Rebreather Orientation St. Louis, MO USA

matthahn · 22nd January 2008, 15:02

Everyone,
For those not diving CCR yet but interested:

Skipper of the legendary Dive boat Seeker, Captain Dan Crowell is no longer at the helm. But, he’s still heavily involved in diving as one of TDI’s top Instructor Trainers as well as an underwater cameraman and TV producer who has just wrapped up a four part series for the Military Channel, “Quest for Sunken Warships”. Dan’s been diving rebreathers for over a decade and has recognized that rebreathers are what the active divers of the future will be warring on their backs soon.

They’re not just for technical divers and The Great American Diving Company is the road to the future!

I recognized the great potential rebreathers posed for deep diving over 10 year ago and have been diving rebreathers ever since. But, more importantly I recognized the great potential they posed for any active diver who was looking to extend their bottom time with much less hassle than using open circuit gear. They're not just for technical divers!

Many divers are under the impression that rebreathers are reserved for deep divers, tech or military divers only. This couldn't be further from the truth and I'm planning on dispelling these rumors. Rebreathers are just another way of doing what regular scuba dose but, in a much more efficient manner. Imagine never having to haul huge tanks down to the dive shop for fills or down a long dock to the dive boat. How about never having to figure out the best nitrox mix for a dive because no matter where you go you'll always have the perfect mix. How'd you like to be breathing warm moist gas that’ll help to keep you warm especially when diving in cold water? Or, how about doing a dive to 60 ft. for three hours with nothing more than what’s on you back and no decompression obligation? The reality is rebreathers offer the greatest benefits at recreational depths than at any other level.

One of the other rumors about rebreathers is that they are dangerous. Diving in general is a risky business and in my experience with the proper training I wouldn't consider rebreathers, such as the Inspiration and Evolution, to be any more dangerous than regular scuba, rebreathers just do it differently and so are the risks.

The Inspiration has been on the market now for over 10 years and the newer, smaller version, Evolution are both manufactured by the same company that produces much of the dive gear many of you already own. What does that mean to you? Support! Silent Diving Systems of North America are the North American distributors of Ambient Pressure's Inspiration and Evolution rebreathers which mean they're an established manufacture and distributor with a full infrastructure of support. No waiting for six months for delivery and if there is a problem, it's taken care of in just a few days, not months.

If you’d like to learn more, join me for a free rebreather orientation . The future is available to everyone today!

Join us for this special event sponsored by The Great American Diving Company and Dan Crowell. You will be introduced to rebreather technology, learn what they do and how these remarkable tools are more efficient than conventional scuba. Plus you’ll be able to get hands-on with the INSPIRATION & EVOLUTION closed circuit mixed gas rebreather during the workshop.

The orientation is free of charge but reservations are required. The workshop is $25 / person and reservations are required as well. Space is limited so be sure to call, click or stop by today to sign up!

Seminar Topics Include:

Introduction to Rebreathers
Simplified Rebreather Physiology
Perfect Mix Every Time
Electronic and Manual Rebreathers
Super Long No-Stop Dives
Recreational Expeditions
Technical Expeditions

When: Saturday March 8, 2008, 8:00 AM
Where: The Great American Diving Company Aquatics Center
Please call 636-949-0880 for reservations. Additional information can be found at: http://www.tgadc.com/downloads/dan_crowell_2008.pdf

Thanks,
-Matt
Matthew Hahn
Staff Instructor
The Great American Diving Company
636-949-0880

mverick · 22nd January 2008, 15:24

Nice to hear someone in the St. Louis area is doing this.

Wish I could come but they are having the Ghost Ships Festival the same weekend and am running up there with a few friends.

If it was at a different time. I'd of let you use my Meg to show too. Have an IDA 71 and 72 to show the older varieties too.

Good Luck

Oh, I'm in Edwardsville. Right across the river...

matthahn · 22nd January 2008, 17:48

Nice meeting you! You know, I think we may of talked about a year ago? Did you by chance purchase an APS SMB on Ebay?

It ought to be a fun day sorry you can't make it!

Thanks,
-Matt

mverick · 22nd January 2008, 18:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by matthahn)

Nice meeting you! You know, I think we may of talked about a year ago? Did you by chance purchase an APS SMB on Ebay?

It ought to be a fun day sorry you can't make it!

Thanks,
-Matt

Nope, wasn't me.

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matthahn New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Dolphin Ray Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 4	Rebreather Orientation St. Louis, MO USA Everyone, For those not diving CCR yet but interested: Skipper of the legendary Dive boat Seeker, Captain Dan Crowell is no longer at the helm. But, he’s still heavily involved in diving as one of TDI’s top Instructor Trainers as well as an underwater cameraman and TV producer who has just wrapped up a four part series for the Military Channel, “Quest for Sunken Warships”. Dan’s been diving rebreathers for over a decade and has recognized that rebreathers are what the active divers of the future will be warring on their backs soon. *They’re not just for technical divers and The Great American Diving Company is the road to the future!* I recognized the great potential rebreathers posed for deep diving over 10 year ago and have been diving rebreathers ever since. But, more importantly I recognized the great potential they posed for any active diver who was looking to extend their bottom time with much less hassle than using open circuit gear. They're not just for technical divers! Many divers are under the impression that rebreathers are reserved for deep divers, tech or military divers only. This couldn't be further from the truth and I'm planning on dispelling these rumors. Rebreathers are just another way of doing what regular scuba dose but, in a much more efficient manner. Imagine never having to haul huge tanks down to the dive shop for fills or down a long dock to the dive boat. How about never having to figure out the best nitrox mix for a dive because no matter where you go you'll always have the perfect mix. How'd you like to be breathing warm moist gas that’ll help to keep you warm especially when diving in cold water? Or, how about doing a dive to 60 ft. for three hours with nothing more than what’s on you back and no decompression obligation? The reality is rebreathers offer the greatest benefits at recreational depths than at any other level. One of the other rumors about rebreathers is that they are dangerous. Diving in general is a risky business and in my experience with the proper training I wouldn't consider rebreathers, such as the Inspiration and Evolution, to be any more dangerous than regular scuba, rebreathers just do it differently and so are the risks. The Inspiration has been on the market now for over 10 years and the newer, smaller version, Evolution are both manufactured by the same company that produces much of the dive gear many of you already own. What does that mean to you? Support! Silent Diving Systems of North America are the North American distributors of Ambient Pressure's Inspiration and Evolution rebreathers which mean they're an established manufacture and distributor with a full infrastructure of support. No waiting for six months for delivery and if there is a problem, it's taken care of in just a few days, not months. If you’d like to learn more, join me for a free rebreather orientation . The future is available to everyone today! Join us for this special event sponsored by The Great American Diving Company and Dan Crowell. You will be introduced to rebreather technology, learn what they do and how these remarkable tools are more efficient than conventional scuba. Plus you’ll be able to get hands-on with the INSPIRATION & EVOLUTION closed circuit mixed gas rebreather during the workshop. The orientation is free of charge but reservations are required. The workshop is $25 / person and reservations are required as well. Space is limited so be sure to call, click or stop by today to sign up! Seminar Topics Include: Introduction to Rebreathers Simplified Rebreather Physiology Perfect Mix Every Time Electronic and Manual Rebreathers Super Long No-Stop Dives Recreational Expeditions Technical Expeditions When: Saturday March 8, 2008, 8:00 AM Where: The Great American Diving Company Aquatics Center Please call 636-949-0880 for reservations. Additional information can be found at: http://www.tgadc.com/downloads/dan_crowell_2008.pdf Thanks, -Matt Matthew Hahn Staff Instructor The Great American Diving Company 636-949-0880
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mverick ScubaPimp Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 543	Re: Rebreather Orientation St. Louis, MO USA Nice to hear someone in the St. Louis area is doing this. Wish I could come but they are having the Ghost Ships Festival the same weekend and am running up there with a few friends. If it was at a different time. I'd of let you use my Meg to show too. Have an IDA 71 and 72 to show the older varieties too. Good Luck Oh, I'm in Edwardsville. Right across the river... Last edited by mverick : 22nd January 2008 at 15:28.
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matthahn New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Dolphin Ray Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 4	Re: Rebreather Orientation St. Louis, MO USA Nice meeting you! You know, I think we may of talked about a year ago? Did you by chance purchase an APS SMB on Ebay? It ought to be a fun day sorry you can't make it! Thanks, -Matt __________________ Matthew Hahn Staff Instructor The Great American Diving Company Adventure Quest Video
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