RB80 from Halcyon??

Ben Field · 24th October 2006, 21:43

HA HA, there was always going to be one wasn't there... don't show that to any trainees now.... "no sawtooth profiles"

Perhaps I should have prefaced my comments with something about not being ideal Open Water Learner rebreather? Dunno but I'd wager the dives shown where done dragging a sh*t load of stages?

Quote: (Originally Posted by db8us)

I agree that the RB80 is a mean gas-extender and nothing else !
Here are some "flat" cave-profiles: depth is in meters.

mddolson · 30th October 2006, 19:44

I'm a newbie here, and I do not know the ins/outs of all the units.
I've made 20 technical dives ranging from 150 ft to 200ft. using trimix on OC scuba. with 50% EAN and 100% O2 deco mixes.

The RB80 or EDO 04 Rebreathers at first glance would seem to be a logical step form OC for a rebreather wanabe, like myself.
I am interested in extending my gas supply, and reducing the load on my back from the twni 98's I wear now.
RMV regulated gas injection,
single nitrox or trimix supply .

Mike D

mixgas · 30th October 2006, 20:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by duartesss)

Hello,

I'm doing the first steps in this rebreather world.

I think I will have the possibility to buy one Halcyon RB80 rebreather with a low price.

What you think about this rebreather?

Thanks
Duartesss

Define what kind of diving you are doing on the unit, then make a list of pros and cons.

If you end up on SCR (like me) there are cheaper and better units made in europe.

24th October 2006, 21:43	#11 (permalink)
Ben Field CK+Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London, England Posts: 1,632	Re: RB80 from Halcyon?? HA HA, there was always going to be one wasn't there... don't show that to any trainees now.... "no sawtooth profiles" Perhaps I should have prefaced my comments with something about not being ideal Open Water Learner rebreather? Dunno but I'd wager the dives shown where done dragging a sht load of stages? Quote:* (Originally Posted by db8us) I agree that the RB80 is a mean gas-extender and nothing else ! Here are some "flat" cave-profiles: depth is in meters. __________________ Know your PPO2, Pre-breath, Use checklists, Validate cells at 6mtrs, Use pure O2 at or near surface, Use a BOV, Don't dive Solo, Change Slime and Cells as recommended by Manufacturer and RTFM! Beware Fridge Suck! www.hugsac.org.uk
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30th October 2006, 19:44	#12 (permalink)
mddolson New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2	Re: RB80 from Halcyon?? I'm a newbie here, and I do not know the ins/outs of all the units. I've made 20 technical dives ranging from 150 ft to 200ft. using trimix on OC scuba. with 50% EAN and 100% O2 deco mixes. The RB80 or EDO 04 Rebreathers at first glance would seem to be a logical step form OC for a rebreather wanabe, like myself. I am interested in extending my gas supply, and reducing the load on my back from the twni 98's I wear now. RMV regulated gas injection, single nitrox or trimix supply . Mike D __________________ I've often found the guy who said:"It couldn't be done", was interupted by some one doing it!
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30th October 2006, 20:40	#13 (permalink)
mixgas New Member Current Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 32	Re: RB80 from Halcyon?? Quote: (Originally Posted by duartesss) Hello, I'm doing the first steps in this rebreather world. I think I will have the possibility to buy one Halcyon RB80 rebreather with a low price. What you think about this rebreather? Thanks Duartesss Define what kind of diving you are doing on the unit, then make a list of pros and cons. If you end up on SCR (like me) there are cheaper and better units made in europe. __________________ http://www.reelactiondiving.com
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