New pelagian diver

**orion** · 12th March 2008, 12:09

This is my first post so hi everyone!

I have just got back home from training on Pelagian with Andy in Koh Samui.

What a fantastic trip! A huge thank you to Andy and his family for their hospitality!

It was my first time on CCR & also the first time on CCR for my course buddy Mr Pyro so it was all very different & lots of new things to get used to. I'd been thinking about it for a couple of years and had my eye on the Pelagian because of the small size/weight & reading lots of good things about it here on Rebreather World. Also Andy has always been great with answering all my questions.

The course was a pretty intensive 5 days – we were both glad we’d booked to stay in the onsite accommodation next door to Andy’s house & workshop so we could make the most of having Andy around. We had detailed/thorough theory sessions; pool sessions until ridiculous hours followed by setting up for the next day diving. The ocean diving was awesome! So warm & so many fish! (I am originally from UK & most of diving has been temperate and Mr Pyro is from Sweden so we were a bit spoilt..) We worked up through the skills we had practised in the pool, and getting a feel for the needle valve O2 addition. The last couple of dives threw in a few different problem scenarios designed to really make us think about what was happening & how to deal with it.

We stayed on to do a few extra days of pleasure diving & practise after the course finished but unfortunately didn’t get to dive some of the famous sites so it’s a good excuse to go back again for another visit sometime in the future!

Very happy & excited about it all & can’t wait to play with my new toy on the weekend!

Marc · 12th March 2008, 12:32

Hey Hisayo,
Congrats once again and looking forward to seeing you on the boat...Are you gonna give me a run down on that metered valve system?
Cheers, Marc

IKM · 12th March 2008, 13:40

Awesome ...

Congrats and welcome to the world of REAL diving !

Rebreatherlab · 12th March 2008, 15:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by orion)

This is my first post so hi everyone!

I have just got back home from training on Pelagian with Andy in Koh Samui.

What a fantastic trip! A huge thank you to Andy and his family for their hospitality!

It was my first time on CCR & also the first time on CCR for my course buddy Mr Pyro so it was all very different & lots of new things to get used to. I'd been thinking about it for a couple of years and had my eye on the Pelagian because of the small size/weight & reading lots of good things about it here on Rebreather World. Also Andy has always been great with answering all my questions.

The course was a pretty intensive 5 days – we were both glad we’d booked to stay in the onsite accommodation next door to Andy’s house & workshop so we could make the most of having Andy around. We had detailed/thorough theory sessions; pool sessions until ridiculous hours followed by setting up for the next day diving. The ocean diving was awesome! So warm & so many fish! (I am originally from UK & most of diving has been temperate and Mr Pyro is from Sweden so we were a bit spoilt..) We worked up through the skills we had practised in the pool, and getting a feel for the needle valve O2 addition. The last couple of dives threw in a few different problem scenarios designed to really make us think about what was happening & how to deal with it.

We stayed on to do a few extra days of pleasure diving & practise after the course finished but unfortunately didn’t get to dive some of the famous sites so it’s a good excuse to go back again for another visit sometime in the future!

Very happy & excited about it all & can’t wait to play with my new toy on the weekend!

Hi Hisayo,

Oups. Maybe I should have put a little congrats post here. So CONGRATS!! to both you and Johan!

Keep your eyes peeled on that Po2 monitor and see if you can find a buddy with the VR3 dive log software or buy it. Great feedback to see how the set point gets steadier over your future dives!

Welcome back at anytime. Maybe we can target the rainy season next time to get some nice weather?

Andy

wearypanda · 12th March 2008, 16:34

Many congratulations to you and Mr Pyro. I am sure that you will enjoy quiet diving and your Pelagian for a long time to come.

I would certainly confirm that I shared your experience of dealing with Andy. Very helpful answering all my Sometimes rather dumb) questions. Tough but very enjoyable training with mega long days and great hospitality. All this topped of with some seriously good diving,.

Welcome to the rather exclusive (for a while anyway) Pelagian owners club.

Andrew

Marc · 12th March 2008, 22:30

If you're looking for the buddy with VR3 download kit you found one...

**orion** · 12th March 2008, 23:16

Thanks guys!
Kim/Marc, hope see you out on the boat soon!

rogeringebo · 13th March 2008, 07:45

Well done!
Im sure you will enjoy your new toy!

Cheers
Roger

Jasper180 · 13th March 2008, 22:48

Congrats!

I am looking forward to July when I get trained on the Pelagian in Newfoundland.

Erik

Doppler · 16th March 2008, 20:59

Great to hear from you... Like Jasper, I too am looking forward to learning on the new Pelagian in Newfoundland this summer.

12th March 2008, 12:09	#1 (permalink)
orion Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Pelagian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: perth Posts: 4	New pelagian diver This is my first post so hi everyone! I have just got back home from training on Pelagian with Andy in Koh Samui. What a fantastic trip! A huge thank you to Andy and his family for their hospitality! It was my first time on CCR & also the first time on CCR for my course buddy Mr Pyro so it was all very different & lots of new things to get used to. I'd been thinking about it for a couple of years and had my eye on the Pelagian because of the small size/weight & reading lots of good things about it here on Rebreather World. Also Andy has always been great with answering all my questions. The course was a pretty intensive 5 days – we were both glad we’d booked to stay in the onsite accommodation next door to Andy’s house & workshop so we could make the most of having Andy around. We had detailed/thorough theory sessions; pool sessions until ridiculous hours followed by setting up for the next day diving. The ocean diving was awesome! So warm & so many fish! (I am originally from UK & most of diving has been temperate and Mr Pyro is from Sweden so we were a bit spoilt..) We worked up through the skills we had practised in the pool, and getting a feel for the needle valve O2 addition. The last couple of dives threw in a few different problem scenarios designed to really make us think about what was happening & how to deal with it. We stayed on to do a few extra days of pleasure diving & practise after the course finished but unfortunately didn’t get to dive some of the famous sites so it’s a good excuse to go back again for another visit sometime in the future! Very happy & excited about it all & can’t wait to play with my new toy on the weekend!
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12th March 2008, 12:32	#2 (permalink)
Marc New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth Posts: 90	Re: New pelagian diver Hey Hisayo, Congrats once again and looking forward to seeing you on the boat...Are you gonna give me a run down on that metered valve system? Cheers, Marc __________________ Classic KISS #271
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12th March 2008, 13:40	#3 (permalink)
IKM New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western Australia Posts: 48	Re: New pelagian diver Awesome ... Congrats and welcome to the world of REAL diving ! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It tastes like air ....
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12th March 2008, 15:56	#4 (permalink)
Rebreatherlab RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thailand Posts: 193	Re: New pelagian diver Quote: (Originally Posted by orion) This is my first post so hi everyone! I have just got back home from training on Pelagian with Andy in Koh Samui. What a fantastic trip! A huge thank you to Andy and his family for their hospitality! It was my first time on CCR & also the first time on CCR for my course buddy Mr Pyro so it was all very different & lots of new things to get used to. I'd been thinking about it for a couple of years and had my eye on the Pelagian because of the small size/weight & reading lots of good things about it here on Rebreather World. Also Andy has always been great with answering all my questions. The course was a pretty intensive 5 days – we were both glad we’d booked to stay in the onsite accommodation next door to Andy’s house & workshop so we could make the most of having Andy around. We had detailed/thorough theory sessions; pool sessions until ridiculous hours followed by setting up for the next day diving. The ocean diving was awesome! So warm & so many fish! (I am originally from UK & most of diving has been temperate and Mr Pyro is from Sweden so we were a bit spoilt..) We worked up through the skills we had practised in the pool, and getting a feel for the needle valve O2 addition. The last couple of dives threw in a few different problem scenarios designed to really make us think about what was happening & how to deal with it. We stayed on to do a few extra days of pleasure diving & practise after the course finished but unfortunately didn’t get to dive some of the famous sites so it’s a good excuse to go back again for another visit sometime in the future! Very happy & excited about it all & can’t wait to play with my new toy on the weekend! Hi Hisayo, Oups. Maybe I should have put a little congrats post here. So CONGRATS!! to both you and Johan! Keep your eyes peeled on that Po2 monitor and see if you can find a buddy with the VR3 dive log software or buy it. Great feedback to see how the set point gets steadier over your future dives! Welcome back at anytime. Maybe we can target the rainy season next time to get some nice weather? Andy __________________ www.rebreatherlab.com
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12th March 2008, 16:34	#5 (permalink)
wearypanda New Member Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Pelagian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 88	Re: New pelagian diver Many congratulations to you and Mr Pyro. I am sure that you will enjoy quiet diving and your Pelagian for a long time to come. I would certainly confirm that I shared your experience of dealing with Andy. Very helpful answering all my Sometimes rather dumb) questions. Tough but very enjoyable training with mega long days and great hospitality. All this topped of with some seriously good diving,. Welcome to the rather exclusive (for a while anyway) Pelagian owners club. Andrew
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12th March 2008, 22:30	#6 (permalink)
Marc New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth Posts: 90	Re: New pelagian diver If you're looking for the buddy with VR3 download kit you found one... __________________ Classic KISS #271
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12th March 2008, 23:16	#7 (permalink)
orion Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Pelagian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: perth Posts: 4	Re: New pelagian diver Thanks guys! Kim/Marc, hope see you out on the boat soon!
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13th March 2008, 07:45	#8 (permalink)
rogeringebo Done with bubbles Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 674	Re: New pelagian diver Well done! Im sure you will enjoy your new toy! Cheers Roger
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13th March 2008, 22:48	#9 (permalink)
Jasper180 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 8	Re: New pelagian diver Congrats! I am looking forward to July when I get trained on the Pelagian in Newfoundland. Erik
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16th March 2008, 20:59	#10 (permalink)
Doppler Cut along dotted line... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Not Basingstoke... thank god Posts: 167	Re: New pelagian diver Great to hear from you... Like Jasper, I too am looking forward to learning on the new Pelagian in Newfoundland this summer.
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