Where do you start?

ericfine50 · 18th November 2005, 19:47

Ok Dumb question

But, where do you start? There is so much out there. Anyone have any recommendations or a starting point?

thanks

decoweenie · 18th November 2005, 19:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by ericfine50)

Anyone have any recommendations or a starting point?

To do what...

Chose an unit ?
Chose a training agency ?
Chose an instructor ?

DaveB · 18th November 2005, 19:55

Always happy to offer advice, without any garentee that is worth anything. However, a bit of infomation about your situation would help. Are you a diver?, how long? what do you want to do in the future?

***Louby Lou*** · 18th November 2005, 19:56

Hi Eric

Start at the beginning is a good place

Ron Micjan's article 'What is a Rebreather and Do I Want One?' is a good place to get a few questions answered.

Although, the first question you have to ask yourself is why do YOU want one even DO you want one?

ericfine50 · 18th November 2005, 20:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

To do what...

Chose an unit ?
Chose a training agency ?
Chose an instructor ?

Hi Phi,

Unit: Probablly Meg
Agency??
Inst??

Thanks for the article suggestion.

Dave - Yes, I am a diver for 10 years. Norhteast and New England waters are where I dive. Why? When I can do it - seems like the next step and a lot off added benefit for cold water diving.

decoweenie · 18th November 2005, 20:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by ericfine50)

Unit: Probablly Meg
Agency??
Inst??

Eric,

Sorry, I don't know a lot about Meg specifics...

I believe that IANTD is the only training agency for that unit (?) since they seem to have a training program for all of the available units.

Don't know who all are instructors for the Meg. Of the people whom I normally would recommend, they are either too far from you or don't dive a Meg.

ericfine50 · 18th November 2005, 20:18

Thanks - What are you using now? EDO?

decoweenie · 18th November 2005, 20:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by ericfine50)

Thanks - What are you using now? EDO?

I sold the XCR last year along with the CK and MK-15.

Only have the Evolution, SK, Classic Inspiration and a couple of "eternal-project" units left...

**trob09** · 18th November 2005, 20:47

Eric,

Start be reading Jeff Bozanic's book Mastering or Understanding Rebreathers (the title difference depends on if you buy it from IANTD or from somewhere else...the content is the same. I have a copy of both if you're looking for one)

Second, do what you're doing - ask questions from the owners. Also from people who have used at least one other rebreather. Those of us who own or have used only one are going to be at least a little biased and misinformed. Tom Huff is a great guy to talk to in your area.

Third, recognize that there is no perfect rebreather. Manufacturers make choices. Some of the choices impact other elements of the unit. Picking a unit is a lot like picking the elements that are most important to you and either living with or modifying those that don't fit your idea of a perfect rebreather.

As mentioned, I'm happy to answer any questions I can, but there are people here who know quite a bit more than I do...

T

ericfine50 · 18th November 2005, 20:49

Thanks Trob,

Always looking for new books to read

Sometimes you start a search and the information overwhelems you.

Phi - Good luck with the external projects. Nice list of RBs there.

take care

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ericfine50 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: United States Posts: 23	Where do you start? Ok Dumb question But, where do you start? There is so much out there. Anyone have any recommendations or a starting point? thanks
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ericfine50 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: United States Posts: 23	Re: Where do you start? Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) To do what... Chose an unit ? Chose a training agency ? Chose an instructor ? Hi Phi, Unit: Probablly Meg Agency?? Inst?? Thanks for the article suggestion. Dave - Yes, I am a diver for 10 years. Norhteast and New England waters are where I dive. Why? When I can do it - seems like the next step and a lot off added benefit for cold water diving.
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decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Where do you start? Quote: (Originally Posted by ericfine50) Unit: Probablly Meg Agency?? Inst?? Eric, Sorry, I don't know a lot about Meg specifics... I believe that IANTD is the only training agency for that unit (?) since they seem to have a training program for all of the available units. Don't know who all are instructors for the Meg. Of the people whom I normally would recommend, they are either too far from you or don't dive a Meg. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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ericfine50 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: United States Posts: 23	Re: Where do you start? Thanks - What are you using now? EDO?
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decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Where do you start? Quote: (Originally Posted by ericfine50) Thanks - What are you using now? EDO? I sold the XCR last year along with the CK and MK-15. Only have the Evolution, SK, Classic Inspiration and a couple of "eternal-project" units left... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM Last edited by decoweenie : 18th November 2005 at 20:56. Reason: misspell
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trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 701	Re: Where do you start? Eric, Start be reading Jeff Bozanic's book Mastering or Understanding Rebreathers (the title difference depends on if you buy it from IANTD or from somewhere else...the content is the same. I have a copy of both if you're looking for one) Second, do what you're doing - ask questions from the owners. Also from people who have used at least one other rebreather. Those of us who own or have used only one are going to be at least a little biased and misinformed. Tom Huff is a great guy to talk to in your area. Third, recognize that there is no perfect rebreather. Manufacturers make choices. Some of the choices impact other elements of the unit. Picking a unit is a lot like picking the elements that are most important to you and either living with or modifying those that don't fit your idea of a perfect rebreather. As mentioned, I'm happy to answer any questions I can, but there are people here who know quite a bit more than I do... T
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ericfine50 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: United States Posts: 23	Re: Where do you start? Thanks Trob, Always looking for new books to read Sometimes you start a search and the information overwhelems you. Phi - Good luck with the external projects. Nice list of RBs there. take care
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