Rebreather book by Tom Mount

cedricverdier · 19th May 2005, 09:04

Hi,

Is there anybody who had the opportunity to read "Tek Closed Circuit Rebreather", the new IANTD book written by Tom Mount, David Sawatzky, Joerg Hess?

I guess it's already available in the US (http://www.diveriteexpress.com/rebreathers/books.shtml) so if anybody got any comments about this book, I'm quite sure that would be very interesting for people living in remote areas like me...

Cheers

Stuart,
BTW that would make a good new forum: members' comments about rebreather related books, DVDs and videos. Just an idea!

***schford*** · 19th May 2005, 09:07

Hi Cedric,

Yup good Idea - I like it...

I have read the book, some of it is very intertesting and informative other sections very bland - will review it and do a short write up.

Stuart

Chris · 19th May 2005, 23:03

Yep I got a copy last week,
It is 79 pages and half that is pretty pics of different breathers.
Chapter 1: reads like putting together a Dive Plan all the equations and some dive planning work slates, pre dive, S Drills, bailout gasses ect.
Chapter 2: are O2 & the diver, it’s a tough section to get through
Chapter 3: is CO2 & the diver, makes for some good reading
Chapter 4: covers Absorption, this is a really good section and covers off every question you could ever ask on Sorb, goes into all the equations with lots of pretty graphs
Chapter 6: Covers equipment, Its a bit light on
Chapter 7: Are Accidents and at 5 pages I think it could have been expanded on.

Overall not a bad read

Cheers
Chris

Scott Carnahan · 20th May 2005, 01:50

Hey Cedric,

If you are in Mexico right now I have some copies at the store and you can come by and take a look at them if you want. I dont have too many left but I will be ordering more in the near future.

Scott

JonnyB · 20th May 2005, 05:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

Hi Cedric,

Yup good Idea - I like it...

I have read the book, some of it is very intertesting and informative other sections very bland - will review it and do a short write up.

Stuart

Hi Stuart, is it a book that you will bring with you next week. I mean you need to read on the airplane...

/Jonny

***caveseeker7*** · 20th May 2005, 06:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by JonnyB)

Hi Stuart, is it a book that you will bring with you next week. I mean you need to read on the airplane...

You're a thinking diver!

The chapters on CO2 and absorbant are by Jörg Hess and should make very good reading judging by the articles I read by him on absorbtion and monitoring.

montyg · 20th May 2005, 12:35

I just finished reading the old Halcyon/IANTD PVR BASC rebreather manual by Jack Kellon, Tom Mount and other and I thought it was a great manual.

-lots of usefull info I never came across before
-discussions on passive scr vs active scr vs ccr with pros and cons
-when to use a 'breather and when not to
-who should use breathers and which personality types shouldn't
-a chapter of short takes by different, very experienced people giving do's and dont's

What was strange is that the book gives a short history of rebreathers and then jumps straight into the "thick of things" so much so that I wonder if it's meant to follow onto a more basic course...

rgds
monty

Pelagian · 2nd June 2005, 17:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris)

Yep I got a copy last week,
It is 79 pages and half that is pretty pics of different breathers.
Chapter 1: reads like putting together a Dive Plan all the equations and some dive planning work slates, pre dive, S Drills, bailout gasses ect.
Chapter 2: are O2 & the diver, it’s a tough section to get through
Chapter 3: is CO2 & the diver, makes for some good reading
Chapter 4: covers Absorption, this is a really good section and covers off every question you could ever ask on Sorb, goes into all the equations with lots of pretty graphs
Chapter 6: Covers equipment, Its a bit light on
Chapter 7: Are Accidents and at 5 pages I think it could have been expanded on.

Overall not a bad read

Just a further to CHris's accuuarte review, it's a great acompanyment to the other materials for this level of training, like the New tech encyclopedia and the Normoxic or trimix student manuals.

The format being very different(magazine style) has thrown some divers but there is some great stuff in there.

Cheers

Seb

cedricverdier · 3rd June 2005, 13:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pelagian)

Just a further to CHris's accuuarte review, it's a great acompanyment to the other materials for this level of training, like the New tech encyclopedia and the Normoxic or trimix student manuals.

The format being very different(magazine style) has thrown some divers but there is some great stuff in there.

Cheers

Seb

Thanks Seb,

Sounds good. But could you scan the complete book and PM it to me as an attachement?

NO! just a joke. I should receive this book very soon, thanks to Scott from IANTD Mexico.

Cheers

Scott Carnahan · 3rd June 2005, 18:06

Cedric.

Your book will be at the Chamber today. Sorry for the delay.

Scott

19th May 2005, 09:04	#1 (permalink)
cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 494	Rebreather book by Tom Mount Hi, Is there anybody who had the opportunity to read "Tek Closed Circuit Rebreather", the new IANTD book written by Tom Mount, David Sawatzky, Joerg Hess? I guess it's already available in the US (http://www.diveriteexpress.com/rebreathers/books.shtml) so if anybody got any comments about this book, I'm quite sure that would be very interesting for people living in remote areas like me... Cheers Stuart, BTW that would make a good new forum: members' comments about rebreather related books, DVDs and videos. Just an idea! __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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19th May 2005, 09:07	#2 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,670	Hi Cedric, Yup good Idea - I like it... I have read the book, some of it is very intertesting and informative other sections very bland - will review it and do a short write up. Stuart
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19th May 2005, 23:03	#3 (permalink)
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: 603	Yep I got a copy last week, It is 79 pages and half that is pretty pics of different breathers. Chapter 1: reads like putting together a Dive Plan all the equations and some dive planning work slates, pre dive, S Drills, bailout gasses ect. Chapter 2: are O2 & the diver, it’s a tough section to get through Chapter 3: is CO2 & the diver, makes for some good reading Chapter 4: covers Absorption, this is a really good section and covers off every question you could ever ask on Sorb, goes into all the equations with lots of pretty graphs Chapter 6: Covers equipment, Its a bit light on Chapter 7: Are Accidents and at 5 pages I think it could have been expanded on. Overall not a bad read Cheers Chris __________________ Megalodon Sorb and Sensors whilst in Australia www.divetub.com.au Diving & Photography @ www.uwphotog.com
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20th May 2005, 01:50	#4 (permalink)
Scott Carnahan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Optima Dolphin Ray Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Other SCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: QRoo Mexico Posts: 18	Hey Cedric, If you are in Mexico right now I have some copies at the store and you can come by and take a look at them if you want. I dont have too many left but I will be ordering more in the near future. Scott
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20th May 2005, 05:08	#5 (permalink)
JonnyB Johnny The Hatch Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Titan Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other CCR Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweden (Stockholm)/Cyprus(Ayia Napa) Posts: 955	Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) Hi Cedric, Yup good Idea - I like it... I have read the book, some of it is very intertesting and informative other sections very bland - will review it and do a short write up. Stuart Hi Stuart, is it a book that you will bring with you next week. I mean you need to read on the airplane... /Jonny
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20th May 2005, 06:33	#6 (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: 5,402	Quote: (Originally Posted by JonnyB) Hi Stuart, is it a book that you will bring with you next week. I mean you need to read on the airplane... You're a thinking diver! The chapters on CO2 and absorbant are by Jörg Hess and should make very good reading judging by the articles I read by him on absorbtion and monitoring. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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20th May 2005, 12:35	#7 (permalink)
montyg Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 221	I just finished reading the old Halcyon/IANTD PVR BASC rebreather manual by Jack Kellon, Tom Mount and other and I thought it was a great manual. -lots of usefull info I never came across before -discussions on passive scr vs active scr vs ccr with pros and cons -when to use a 'breather and when not to -who should use breathers and which personality types shouldn't -a chapter of short takes by different, very experienced people giving do's and dont's What was strange is that the book gives a short history of rebreathers and then jumps straight into the "thick of things" so much so that I wonder if it's meant to follow onto a more basic course... rgds monty
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2nd June 2005, 17:03	#8 (permalink)
Pelagian Multi-Circuit Meg Monkey! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Optima Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 275	Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris) Yep I got a copy last week, It is 79 pages and half that is pretty pics of different breathers. Chapter 1: reads like putting together a Dive Plan all the equations and some dive planning work slates, pre dive, S Drills, bailout gasses ect. Chapter 2: are O2 & the diver, it’s a tough section to get through Chapter 3: is CO2 & the diver, makes for some good reading Chapter 4: covers Absorption, this is a really good section and covers off every question you could ever ask on Sorb, goes into all the equations with lots of pretty graphs Chapter 6: Covers equipment, Its a bit light on Chapter 7: Are Accidents and at 5 pages I think it could have been expanded on. Overall not a bad read Just a further to CHris's accuuarte review, it's a great acompanyment to the other materials for this level of training, like the New tech encyclopedia and the Normoxic or trimix student manuals. The format being very different(magazine style) has thrown some divers but there is some great stuff in there. Cheers Seb __________________ 'Because... I was Inverted!'
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3rd June 2005, 13:42	#9 (permalink)
cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 494	Quote: (Originally Posted by Pelagian) Just a further to CHris's accuuarte review, it's a great acompanyment to the other materials for this level of training, like the New tech encyclopedia and the Normoxic or trimix student manuals. The format being very different(magazine style) has thrown some divers but there is some great stuff in there. Cheers Seb Thanks Seb, Sounds good. But could you scan the complete book and PM it to me as an attachement? NO! just a joke. I should receive this book very soon, thanks to Scott from IANTD Mexico. Cheers __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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Scott Carnahan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Optima Dolphin Ray Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Other SCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: QRoo Mexico Posts: 18	Cedric. Your book will be at the Chamber today. Sorry for the delay. Scott
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