First cold water rebreather dive

Ken West · 5th March 2007, 19:05

Managed to get in the water today. What a diffrence breathing gas in a rebreather loop compared to an open circuit ice dive !!! Machine worked great, gloves didn't, cut the dive short due to cold hands but managed to get the unit wet and see if my harness mods worked out. Have a few things to tweak and then should be off to the races. The biggest problem im having is with the sidemounted bailout. Can't seem to get the bungies just right, The tank slips out after a short swim. Guess I either need to shorten them up or add a bolt snap...

We had high winds today so the toughest part was getting de-kitted. Everything from clips to quick disconnects froze in the short walk from shore to the van.

sunnyboy · 5th March 2007, 19:49

Ken,

Where were you diving, and how cold was the water?

Cheers,

-S

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 5th March 2007, 21:43

And I complain when I have to take off my drysuit after getting out of the 73F water into the 62F air.

dive2dive2000 · 5th March 2007, 23:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ken West)

Managed to get in the water today. What a diffrence breathing gas in a rebreather loop compared to an open circuit ice dive !!! Machine worked great, gloves didn't, cut the dive short due to cold hands but managed to get the unit wet and see if my harness mods worked out. Have a few things to tweak and then should be off to the races. The biggest problem im having is with the sidemounted bailout. Can't seem to get the bungies just right, The tank slips out after a short swim. Guess I either need to shorten them up or add a bolt snap...

We had high winds today so the toughest part was getting de-kitted. Everything from clips to quick disconnects froze in the short walk from shore to the van.

Hi Ken,

Congrats on your dive. Here is a picture of my bailout bottle, notice the position of the valve handle and the bottom clip. That may be the cause of your slipping out??? Hope it helps

Ken West · 5th March 2007, 23:45

Sunnyboy,

We were diving in the St Clair river between Pt Edward Ontario and Point Huron Michigan. Right at the South end of Lake Huron. The water was 32 degrees F. Vis was poor, about six feet or so.

Martin,

Thanks for the pic, my clip is much higher so I will try moving it down and see if that fixes the problem.

Jeffrey C Gershen · 6th March 2007, 20:49

Hey Marty,

When you dive, doesn't the folding ruler rust up?

See you in the Spring

welderbob · 6th March 2007, 22:54

Jeff,
All the joints are made of brass.

Did you get your rig yet?

Bob

debersole · 6th March 2007, 23:01

If he's diving 32 degree water, I think it's his BALLS that are made of brass!

Doug
(aka the world's biggest warm water wuss)

smokey · 7th March 2007, 21:07

I ve just done some training dives 3' cel brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Open circuit bail outs were hell

so whats that in 'far .One hr dives wer'nt a problem after getting some 3 finger gloves.
Here's to the summer when the sea gets a cosy 12'cel.

dive2dive2000 · 7th March 2007, 23:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ken West)

Sunnyboy,

We were diving in the St Clair river between Pt Edward Ontario and Point Huron Michigan. Right at the South end of Lake Huron. The water was 32 degrees F. Vis was poor, about six feet or so.

Martin,

Thanks for the pic, my clip is much higher so I will try moving it down and see if that fixes the problem.

Hi Ken,

The height of clip will determine your trim and the way the bottle lays along side of your body. The position of the clip will stop or in crease slippage. The clip should be on the opposite side of the valve or just a little on the inside causing the handle to point outward. I wish I was more of an articulate writer

Please Rebreather World do chime in.

5th March 2007, 19:05	#1 (permalink)
Ken West New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 23	First cold water rebreather dive Managed to get in the water today. What a diffrence breathing gas in a rebreather loop compared to an open circuit ice dive !!! Machine worked great, gloves didn't, cut the dive short due to cold hands but managed to get the unit wet and see if my harness mods worked out. Have a few things to tweak and then should be off to the races. The biggest problem im having is with the sidemounted bailout. Can't seem to get the bungies just right, The tank slips out after a short swim. Guess I either need to shorten them up or add a bolt snap... We had high winds today so the toughest part was getting de-kitted. Everything from clips to quick disconnects froze in the short walk from shore to the van.
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5th March 2007, 19:49	#2 (permalink)
sunnyboy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ladysmith, B.C. Canada Posts: 86	Re: First cold water rebreather dive Ken, Where were you diving, and how cold was the water? Cheers, -S
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5th March 2007, 21:43	#3 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 1,938	Re: First cold water rebreather dive And I complain when I have to take off my drysuit after getting out of the 73F water into the 62F air. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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5th March 2007, 23:08	#4 (permalink)
dive2dive2000 PRISM DIVER & LUVIN IT! Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 784	Re: First cold water rebreather dive Quote: (Originally Posted by Ken West) Managed to get in the water today. What a diffrence breathing gas in a rebreather loop compared to an open circuit ice dive !!! Machine worked great, gloves didn't, cut the dive short due to cold hands but managed to get the unit wet and see if my harness mods worked out. Have a few things to tweak and then should be off to the races. The biggest problem im having is with the sidemounted bailout. Can't seem to get the bungies just right, The tank slips out after a short swim. Guess I either need to shorten them up or add a bolt snap... We had high winds today so the toughest part was getting de-kitted. Everything from clips to quick disconnects froze in the short walk from shore to the van. Hi Ken, Congrats on your dive. Here is a picture of my bailout bottle, notice the position of the valve handle and the bottom clip. That may be the cause of your slipping out??? Hope it helps __________________ Safe Diving, Martin "but what's the fun of getting what you need, instead of what you want?"
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5th March 2007, 23:45	#5 (permalink)
Ken West New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 23	Re: First cold water rebreather dive Sunnyboy, We were diving in the St Clair river between Pt Edward Ontario and Point Huron Michigan. Right at the South end of Lake Huron. The water was 32 degrees F. Vis was poor, about six feet or so. Martin, Thanks for the pic, my clip is much higher so I will try moving it down and see if that fixes the problem.
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6th March 2007, 20:49	#6 (permalink)
Jeffrey C Gershen New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pound Ridge, NY, USA Posts: 53	Re: First cold water rebreather dive Hey Marty, When you dive, doesn't the folding ruler rust up? See you in the Spring
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welderbob New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: long island NY usa Posts: 3	Re: First cold water rebreather dive Jeff, All the joints are made of brass. Did you get your rig yet? Bob
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debersole Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 199	Re: First cold water rebreather dive If he's diving 32 degree water, I think it's his BALLS that are made of brass! Doug (aka the world's biggest warm water wuss) __________________ www.debersole.com
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7th March 2007, 21:07	#9 (permalink)
smokey New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 79	Re: First cold water rebreather dive I ve just done some training dives 3' cel brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Open circuit bail outs were hell so whats that in 'far .One hr dives wer'nt a problem after getting some 3 finger gloves. Here's to the summer when the sea gets a cosy 12'cel.
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7th March 2007, 23:57	#10 (permalink)
dive2dive2000 PRISM DIVER & LUVIN IT! Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 784	Re: First cold water rebreather dive Quote: (Originally Posted by Ken West) Sunnyboy, We were diving in the St Clair river between Pt Edward Ontario and Point Huron Michigan. Right at the South end of Lake Huron. The water was 32 degrees F. Vis was poor, about six feet or so. Martin, Thanks for the pic, my clip is much higher so I will try moving it down and see if that fixes the problem. Hi Ken, The height of clip will determine your trim and the way the bottle lays along side of your body. The position of the clip will stop or in crease slippage. The clip should be on the opposite side of the valve or just a little on the inside causing the handle to point outward. I wish I was more of an articulate writer Please Rebreather World do chime in. __________________ Safe Diving, Martin "but what's the fun of getting what you need, instead of what you want?"
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