RB80 course

graham_hk · 24th June 2007, 02:30

Just finished an RB80 course. Very enjoyable

If anybody wants me to do a course report with a few more details I would be happy to do so.

Just also like to say that after several hundred hours on a MK15 and 15.5, 100 + on inspirations and tried several other RBs for a few dives including an RB80 clone I was extremely happy with the work of breathing. In fact it was comparable to or significantly better than the other RBs despite much discussion to the contrary.

Cheers, Graham

kiwidiver · 24th June 2007, 03:46

I guess depends on the type of diving you do but it surprises me that you would go backwards to a scr.

db8us · 24th June 2007, 05:51

Hi Graham,

nice to hear !
I would be interested in the pros and cons compared with your other breather-expreriences.
Also how the training wad one into comparison the the CCR-trainings etc.

Greetings from India

Michael

***caveseeker7*** · 24th June 2007, 06:59

Hi Graham,

I for one would be intrested in both the article as well as the reasoning behind switching from CCRs to a passive SCR. Mind you, I'm welll aware of the unit's capabilities, just curious how they tie in with your diving and previous experiences.

iani · 24th June 2007, 09:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by graham_hk)

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I was extremely happy with the work of breathing. In fact it was comparable to or significantly better than the other RBs despite much discussion to the contrary.
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I'd be interested to read your report, your comment on WOB doesn't surprise me though. I dive back mounted c/l's and hear all the comments about WOB, seems like they always come from people with no experience of diving them.

Ian

Rasmus · 24th June 2007, 10:12

Who was the instructor on the course?

Cheers

Hugh · 25th June 2007, 09:46

Graham, can you PM email me when you get a chance.

Hugh

mungas21@netspace.net.au

Drmike · 25th June 2007, 10:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by graham_hk)

Just finished an RB80 course. Very enjoyable

If anybody wants me to do a course report with a few more details I would be happy to do so.

Just also like to say that after several hundred hours on a MK15 and 15.5, 100 + on inspirations and tried several other RBs for a few dives including an RB80 clone I was extremely happy with the work of breathing. In fact it was comparable to or significantly better than the other RBs despite much discussion to the contrary.

Cheers, Graham

Hey Graham, hows things

This is something Ive long since wondered about.

Where did you do the course? Was it in Asia - would have loved to have joined had I known. If your around subic next Feb maybe you could give me a go on her

Drmike · 25th June 2007, 10:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by db8us)

Hi Graham,

nice to hear !
I would be interested in the pros and cons compared with your other breather-expreriences.
Also how the training wad one into comparison the the CCR-trainings etc.

Greetings from India

Michael

Hey Michael I think we all know the answers to those questions already

I hate ECCRs they are a pain in the butt too complicated and damn dangerous.... but they do match my diving situation more than scr (unfortunately)

Id still like to get an RB80 though - or at a min do a few dives on one to see how they are.....maybe one day ill finally have enough of ECCRs and switch.

vlada · 25th June 2007, 15:15

Mine will be for sale in the fall/ winter. As soon as i get up to speed on a CCR

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

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Id still like to get an RB80 though - or at a min do a few dives on one to see how they are.....maybe one day ill finally have enough of ECCRs and switch.

24th June 2007, 02:30	#1 (permalink)
graham_hk Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss MK 15.X RB80 / Clone Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Philippines Posts: 107	RB80 course Just finished an RB80 course. Very enjoyable If anybody wants me to do a course report with a few more details I would be happy to do so. Just also like to say that after several hundred hours on a MK15 and 15.5, 100 + on inspirations and tried several other RBs for a few dives including an RB80 clone I was extremely happy with the work of breathing. In fact it was comparable to or significantly better than the other RBs despite much discussion to the contrary. Cheers, Graham
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24th June 2007, 03:46	#2 (permalink)
kiwidiver RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new zealand Posts: 152	Re: RB80 course I guess depends on the type of diving you do but it surprises me that you would go backwards to a scr.
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24th June 2007, 05:51	#3 (permalink)
db8us Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Other SCR Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 238	Re: RB80 course Hi Graham, nice to hear ! I would be interested in the pros and cons compared with your other breather-expreriences. Also how the training wad one into comparison the the CCR-trainings etc. Greetings from India Michael
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24th June 2007, 06:59	#4 (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: 5,555	Re: RB80 course Hi Graham, I for one would be intrested in both the article as well as the reasoning behind switching from CCRs to a passive SCR. Mind you, I'm welll aware of the unit's capabilities, just curious how they tie in with your diving and previous experiences. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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24th June 2007, 09:56	#5 (permalink)
iani Nefarious Activist Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Middlesex, UK Posts: 334	Re: RB80 course Quote: (Originally Posted by graham_hk) <snip> I was extremely happy with the work of breathing. In fact it was comparable to or significantly better than the other RBs despite much discussion to the contrary. </snip> I'd be interested to read your report, your comment on WOB doesn't surprise me though. I dive back mounted c/l's and hear all the comments about WOB, seems like they always come from people with no experience of diving them. Ian
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24th June 2007, 10:12	#6 (permalink)
Rasmus RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss MK 15.X Ouroboros Optima rEvo Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR RB80 / Clone Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 118	Re: RB80 course Who was the instructor on the course? Cheers __________________ Rasmus Lauritsen CCR/OC Trimix IT Instructor training on the Inspiration, Evolution, Megalodon, COPIS-Meg, Ouroboros, Sentinel Diver training on KISS, Cis-Lunar MK5, Mk15, DR Optima, rEvo. www.nortechdiving.dk
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25th June 2007, 09:46	#7 (permalink)
Hugh New Member Current Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: RB80 / Clone Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Australia Posts: 31	Re: RB80 course Graham, can you PM email me when you get a chance. Hugh mungas21@netspace.net.au
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25th June 2007, 10:16	#8 (permalink)
Drmike RBW Member 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: 3,378	Re: RB80 course Quote: (Originally Posted by graham_hk) Just finished an RB80 course. Very enjoyable If anybody wants me to do a course report with a few more details I would be happy to do so. Just also like to say that after several hundred hours on a MK15 and 15.5, 100 + on inspirations and tried several other RBs for a few dives including an RB80 clone I was extremely happy with the work of breathing. In fact it was comparable to or significantly better than the other RBs despite much discussion to the contrary. Cheers, Graham Hey Graham, hows things This is something Ive long since wondered about. Where did you do the course? Was it in Asia - would have loved to have joined had I known. If your around subic next Feb maybe you could give me a go on her __________________ 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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25th June 2007, 10:24	#9 (permalink)
Drmike RBW Member 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: 3,378	Re: RB80 course Quote: (Originally Posted by db8us) Hi Graham, nice to hear ! I would be interested in the pros and cons compared with your other breather-expreriences. Also how the training wad one into comparison the the CCR-trainings etc. Greetings from India Michael Hey Michael I think we all know the answers to those questions already I hate ECCRs they are a pain in the butt too complicated and damn dangerous.... but they do match my diving situation more than scr (unfortunately) Id still like to get an RB80 though - or at a min do a few dives on one to see how they are.....maybe one day ill finally have enough of ECCRs and switch. __________________ 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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25th June 2007, 15:15	#10 (permalink)
vlada Diver with a camera Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 71	Re: RB80 course Mine will be for sale in the fall/ winter. As soon as i get up to speed on a CCR Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) <snipped> Id still like to get an RB80 though - or at a min do a few dives on one to see how they are.....maybe one day ill finally have enough of ECCRs and switch. __________________ Vlada www.wrecksandreefs.com
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