O2tima Checklists

**sfldiver** · 3rd April 2008, 13:51

John,

Nice job of coming up with the condensed permanent handset checklist!

If he walks like an engineer...

and talks like an engineer...

and comes up with checklist solutions like an engineer...

Then there's absolutely no doubt he's an engineer!

And for those of you who think I'm making fun of engineers, which of course I am, I'm making fun of myself as well, because I too happen to be an engineer (well, at least in my former life, like most engineers).

JCdesign97 · 3rd April 2008, 14:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver)

John,

Nice job of coming up with the condensed permanent handset checklist!

If he walks like an engineer...

and talks like an engineer...

and comes up with checklist solutions like an engineer...

Then there's absolutely no doubt he's an engineer!

And for those of you who think I'm making fun of engineers, which of course I am, I'm making fun of myself as well, because I too happen to be an engineer (well, at least in my former life, like most engineers).

Thanks Adrian - yes, alas I guess we can't ever shake the personality type that got us into engineering in the first place. Like yourself, that was a former life of mine, as well.

If anyone else wants a set of stickers like these, let me know. I have a few extra waterproof vinyl label sheets and can make duplicates in no time. The stickers are free, but you can always fly me to your location for installation on your handsets ...

netmage · 3rd April 2008, 20:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver)

Mark, as you well know because you trained me, I use the laminated Assembly, Post Assembly, Pre-Dive and Pre-Breathe Checklists you provided me religiously and I feel as though I have avoided many potential problems because of them; so consequently, the more experience and knowledge I gain, the more I realize how important it is to use the checklists each and every time I assemble my gear / enter the water, without exception, regardless of whether I think I can do it on my own!

Thanks again Mark!

Got briefing

Start Check...

Suit Up...

Go Dive....

Return....

Still checking....

Tony_Q · 3rd April 2008, 23:16

Thanks Joe,

I now understand why a mushroom valve test pre-dive could be seen as less important on an O2ptima than a CCR with granular sorb (lower likelihood of debris in loop).

Regards,
Tony

**sfldiver** · 4th April 2008, 00:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tony_Q)

Thanks Joe,

I now understand why a mushroom valve test pre-dive could be seen as less important on an O2ptima than a CCR with granular sorb (lower likelihood of debris in loop).

Regards,
Tony

Add one more golden star to the Optima's long list of redeement qualities!

jiseson · 6th April 2008, 12:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by netmage)

Got briefing

Start Check...

Suit Up...

Go Dive....

Return....

Still checking....

i would not poke fun at folks taking their time before a dive. nothing to do with which unit they r diving-just encouraging someone to hurry up and make a mistake.

**sfldiver** · 6th April 2008, 21:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by jiseson)

i would not poke fun at folks taking their time before a dive. nothing to do with which unit they r diving-just encouraging someone to hurry up and make a mistake.

Jon, I'll stick up for Tim on this one, because he's part of our group and is just doing the old Florida S.C.R.U.B.'s thing and razzing his fellow dive buddies. I do however understand how other divers might misinterpret his comments as making fun of divers for taking too long, which wouldn't be good when dealing with such a serious subject, but I assure you, Tim is one of our hardcore team and would never intend it in that manner - Tim is all about Doing It Right!

jiseson · 6th April 2008, 22:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver)

Jon, I'll stick up for Tim on this one, because he's part of our group and is just doing the old Florida S.C.R.U.B.'s thing and razzing his fellow dive buddies. I do however understand how other divers might misinterpret his comments as making fun of divers for taking too long, which wouldn't be good when dealing with such a serious subject, but I assure you, Tim is one of our hardcore team and would never intend it in that manner - Tim is all about Doing It Right!

i stand corrected and will shut up!

**Dsix36** · 6th April 2008, 23:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver)

Tim is one of our hardcore team and would never intend it in that manner - Tim is all about Doing It Right!

If that is the case, his custom title should read Netmage = Optima Fan

I mean, if he really wants to DO IT RIGHT

netmage · 7th April 2008, 02:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dsix36)

If that is the case, his custom title should read Netmage = Optima Fan

I mean, if he really wants to DO IT RIGHT

Jon, I'm the sarcastic bastard of the crew... For chrissake; they took my deco bottle and brought it back pink.....!

Now we're back to rig bashing.... I'll get my pillow, my spot under the bus is getting cold...

-Tim

3rd April 2008, 13:51	#21 (permalink)
sfldiver Team Optima Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664	Re: O2tima Checklists John, Nice job of coming up with the condensed permanent handset checklist! If he walks like an engineer... and talks like an engineer... and comes up with checklist solutions like an engineer... Then there's absolutely no doubt he's an engineer! And for those of you who think I'm making fun of engineers, which of course I am, I'm making fun of myself as well, because I too happen to be an engineer (well, at least in my former life, like most engineers). __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes. Last edited by sfldiver : 3rd April 2008 at 13:55.*
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3rd April 2008, 14:34	#22 (permalink)
JCdesign97 My unit can beat up yours Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 350	Re: O2tima Checklists Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver) John, Nice job of coming up with the condensed permanent handset checklist! If he walks like an engineer... and talks like an engineer... and comes up with checklist solutions like an engineer... Then there's absolutely no doubt he's an engineer! And for those of you who think I'm making fun of engineers, which of course I am, I'm making fun of myself as well, because I too happen to be an engineer (well, at least in my former life, like most engineers). Thanks Adrian - yes, alas I guess we can't ever shake the personality type that got us into engineering in the first place. Like yourself, that was a former life of mine, as well. If anyone else wants a set of stickers like these, let me know. I have a few extra waterproof vinyl label sheets and can make duplicates in no time. The stickers are free, but you can always fly me to your location for installation on your handsets ... __________________ Cheers, John
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3rd April 2008, 20:27	#23 (permalink)
netmage Hello Kitty...... Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 352	Re: O2tima Checklists Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver) Mark, as you well know because you trained me, I use the laminated Assembly, Post Assembly, Pre-Dive and Pre-Breathe Checklists you provided me religiously and I feel as though I have avoided many potential problems because of them; so consequently, the more experience and knowledge I gain, the more I realize how important it is to use the checklists each and every time I assemble my gear / enter the water, without exception, regardless of whether I think I can do it on my own! Thanks again Mark! Got briefing Start Check... Suit Up... Go Dive.... Return.... Still checking....
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3rd April 2008, 23:16	#24 (permalink)
Tony_Q New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 40	Re: O2tima Checklists Thanks Joe, I now understand why a mushroom valve test pre-dive could be seen as less important on an O2ptima than a CCR with granular sorb (lower likelihood of debris in loop). Regards, Tony
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4th April 2008, 00:06	#25 (permalink)
sfldiver Team Optima Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664	Re: O2tima Checklists Quote: (Originally Posted by Tony_Q) Thanks Joe, I now understand why a mushroom valve test pre-dive could be seen as less important on an O2ptima than a CCR with granular sorb (lower likelihood of debris in loop). Regards, Tony Add one more golden star to the Optima's long list of redeement qualities! __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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6th April 2008, 12:47	#26 (permalink)
jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 454	Re: O2tima Checklists Quote: (Originally Posted by netmage) Got briefing Start Check... Suit Up... Go Dive.... Return.... Still checking.... i would not poke fun at folks taking their time before a dive. nothing to do with which unit they r diving-just encouraging someone to hurry up and make a mistake. __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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6th April 2008, 21:57	#27 (permalink)
sfldiver Team Optima Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664	Re: O2tima Checklists Quote: (Originally Posted by jiseson) i would not poke fun at folks taking their time before a dive. nothing to do with which unit they r diving-just encouraging someone to hurry up and make a mistake. Jon, I'll stick up for Tim on this one, because he's part of our group and is just doing the old Florida S.C.R.U.B.'s thing and razzing his fellow dive buddies. I do however understand how other divers might misinterpret his comments as making fun of divers for taking too long, which wouldn't be good when dealing with such a serious subject, but I assure you, Tim is one of our hardcore team and would never intend it in that manner - Tim is all about Doing It Right! __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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6th April 2008, 22:37	#28 (permalink)
jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 454	Re: O2tima Checklists Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver) Jon, I'll stick up for Tim on this one, because he's part of our group and is just doing the old Florida S.C.R.U.B.'s thing and razzing his fellow dive buddies. I do however understand how other divers might misinterpret his comments as making fun of divers for taking too long, which wouldn't be good when dealing with such a serious subject, but I assure you, Tim is one of our hardcore team and would never intend it in that manner - Tim is all about Doing It Right! i stand corrected and will shut up! __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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6th April 2008, 23:23	#29 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 891	Re: O2tima Checklists Quote: (Originally Posted by sfldiver) Tim is one of our hardcore team and would never intend it in that manner - Tim is all about Doing It Right! If that is the case, his custom title should read Netmage = Optima Fan I mean, if he really wants to DO IT RIGHT __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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7th April 2008, 02:02	#30 (permalink)
netmage Hello Kitty...... Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 352	Re: O2tima Checklists Quote: (Originally Posted by Dsix36) If that is the case, his custom title should read Netmage = Optima Fan I mean, if he really wants to DO IT RIGHT Jon, I'm the sarcastic bastard of the crew... For chrissake; they took my deco bottle and brought it back pink.....! Now we're back to rig bashing.... I'll get my pillow, my spot under the bus is getting cold... -Tim
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