optima course tips please

zmcave · 19th May 2006, 15:16

Hi guys,

so, I am getting ready to start my optima course next monday and I am looking for some tips that might help me get confort with the CCR and to help me have a decent performance, thus avoiding beeing

by Mr. Jones.

thanks,

Zé.

E-man · 20th May 2006, 00:10

Pay attention, understand the theory, know your PO2, and leave your ego behind

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 20th May 2006, 05:27

If it is at all possible, (assuming you are purchasing a unit), meet with your instructor, bringing your Optima, well in advance of the start of the course. Giving your instructor a chance to review your setup will go a long way toward arriving at your final gear configuration. (There are lots of choices like traditional backplate, Transpac, Transplate, etc. So, make sure your instructor sees what you intend to use.)

There are lots of little things that your instructor can suggest for you to get that will make your CCR diving transition easier. Taking care of this in advance of the class will make it so that there is less running around to deal with things like this during the course. You will have enough to do in the class already. This will be one less thing on your list.

Read all texts and the manual, and practice the assembly of the unit. If you can't do that, at least play with the computers as much as you can while going through the manual for the computers. You will show up to class ready to learn.

John Jones has more time on the Optima (by far) than any other person on the planet. He is a great instructor. So, you already have a big advantage.

There's a lot to learn. However, it will be fun. Congratulations!

devilgas · 6th July 2006, 22:51

We are becoming a O2ptima delaer. I have a unit on order and am renting one for my student. I also will be down south soon with Mr Jones. I'm doing my instructor xover and our owner is doing his diver cert.

Let me know how time you have to go stand in the corner during class

Chris · 7th July 2006, 02:06

Hmm
I would say get yourself at least a couple of these

http://cgi.ebay.com/20-Shipping-Pack...QQcmdZViewItem

Cheers
Chriso

Jason Blackwell · 7th July 2006, 07:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris)

Hmm
I would say get yourself at least a couple of these

http://cgi.ebay.com/20-Shipping-Pack...QQcmdZViewItem

Cheers
Chriso

that is a bit rough coming from your good-self after what you went through with your chosen unit

decoweenie · 7th July 2006, 08:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jason Blackwell)

that is a bit rough coming from your good-self after what you went through with your chosen unit

Jason,

Chris was relating from personal experience...

Chris · 7th July 2006, 09:06

Hey Jas
I was refering to carrying all those EAC's, not the unit

Cheers
Chriso

devilgas · 16th July 2006, 01:36

Humm, funny how the EAC's come in a card board box already, with 4 cartridges in each box. Not sure what anyone would need a box for? So your input is basically crap.

**JPJones** · 17th July 2006, 18:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by devilgas)

We are becoming a O2ptima delaer. I have a unit on order and am renting one for my student. I also will be down south soon with Mr Jones. I'm doing my instructor xover and our owner is doing his diver cert.

Let me know how time you have to go stand in the corner during class

No standing in the corner I sic Racal on you and a Jack Russell in the play with me mode is worse.

19th May 2006, 15:16	#1 (permalink)
zmcave www.rebreather.com.br Current Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brazil Posts: 187	optima course tips please Hi guys, so, I am getting ready to start my optima course next monday and I am looking for some tips that might help me get confort with the CCR and to help me have a decent performance, thus avoiding beeing by Mr. Jones. thanks, Zé.
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20th May 2006, 00:10	#2 (permalink)
E-man On the loop! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Titan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eastern Coast ;) Posts: 212	Re: optima course tips please Pay attention, understand the theory, know your PO2, and leave your ego behind
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20th May 2006, 05:27	#3 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,132	Re: optima course tips please If it is at all possible, (assuming you are purchasing a unit), meet with your instructor, bringing your Optima, well in advance of the start of the course. Giving your instructor a chance to review your setup will go a long way toward arriving at your final gear configuration. (There are lots of choices like traditional backplate, Transpac, Transplate, etc. So, make sure your instructor sees what you intend to use.) There are lots of little things that your instructor can suggest for you to get that will make your CCR diving transition easier. Taking care of this in advance of the class will make it so that there is less running around to deal with things like this during the course. You will have enough to do in the class already. This will be one less thing on your list. Read all texts and the manual, and practice the assembly of the unit. If you can't do that, at least play with the computers as much as you can while going through the manual for the computers. You will show up to class ready to learn. John Jones has more time on the Optima (by far) than any other person on the planet. He is a great instructor. So, you already have a big advantage. There's a lot to learn. However, it will be fun. Congratulations! __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com Last edited by ScubaDadMiami : 20th May 2006 at 05:31.
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6th July 2006, 22:51	#4 (permalink)
devilgas CCR Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FL, USA Posts: 191	Re: optima course tips please We are becoming a O2ptima delaer. I have a unit on order and am renting one for my student. I also will be down south soon with Mr Jones. I'm doing my instructor xover and our owner is doing his diver cert. Let me know how time you have to go stand in the corner during class __________________ www.deeptek.net Inspiration / Evolution, O2ptima Instructor
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Chris Go Nude Or Go Home Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 609	Re: optima course tips please Hmm I would say get yourself at least a couple of these http://cgi.ebay.com/20-Shipping-Pack...QQcmdZViewItem Cheers Chriso __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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7th July 2006, 07:49	#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: optima course tips please Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris) Hmm I would say get yourself at least a couple of these http://cgi.ebay.com/20-Shipping-Pack...QQcmdZViewItem Cheers Chriso that is a bit rough coming from your good-self after what you went through with your chosen unit __________________ 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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7th July 2006, 08:01	#7 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: optima course tips please Quote: (Originally Posted by Jason Blackwell) that is a bit rough coming from your good-self after what you went through with your chosen unit Jason, Chris was relating from personal experience... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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Chris Go Nude Or Go Home Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 609	Re: optima course tips please Hey Jas I was refering to carrying all those EAC's, not the unit Cheers Chriso __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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16th July 2006, 01:36	#9 (permalink)
devilgas CCR Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FL, USA Posts: 191	Re: optima course tips please Humm, funny how the EAC's come in a card board box already, with 4 cartridges in each box. Not sure what anyone would need a box for? So your input is basically crap. __________________ www.deeptek.net Inspiration / Evolution, O2ptima Instructor
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JPJones O2ptima Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Titan Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 367	Re: optima course tips please Quote: (Originally Posted by devilgas) We are becoming a O2ptima delaer. I have a unit on order and am renting one for my student. I also will be down south soon with Mr Jones. I'm doing my instructor xover and our owner is doing his diver cert. Let me know how time you have to go stand in the corner during class No standing in the corner I sic Racal on you and a Jack Russell in the play with me mode is worse. __________________ NSS/CDS Training Chairman www.jpjscuba.com
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