Hello from LI New York

Mike Cupolo · 31st March 2008, 17:51

Hi all,

I learned a bit abot rebreathers at the BTS show in New Jersey this weekend. Still confused on which one to buy.

I do mostly North East US Wreck diving, Long Island and New Jersey, but I'll never turn down a trip to the Caribbean.

So I'm looking for a rebreather that I can travel with on a plane as well as doing local coldwater diving.

**kybrt** · 31st March 2008, 17:55

hey mike!

lots to think about. lots of choices.

many units out there big and small.

first question are you thinking mccr or eccr?

btw, who's boat do you prefer? lockness,seahawk or maybe a brooklyn boat?

Jeffrey C Gershen · 31st March 2008, 18:33

Spoke to Steve Lewis this weekend, and from his remarks the Pelagian which is an MCCR seems to be the most versatile. You can use practically any size tanks within reason which makes any destination with oxygen available an easy fit.

Pelagian can be found on the web.

CCR-Wrecker · 31st March 2008, 19:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by kybrt)

hey mike!

btw, who's boat do you prefer? lockness,seahawk or maybe a brooklyn boat?

OHH Mike,
Answer the question!

divingabe · 31st March 2008, 19:25

Hey Mike.
Glad you are interested in the dark side of diving, I suggest that you have a few conversations with local divers whom have been diving rebreathers. There a quite a few in the Long Island area. Several members of the LIDA group have been on rebreathers. You will have to excuse me, my memory for particular names is not the greatest. I have been diving with the Sea Turtle out of Montauk, the last few years, and the captain (Chuck Wade) and both his mates have been on rebreathers for a few years (Meg, Kiss, Inspiration, Optima, Hammerhead) are the units they have been or are using.
I started with a Sport Kiss and I am now using a Meg. To help you make a choice please speak to divers whom have been using the units, you can then make a decision as to which unit suits your particular needs.
This may sound like and add, but come and do a few dives with us on the Sea Turtle Sea Turtle; Charters.com,wreckdiving,sharkcage,montauk,blockis land,longisland we will be glad to answer any and all your queries about these units.

Gabe

jiseson · 31st March 2008, 21:20

instead of hearing folks favorites-read every book u can, download some of the manuals and read them. understand what the diffrences are first.

Mike Cupolo · 1st April 2008, 00:11

It depends what group of divers that I dive with. A buddy of mine likes the Jeanie II out of brooklyn, when I was doing the tri-mix cert we used the Locknest and on occasion I will dive the Eagles Nest.

Mike Cupolo · 1st April 2008, 00:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by kybrt)

hey mike!

lots to think about. lots of choices.

many units out there big and small.

first question are you thinking mccr or eccr?

btw, who's boat do you prefer? lockness,seahawk or maybe a brooklyn boat?

Looking at the ECCR

CCR-Wrecker · 1st April 2008, 01:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike Cupolo)

It depends what group of divers that I dive with. A buddy of mine likes the Jeanie II out of brooklyn, when I was doing the tri-mix cert we used the Locknest and on occasion I will dive the Eagles Nest.

I look forward to seeing you on the boats this summer.
I am somewhat of a boat "*****" I'll use whoever is going where I want to be!

Andy

jkaterenchuk · 1st April 2008, 01:42

You might want to consider attending this event in Yonkers. Joe R is a very knowledgeable guy so you can get many of your questions answered and see several differrent CCR's in one place and try them.

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/shows...onkers-ny.html

31st March 2008, 17:51	#1 (permalink)
Mike Cupolo New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Hempstead, NY Posts: 4	Hello from LI New York Hi all, I learned a bit abot rebreathers at the BTS show in New Jersey this weekend. Still confused on which one to buy. I do mostly North East US Wreck diving, Long Island and New Jersey, but I'll never turn down a trip to the Caribbean. So I'm looking for a rebreather that I can travel with on a plane as well as doing local coldwater diving.
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31st March 2008, 17:55	#2 (permalink)
kybrt too legit to quit Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Neuw Yawk Posts: 263	Re: Hello from LI New York hey mike! lots to think about. lots of choices. many units out there big and small. first question are you thinking mccr or eccr? btw, who's boat do you prefer? lockness,seahawk or maybe a brooklyn boat? __________________ Marv Fidelis Ad Mortem www.diveboatkaren.com
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31st March 2008, 18:33	#3 (permalink)
Jeffrey C Gershen New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pound Ridge, NY, USA Posts: 53	Re: Hello from LI New York Spoke to Steve Lewis this weekend, and from his remarks the Pelagian which is an MCCR seems to be the most versatile. You can use practically any size tanks within reason which makes any destination with oxygen available an easy fit. Pelagian can be found on the web.
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31st March 2008, 19:20	#4 (permalink)
CCR-Wrecker Classic KISSer #276 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 206	Re: Hello from LI New York Quote: (Originally Posted by kybrt) hey mike! btw, who's boat do you prefer? lockness,seahawk or maybe a brooklyn boat? OHH Mike, Answer the question! __________________ "I know what you'll find, it's in your mind, it's what you want to see..." Ozzy
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31st March 2008, 19:25	#5 (permalink)
divingabe New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sag Harbor Posts: 74	Re: Hello from LI New York Hey Mike. Glad you are interested in the dark side of diving, I suggest that you have a few conversations with local divers whom have been diving rebreathers. There a quite a few in the Long Island area. Several members of the LIDA group have been on rebreathers. You will have to excuse me, my memory for particular names is not the greatest. I have been diving with the Sea Turtle out of Montauk, the last few years, and the captain (Chuck Wade) and both his mates have been on rebreathers for a few years (Meg, Kiss, Inspiration, Optima, Hammerhead) are the units they have been or are using. I started with a Sport Kiss and I am now using a Meg. To help you make a choice please speak to divers whom have been using the units, you can then make a decision as to which unit suits your particular needs. This may sound like and add, but come and do a few dives with us on the Sea Turtle Sea Turtle; Charters.com,wreckdiving,sharkcage,montauk,blockis land,longisland we will be glad to answer any and all your queries about these units. Gabe
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31st March 2008, 21:20	#6 (permalink)
jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 454	Re: Hello from LI New York instead of hearing folks favorites-read every book u can, download some of the manuals and read them. understand what the diffrences are first. __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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1st April 2008, 00:11	#7 (permalink)
Mike Cupolo New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Hempstead, NY Posts: 4	Re: Hello from LI New York It depends what group of divers that I dive with. A buddy of mine likes the Jeanie II out of brooklyn, when I was doing the tri-mix cert we used the Locknest and on occasion I will dive the Eagles Nest.
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Mike Cupolo New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Hempstead, NY Posts: 4	Re: Hello from LI New York Quote: (Originally Posted by kybrt) hey mike! lots to think about. lots of choices. many units out there big and small. first question are you thinking mccr or eccr? btw, who's boat do you prefer? lockness,seahawk or maybe a brooklyn boat? Looking at the ECCR
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1st April 2008, 01:29	#9 (permalink)
CCR-Wrecker Classic KISSer #276 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 206	Re: Hello from LI New York Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike Cupolo) It depends what group of divers that I dive with. A buddy of mine likes the Jeanie II out of brooklyn, when I was doing the tri-mix cert we used the Locknest and on occasion I will dive the Eagles Nest. I look forward to seeing you on the boats this summer. I am somewhat of a boat "*****" I'll use whoever is going where I want to be! Andy __________________ "I know what you'll find, it's in your mind, it's what you want to see..." Ozzy
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1st April 2008, 01:42	#10 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 652	Re: Hello from LI New York You might want to consider attending this event in Yonkers. Joe R is a very knowledgeable guy so you can get many of your questions answered and see several differrent CCR's in one place and try them. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/shows...onkers-ny.html
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