Reading Material for Mixed Gas CCR

kev · 30th June 2008, 20:50

Hi, can anyone recommend any reading material/websites for me as I am just about to do my mixed gas course on the O2ptima ?

From what I have looked at so far, Inspiration manual, Tdi manuals and to what I have heard, there's not much to go on. I also heard that the course doesn't have a set exam, just one made up by the Instructor ?

Kev

Gary Graham · 30th June 2008, 21:35

Kev,

"CCR Trimix Simplified" by Mel Clark, a good read, not unit specific but generic CCR and spells things out in plain English. Got mine from Rebreather World Store, quite a few others on here have bought it as well.

Gary

omech · 30th June 2008, 23:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gary Graham)

Kev,

"CCR Trimix Simplified" by Mel Clark, a good read, not unit specific but generic CCR and spells things out in plain English. Got mine from Rebreather World Store, quite a few others on here have bought it as well.

Gary

I'll second the above. It's a very easy read and well published, too.

Curt (silentscuba) is an alternate source if the Store is out.

owen

mixedgas · 30th June 2008, 23:26

Yes! I agree....really good book.
Dive Rite Express

diverberr · 30th June 2008, 23:33

Mel's book gets my vote as well!

Al.

zoo_diver · 30th June 2008, 23:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverberr)

Mel's book gets my vote as well!

Al.

Well I'm not getting on that band wagon because I didnt get a copy of the book when I went through Mel's course.

Just kidding -- Mel's book is sure to become an industry staple.

amberjack · 1st July 2008, 00:51

Not trying to rock the boat, but I own a copy of "CCR Trimix Simplified" by Mel Clark. I bought it based on the recommendations on Rebreather World. In my humble opinion, it is a terrible "book*." It reads more like an incredibly lame powerpoint presentation, with poor grammar and typos galore. Not the quality I expect from someone with "Dr." in her name.

cheers

* only if you consider pages that look like they were printed and bound at home a book.

joe d · 1st July 2008, 02:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by amberjack)

Not trying to rock the boat, but I own a copy of "CCR Trimix Simplified" by Mel Clark. I bought it based on the recommendations on Rebreather World. In my humble opinion, it is a terrible "book*." It reads more like an incredibly lame powerpoint presentation, with poor grammar and typos galore. Not the quality I expect from someone with "Dr." in her name.

cheers

* only if you consider pages that look like they were printed and bound at home a book.

Sounds like you might have a collectors item on your hands. You obviously have a first edition.

My copy was the 2nd revision which might explain why I thought it was well done.

zmcave · 1st July 2008, 04:03

Hi Kev, Mel Clark's book is a must have, good material! To my students I have them read the Tek CCR from IANTD, also good stuff and required material for that agency. And, depending on the agency, there is a specific exam for that level.
Good luck with your course.
Best,
Zé.

SiscoKid · 1st July 2008, 19:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by kev)

Hi, can anyone recommend any reading material/websites for me as I am just about to do my mixed gas course on the O2ptima ?

From what I have looked at so far, Inspiration manual, Tdi manuals and to what I have heard, there's not much to go on. I also heard that the course doesn't have a set exam, just one made up by the Instructor ?

Kev

My Instructor used the Technical Diver Encyclopedia by Tom Mount and Tec Closed Circuit Rebreather CCR Technical Diving - Normoxic Trimix - Cave -Wreck by Tom Mount, David Sawatzky, Joerg Hess. Really good material. I just finish my trimex with the Optima I enjoyed this course more than any course I have don so far.

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kev New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Blenheim New Zealand Posts: 6	Reading Material for Mixed Gas CCR Hi, can anyone recommend any reading material/websites for me as I am just about to do my mixed gas course on the O2ptima ? From what I have looked at so far, Inspiration manual, Tdi manuals and to what I have heard, there's not much to go on. I also heard that the course doesn't have a set exam, just one made up by the Instructor ? Kev
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Gary Graham Classic KISS #103 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Helens, UK Posts: 103	Re: Reading Material for Mixed Gas CCR Kev, "CCR Trimix Simplified" by Mel Clark, a good read, not unit specific but generic CCR and spells things out in plain English. Got mine from Rebreather World Store, quite a few others on here have bought it as well. Gary __________________ CK#103
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omech New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 33	Re: Reading Material for Mixed Gas CCR Quote: (Originally Posted by Gary Graham) Kev, "CCR Trimix Simplified" by Mel Clark, a good read, not unit specific but generic CCR and spells things out in plain English. Got mine from Rebreather World Store, quite a few others on here have bought it as well. Gary I'll second the above. It's a very easy read and well published, too. Curt (silentscuba) is an alternate source if the Store is out. owen Last edited by omech : 30th June 2008 at 23:25.
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mixedgas New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: california Posts: 39	Re: Reading Material for Mixed Gas CCR Yes! I agree....really good book. Dive Rite Express
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diverberr New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia Posts: 39	Re: Reading Material for Mixed Gas CCR Mel's book gets my vote as well! Al. __________________ www.wreckdivingtales.com
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zoo_diver Is it snack time yet? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 271	Re: Reading Material for Mixed Gas CCR Quote: (Originally Posted by diverberr) Mel's book gets my vote as well! Al. Well I'm not getting on that band wagon because I didnt get a copy of the book when I went through Mel's course. Just kidding -- Mel's book is sure to become an industry staple.
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amberjack New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8	Re: Reading Material for Mixed Gas CCR Not trying to rock the boat, but I own a copy of "CCR Trimix Simplified" by Mel Clark. I bought it based on the recommendations on Rebreather World. In my humble opinion, it is a terrible "book." It reads more like an incredibly lame powerpoint presentation, with poor grammar and typos galore. Not the quality I expect from someone with "Dr." in her name. cheers only if you consider pages that look like they were printed and bound at home a book.
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joe d New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 23	Re: Reading Material for Mixed Gas CCR Quote: (Originally Posted by amberjack) Not trying to rock the boat, but I own a copy of "CCR Trimix Simplified" by Mel Clark. I bought it based on the recommendations on Rebreather World. In my humble opinion, it is a terrible "book." It reads more like an incredibly lame powerpoint presentation, with poor grammar and typos galore. Not the quality I expect from someone with "Dr." in her name. cheers only if you consider pages that look like they were printed and bound at home a book. Sounds like you might have a collectors item on your hands. You obviously have a first edition. My copy was the 2nd revision which might explain why I thought it was well done.
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zmcave www.rebreather.com.br Current Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brazil Posts: 186	Re: Reading Material for Mixed Gas CCR Hi Kev, Mel Clark's book is a must have, good material! To my students I have them read the Tek CCR from IANTD, also good stuff and required material for that agency. And, depending on the agency, there is a specific exam for that level. Good luck with your course. Best, Zé.
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SiscoKid New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmersville Texas Posts: 68	Re: Reading Material for Mixed Gas CCR Quote: (Originally Posted by kev) Hi, can anyone recommend any reading material/websites for me as I am just about to do my mixed gas course on the O2ptima ? From what I have looked at so far, Inspiration manual, Tdi manuals and to what I have heard, there's not much to go on. I also heard that the course doesn't have a set exam, just one made up by the Instructor ? Kev My Instructor used the Technical Diver Encyclopedia by Tom Mount and Tec Closed Circuit Rebreather CCR Technical Diving - Normoxic Trimix - Cave -Wreck by Tom Mount, David Sawatzky, Joerg Hess. Really good material. I just finish my trimex with the Optima I enjoyed this course more than any course I have don so far.
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