if you'll excuse the pun, you'll only flog the dolphin off

**wedivebc** · 30th August 2007, 14:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by grandizer52)

. anyone that tells you bad things hasn't used one.

Bullshit, I could write a whole thread myself about my SK experiences

zoo_diver · 30th August 2007, 15:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by systematic.entropy)

Thanks for the input. All that being said, some people have told me a few bad things about the Sport KISS. Kind of along the lines of it's a waste of money. Unfortunatly, there aren't too many rebreather clinics that come around here, so I have yet to be able to try one out myself. Agh! decisions, decisions. I'll just bite the bullet and go with the Ouroboros right off the bat. Sound good?

Hmmmm -- there are a ton of options out there. Getting your 1st CCR is a big step (that is unless you are the guy who won the mega millions lotto this past Tuesday -- and if you are, I am your long lost brother!) But seriously, it's a big step.

Keep in mind that for every bad story someone has about a unit, there are probably just as many good stories.

Here are some things to think about:
- What sort of diving am I going to be doing?
- How long are my dives going to be?
- Do I want an electric unit or a manual one?
- If the unit I get needs service, where do I go to get it fixed?
- How long will it take to get fixed...is it going to Florida, Canada, Washington or back to England?

I am diving in Milwaukee this weekend. I've got a Meg, if you'd like, I could swing by and you could check it out!

Let me know -- and good luck!

**Freef** · 25th September 2007, 07:32

The Dolphin is a good robust unit that will let you get to 40m, any more than this you are looking at a CCR. I'd look at the Classic Kiss over the SK for manual control [mCCR] over the loop or the Inspo [or varients] for electronic control [eCCR].

It is possible to convert the Dolph to mCCR fairly easily. If your diving for the next 2-3 years will be above 40m then the Dolph is agood buy, if deeper than 40 then look at CCR.

30th August 2007, 12:59	#11 (permalink)
Daaron Holmes New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremantle W.Australia Posts: 6	Re: Aspiring rebreather diver Personally mate I know 5/8 of f*#k all , but in saying that all the research i done on this very same subject the answers i got was to go the sk every time. If your going to make the step bloody make it, don't pussy foot. You will go back to using the sk for shallower stuff but, if you'll excuse the pun, you'll only flog the dolphin off __________________ Honey, can I pleeeeease go diving?
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30th August 2007, 14:30	#12 (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: 1,411	Re: Aspiring rebreather diver Quote: (Originally Posted by grandizer52) . anyone that tells you bad things hasn't used one. Bullshit, I could write a whole thread myself about my SK experiences __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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30th August 2007, 15:07	#13 (permalink)
zoo_diver Is it snack time yet? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 269	Re: Aspiring rebreather diver Quote: (Originally Posted by systematic.entropy) Thanks for the input. All that being said, some people have told me a few bad things about the Sport KISS. Kind of along the lines of it's a waste of money. Unfortunatly, there aren't too many rebreather clinics that come around here, so I have yet to be able to try one out myself. Agh! decisions, decisions. I'll just bite the bullet and go with the Ouroboros right off the bat. Sound good? Hmmmm -- there are a ton of options out there. Getting your 1st CCR is a big step (that is unless you are the guy who won the mega millions lotto this past Tuesday -- and if you are, I am your long lost brother!) But seriously, it's a big step. Keep in mind that for every bad story someone has about a unit, there are probably just as many good stories. Here are some things to think about: - What sort of diving am I going to be doing? - How long are my dives going to be? - Do I want an electric unit or a manual one? - If the unit I get needs service, where do I go to get it fixed? - How long will it take to get fixed...is it going to Florida, Canada, Washington or back to England? I am diving in Milwaukee this weekend. I've got a Meg, if you'd like, I could swing by and you could check it out! Let me know -- and good luck!
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25th September 2007, 07:32	#14 (permalink)
Freef Custom Title Disallowed! Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Land of the Freef, UK. Posts: 1,356	Re: Aspiring rebreather diver The Dolphin is a good robust unit that will let you get to 40m, any more than this you are looking at a CCR. I'd look at the Classic Kiss over the SK for manual control [mCCR] over the loop or the Inspo [or varients] for electronic control [eCCR]. It is possible to convert the Dolph to mCCR fairly easily. If your diving for the next 2-3 years will be above 40m then the Dolph is agood buy, if deeper than 40 then look at CCR. __________________ David. Currently owner of two differently sized ankles.
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