Hi from Bali

chrisbali · 8th April 2008, 01:52

Hi everyone,

Have been a bit of a lurker recently trying to decide wether I want to take the step up to a CCR.

Have wanted one for the last 10 years or so, filming Sunfish off the coast of Bali at 40-50m on air gets to be a frustrating experience at times, the cash reserves are finally there and I'm leaning towards a KISS Sport at the moment.

Will now have to look into were I go for training and getting the KISS, If anyone has some tips or suggestions please fire away.

Best Fishes

Chris

rob.laurie · 8th April 2008, 02:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by chrisbali)

Hi everyone,

Have been a bit of a lurker recently trying to decide wether I want to take the step up to a CCR.

Have wanted one for the last 10 years or so, filming Sunfish off the coast of Bali at 40-50m on air gets to be a frustrating experience at times, the cash reserves are finally there and I'm leaning towards a KISS Sport at the moment.

Will now have to look into were I go for training and getting the KISS, If anyone has some tips or suggestions please fire away.

Best Fishes

Chris

Hey Chris, Thanks for the photo thats awesome !

Try Jim Holt at Konaquatica in Hawaii, he dives a KISS sport, as well as a few other CCR & has a great set up as well as very personal & professional service. Dove with him last december & had a great time.

BTW what camera & housing is that in the photo ?

silent running · 8th April 2008, 05:03

Welcome Chris, very nice photo. Thailand is probably the nearest place to you that has a variety of CCR instructors. And if you are intersted in manual CCRs, don't forget to check out the Pelagian and Copis Meg.

Myself and 3 other CCR divers will be in Bali this month, 26-30, staying in Sanur. There will be 2 Copis Megs, an Evolution and a Prism. You're welcomed to stop by some evening if you want to have a look and chat. -Andy

chrisbali · 8th April 2008, 05:29

Hi guys,

Thanks for the welcome.

Rob,

The camera is a Sony F900 ( I think ) $$ and a homemade housing from Peter Scoones, legendary uw filmer.
He was kind enough to allow me to use it in turns with him when he was out filming on Bali a few years ago for the BBC Planet earth series.
Every other camera and housing I have used since pales into insignificance compared to that setup.
Will definetly get in contact with Jim in hawaii, cheers for info.

Andy,

I will definetly take you up on the offer of meeting you guys when your here, great chance to see so many different kinds of rebreathers in the flesh.
Not sure how to do the private Email here, so please drop me a line when you can and look forward to meeting you here in Bali.
Where are you diving by the way, Tulamben ? Penida ?

Cheers

Chris

silent running · 8th April 2008, 06:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by chrisbali)

Andy,

I will definetly take you up on the offer of meeting you guys when your here, great chance to see so many different kinds of rebreathers in the flesh.
Not sure how to do the private Email here, so please drop me a line when you can and look forward to meeting you here in Bali.
Where are you diving by the way, Tulamben ? Penida ?

Cheers

Chris

I know we're diving Penida and some other places near Sanur, can't remember all the details as my Indonesian friend made the arrangements for this part, while I worked more on getting us to Alor for the next 10 days after Bali. PM sent with my email contact, -Andy

jkaterenchuk · 8th April 2008, 11:47

Hi Chris

You might want to consider a Kiss Classic for its additional capabilities. Also, for training you can contact Bruce Konefe (ANDIBK or Rebreather World). He is a ANDI IT that is based in Thailand.

John

**Fun Under Pressure** · 8th April 2008, 17:00

What a great pic......Welcome on board.

Cheers Markku

"DIR is the nanny state for divers who cannot think on their own" Ron Micjan

8th April 2008, 02:14	#2 (permalink)
rob.laurie New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 44	Re: Hi from Bali Quote: (Originally Posted by chrisbali) Hi everyone, Have been a bit of a lurker recently trying to decide wether I want to take the step up to a CCR. Have wanted one for the last 10 years or so, filming Sunfish off the coast of Bali at 40-50m on air gets to be a frustrating experience at times, the cash reserves are finally there and I'm leaning towards a KISS Sport at the moment. Will now have to look into were I go for training and getting the KISS, If anyone has some tips or suggestions please fire away. Best Fishes Chris Hey Chris, Thanks for the photo thats awesome ! Try Jim Holt at Konaquatica in Hawaii, he dives a KISS sport, as well as a few other CCR & has a great set up as well as very personal & professional service. Dove with him last december & had a great time. BTW what camera & housing is that in the photo ?
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8th April 2008, 05:03	#3 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,743	Re: Hi from Bali Welcome Chris, very nice photo. Thailand is probably the nearest place to you that has a variety of CCR instructors. And if you are intersted in manual CCRs, don't forget to check out the Pelagian and Copis Meg. Myself and 3 other CCR divers will be in Bali this month, 26-30, staying in Sanur. There will be 2 Copis Megs, an Evolution and a Prism. You're welcomed to stop by some evening if you want to have a look and chat. -Andy
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8th April 2008, 05:29	#4 (permalink)
chrisbali New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: indonesia Posts: 2	Re: Hi from Bali Hi guys, Thanks for the welcome. Rob, The camera is a Sony F900 ( I think ) $$ and a homemade housing from Peter Scoones, legendary uw filmer. He was kind enough to allow me to use it in turns with him when he was out filming on Bali a few years ago for the BBC Planet earth series. Every other camera and housing I have used since pales into insignificance compared to that setup. Will definetly get in contact with Jim in hawaii, cheers for info. Andy, I will definetly take you up on the offer of meeting you guys when your here, great chance to see so many different kinds of rebreathers in the flesh. Not sure how to do the private Email here, so please drop me a line when you can and look forward to meeting you here in Bali. Where are you diving by the way, Tulamben ? Penida ? Cheers Chris
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8th April 2008, 06:13	#5 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,743	Re: Hi from Bali Quote: (Originally Posted by chrisbali) Andy, I will definetly take you up on the offer of meeting you guys when your here, great chance to see so many different kinds of rebreathers in the flesh. Not sure how to do the private Email here, so please drop me a line when you can and look forward to meeting you here in Bali. Where are you diving by the way, Tulamben ? Penida ? Cheers Chris I know we're diving Penida and some other places near Sanur, can't remember all the details as my Indonesian friend made the arrangements for this part, while I worked more on getting us to Alor for the next 10 days after Bali. PM sent with my email contact, -Andy
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8th April 2008, 11:47	#6 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 558	Re: Hi from Bali Hi Chris You might want to consider a Kiss Classic for its additional capabilities. Also, for training you can contact Bruce Konefe (ANDIBK or Rebreather World). He is a ANDI IT that is based in Thailand. John
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Fun Under Pressure Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 579	Re: Hi from Bali What a great pic......Welcome on board. Cheers Markku "DIR is the nanny state for divers who cannot think on their own" Ron Micjan
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