what rebreather do i buy???

Sub-Aquatics · 30th April 2006, 00:53

I'm looking at buying a rebreather and I want to make sure I get the right one for what I want out of it. I haven’t done any Rebreather diving as of yet, I’m a PADI Instructor and now wish to venture into RB and Cave diving. I'm after maximum bottom time and depth as I am very interested in going to the limits of everything and I know I'm nowhere near that level yet but due to the high cost of diving especially rebreathers I want to make sure I get a high performance RB now, The two I have been looking at is the Evolution and the Megalodon, I have only just started looking a RB’s so I'm leaning just needing a point in the right direction. If anyone has any thoughts or recommendations please post them here.

RebreatherNut · 30th April 2006, 01:48

Hi there,
First, welcome to the Forum. You will find lots of usefull information here on the board which will help you make your purchase decision. As from what I can read, you are considering, deep, long bottom times and caves. I would have to probably say look into the Megalodon, or maybe another choice might be the Ouroboros.

My 2 cents,

RBN

sensor330 · 30th April 2006, 02:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by Sub-Aquatics)

I'm looking at buying a rebreather and I want to make sure I get the right one for what I want out of it. I haven’t done any Rebreather diving as of yet, I’m a PADI Instructor and now wish to venture into RB and Cave diving. I'm after maximum bottom time and depth as I am very interested in going to the limits of everything and I know I'm nowhere near that level yet but due to the high cost of diving especially rebreathers I want to make sure I get a high performance RB now, The two I have been looking at is the Evolution and the Megalodon, I have only just started looking a RB’s so I'm leaning just needing a point in the right direction. If anyone has any thoughts or recommendations please post them here.

This topic has been discussed a lot on this forum. Looking in the forums there in tons of info there for you.

Scott

***EBT*** · 30th April 2006, 14:07

Welcome to the forum! you'll find theres plenty of stuff worth reading on here first, to inform you before you take the plunge.

As for maximum depth/time, why? Theres plenty to see and the old adage about old and bold divers has some truth to it

DV8 DAN · 1st May 2006, 00:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by Sub-Aquatics)

I'm looking at buying a rebreather and I want to make sure I get the right one for what I want out of it. I haven’t done any Rebreather diving as of yet, I’m a PADI Instructor and now wish to venture into RB and Cave diving. I'm after maximum bottom time and depth as I am very interested in going to the limits of everything and I know I'm nowhere near that level yet but due to the high cost of diving especially rebreathers I want to make sure I get a high performance RB now, The two I have been looking at is the Evolution and the Megalodon, I have only just started looking a RB’s so I'm leaning just needing a point in the right direction. If anyone has any thoughts or recommendations please post them here.

Hi welcome to rebreather world you will find heaps of info on
both units.i was having the same thoughts not so long ago but have gone for the meg there is only one meg insructor in oz thats steve in perth http://ccrdiving.com/home.php also if you get up Bisbane much call into d3 an see jason for a chat http://www.divedivedive.com.au/ hope this helps

Jason Blackwell · 1st May 2006, 21:52

Hi Jason, and welcome to my "other" home.

as has been said above, there are plenty of questions similar to yours, posted above all over this board. Hours of fun!

If you need me, you know where I am

Cheers the other Jason

30th April 2006, 00:53	#1 (permalink)
Sub-Aquatics New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 1	what rebreather do i buy??? I'm looking at buying a rebreather and I want to make sure I get the right one for what I want out of it. I haven’t done any Rebreather diving as of yet, I’m a PADI Instructor and now wish to venture into RB and Cave diving. I'm after maximum bottom time and depth as I am very interested in going to the limits of everything and I know I'm nowhere near that level yet but due to the high cost of diving especially rebreathers I want to make sure I get a high performance RB now, The two I have been looking at is the Evolution and the Megalodon, I have only just started looking a RB’s so I'm leaning just needing a point in the right direction. If anyone has any thoughts or recommendations please post them here.
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30th April 2006, 01:48	#2 (permalink)
RebreatherNut Rebreather World Greeter Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 694	Re: what rebreather do i buy??? Hi there, First, welcome to the Forum. You will find lots of usefull information here on the board which will help you make your purchase decision. As from what I can read, you are considering, deep, long bottom times and caves. I would have to probably say look into the Megalodon, or maybe another choice might be the Ouroboros. My 2 cents, RBN __________________ "One minute to go, Luck-meister! Then I'll be down on you like a buzzard on a gut wagon." - ALF
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30th April 2006, 02:09	#3 (permalink)
sensor330 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 583	Re: what rebreather do i buy??? Quote: (Originally Posted by Sub-Aquatics) I'm looking at buying a rebreather and I want to make sure I get the right one for what I want out of it. I haven’t done any Rebreather diving as of yet, I’m a PADI Instructor and now wish to venture into RB and Cave diving. I'm after maximum bottom time and depth as I am very interested in going to the limits of everything and I know I'm nowhere near that level yet but due to the high cost of diving especially rebreathers I want to make sure I get a high performance RB now, The two I have been looking at is the Evolution and the Megalodon, I have only just started looking a RB’s so I'm leaning just needing a point in the right direction. If anyone has any thoughts or recommendations please post them here. This topic has been discussed a lot on this forum. Looking in the forums there in tons of info there for you. Scott
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30th April 2006, 14:07	#4 (permalink)
*EBT* Apprentice Luddite Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 1,969	Re: what rebreather do i buy??? Welcome to the forum! you'll find theres plenty of stuff worth reading on here first, to inform you before you take the plunge. As for maximum depth/time, why? Theres plenty to see and the old adage about old and bold divers has some truth to it __________________ 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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DV8 DAN New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Perth Posts: 18	Re: what rebreather do i buy??? Quote: (Originally Posted by Sub-Aquatics) I'm looking at buying a rebreather and I want to make sure I get the right one for what I want out of it. I haven’t done any Rebreather diving as of yet, I’m a PADI Instructor and now wish to venture into RB and Cave diving. I'm after maximum bottom time and depth as I am very interested in going to the limits of everything and I know I'm nowhere near that level yet but due to the high cost of diving especially rebreathers I want to make sure I get a high performance RB now, The two I have been looking at is the Evolution and the Megalodon, I have only just started looking a RB’s so I'm leaning just needing a point in the right direction. If anyone has any thoughts or recommendations please post them here. Hi welcome to rebreather world you will find heaps of info on both units.i was having the same thoughts not so long ago but have gone for the meg there is only one meg insructor in oz thats steve in perth http://ccrdiving.com/home.php also if you get up Bisbane much call into d3 an see jason for a chat http://www.divedivedive.com.au/ hope this helps
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1st May 2006, 21:52	#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: what rebreather do i buy??? Hi Jason, and welcome to my "other" home. as has been said above, there are plenty of questions similar to yours, posted above all over this board. Hours of fun! If you need me, you know where I am Cheers the other Jason __________________ Jason Blackwell TDI Instructor Trainer #1358 Optima...Inspiration/Evolution...KISS...and what is next??? www.divedivedive.com.au OZTeK '09 March 2009 Sydney, Australia www.diveoztek.com.au
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