Started Optima Training

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 16th January 2006, 01:45

I am pretty exhausted. Putting my unit together until all hours of the night. Then, taking it apart. Hypoxia drills, hyperoxia drills. So many valves (and trying to remember where they are and how to reach them). Look at the computer. Change the setpoints. Select the gas. Does it ever end?

I brought my Optima home to do some land drills for scenarios. Tomorrow will be two pool sessions.

So far, it is a very humbling experience. It really is as if starting all over again.

caver95 · 16th January 2006, 01:54

Yeah it is starting all over again, I did my first Rebreather cave dive, I think my cave awarness is about 75% of what is on OC, Good luck with your couse, I loved mine as I learnd a ton. who is your instructor?

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 16th January 2006, 02:46

The Rebreather Godfather himself: Tom Mount.

I feel a little better after doing some land drills tonight. I am starting to find everything on my unit by touch a little better now.

Did I say that the whole thing is quite humbling?

seafox · 16th January 2006, 14:52

Got my Optima in Nov and went through the training with John Jones.
Did you say HUMBLING!

Oh my, Yes humbling!

Thanks for your patience John!

I now have 30 hours and this is some great machine, but it took me 15 hours to be myself again.

Don't despair, all of sudden it all clicks in and the fun begins!

Ken · 16th January 2006, 15:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

The Rebreather Godfather himself: Tom Mount.

I feel a little better after doing some land drills tonight. I am starting to find everything on my unit by touch a little better now.

Did I say that the whole thing is quite humbling?

It takes a while to familiarize yourself with a system that requires nuance, unlearning of OC skills, vigilant monitoring and what not. It'll all become intuitive some hours past your certification course with Tom. It's just the natural course of evolution. Have fun.

Jason Blackwell · 16th January 2006, 21:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

So far, it is a very humbling experience. It really is as if starting all over again.

that is probally the best thing you could have said!

It means you REALLY are earning your cert.

Have fun!

Jason

Muzz · 16th January 2006, 23:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

I am pretty exhausted. Putting my unit together until all hours of the night. Then, taking it apart. Hypoxia drills, hyperoxia drills. So many valves (and trying to remember where they are and how to reach them). Look at the computer. Change the setpoints. Select the gas. Does it ever end?

I brought my Optima home to do some land drills for scenarios. Tomorrow will be two pool sessions.

So far, it is a very humbling experience. It really is as if starting all over again.

Wait till you get in the water!

Deep Thought · 17th January 2006, 00:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

The Rebreather Godfather himself: Tom Mount.

I feel a little better after doing some land drills tonight. I am starting to find everything on my unit by touch a little better now.

Did I say that the whole thing is quite humbling?

Did you say humbling? Every now and then the rebreathers will humble me, never to cocky to say that I’ve seen or know it all…humble is good life support.

A bit of advice on Tom's u/w communication; when he starts arhhhhgg, arhhgg. Arhhgg’ing into the loop that means that your buoyancy sucks. I heard a lot of this in my ccr cave course.

Still getting used to my Optima, had an opportunity to dive in Pompano Beach last week - what's with the 30 degree temps! I'm from MN and it was cold...

Enjoy!

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 17th January 2006, 03:06

Thanks for the encouragement from everyone. No news to report today. Class got postponed.

I did use the time wisely by getting to the scuba shop to buy and change out some hoses that were either just a little long or a little short. Also made a minor equipment mod per my discussions with my instructor.

Actually, it's all good. Now, I pretty much have the equipment where I was trying to get it before getting wet.

First confined water session is now moved to tomorrow night. More to come . . . .

IDS_Bill · 7th February 2006, 22:58

I hear ya man! Four of us are down here in Playa del Carmen and just finished our last dive with Mikedive (one this site). We had a heck of a time but I feel so much better after the 500 or so minutes bottom time. I have a loooooooooooooooong way to go but when I was bouncing around the bottom of the pool I was thinking - what did I get myself into? Luckily Mike was patient and we are looking forward to logging more dives.

BTW - this is my frst post in this group - HELLO EVERYONE!

Bill

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

I am pretty exhausted. Putting my unit together until all hours of the night. Then, taking it apart. Hypoxia drills, hyperoxia drills. So many valves (and trying to remember where they are and how to reach them). Look at the computer. Change the setpoints. Select the gas. Does it ever end?

I brought my Optima home to do some land drills for scenarios. Tomorrow will be two pool sessions.

So far, it is a very humbling experience. It really is as if starting all over again.

16th January 2006, 01:45	#1 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,890	Started Optima Training I am pretty exhausted. Putting my unit together until all hours of the night. Then, taking it apart. Hypoxia drills, hyperoxia drills. So many valves (and trying to remember where they are and how to reach them). Look at the computer. Change the setpoints. Select the gas. Does it ever end? I brought my Optima home to do some land drills for scenarios. Tomorrow will be two pool sessions. So far, it is a very humbling experience. It really is as if starting all over again. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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16th January 2006, 01:54	#2 (permalink)
caver95 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: US Posts: 170	Re: Started Optima Training Yeah it is starting all over again, I did my first Rebreather cave dive, I think my cave awarness is about 75% of what is on OC, Good luck with your couse, I loved mine as I learnd a ton. who is your instructor?
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16th January 2006, 02:46	#3 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,890	Re: Started Optima Training The Rebreather Godfather himself: Tom Mount. I feel a little better after doing some land drills tonight. I am starting to find everything on my unit by touch a little better now. Did I say that the whole thing is quite humbling? __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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16th January 2006, 14:52	#4 (permalink)
seafox 02ptima Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TORONTO, CANADA -Have "02ptima" will travel! Posts: 172	Re: Started Optima Training Got my Optima in Nov and went through the training with John Jones. Did you say HUMBLING! Oh my, Yes humbling! Thanks for your patience John! I now have 30 hours and this is some great machine, but it took me 15 hours to be myself again. Don't despair, all of sudden it all clicks in and the fun begins! __________________ Protect the SHARKS! Excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards!
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16th January 2006, 15:28	#5 (permalink)
Ken Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 320	Re: Started Optima Training Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) The Rebreather Godfather himself: Tom Mount. I feel a little better after doing some land drills tonight. I am starting to find everything on my unit by touch a little better now. Did I say that the whole thing is quite humbling? It takes a while to familiarize yourself with a system that requires nuance, unlearning of OC skills, vigilant monitoring and what not. It'll all become intuitive some hours past your certification course with Tom. It's just the natural course of evolution. Have fun.
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16th January 2006, 21:51	#6 (permalink)
Jason Blackwell Bloody Rebreathers! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA Posts: 361	Re: Started Optima Training Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) So far, it is a very humbling experience. It really is as if starting all over again. that is probally the best thing you could have said! It means you REALLY are earning your cert. Have fun! Jason
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16th January 2006, 23:52	#7 (permalink)
Muzz New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pompano Beach FL Posts: 113	Re: Started Optima Training Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) I am pretty exhausted. Putting my unit together until all hours of the night. Then, taking it apart. Hypoxia drills, hyperoxia drills. So many valves (and trying to remember where they are and how to reach them). Look at the computer. Change the setpoints. Select the gas. Does it ever end? I brought my Optima home to do some land drills for scenarios. Tomorrow will be two pool sessions. So far, it is a very humbling experience. It really is as if starting all over again. Wait till you get in the water!
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17th January 2006, 00:33	#8 (permalink)
Deep Thought Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Great Lakes Posts: 190	Re: Started Optima Training Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) The Rebreather Godfather himself: Tom Mount. I feel a little better after doing some land drills tonight. I am starting to find everything on my unit by touch a little better now. Did I say that the whole thing is quite humbling? Did you say humbling? Every now and then the rebreathers will humble me, never to cocky to say that I’ve seen or know it all…humble is good life support. A bit of advice on Tom's u/w communication; when he starts arhhhhgg, arhhgg. Arhhgg’ing into the loop that means that your buoyancy sucks. I heard a lot of this in my ccr cave course. Still getting used to my Optima, had an opportunity to dive in Pompano Beach last week - what's with the 30 degree temps! I'm from MN and it was cold... Enjoy! __________________ Creature Of Habits; Mostly Bad www.gudcscuba.com Last edited by Deep Thought : 17th January 2006 at 00:37.
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17th January 2006, 03:06	#9 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,890	Re: Started Optima Training Thanks for the encouragement from everyone. No news to report today. Class got postponed. I did use the time wisely by getting to the scuba shop to buy and change out some hoses that were either just a little long or a little short. Also made a minor equipment mod per my discussions with my instructor. Actually, it's all good. Now, I pretty much have the equipment where I was trying to get it before getting wet. First confined water session is now moved to tomorrow night. More to come . . . . __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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7th February 2006, 22:58	#10 (permalink)
IDS_Bill New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 22	Re: Started Optima Training I hear ya man! Four of us are down here in Playa del Carmen and just finished our last dive with Mikedive (one this site). We had a heck of a time but I feel so much better after the 500 or so minutes bottom time. I have a loooooooooooooooong way to go but when I was bouncing around the bottom of the pool I was thinking - what did I get myself into? Luckily Mike was patient and we are looking forward to logging more dives. BTW - this is my frst post in this group - HELLO EVERYONE! Bill Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) I am pretty exhausted. Putting my unit together until all hours of the night. Then, taking it apart. Hypoxia drills, hyperoxia drills. So many valves (and trying to remember where they are and how to reach them). Look at the computer. Change the setpoints. Select the gas. Does it ever end? I brought my Optima home to do some land drills for scenarios. Tomorrow will be two pool sessions. So far, it is a very humbling experience. It really is as if starting all over again.
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