Enough money for module 1 rebreather but not to buy rebreather..should i pick up??

nickywater · 1st April 2006, 23:15

Hi, i'm really really interested in learning rebreathers and i see it as an eventuality for me. I do hope to learn it asap but currently i'm at a dillema. I have sufficient money for module 1 rebreather course for evolution/vision inspiration but i will not have sufficient money for rebreathers..

Is it feasible for me to learn the course or should i just delay the plan till i can afford it in the future....which probably will be quite a couple of years time considering i'm studying now.

Please advise!!!

I thought it'd be good if i can spend month long hols volunteering to work at a rebreather training agency etc..but figured out not likely than any rebreather trainers need help from a novice.

***sadave*** · 2nd April 2006, 04:52

Do the course. It'll at least tell you if you like the unit or not. And there are plenty of resorts these days that hire units too...

IMHO there's no better way of deciding what unit to buy than doing the course, half an hour in a pool is nowhere near enough...

I'm sure others will disagree, but thats the way I look at it...

JonnyB · 2nd April 2006, 05:54

hmmm.... this is difficult,

Well if you want to, do the course as it will give you an idea if you like it or not, but you need to be aware of the fact that if you do not dive a Rebreather in a couple of years you would probably need to redo the course again when you get the unit. And that is for your safety!

/Jonny

***caveseeker7*** · 2nd April 2006, 09:20

Jonny's got a point, and the manufacturer might require you to do so for just that reason.
Besides, you'll likely want one twice as bad as now ... trust me.

denzel · 2nd April 2006, 11:58

Another do the course.

Doing the course you'll figure out if it's "you" or not.
If not, nothing lost but some money, but heaps gained.
If you really like it (likely) then you'll probably sell a kidney to get one.

You could also go SCR (first), which is waaaay cheaper. ie 2nd or 3rd hand dolphin etc. The're cheap as chips, and although not as capable as ccr, it'll get you into breathers way sooner.

denz.

***EBT*** · 2nd April 2006, 12:36

Your money, your choice.....

FWIW, I'd say dont do it;

Most people cant figure out if they really like a unit until quite a few hours of operation (20ish)
You'll need a refresher in all likelyhood, maybe a whole new course (due to downtime)

If you want to have a splash, various people arrange unit try-dives, which might give you a quick and dirty feel.

Benthic · 2nd April 2006, 14:35

I don't know who does the training where you live--but according to the IANTD standards:

If the student does not take possession of, or have access to a CCR within 3 months of completion of training, a refresher course will be required on the CCR that must include review of operations of that CCR, and at least two dives on the CCR. (Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver - Item E. 1.)

Brian

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 2nd April 2006, 20:05

Only if you are on the way to saving for a soon to be purchase should you go take the full course. At this stage, even being off the loop for a week makes me feel less than in full control for the first few minutes on the dive. So, after you finish your course, unless you are going to have access to frequent rentals, you will get very rusty very quickly.

Check for try-outs and seminars near you until you are ready to buy.

Drmike · 3rd April 2006, 03:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by nickywater)

I have sufficient money for module 1 rebreather course for evolution/vision inspiration but i will not have sufficient money for rebreathers..

Please advise!!!
.

Easy solution is order a Prism instead. That way you will have at least a year after your course to save up to pay for it

[sorry - couldnt resist

]

***caveseeker7*** · 3rd April 2006, 07:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

[sorry - couldnt resist

]

How could you and why should you?

Reaonable thought, and the PRISM costs about $2K less to boot.

1st April 2006, 23:15	#1 (permalink)
nickywater New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 2	Enough money for module 1 rebreather but not to buy rebreather..should i pick up?? Hi, i'm really really interested in learning rebreathers and i see it as an eventuality for me. I do hope to learn it asap but currently i'm at a dillema. I have sufficient money for module 1 rebreather course for evolution/vision inspiration but i will not have sufficient money for rebreathers.. Is it feasible for me to learn the course or should i just delay the plan till i can afford it in the future....which probably will be quite a couple of years time considering i'm studying now. Please advise!!! I thought it'd be good if i can spend month long hols volunteering to work at a rebreather training agency etc..but figured out not likely than any rebreather trainers need help from a novice.
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2nd April 2006, 04:52	#2 (permalink)
*sadave* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 984	Re: Enough money for module 1 rebreather but not to buy rebreather..should i pick up?? Do the course. It'll at least tell you if you like the unit or not. And there are plenty of resorts these days that hire units too... IMHO there's no better way of deciding what unit to buy than doing the course, half an hour in a pool is nowhere near enough... I'm sure others will disagree, but thats the way I look at it... __________________ Wave!
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2nd April 2006, 05:54	#3 (permalink)
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*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,325	Re: Enough money for module 1 rebreather but not to buy rebreather..should i pick up? Jonny's got a point, and the manufacturer might require you to do so for just that reason. Besides, you'll likely want one twice as bad as now ... trust me. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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2nd April 2006, 11:58	#5 (permalink)
denzel Holiday diver Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Perth! Posts: 358	Re: Enough money for module 1 rebreather but not to buy rebreather..should i pick up?? Another do the course. Doing the course you'll figure out if it's "you" or not. If not, nothing lost but some money, but heaps gained. If you really like it (likely) then you'll probably sell a kidney to get one. You could also go SCR (first), which is waaaay cheaper. ie 2nd or 3rd hand dolphin etc. The're cheap as chips, and although not as capable as ccr, it'll get you into breathers way sooner. denz. __________________ My deepest so far, 558.50 mtr, my rig a LF90D...
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2nd April 2006, 12:36	#6 (permalink)
*EBT* Apprentice Luddite Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 1,855	Re: Enough money for module 1 rebreather but not to buy rebreather..should i pick up?? Your money, your choice..... FWIW, I'd say dont do it; Most people cant figure out if they really like a unit until quite a few hours of operation (20ish) You'll need a refresher in all likelyhood, maybe a whole new course (due to downtime) If you want to have a splash, various people arrange unit try-dives, which might give you a quick and dirty feel. __________________ Eagles May Soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! Rebreather World Terms of service Real diving t-shirts for real divers
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Benthic MEGalomaniac Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL USA Posts: 219	Re: Enough money for module 1 rebreather but not to buy rebreather..should i pick up? I don't know who does the training where you live--but according to the IANTD standards: If the student does not take possession of, or have access to a CCR within 3 months of completion of training, a refresher course will be required on the CCR that must include review of operations of that CCR, and at least two dives on the CCR. (Closed Circuit Rebreather Diver - Item E. 1.) Brian __________________ Well lit rooms will not repel determined beer ninjas.
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*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,937	Re: Enough money for module 1 rebreather but not to buy rebreather..should i pick up?? Only if you are on the way to saving for a soon to be purchase should you go take the full course. At this stage, even being off the loop for a week makes me feel less than in full control for the first few minutes on the dive. So, after you finish your course, unless you are going to have access to frequent rentals, you will get very rusty very quickly. Check for try-outs and seminars near you until you are ready to buy. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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3rd April 2006, 03:02	#9 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,128	Re: Enough money for module 1 rebreather but not to buy rebreather..should i pick up?? Quote: (Originally Posted by nickywater) I have sufficient money for module 1 rebreather course for evolution/vision inspiration but i will not have sufficient money for rebreathers.. Please advise!!! . Easy solution is order a Prism instead. That way you will have at least a year after your course to save up to pay for it [sorry - couldnt resist ] __________________ Get a girlfriend you sad twat - a Rebreather is an unfaithful mistress - dont blind yourself to her faults just because she goes down on you
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*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,325	Re: Enough money for module 1 rebreather but not to buy rebreather..should i pick up? Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) [sorry - couldnt resist ] How could you and why should you? Reaonable thought, and the PRISM costs about $2K less to boot. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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