A short report from a new CCR Trimix diver!

**Gill Envy** · 19th June 2008, 17:52

great report KIM! I too can relate to your trepidations as I have been quite independent over the years. When I got in to CCR diving I had no idea I'd get to the point where I wanted to and felt comfortable to do some deep stuff. I do take my time with these decisions but have come to the conclusion that doing mod 2 and 3 are an inevitability at some point in the next year.

thanks again for the great report, happy and safe picture taking!

vbsandvik · 21st July 2008, 20:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by annetj)

Congrats on your trimix course!

And thanks to Vegard for giving me a laugh when showing back kicks

Anne

Yup, someone need to do the dirty work also....

V.

Philippe GERIN · 22nd July 2008, 21:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by Kim Meineche)

Kim, almost ready to go!

Congrats Kim. I see a cable out of your VR3. goes to the head ? 4th cell? K1D?
Best
Philippe

Kim Meineche · 22nd July 2008, 23:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by Philippe GERIN)

Congrats Kim. I see a cable out of your VR3. goes to the head ? 4th cell? K1D?
Best
Philippe

Thank you all for your nice words! :-)

And Phillipe: Sorry for my late answer! Had some things to do after returning from holiday!The cable from the VR3 is just connected parallel to one of the 3 original cells. Should only be possible to do on the COPIS... not on the APECS due to some issue about impedans as far I have been told.The connection of the VR3 helps me a lot when entering the water. Taking my arm/COPIS display out of the water for a couple of seconds, often turns off the COPIS display, but then I can still read my PO2 from the VR3 since it can be turned on for at least 5minutes, even out of the water!I know the reading on the VR3 is done by only one sensor, but in case the COPIS display turns off for some reason, I think the VR3 with a cabled sensor will be a big help to get safe out of the water!

**nicothesailer** · 23rd July 2008, 18:43

Greetings from Nordsjaelland Kim, Congratulations on a successful course(what language was it done in?) Bet it makes a change being the photgraphic subject instead of the photographer! Where do you plan on diving sub 45m, not the Kattegat and not solo?

Regards...Paul

Philippe GERIN · 23rd July 2008, 21:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by Kim Meineche)

Taking my arm/COPIS display out of the water for a couple of seconds, often turns off the COPIS display, but then I can still read my PO2 from the VR3 since it can be turned on for at least 5minutes, even out of the water!

I follow you. Makes sense. Now I've got Copis #41 and my displays NEVER turn off once connected. Are your displays different?
Best
Philippe

Kim Meineche · 23rd July 2008, 23:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by nicothesailer)

Greetings from Nordsjaelland Kim, Congratulations on a successful course(what language was it done in?) Bet it makes a change being the photgraphic subject instead of the photographer! Where do you plan on diving sub 45m, not the Kattegat and not solo?

Regards...Paul

Hi Paul!

The course was done in danish and norwegian mostly.... sometimes a little translation from norwegian to danish and from danish to swedish! :-)

I don't have any exact plans for deep diving yet, but it's always good to be prepared, you know! :-) Deeper wrecks in Norway looks interesting, for instance! :-)

Kim Meineche · 23rd July 2008, 23:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by Philippe GERIN)

I follow you. Makes sense. Now I've got Copis #41 and my displays NEVER turn off once connected. Are your displays different?
Best
Philippe

Hi Phillipe!

My display is not LCD but LED.... i think it also has a different elektronic than yours (The very first display type).

One push means display on for about 5seconds.... on short and one long push will keep it turned on as long as kept underwater. I guess it also uses more power than the LCD but I tell you it's easy to read underwater! :-)

19th June 2008, 17:52	#11 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Divers Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,347	Re: A short report from a new CCR Trimix diver! great report KIM! I too can relate to your trepidations as I have been quite independent over the years. When I got in to CCR diving I had no idea I'd get to the point where I wanted to and felt comfortable to do some deep stuff. I do take my time with these decisions but have come to the conclusion that doing mod 2 and 3 are an inevitability at some point in the next year. thanks again for the great report, happy and safe picture taking! __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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21st July 2008, 20:31	#12 (permalink)
vbsandvik RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bergen Posts: 43	Re: A short report from a new CCR Trimix diver! Quote: (Originally Posted by annetj) Congrats on your trimix course! And thanks to Vegard for giving me a laugh when showing back kicks Anne Yup, someone need to do the dirty work also.... V. __________________ Deep down, there it's deep.... Leave no bubbles - dive CCR!
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22nd July 2008, 21:24	#13 (permalink)
Philippe GERIN ccr apprentice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 647	Re: A short report from a new CCR Trimix diver! Quote: (Originally Posted by Kim Meineche) Kim, almost ready to go! Congrats Kim. I see a cable out of your VR3. goes to the head ? 4th cell? K1D? Best Philippe
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22nd July 2008, 23:23	#14 (permalink)
Kim Meineche New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 28	Re: A short report from a new CCR Trimix diver! Quote: (Originally Posted by Philippe GERIN) Congrats Kim. I see a cable out of your VR3. goes to the head ? 4th cell? K1D? Best Philippe Thank you all for your nice words! :-) And Phillipe: Sorry for my late answer! Had some things to do after returning from holiday!The cable from the VR3 is just connected parallel to one of the 3 original cells. Should only be possible to do on the COPIS... not on the APECS due to some issue about impedans as far I have been told.The connection of the VR3 helps me a lot when entering the water. Taking my arm/COPIS display out of the water for a couple of seconds, often turns off the COPIS display, but then I can still read my PO2 from the VR3 since it can be turned on for at least 5minutes, even out of the water!I know the reading on the VR3 is done by only one sensor, but in case the COPIS display turns off for some reason, I think the VR3 with a cabled sensor will be a big help to get safe out of the water! __________________ Best regards from Kim Meineche.... 1st. COPIS diver educated in Europe - Unit #01! http://www.photosub.dk http://hjem.get2net.dk/kimmeineche
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23rd July 2008, 18:43	#15 (permalink)
nicothesailer Another Dilligaf Diver Current Rebreather/s: Ray Other Rebreather/s: Ray Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 56	Re: A short report from a new CCR Trimix diver! Greetings from Nordsjaelland Kim, Congratulations on a successful course(what language was it done in?) Bet it makes a change being the photgraphic subject instead of the photographer! Where do you plan on diving sub 45m, not the Kattegat and not solo? Regards...Paul __________________ "Push the button"
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23rd July 2008, 21:20	#16 (permalink)
Philippe GERIN ccr apprentice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 647	Re: A short report from a new CCR Trimix diver! Quote: (Originally Posted by Kim Meineche) Taking my arm/COPIS display out of the water for a couple of seconds, often turns off the COPIS display, but then I can still read my PO2 from the VR3 since it can be turned on for at least 5minutes, even out of the water! I follow you. Makes sense. Now I've got Copis #41 and my displays NEVER turn off once connected. Are your displays different? Best Philippe
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23rd July 2008, 23:06	#17 (permalink)
Kim Meineche New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 28	Re: A short report from a new CCR Trimix diver! Quote: (Originally Posted by nicothesailer) Greetings from Nordsjaelland Kim, Congratulations on a successful course(what language was it done in?) Bet it makes a change being the photgraphic subject instead of the photographer! Where do you plan on diving sub 45m, not the Kattegat and not solo? Regards...Paul Hi Paul! The course was done in danish and norwegian mostly.... sometimes a little translation from norwegian to danish and from danish to swedish! :-) I don't have any exact plans for deep diving yet, but it's always good to be prepared, you know! :-) Deeper wrecks in Norway looks interesting, for instance! :-) __________________ Best regards from Kim Meineche.... 1st. COPIS diver educated in Europe - Unit #01! http://www.photosub.dk http://hjem.get2net.dk/kimmeineche
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23rd July 2008, 23:11	#18 (permalink)
Kim Meineche New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 28	Re: A short report from a new CCR Trimix diver! Quote: (Originally Posted by Philippe GERIN) I follow you. Makes sense. Now I've got Copis #41 and my displays NEVER turn off once connected. Are your displays different? Best Philippe Hi Phillipe! My display is not LCD but LED.... i think it also has a different elektronic than yours (The very first display type). One push means display on for about 5seconds.... on short and one long push will keep it turned on as long as kept underwater. I guess it also uses more power than the LCD but I tell you it's easy to read underwater! :-) __________________ Best regards from Kim Meineche.... 1st. COPIS diver educated in Europe - Unit #01! http://www.photosub.dk http://hjem.get2net.dk/kimmeineche
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