Looking for short-fused training

jcolley · 14th November 2006, 02:41

I am moving to Italy in a few weeks and the bug has bitten me hard. This incredible forum has provided an unbelievable amount of information in a short time.

I am looking for what I suppose would be Mod 1 training with the Optima around the first week in December. Is it normally required that an individual hold a Nitrox cert prior to rebreather training? It's really kind of a last minute thing, but I think it would be much easier to get it done here before I leave than it will be in Italy since I am already in the southeast right now.

Any suggestions?

zmcave · 14th November 2006, 10:26

Hi. Yes, a nitrox certification and an Advanced nitrox certification are required for the course. You can also aim the OW CCR diver and in that case you only need nitrox certification. You got there some extra training days before the Optima...
Anyway, I would suggest you talk to JP Jones for more information as he is an instructor for the Optima (he was my instructor) and could give you better advice.
Good luck,

Zé.

***schford*** · 14th November 2006, 18:28

Dont worry if you have a good grasp of the theory then you can wrap the courses in together...

Come on folks no one wants to take this good mans money for some training?

silentscuba · 15th November 2006, 15:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by jcolley)

I am moving to Italy in a few weeks and the bug has bitten me hard. This incredible forum has provided an unbelievable amount of information in a short time.

I am looking for what I suppose would be Mod 1 training with the Optima around the first week in December. Is it normally required that an individual hold a Nitrox cert prior to rebreather training? It's really kind of a last minute thing, but I think it would be much easier to get it done here before I leave than it will be in Italy since I am already in the southeast right now.

Any suggestions?

Mel Clark has a CCR class that starts on Dec 12th. She now has two COPIS students and could take an Optima student in on that class.

Where are you located and will that timing work for you. We are up in Seattle, WA.

silentscuba · 18th December 2006, 19:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

Dont worry if you have a good grasp of the theory then you can wrap the courses in together...

Come on folks no one wants to take this good mans money for some training?

Jim was taken care of by Mel Clark. He is now the proud owner of an Apecs 2 Megladon and has just completed his training here in Seattle and did a great job !!!!!

.

mattmexico · 18th December 2006, 21:56

yo

....suppose would be Mod 1 training with the Optima around the first week in December.........

Do you mean first week of January or do you mean December 2007 ?. I could take you in depending on when ...

greetings
Matt

jcolley · 19th December 2006, 01:15

Matt,

Heh, talk about timing...

I'm actually sitting in the airport on the way home from my Meg training in Seattle.

Thanks for the offer though!

**Scott** · 19th December 2006, 02:43

So, Jim.... I see the Meg bit and chewed up your ideas for an Optima?

Please do ask Jo to tell the story on the TSA and Meg... I need to know.. I'll be flying with my new baby in late January to go to training...

-Scott

14th November 2006, 02:41	#1 (permalink)
jcolley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Not Bought Yet Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 57	Looking for short-fused training I am moving to Italy in a few weeks and the bug has bitten me hard. This incredible forum has provided an unbelievable amount of information in a short time. I am looking for what I suppose would be Mod 1 training with the Optima around the first week in December. Is it normally required that an individual hold a Nitrox cert prior to rebreather training? It's really kind of a last minute thing, but I think it would be much easier to get it done here before I leave than it will be in Italy since I am already in the southeast right now. Any suggestions?
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14th November 2006, 10:26	#2 (permalink)
zmcave www.rebreather.com.br Current Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brazil Posts: 182	Re: Looking for short-fused training Hi. Yes, a nitrox certification and an Advanced nitrox certification are required for the course. You can also aim the OW CCR diver and in that case you only need nitrox certification. You got there some extra training days before the Optima... Anyway, I would suggest you talk to JP Jones for more information as he is an instructor for the Optima (he was my instructor) and could give you better advice. Good luck, Zé.
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14th November 2006, 18:28	#3 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,671	Re: Looking for short-fused training Dont worry if you have a good grasp of the theory then you can wrap the courses in together... Come on folks no one wants to take this good mans money for some training? __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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15th November 2006, 15:09	#4 (permalink)
silentscuba rEvo CCR Driver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mill Creek, WA USA Posts: 576	Re: Looking for short-fused training Quote: (Originally Posted by jcolley) I am moving to Italy in a few weeks and the bug has bitten me hard. This incredible forum has provided an unbelievable amount of information in a short time. I am looking for what I suppose would be Mod 1 training with the Optima around the first week in December. Is it normally required that an individual hold a Nitrox cert prior to rebreather training? It's really kind of a last minute thing, but I think it would be much easier to get it done here before I leave than it will be in Italy since I am already in the southeast right now. Any suggestions? Mel Clark has a CCR class that starts on Dec 12th. She now has two COPIS students and could take an Optima student in on that class. Where are you located and will that timing work for you. We are up in Seattle, WA. __________________ Curt McNamee rEvo CCR Diver KISS CCR Diver www.silentscuba.com
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18th December 2006, 19:31	#5 (permalink)
silentscuba rEvo CCR Driver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic rEvo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mill Creek, WA USA Posts: 576	Re: Looking for short-fused training Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) Dont worry if you have a good grasp of the theory then you can wrap the courses in together... Come on folks no one wants to take this good mans money for some training? Jim was taken care of by Mel Clark. He is now the proud owner of an Apecs 2 Megladon and has just completed his training here in Seattle and did a great job !!!!! . __________________ Curt McNamee rEvo CCR Diver KISS CCR Diver www.silentscuba.com
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18th December 2006, 21:56	#6 (permalink)
mattmexico Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Optima RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Prism Topaz Sport Kiss RB80 / Clone Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mexico, Q.Roo, Playa del Carmen Posts: 756	Re: Looking for short-fused training yo ....suppose would be Mod 1 training with the Optima around the first week in December......... Do you mean first week of January or do you mean December 2007 ?. I could take you in depending on when ... greetings Matt __________________ N 20' 37.617' W 87' 04.693' www.andreaswmatthes.com
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19th December 2006, 01:15	#7 (permalink)
jcolley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Not Bought Yet Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 57	Re: Looking for short-fused training Matt, Heh, talk about timing... I'm actually sitting in the airport on the way home from my Meg training in Seattle. Thanks for the offer though!
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19th December 2006, 02:43	#8 (permalink)
Scott Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Dolphin Ray Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mendota, Virginia Posts: 160	Re: Looking for short-fused training So, Jim.... I see the Meg bit and chewed up your ideas for an Optima? Please do ask Jo to tell the story on the TSA and Meg... I need to know.. I'll be flying with my new baby in late January to go to training... -Scott
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