Recommend A Trimix Instructor!

clanger · 5th January 2008, 19:48

I am look at furthering my Inspiration skills and wish to under take a trimix course latter this year. The instructor who originally trained me on the inspiration no longer teaches, therefore I am back in the mine field of finding a new instructor and have whittled it down to the following 3:

Rich Stevenson
Mat Robinson
Phil Short

The purpose of the thread is to find the communities opinion on the above 3 and who you’d recommend.

SteveJ · 5th January 2008, 19:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by clanger)

I am look at furthering my Inspiration skills and wish to under take a trimix course latter this year. The instructor who originally trained me on the inspiration no longer teaches, therefore I am back in the mine field of finding a new instructor and have whittled it down to the following 3:

Rich Stevenson
Mat Robinson
Phil Short

The purpose of the thread is to find the communities opinion on the above 3 and who you’d recommend.

Just done a 2 day crossover from Inspo to Classic Kiss with Rich Stevenson. I had no complaints about the course at all. Cannot comment on the others.

Steve

Silent · 5th January 2008, 23:02

I'd say Rich Stevenson or Phil Short.
Both are excellent instructors with lots of varied diving/teaching experience.

Only prob with Phil Short is you'll probably end up wanting to do a Cave course after you hear about some of the diving he does....

clanger · 6th January 2008, 13:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by Silent)

Only prob with Phil Short is you'll probably end up wanting to do a Cave course after you here about some of the diving he does....

That was part of the reaon for researching Phil Short. I am considering doing a cave diving course as I think proper training in over head environmnets would be advisable for the wreck diver to.

Silent · 6th January 2008, 14:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by clanger)

That was part of the reaon for researching Phil Short. I am considering doing a cave diving course as I think proper training in over head environmnets would be advisable for the wreck diver to.

Well Phil is definately one of the most respected top cave instructors and he won't give you an easy ride so you can be sure you'll earn your certs.
A friend did her cave cert with Phil in Florida just before Christmas and she said it was hard work but good fun.

Janos · 6th January 2008, 14:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by clanger)

That was part of the reaon for researching Phil Short. I am considering doing a cave diving course as I think proper training in over head environmnets would be advisable for the wreck diver to.

I've intentionally chosen different instructors throughout my rebreather career as I think it's good to draw on a variety of different experiences.

Janos

richc · 6th January 2008, 19:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by clanger)

I am look at furthering my Inspiration skills and wish to under take a trimix course latter this year. The instructor who originally trained me on the inspiration no longer teaches, therefore I am back in the mine field of finding a new instructor and have whittled it down to the following 3:

Rich Stevenson
Mat Robinson
Phil Short

The purpose of the thread is to find the communities opinion on the above 3 and who you’d recommend.

All 3 have a great reputation and I'm sure will be able to give you what you need.

I did both Mod 1 and Mod 3 with Phil and I'd have no hesitation in recommending him. If you are considering cave in the future then he'd be my personal choice.

Rich

essexbloke · 6th January 2008, 21:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by clanger)

I am look at furthering my Inspiration skills and wish to under take a trimix course latter this year. The instructor who originally trained me on the inspiration no longer teaches, therefore I am back in the mine field of finding a new instructor and have whittled it down to the following 3:

Rich Stevenson
Mat Robinson
Phil Short

The purpose of the thread is to find the communities opinion on the above 3 and who you’d recommend.

There is also jack ingle in kent or andy abery in upminster essex
jack is a legend and andy vvgood.

steveharriss · 7th January 2008, 10:42

Can't comment directly on the other two but my MOD1 with Rich Stevenson was excellent. I know Rich regularly does full cave training courses all over the World as well if that helps tip the balance.

Nad · 7th January 2008, 12:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by richc)

All 3 have a great reputation and I'm sure will be able to give you what you need.

I did both Mod 1 and Mod 3 with Phil and I'd have no hesitation in recommending him. If you are considering cave in the future then he'd be my personal choice.

Rich

Quote 100%.

Nad

5th January 2008, 19:48	#1 (permalink)
clanger New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: England, Kent Posts: 35	Recommend A Trimix Instructor! I am look at furthering my Inspiration skills and wish to under take a trimix course latter this year. The instructor who originally trained me on the inspiration no longer teaches, therefore I am back in the mine field of finding a new instructor and have whittled it down to the following 3: Rich Stevenson Mat Robinson Phil Short The purpose of the thread is to find the communities opinion on the above 3 and who you’d recommend.
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5th January 2008, 19:53	#2 (permalink)
SteveJ RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Whitby Posts: 139	Re: Recommend A Trimix Instructor! Quote: (Originally Posted by clanger) I am look at furthering my Inspiration skills and wish to under take a trimix course latter this year. The instructor who originally trained me on the inspiration no longer teaches, therefore I am back in the mine field of finding a new instructor and have whittled it down to the following 3: Rich Stevenson Mat Robinson Phil Short The purpose of the thread is to find the communities opinion on the above 3 and who you’d recommend. Just done a 2 day crossover from Inspo to Classic Kiss with Rich Stevenson. I had no complaints about the course at all. Cannot comment on the others. Steve
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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: Recommend A Trimix Instructor! I'd say Rich Stevenson or Phil Short. Both are excellent instructors with lots of varied diving/teaching experience. Only prob with Phil Short is you'll probably end up wanting to do a Cave course after you hear about some of the diving he does.... Last edited by Silent : 6th January 2008 at 13:56. Reason: splelling ;-)
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6th January 2008, 13:31	#4 (permalink)
clanger New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: England, Kent Posts: 35	Re: Recommend A Trimix Instructor! Quote: (Originally Posted by Silent) Only prob with Phil Short is you'll probably end up wanting to do a Cave course after you here about some of the diving he does.... That was part of the reaon for researching Phil Short. I am considering doing a cave diving course as I think proper training in over head environmnets would be advisable for the wreck diver to.
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6th January 2008, 14:00	#5 (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: Recommend A Trimix Instructor! Quote: (Originally Posted by clanger) That was part of the reaon for researching Phil Short. I am considering doing a cave diving course as I think proper training in over head environmnets would be advisable for the wreck diver to. Well Phil is definately one of the most respected top cave instructors and he won't give you an easy ride so you can be sure you'll earn your certs. A friend did her cave cert with Phil in Florida just before Christmas and she said it was hard work but good fun.
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6th January 2008, 14:01	#6 (permalink)
Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 632	Re: Recommend A Trimix Instructor! Quote: (Originally Posted by clanger) That was part of the reaon for researching Phil Short. I am considering doing a cave diving course as I think proper training in over head environmnets would be advisable for the wreck diver to. I've intentionally chosen different instructors throughout my rebreather career as I think it's good to draw on a variety of different experiences. Janos __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed
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6th January 2008, 19:27	#7 (permalink)
richc RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hove actually Posts: 43	Re: Recommend A Trimix Instructor! Quote: (Originally Posted by clanger) I am look at furthering my Inspiration skills and wish to under take a trimix course latter this year. The instructor who originally trained me on the inspiration no longer teaches, therefore I am back in the mine field of finding a new instructor and have whittled it down to the following 3: Rich Stevenson Mat Robinson Phil Short The purpose of the thread is to find the communities opinion on the above 3 and who you’d recommend. All 3 have a great reputation and I'm sure will be able to give you what you need. I did both Mod 1 and Mod 3 with Phil and I'd have no hesitation in recommending him. If you are considering cave in the future then he'd be my personal choice. Rich
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6th January 2008, 21:46	#8 (permalink)
essexbloke New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: brentwood Posts: 53	Re: Recommend A Trimix Instructor! Quote: (Originally Posted by clanger) I am look at furthering my Inspiration skills and wish to under take a trimix course latter this year. The instructor who originally trained me on the inspiration no longer teaches, therefore I am back in the mine field of finding a new instructor and have whittled it down to the following 3: Rich Stevenson Mat Robinson Phil Short The purpose of the thread is to find the communities opinion on the above 3 and who you’d recommend. There is also jack ingle in kent or andy abery in upminster essex jack is a legend and andy vvgood. __________________ BSAC 1620 WWW.OCEANDIVING.CO.UK
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7th January 2008, 10:42	#9 (permalink)
steveharriss Bubble free by choice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 174	Re: Recommend A Trimix Instructor! Can't comment directly on the other two but my MOD1 with Rich Stevenson was excellent. I know Rich regularly does full cave training courses all over the World as well if that helps tip the balance.
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7th January 2008, 12:25	#10 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 1,014	Re: Recommend A Trimix Instructor! Quote: (Originally Posted by richc) All 3 have a great reputation and I'm sure will be able to give you what you need. I did both Mod 1 and Mod 3 with Phil and I'd have no hesitation in recommending him. If you are considering cave in the future then he'd be my personal choice. Rich Quote 100%. Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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