Where do you start?

onetime · 18th November 2005, 21:09

Well, if geography is a constraint there are a few that you could look to. A couple that come to mind...

Andrew Driver
http://www.maddogexpeditions.com/contact.htm
Chris Gregory
http://www.tech-blue.com

Of course, there are more but they're the only two I know of off the top of my head in our neck of the woods. Other instructors would require you to pay their fare to the training location/accomodations and, of course, costs of the dives.

I trained with Chris for my KISS unit and recommend him. He trains on a variety of units and the Meg is one of them.

I've seen plenty of recommendations for Andrew so I would certainly look to him as well.

I believe there was a list of questions around as to what you should ask your Rebreather instructor. Most of it was fairly straight forward and intuitive (variations of questions you'd ask any tech instructor for the most part) but worth a read if someone could point you to it.

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 18th November 2005, 21:24

I read the Bozanic book, and I have been reading on this Forum for a while. Then, I went to a demo when it was held in my area. Before making the final decision, I decided on an instructor, and I asked the instructor if this would be a good decision for me.

That's where I am so far. I am about to place my order within a few days at most now.

cameron · 18th November 2005, 21:36

Eventhough the internet is great for information, what really made up my mind on some units was seeing them in person. My recomendation is to get your hands on as many units as you can. I was quite surprised with what I saw in real life. The whole picture didn't come across on the web...

If you want to see a KISS I am in the st. lawrece most of the summer

CCR-Wrecker · 18th November 2005, 23:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by onetime)

Andrew Driver
http://www.maddogexpeditions.com/contact.htm
Chris Gregory
http://www.tech-blue.com

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I trained with Andrew (YBOD) and know Chris. Either would be a good choice.
best of luck in your search,
Andy

MikeH · 19th November 2005, 01:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by ericfine50)

Always looking for new books to read

Sometimes you start a search and the information overwhelems you.

Find some local Rebreather divers(helps if we know exactly where you are), buy some beer, and ask them to show you their RB's. You can learn quite a bit just by seeing different units being broken down and pre/post dive checks done. If you live anywhere near any of the seminars that Curt Bowen does on RB's, go to one of them.

Mike

18th November 2005, 21:09	#11 (permalink)
onetime Classic KISSer #138 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 683	Re: Where do you start? Well, if geography is a constraint there are a few that you could look to. A couple that come to mind... Andrew Driver http://www.maddogexpeditions.com/contact.htm Chris Gregory http://www.tech-blue.com Of course, there are more but they're the only two I know of off the top of my head in our neck of the woods. Other instructors would require you to pay their fare to the training location/accomodations and, of course, costs of the dives. I trained with Chris for my KISS unit and recommend him. He trains on a variety of units and the Meg is one of them. I've seen plenty of recommendations for Andrew so I would certainly look to him as well. I believe there was a list of questions around as to what you should ask your Rebreather instructor. Most of it was fairly straight forward and intuitive (variations of questions you'd ask any tech instructor for the most part) but worth a read if someone could point you to it. Last edited by onetime : 18th November 2005 at 21:14.
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*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,215	Re: Where do you start? I read the Bozanic book, and I have been reading on this Forum for a while. Then, I went to a demo when it was held in my area. Before making the final decision, I decided on an instructor, and I asked the instructor if this would be a good decision for me. That's where I am so far. I am about to place my order within a few days at most now. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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cameron RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 262	Re: Where do you start? Eventhough the internet is great for information, what really made up my mind on some units was seeing them in person. My recomendation is to get your hands on as many units as you can. I was quite surprised with what I saw in real life. The whole picture didn't come across on the web... If you want to see a KISS I am in the st. lawrece most of the summer
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18th November 2005, 23:01	#14 (permalink)
CCR-Wrecker aka NY-Andy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 228	Re: Where do you start? Quote: (Originally Posted by onetime) Andrew Driver http://www.maddogexpeditions.com/contact.htm Chris Gregory http://www.tech-blue.com . I trained with Andrew (YBOD) and know Chris. Either would be a good choice. best of luck in your search, Andy
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MikeH Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 178	Re: Where do you start? Quote: (Originally Posted by ericfine50) Always looking for new books to read Sometimes you start a search and the information overwhelems you. Find some local Rebreather divers(helps if we know exactly where you are), buy some beer, and ask them to show you their RB's. You can learn quite a bit just by seeing different units being broken down and pre/post dive checks done. If you live anywhere near any of the seminars that Curt Bowen does on RB's, go to one of them. Mike
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