Seeking Normoxic training in the UK

Jon Adams · 28th August 2007, 23:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dive Sprite)

Hi, I am looking for recommendations for an instructor that can provide Normoxic trimix training (mod2) for the Inspiration Vision in the UK (preferably south / central) this winter. My mod1 instructor is packing in training and starting a new business.
If you have had good experience with an instructor and can make a recommendation please pm me or reply here. Many thanks.

Hi mate

Al Wright is by far and away the best instructor i've been fortunate enough to meet

pm for his details if required

j

gallathan · 29th August 2007, 08:45

Martin Robson is a very good IANTD MOD2 instructor. Eau2 Technical diver training, cave diver training, trimix and rebreather courses in UK, Europe and World-wide
Highly recommended

***jradomski*** · 29th August 2007, 08:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dive Sprite)

Hi, I am looking for recommendations for an instructor that can provide Normoxic trimix training (mod2) for the Inspiration Vision in the UK (preferably south / central) this winter. My mod1 instructor is packing in training and starting a new business.
If you have had good experience with an instructor and can make a recommendation please pm me or reply here. Many thanks.

Gary Fox in Cornwall..

Silent · 29th August 2007, 09:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

I would also recommend Dave Cooper.........

Can offer training through TDI - IANTD - PSA.

A thoroughly nice chap..........

A bit late to the game, but another vote for Dave Cooper.

Very experienced instructor (been diving Rebreather's for over half his life...

), very straight forward guy and makes you work for your cert so don't expect an easy ride.
The upside to that though is that you'll know your stuff by the end of the course.

Oh and the bonus is that he's a really really good laugh.

Just try and keep him away from KFC or McD's.....

Neil

Eoin · 29th August 2007, 20:53

Another vote for Gary Fox - Cornwall, he does TDI and ANDI. Did the MOD1 with him.
Heard good reports about Richie too.

stephenk · 29th August 2007, 22:23

did my mod 2 with richie in plymouth in April this year. Would certainly recommend him, apart from being an excellent instructor the open water dives were also great.

narked@10m · 29th August 2007, 23:18

HI ALSO ANOTHER VOTE FOR DAVE COOPER
MAKES U AVE IT,BUT YOU WOUNDNT WANT IT EASY WOULD YOU!!
ALSO A VERY NICE CHAPIE

CHEERS DAVE

***Beanie*** · 30th August 2007, 10:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Eoin)

Another vote for Gary Fox - Cornwall, he does TDI and ANDI. Did the MOD1 with him.
Heard good reports about Richie too.

Did my MOD 1 and trimix (OC and CC) with Gary, some great diving down there.

Dive Sprite · 30th August 2007, 21:59

Many thanks for all the replies. Its excellent to get such good feedback (both on and off the forum). I will follow up the recommendations and look forward to getting some excellent instruction and mix dives in the coming months.
Cheers all.

Dive Sprite · 22nd January 2008, 12:33

Just an update - I did my Mod 2 and Mod 3 back-to-back with Richie Stevenson in November 2007. The courses and diving were incredibly good, and Richie was a great instructor and companion during the trip. Highly recommended and a fountain of knowledge.

We did the course in Lanzarote which provided cheap flights, good accommodation, shore dives/no boats to as deep as you like (we 'could' have gone to 100m+ by swimming for another 5 minutes from the shore) - and superb facilities from Simon at The Dive Shop in Matagorda diving lanzarote dive shop lanzarote

I still feel like there is more to learn, but I think its all about getting the dives in now.

There is a write up on my club's website here: CPA News | Jerram Mod2 and Mod3 Inspiration Lanzarote

Cheers, Dave.

28th August 2007, 23:01	#11 (permalink)
Jon Adams New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic MK 15.X Ouroboros Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 39	Re: Seeking Normoxic training in the UK Quote: (Originally Posted by Dive Sprite) Hi, I am looking for recommendations for an instructor that can provide Normoxic trimix training (mod2) for the Inspiration Vision in the UK (preferably south / central) this winter. My mod1 instructor is packing in training and starting a new business. If you have had good experience with an instructor and can make a recommendation please pm me or reply here. Many thanks. Hi mate Al Wright is by far and away the best instructor i've been fortunate enough to meet pm for his details if required j
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29th August 2007, 08:45	#12 (permalink)
gallathan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Laleham, Middlesex, England, UK Posts: 53	Re: Seeking Normoxic training in the UK Martin Robson is a very good IANTD MOD2 instructor. Eau2 Technical diver training, cave diver training, trimix and rebreather courses in UK, Europe and World-wide Highly recommended
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29th August 2007, 08:57	#13 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,899	Re: Seeking Normoxic training in the UK Quote: (Originally Posted by Dive Sprite) Hi, I am looking for recommendations for an instructor that can provide Normoxic trimix training (mod2) for the Inspiration Vision in the UK (preferably south / central) this winter. My mod1 instructor is packing in training and starting a new business. If you have had good experience with an instructor and can make a recommendation please pm me or reply here. Many thanks. Gary Fox in Cornwall.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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29th August 2007, 09:31	#14 (permalink)
Silent Staying Silent! Mostly... Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros Other CCR Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 383	Re: Seeking Normoxic training in the UK Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver) I would also recommend Dave Cooper......... Can offer training through TDI - IANTD - PSA. A thoroughly nice chap.......... A bit late to the game, but another vote for Dave Cooper. Very experienced instructor (been diving Rebreather's for over half his life... ), very straight forward guy and makes you work for your cert so don't expect an easy ride. The upside to that though is that you'll know your stuff by the end of the course. Oh and the bonus is that he's a really really good laugh. Just try and keep him away from KFC or McD's..... Neil
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29th August 2007, 20:53	#15 (permalink)
Eoin New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 55	Re: Seeking Normoxic training in the UK Another vote for Gary Fox - Cornwall, he does TDI and ANDI. Did the MOD1 with him. Heard good reports about Richie too. __________________ Ta, Eoin ~~~~~~~~~ www.scuba.ie www.technicaldiving.ie
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29th August 2007, 22:23	#16 (permalink)
stephenk New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Posts: 28	Re: Seeking Normoxic training in the UK did my mod 2 with richie in plymouth in April this year. Would certainly recommend him, apart from being an excellent instructor the open water dives were also great.
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29th August 2007, 23:18	#17 (permalink)
narked@10m New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: uk Posts: 70	Re: Seeking Normoxic training in the UK HI ALSO ANOTHER VOTE FOR DAVE COOPER MAKES U AVE IT,BUT YOU WOUNDNT WANT IT EASY WOULD YOU!! ALSO A VERY NICE CHAPIE CHEERS DAVE
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30th August 2007, 10:16	#18 (permalink)
*Beanie* Close to that red button Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,207	Re: Seeking Normoxic training in the UK Quote: (Originally Posted by Eoin) Another vote for Gary Fox - Cornwall, he does TDI and ANDI. Did the MOD1 with him. Heard good reports about Richie too. Did my MOD 1 and trimix (OC and CC) with Gary, some great diving down there. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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30th August 2007, 21:59	#19 (permalink)
Dive Sprite New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 21	Re: Seeking Normoxic training in the UK Many thanks for all the replies. Its excellent to get such good feedback (both on and off the forum). I will follow up the recommendations and look forward to getting some excellent instruction and mix dives in the coming months. Cheers all.
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22nd January 2008, 12:33	#20 (permalink)
Dive Sprite New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Reading UK Posts: 21	Re: Seeking Normoxic training in the UK Just an update - I did my Mod 2 and Mod 3 back-to-back with Richie Stevenson in November 2007. The courses and diving were incredibly good, and Richie was a great instructor and companion during the trip. Highly recommended and a fountain of knowledge. We did the course in Lanzarote which provided cheap flights, good accommodation, shore dives/no boats to as deep as you like (we 'could' have gone to 100m+ by swimming for another 5 minutes from the shore) - and superb facilities from Simon at The Dive Shop in Matagorda diving lanzarote dive shop lanzarote I still feel like there is more to learn, but I think its all about getting the dives in now. There is a write up on my club's website here: CPA News \| Jerram Mod2 and Mod3 Inspiration Lanzarote Cheers, Dave. Last edited by Dive Sprite : 22nd January 2008 at 12:36. Reason: Added trip report link
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