Megalodon education question

Tom Blomberg · 11th April 2008, 17:09

Hello

I have a Meg education question.

This summer I am planning to do the mod 2-3 course IANTD style

Can some one help me with some information about what the courses will demand of me as a diver.

I have tried to ask my instructor about it, but I don’t get any answers.

What can I expect from the courses ?
Can any one give some tips on what to read and practise before they starts.

Mikel-Deko · 11th April 2008, 17:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tom Blomberg)

Hello

I have tried to ask my instructor about it, but I don’t get any answers.

First of all....change your instructor...

Second: In the Rebreather World's store you have "Trimix Simplified" book from Mel Clark. Very interesting book.

this one: Rebreather World Store

Enyou your dives...

Mikel

Tom Blomberg · 11th April 2008, 17:36

A will give him a second chance ones more.
I think he is a really good instructor.

***Decodiver*** · 11th April 2008, 17:55

Tom take a look here for a generic overlook of a Mod 2 course:

Zero Gravity Diving - Training MOD 2 CCR

and here for a generic overview of a Mod 3 course:

Zero Gravity Diving - Training MOD 3 CCR

My best bit of advice is to make sure that your Mod 1 skills are well honed before embarking on the next level, I, as an instructor, am very impressed by people who commence a course on top of their game, ie at the level of their previous qualification. Unfortunately not everyone is like that.

I hope you enjoy your courses.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

cramerdn · 11th April 2008, 20:38

Also the IANTD UK web site has course standards for all the certs.

Pelagian · 11th April 2008, 21:59

One piece of advice... make sure all the bailout skills you learnt on Mod 1 are crisp before you take the next mods.

A lot of Mod 2 and 3 students have difficuly in applying the same skills at deeper depths, simply because they're out of practise.

Good luck and enjoy

Seb

womble · 11th April 2008, 22:15

As Dave said, I would recommend being well honed with your skills that you learnt on MOD1, and also all previous skills, mask clearance, bailing out, gas switches, dil flushes, etc. If you have any new equipment, I would suggest a few dives until you are comfortable with it. needless to say, having a good grasp of the use of helium in breathing mixes, how to calculate best mixes, etc.Also, you should be capable of planning your dives, bailout requirements, etc. and most importantly, HAVE FUN!!!

Tom Blomberg · 13th April 2008, 14:43

Thanks for all the good answers in the thread and all pm that I have received.
I know now what to expect from the course and what to train on before I go.

Thanks

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Tom Blomberg New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Åland (Finland) Posts: 70	Megalodon education question Hello I have a Meg education question. This summer I am planning to do the mod 2-3 course IANTD style Can some one help me with some information about what the courses will demand of me as a diver. I have tried to ask my instructor about it, but I don’t get any answers. What can I expect from the courses ? Can any one give some tips on what to read and practise before they starts. __________________ http://www.dykarna.nu/?userId=105
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Mikel-Deko Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Basque Country -Sp- Posts: 452	Re: Megalodon education question Quote: (Originally Posted by Tom Blomberg) Hello I have tried to ask my instructor about it, but I don’t get any answers. First of all....change your instructor... Second: In the Rebreather World's store you have "Trimix Simplified" book from Mel Clark. Very interesting book. this one: Rebreather World Store Enyou your dives... Mikel __________________ Mikel-Deko Basque Country www.olatu.net "DIR is the nanny state for divers who cannot think on their own" Ron Micjan Last edited by Mikel-Deko : 11th April 2008 at 17:27.
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Tom Blomberg New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Åland (Finland) Posts: 70	Re: Megalodon education question A will give him a second chance ones more. I think he is a really good instructor. __________________ http://www.dykarna.nu/?userId=105
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11th April 2008, 17:55	#4 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,181	Re: Megalodon education question Tom take a look here for a generic overlook of a Mod 2 course: Zero Gravity Diving - Training MOD 2 CCR and here for a generic overview of a Mod 3 course: Zero Gravity Diving - Training MOD 3 CCR My best bit of advice is to make sure that your Mod 1 skills are well honed before embarking on the next level, I, as an instructor, am very impressed by people who commence a course on top of their game, ie at the level of their previous qualification. Unfortunately not everyone is like that. I hope you enjoy your courses. Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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cramerdn Obey my dog! Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Townsville QLD Posts: 626	Re: Megalodon education question Also the IANTD UK web site has course standards for all the certs. __________________ "Its better to live one day as a tiger than an entire life as a worm." "But who's ever heard of a worm skin rug?"
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Pelagian Multi-Circuit Meg Monkey! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Optima Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 283	Re: Megalodon education question One piece of advice... make sure all the bailout skills you learnt on Mod 1 are crisp before you take the next mods. A lot of Mod 2 and 3 students have difficuly in applying the same skills at deeper depths, simply because they're out of practise. Good luck and enjoy Seb __________________ 'Because... I was Inverted!'
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womble Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: UK Posts: 196	Re: Megalodon education question As Dave said, I would recommend being well honed with your skills that you learnt on MOD1, and also all previous skills, mask clearance, bailing out, gas switches, dil flushes, etc. If you have any new equipment, I would suggest a few dives until you are comfortable with it. needless to say, having a good grasp of the use of helium in breathing mixes, how to calculate best mixes, etc.Also, you should be capable of planning your dives, bailout requirements, etc. and most importantly, HAVE FUN!!! __________________ "What could possibly go wrong?? . . "
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Tom Blomberg New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Åland (Finland) Posts: 70	Re: Megalodon education question Thanks for all the good answers in the thread and all pm that I have received. I know now what to expect from the course and what to train on before I go. Thanks __________________ http://www.dykarna.nu/?userId=105
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