CCR in Thailand

cedricverdier · 22nd August 2005, 12:04

Hi all,

I just published some pictures I took during a rebreather experience day that happened last week in Thailand.

It was the opportunity to try or be trained on the Sport Kiss, the Meg and the Evolution.

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/galle...mages.php?c=19

(thanks to Ocean Zone Diver for their logistics)

Cheers

LukeN · 22nd August 2005, 13:38

Hi Cedric

Did you manage to convert Andy into a ccr believer yet ? He needed to see some new toys.

cheers Luke

***caveseeker7*** · 22nd August 2005, 21:46

Nice shot of the Evo and Sport Kiss.

Is it just I or do the Jetsam hoses look long enough to dive through ...

decoweenie · 22nd August 2005, 22:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Is it just I or do the Jetsam hoses look long enough to dive through ...

No, just not well configured with proper amount of hose weights and/or tie-down point so the hoses don't float straight up as shown in the pictures blocking the side views of the diver, and irritate the hell out of the ears as well.

One thing that Gordon could do better is replacing the lead string as hose weight. The new hoses are not "spirally-ringed" so not easy to wrap 1-piece continuous lead string.

Plus the lead string is too mallable and could be crushed accidentally during the dive. And if the diver placed them too far back on the hoses, he might not be able to recognize the problem or reach the lead string to correct the problem. End result = can't breath.

Hose weights made for Dolphin and/or YBOD work well. Or simply use cheap SS rings (idea from Davy Koh - Singapore) as hose weights.

WBA · 22nd August 2005, 23:13

Is it worthwhile using velcro or similar straps to keep the hoses down?

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

No, just not well configured with proper amount of hose weights and/or tie-down point so the hoses don't float straight up as shown in the pictures blocking the side views of the diver, and irritate the hell out of the ears as well.

decoweenie · 23rd August 2005, 05:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by WBA)

Is it worthwhile using velcro or similar straps to keep the hoses down?

Personally, I use a bungie on the left side to "tie" the hose to the left first stage (remember I have upright tanks). On the right, the LP is bungied along the Rebreather hose so it is fine.

Also, I use Dolphin hose weight on my hoses. And the hose covers are 1500 Dernier, not neoprene so not positively buoyant.

22nd August 2005, 12:04	#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: 498	CCR in Thailand Hi all, I just published some pictures I took during a rebreather experience day that happened last week in Thailand. It was the opportunity to try or be trained on the Sport Kiss, the Meg and the Evolution. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/galle...mages.php?c=19 (thanks to Ocean Zone Diver for their logistics) 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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22nd August 2005, 13:38	#2 (permalink)
LukeN New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Prism Topaz Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia,West Aus Posts: 86	Hi Cedric Did you manage to convert Andy into a ccr believer yet ? He needed to see some new toys. cheers Luke
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22nd August 2005, 21:46	#3 (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	Nice shot of the Evo and Sport Kiss. Is it just I or do the Jetsam hoses look long enough to dive through ... __________________ 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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22nd August 2005, 22:08	#4 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Is it just I or do the Jetsam hoses look long enough to dive through ... No, just not well configured with proper amount of hose weights and/or tie-down point so the hoses don't float straight up as shown in the pictures blocking the side views of the diver, and irritate the hell out of the ears as well. One thing that Gordon could do better is replacing the lead string as hose weight. The new hoses are not "spirally-ringed" so not easy to wrap 1-piece continuous lead string. Plus the lead string is too mallable and could be crushed accidentally during the dive. And if the diver placed them too far back on the hoses, he might not be able to recognize the problem or reach the lead string to correct the problem. End result = can't breath. Hose weights made for Dolphin and/or YBOD work well. Or simply use cheap SS rings (idea from Davy Koh - Singapore) as hose weights. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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22nd August 2005, 23:13	#5 (permalink)
WBA New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canada - Ontario Posts: 59	Is it worthwhile using velcro or similar straps to keep the hoses down? Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) No, just not well configured with proper amount of hose weights and/or tie-down point so the hoses don't float straight up as shown in the pictures blocking the side views of the diver, and irritate the hell out of the ears as well.
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23rd August 2005, 05:33	#6 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Quote: (Originally Posted by WBA) Is it worthwhile using velcro or similar straps to keep the hoses down? Personally, I use a bungie on the left side to "tie" the hose to the left first stage (remember I have upright tanks). On the right, the LP is bungied along the Rebreather hose so it is fine. Also, I use Dolphin hose weight on my hoses. And the hose covers are 1500 Dernier, not neoprene so not positively buoyant. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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