Wish to cave dive in Mexico

Drmike · 2nd June 2006, 06:10

Hi Guys,

I will be in the US sometime in Oct or Nov on business (yes I do work sometimes!) and was thinking of going down to mexico for some cave diving.

If I do it I would do it on Boris.

My questions are is that feasible? Are there caves there that are diveable on a Rebreather. The way some talk it sounds like all the caves are very shallow and up and down - are there any deeper caves?

As I will be there on my own (unless anyone wants to join

) I need a good outfit there that will take me around, get me sorted with supplies and show me the caves etc etc.

Anyone recommend a good outfit over there?

I would love to do some big dives there if there is an outfit (or individual) interested.

If anyone is heading down there and is interested in joining my dates are very flexible (anytime from July through to December!)

Cheers
Mike

nmanfield · 2nd June 2006, 06:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

Hi Guys,

I will be in the US sometime in Oct or Nov on business (yes I do work sometimes!) and was thinking of going down to mexico for some cave diving.

If I do it I would do it on Boris.

My questions are is that feasible? Are there caves there that are diveable on a Rebreather. The way some talk it sounds like all the caves are very shallow and up and down - are there any deeper caves?

As I will be there on my own (unless anyone wants to join

) I need a good outfit there that will take me around, get me sorted with supplies and show me the caves etc etc.

Anyone recommend a good outfit over there?

I would love to do some big dives there if there is an outfit (or individual) interested.

If anyone is heading down there and is interested in joining my dates are very flexible (anytime from July through to December!)

Cheers
Mike

Hi Mike, off there next week so I'll try and do a recce for you. Any specific questions then please pm me. Possibly interested in a return visit later on in the year (hopefully all Megged up by then - (and FFM Ported also

)). All depends whether I can get the time off from 'contracting'

BTW made contact with someone on the list who has a Rebreather friendly set up here in Ukraine - diving in Crimea. Haven't had the chance to meet him yet but sounds very promising - I think Martin Robson is coming over here to dive with him at the end of the month. I haven't got a unit as awitying for the Meg to arrive, but will definitely get some diving done over here if possible.

A thought anyway

ATB

mattmexico · 2nd June 2006, 06:58

yo Mike

Them caves in Mexico are a bit up and down, that is true. There are some that are more rebreather friendly then others, Taj Mahal being particular "bad" for rebreathers. Most caves fall more or less into three depth categories.

20 - 45 feet with Nohoch, Dos Ojos, Chak Mol, Grand Cenote, Eden etc.

45 - 70 feet with Maya Blue, Naharon, Temple of Doom, Vacaha, Tortuga etc.

180 feet plus with sinkhole Angelita but no cave, the Pit with no access, Blue Abyss with a 3000 foot arrival swim as well as the deep caves of the central Yucatan Sabak Ha, Chacdzinik Che, Kankirixche, etc.

As for Boris tanks we have some in our store.

Greetings
Matt

solocavediver · 6th June 2006, 10:12

Hi Dr Mike,

my experiences are on http://solocavediver.com/mex04.html, mex0902.txt,
fulltriplog.txt, and mexico.txt. My favourite dive of all was the traverse from Cenote Calimba to Cenote Pabilanny (ca 200 minutes round trip) which is Dive 18 of fulltriplog.txt.
That one would be great fun to do as a rebreather dive I reckon, but you definitely need a map of the system, you can get one from Bil Phillips (see http://www.speleotech.com) though for accomodation I prefer the DeRosas (www.cenotes.com).
Don't do anything I wouldn't do (gives you a fair amount of freedom

)

cheers,

Charles.

dive2dive2000 · 6th June 2006, 22:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by solocavediver)

Hi Dr Mike,

my experiences are on http://solocavediver.com/mex04.html, mex0902.txt,
fulltriplog.txt, and mexico.txt. My favourite dive of all was the traverse from Cenote Calimba to Cenote Pabilanny (ca 200 minutes round trip) which is Dive 18 of fulltriplog.txt.
That one would be great fun to do as a rebreather dive I reckon, but you definitely need a map of the system, you can get one from Bil Phillips (see http://www.speleotech.com) though for accomodation I prefer the DeRosas (www.cenotes.com).
Don't do anything I wouldn't do (gives you a fair amount of freedom

)

cheers,

Charles.

I would not count on or use Bill Phillips,(excellant cave diver and Instructor) being you are traveling from so far he can be very unreliable, He would leave you flat for a student, more money in teaching than guiding! Pro tec is the only way to go IMHO They are it when it comes to Rebreather diving. There are a lot of good guides and a lot of good OC cavers in Mexico but when it comes to CCRS and equitment they are it. If your buisness in USA puts you near NYC there is a bunch of cool stuff here too.

mikedive · 6th June 2006, 23:53

Hey Mike,

Let me know exactly when you will come down to Mexico and what you need down here and we will arrange for you. Even some deep stuff can be arranged around here or around Merida.
Cheers,

2nd June 2006, 06:10	#1 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,301	Wish to cave dive in Mexico Hi Guys, I will be in the US sometime in Oct or Nov on business (yes I do work sometimes!) and was thinking of going down to mexico for some cave diving. If I do it I would do it on Boris. My questions are is that feasible? Are there caves there that are diveable on a Rebreather. The way some talk it sounds like all the caves are very shallow and up and down - are there any deeper caves? As I will be there on my own (unless anyone wants to join ) I need a good outfit there that will take me around, get me sorted with supplies and show me the caves etc etc. Anyone recommend a good outfit over there? I would love to do some big dives there if there is an outfit (or individual) interested. If anyone is heading down there and is interested in joining my dates are very flexible (anytime from July through to December!) Cheers Mike __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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2nd June 2006, 06:24	#2 (permalink)
nmanfield Megalegalegalegadingdong! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Odessa, Ukraine Posts: 329	Re: Wish to cave dive in Mexico Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) Hi Guys, I will be in the US sometime in Oct or Nov on business (yes I do work sometimes!) and was thinking of going down to mexico for some cave diving. If I do it I would do it on Boris. My questions are is that feasible? Are there caves there that are diveable on a Rebreather. The way some talk it sounds like all the caves are very shallow and up and down - are there any deeper caves? As I will be there on my own (unless anyone wants to join ) I need a good outfit there that will take me around, get me sorted with supplies and show me the caves etc etc. Anyone recommend a good outfit over there? I would love to do some big dives there if there is an outfit (or individual) interested. If anyone is heading down there and is interested in joining my dates are very flexible (anytime from July through to December!) Cheers Mike Hi Mike, off there next week so I'll try and do a recce for you. Any specific questions then please pm me. Possibly interested in a return visit later on in the year (hopefully all Megged up by then - (and FFM Ported also )). All depends whether I can get the time off from 'contracting' BTW made contact with someone on the list who has a Rebreather friendly set up here in Ukraine - diving in Crimea. Haven't had the chance to meet him yet but sounds very promising - I think Martin Robson is coming over here to dive with him at the end of the month. I haven't got a unit as awitying for the Meg to arrive, but will definitely get some diving done over here if possible. A thought anyway ATB __________________ Tub 'O Lard
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2nd June 2006, 06:58	#3 (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: 764	Re: Wish to cave dive in Mexico yo Mike Them caves in Mexico are a bit up and down, that is true. There are some that are more rebreather friendly then others, Taj Mahal being particular "bad" for rebreathers. Most caves fall more or less into three depth categories. 20 - 45 feet with Nohoch, Dos Ojos, Chak Mol, Grand Cenote, Eden etc. 45 - 70 feet with Maya Blue, Naharon, Temple of Doom, Vacaha, Tortuga etc. 180 feet plus with sinkhole Angelita but no cave, the Pit with no access, Blue Abyss with a 3000 foot arrival swim as well as the deep caves of the central Yucatan Sabak Ha, Chacdzinik Che, Kankirixche, etc. As for Boris tanks we have some in our store. Greetings Matt __________________ N 20' 37.617' W 87' 04.693' www.andreaswmatthes.com
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6th June 2006, 10:12	#4 (permalink)
solocavediver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Leeds UK Posts: 106	Re: Wish to cave dive in Mexico Hi Dr Mike, my experiences are on http://solocavediver.com/mex04.html, mex0902.txt, fulltriplog.txt, and mexico.txt. My favourite dive of all was the traverse from Cenote Calimba to Cenote Pabilanny (ca 200 minutes round trip) which is Dive 18 of fulltriplog.txt. That one would be great fun to do as a rebreather dive I reckon, but you definitely need a map of the system, you can get one from Bil Phillips (see http://www.speleotech.com) though for accomodation I prefer the DeRosas (www.cenotes.com). Don't do anything I wouldn't do (gives you a fair amount of freedom ) cheers, Charles.
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6th June 2006, 22:19	#5 (permalink)
dive2dive2000 PRISM DIVER & LUVIN IT! Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 793	Re: Wish to cave dive in Mexico Quote: (Originally Posted by solocavediver) Hi Dr Mike, my experiences are on http://solocavediver.com/mex04.html, mex0902.txt, fulltriplog.txt, and mexico.txt. My favourite dive of all was the traverse from Cenote Calimba to Cenote Pabilanny (ca 200 minutes round trip) which is Dive 18 of fulltriplog.txt. That one would be great fun to do as a rebreather dive I reckon, but you definitely need a map of the system, you can get one from Bil Phillips (see http://www.speleotech.com) though for accomodation I prefer the DeRosas (www.cenotes.com). Don't do anything I wouldn't do (gives you a fair amount of freedom ) cheers, Charles. I would not count on or use Bill Phillips,(excellant cave diver and Instructor) being you are traveling from so far he can be very unreliable, He would leave you flat for a student, more money in teaching than guiding! Pro tec is the only way to go IMHO They are it when it comes to Rebreather diving. There are a lot of good guides and a lot of good OC cavers in Mexico but when it comes to CCRS and equitment they are it. If your buisness in USA puts you near NYC there is a bunch of cool stuff here too. __________________ Safe Diving, Martin
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6th June 2006, 23:53	#6 (permalink)
mikedive Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Brazil, Texas and Mexico Posts: 329	Re: Wish to cave dive in Mexico Hey Mike, Let me know exactly when you will come down to Mexico and what you need down here and we will arrange for you. Even some deep stuff can be arranged around here or around Merida. Cheers, __________________ Michael Netto - www.rebreatherclubedobrasil.com.br ISC Megalodon CCR instructor and dealer IANTD CCR Trimix and CCR Cave instructor IANTD Dive Rite O2ptima instructor
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