New Meg diver in the works

pdxDiver · 24th July 2007, 19:29

Just received confirmation of my COPIS Meg order today. I will be taking training with Mel Clark in November.

Any advice on water skills I should be practicing to prepare for the course?

Count down time now!

**hound** · 24th July 2007, 19:44

A little harder since it looks you're new to rebreathers. I just took a trimix class with Mel and she's very pro and gets alot done. Have you contacted her?

I had no contact with Leon or Mel before the class, so I just focused on the basics which always helps, although doing open loop dil flushes and flood drills are a little hard without a machine! It would have been good to be in touch, although the class was GREAT!

**hound** · 24th July 2007, 19:48

I forgot...they had a DVD with some drills you can watch. maybe you could get a hold of one.

Philippe GERIN · 24th July 2007, 20:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by hound)

I forgot...they had a DVD with some drills.

Who would that be? ISC or Mel?
Best
Philippe

**Padipro** · 29th July 2007, 21:39

Forget everything you ever learned about OC buoyancy control. IMHO buoyancy control on a CCR is the hardest thing to master. Everyone says it's completely different then OC but until you actually experience it for the first time you can't fully appreciate the differance. I've got nearly 30 hours on the Meg now and I'm still struggling to get everything dialed in.

You're going to love diving the Meg, have a great time and keep us posted on how things go.

Sulac · 29th July 2007, 22:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by hound)

I forgot...they had a DVD with some drills you can watch. maybe you could get a hold of one.

What is on the DVD ? and where can I get it?

Claus

kieranu · 30th July 2007, 11:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro)

Forget everything you ever learned about OC buoyancy control. IMHO buoyancy control on a CCR is the hardest thing to master. Everyone says it's completely different then OC but until you actually experience it for the first time you can't fully appreciate the differance(sic). I've got nearly 30 hours on the Meg now and I'm still struggling to get everything dialed in.

You're going to love diving the Meg, have a great time and keep us posted on how things go.

I'm in exactly the same position (I'm on about 40 hours and buoyancy just starting to get there but why do these OC divers insist on going up and down all the time

) and couldn't agree more.

24th July 2007, 19:29	#1 (permalink)
pdxDiver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 31	New Meg diver in the works Just received confirmation of my COPIS Meg order today. I will be taking training with Mel Clark in November. Any advice on water skills I should be practicing to prepare for the course? Count down time now!
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24th July 2007, 19:44	#2 (permalink)
hound Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 14	Re: New Meg diver in the works A little harder since it looks you're new to rebreathers. I just took a trimix class with Mel and she's very pro and gets alot done. Have you contacted her? I had no contact with Leon or Mel before the class, so I just focused on the basics which always helps, although doing open loop dil flushes and flood drills are a little hard without a machine! It would have been good to be in touch, although the class was GREAT!
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24th July 2007, 19:48	#3 (permalink)
hound Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 14	Re: New Meg diver in the works I forgot...they had a DVD with some drills you can watch. maybe you could get a hold of one.
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24th July 2007, 20:02	#4 (permalink)
Philippe GERIN ccr apprentice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 647	Re: New Meg diver in the works Quote: (Originally Posted by hound) I forgot...they had a DVD with some drills. Who would that be? ISC or Mel? Best Philippe
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29th July 2007, 21:39	#5 (permalink)
Padipro Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 252	Re: New Meg diver in the works Forget everything you ever learned about OC buoyancy control. IMHO buoyancy control on a CCR is the hardest thing to master. Everyone says it's completely different then OC but until you actually experience it for the first time you can't fully appreciate the differance. I've got nearly 30 hours on the Meg now and I'm still struggling to get everything dialed in. You're going to love diving the Meg, have a great time and keep us posted on how things go. __________________ Scott IANTD Megalodon IANTD Trimix TDI Adv Nitrox and Deco PADI MSDT It could be that the sole purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others. Before you attempt to beat the odds, be sure you could survive the odds beating you.
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29th July 2007, 22:50	#6 (permalink)
Sulac New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 43	Re: New Meg diver in the works Quote: (Originally Posted by hound) I forgot...they had a DVD with some drills you can watch. maybe you could get a hold of one. What is on the DVD ? and where can I get it? Claus
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30th July 2007, 11:55	#7 (permalink)
kieranu Apprentice Meg Pilot Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: WA, Australia Posts: 235	Re: New Meg diver in the works Quote: (Originally Posted by Padipro) Forget everything you ever learned about OC buoyancy control. IMHO buoyancy control on a CCR is the hardest thing to master. Everyone says it's completely different then OC but until you actually experience it for the first time you can't fully appreciate the differance(sic). I've got nearly 30 hours on the Meg now and I'm still struggling to get everything dialed in. You're going to love diving the Meg, have a great time and keep us posted on how things go. I'm in exactly the same position (I'm on about 40 hours and buoyancy just starting to get there but why do these OC divers insist on going up and down all the time) and couldn't agree more.
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