Yeeeehah!!!!!!

cajuncaver · 23rd May 2006, 03:42

Well boys and girls, after all the weeks, months, doubts, encouragements, etc, etc - it's here! My Optima with all the goodies, my VR3, bail out, boxes, bangles and bags (to paraphrase Dr. Seuss) arrived today from Dive Rite Express. I start my training with John Jones in just a few weeks and I am PSYCHED!
Now comes the hard part... learning the thing right!

**UWSojourner** · 23rd May 2006, 04:01

Congratulations and safe diving!

Jordan · 23rd May 2006, 04:05

Congrats!

I'll guess you'll also find the unit surprisingly easy to dive.

I see you live in N'awlins. I had fun at the first weekend of jazzfest this year.

LukeN · 23rd May 2006, 05:20

So how long did it take from the time you ordered it?

***caveseeker7*** · 23rd May 2006, 05:54

Congratulations, CD.

(<- color coordinated with your rig

)

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 23rd May 2006, 06:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by LukeN)

So how long did it take from the time you ordered it?

The Dive Rite Express website says that they are available for immediate shipment.

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 23rd May 2006, 06:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by cajuncaver)

. . . it's here! My Optima with all the goodies. . . .

Congrats. Enjoy your new toy. They are fun to dive.

cajuncaver · 23rd May 2006, 14:10

Thanks all! It took about a week from the time it was truly ordered. So, not too bad... though I have to confess I followed it's progress from Florida to NOLA with rapt attention.

Ahhh, I know... I have no life!

My better half heard me rustling through the packages last night... her comment? "Like a kid in a candy store...!"

Who am I to contradict THAT!?!

I'd like to write up my own thoughts as I go through the training and begin to really dive the unit and share them here... Let you know as I progress.

Welcome to the DarkSide!

**Gill Envy** · 23rd May 2006, 21:09

congrats!! it's great to have another optima diver on board...please let us know as you progress what your likes and dislikes are. If my pool experience is indicative, then you just might find it easier to adjust to than you think. it was the most comfortable and well balanced of all the rebreathers i tried.
happy diving

**JPJones** · 25th May 2006, 01:23

I look forward to helping you get started with your new adventure.

23rd May 2006, 03:42	#1 (permalink)
cajuncaver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Optima Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 22	Yeeeehah!!!!!! Well boys and girls, after all the weeks, months, doubts, encouragements, etc, etc - it's here! My Optima with all the goodies, my VR3, bail out, boxes, bangles and bags (to paraphrase Dr. Seuss) arrived today from Dive Rite Express. I start my training with John Jones in just a few weeks and I am PSYCHED! Now comes the hard part... learning the thing right! __________________ To the Undiscovered Country... Cajun Caver New Orleans, LA
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23rd May 2006, 04:01	#2 (permalink)
UWSojourner Pacific Northwest Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 556	Re: Yeeeehah!!!!!! Congratulations and safe diving!
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23rd May 2006, 04:05	#3 (permalink)
Jordan EBT called me stroppy! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 226	Re: Yeeeehah!!!!!! Congrats! I'll guess you'll also find the unit surprisingly easy to dive. I see you live in N'awlins. I had fun at the first weekend of jazzfest this year. __________________ Is it clear? No. Well, let's go anyways. "Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little order, will lose both, and deserve neither." Thomas Jefferson Last edited by Jordan : 23rd May 2006 at 04:07.
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23rd May 2006, 05:20	#4 (permalink)
LukeN New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Prism Topaz Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia,West Aus Posts: 84	Re: Yeeeehah!!!!!! So how long did it take from the time you ordered it? __________________ Luke Nelson www.imagedive.com.au
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23rd May 2006, 05:54	#5 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,451	Re: Yeeeehah!!!!!! Congratulations, CD. (<- color coordinated with your rig ) __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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23rd May 2006, 06:25	#6 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,132	Re: Yeeeehah!!!!!! Quote: (Originally Posted by LukeN) So how long did it take from the time you ordered it? The Dive Rite Express website says that they are available for immediate shipment. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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23rd May 2006, 06:26	#7 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,132	Re: Yeeeehah!!!!!! Quote: (Originally Posted by cajuncaver) . . . it's here! My Optima with all the goodies. . . . Congrats. Enjoy your new toy. They are fun to dive. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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23rd May 2006, 14:10	#8 (permalink)
cajuncaver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Optima Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 22	Re: Yeeeehah!!!!!! Thanks all! It took about a week from the time it was truly ordered. So, not too bad... though I have to confess I followed it's progress from Florida to NOLA with rapt attention. Ahhh, I know... I have no life! My better half heard me rustling through the packages last night... her comment? "Like a kid in a candy store...!" Who am I to contradict THAT!?! I'd like to write up my own thoughts as I go through the training and begin to really dive the unit and share them here... Let you know as I progress. Welcome to the DarkSide! __________________ To the Undiscovered Country... Cajun Caver New Orleans, LA
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23rd May 2006, 21:09	#9 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Divers Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,314	Re: Yeeeehah!!!!!! congrats!! it's great to have another optima diver on board...please let us know as you progress what your likes and dislikes are. If my pool experience is indicative, then you just might find it easier to adjust to than you think. it was the most comfortable and well balanced of all the rebreathers i tried. happy diving __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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25th May 2006, 01:23	#10 (permalink)
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: Yeeeehah!!!!!! I look forward to helping you get started with your new adventure. __________________ NSS/CDS Training Chairman www.jpjscuba.com
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