Inspiration Trydive

Epic · 22nd February 2005, 07:55

I'm finally booked on an Inspiration try-dive next week.

I don't know if it's a good or bad thing as if it goes well and I'm lovin it I'm going to be wanting to get on the course straight away - which financially isn't good at the moment!

However, if goes tits up and I can't wait to get the bloody thing off my back, SWMBO will be happy that I am no longer going on about the bloody thing.

Any pointers anyone can give me on what to expect?

***Beanie*** · 22nd February 2005, 08:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by Epic)

I'm finally booked on an Inspiration try-dive next week.

I don't know if it's a good or bad thing as if it goes well and I'm lovin it I'm going to be wanting to get on the course straight away - which financially isn't good at the moment!

However, if goes tits up and I can't wait to get the bloody thing off my back, SWMBO will be happy that I am no longer going on about the bloody thing.

Any pointers anyone can give me on what to expect?

you'll love it he he he

even if you don't straight away you'll come to love it.

Padowan · 22nd February 2005, 10:22

It's a good thing, cos you'll love it and want one, and a bad thing, as you'll want one NOW and will have to sell a kidney to feed your new obsession!! That's what happened to me (well, I didn't have to sell a kidney!)

Epic · 22nd February 2005, 10:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan)

It's a good thing, cos you'll love it and want one, and a bad thing, as you'll want one NOW and will have to sell a kidney to feed your new obsession!! That's what happened to me (well, I didn't have to sell a kidney!)

Yep, that's what I'm worried about

Also not sure it's a good idea as I do not honestly think I'm ready for one skill-wise.
I mean, I have all the pre-req's, but I'm of the view that I could do with alot more dives before I go down the Rebreather route.

Still, will be good fun and diving on OC with a Rebreather diver is awesome - like doing a solo but not being solo if you know what I mean. - SILENCE!!!!!!

Anyhow, I'm booked on so I'll see what happens.

Watch the bouyancy go out the window!

Skeletor · 22nd February 2005, 12:05

Quote:

I mean, I have all the pre-req's, but I'm of the view that I could do with a lot more dives before I go down the Rebreather route.

What makes you say that ?

I was probably in a similar situation - far less o/c experience than most new Rebreather divers. But rather than spend another couple of years doing o/c, going onto trimix, and then having to start the whole damn thing again after swapping to RB, I figured I may as well just make the change now and progress on RB.

Personally, I can't ever see myself diving o/c again, unless I'm on holiday and for some reason can't take my unit . . . . or hire one . . . . . or borrow one . . . . . or steal one . . . . or build one from used cigar cartons . . .

You get the picture

Epic · 22nd February 2005, 12:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by Skeletor)

What makes you say that ?

I was probably in a similar situation - far less o/c experience than most new Rebreather divers. But rather than spend another couple of years doing o/c, going onto trimix, and then having to start the whole damn thing again after swapping to RB, I figured I may as well just make the change now and progress on RB.

Personally, I can't ever see myself diving o/c again, unless I'm on holiday and for some reason can't take my unit . . . . or hire one . . . . . or borrow one . . . . . or steal one . . . . or build one from used cigar cartons . . .

You get the picture

Yeah, you are most likely right.

Roll on next week...............................

Skeletor · 22nd February 2005, 12:26

Quote:

It's a good thing, cos you'll love it and want one, and a bad thing, as you'll want one NOW and will have to sell a kidney to feed your new obsession!!

I never considered my own kidney. I got enough greif for trying to sell the wife

Mdemon · 22nd February 2005, 12:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by Skeletor)

What makes you say that ?

I was probably in a similar situation - far less o/c experience than most new Rebreather divers. But rather than spend another couple of years doing o/c, going onto trimix, and then having to start the whole damn thing again after swapping to RB, I figured I may as well just make the change now and progress on RB.

Personally, I can't ever see myself diving o/c again, unless I'm on holiday and for some reason can't take my unit . . . . or hire one . . . . . or borrow one . . . . . or steal one . . . . or build one from used cigar cartons . . .

You get the picture

What Skeletor said. It's a different route, not just an extension. I think the OC stuff I did will have helped, but I'm glad I didn't waste too much time before getting the Box...

Mary · 22nd February 2005, 15:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by Skeletor)

What makes you say that ?

I was probably in a similar situation - far less o/c experience than most new Rebreather divers. But rather than spend another couple of years doing o/c, going onto trimix, and then having to start the whole damn thing again after swapping to RB, I figured I may as well just make the change now and progress on RB.

Personally, I can't ever see myself diving o/c again, unless I'm on holiday and for some reason can't take my unit . . . . or hire one . . . . . or borrow one . . . . . or steal one . . . . or build one from used cigar cartons . . .

You get the picture

What sort of skill set do people feel should be a definate, appart from compleating the pre-requisite courses ie adv nitrox +/- deco procs?

***Beanie*** · 22nd February 2005, 15:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mary)

What sort of skill set do people feel should be a definate, appart from compleating the pre-requisite courses ie adv nitrox +/- deco procs?

none,

OK maybe a bit more than that
er good bouyancy control - ie be happy with your buoyancy going tits up and reacting

paying attention

er pretty much be willing to start from scratch and accept that you'll be all over the shop to start with

22nd February 2005, 07:55	#1 (permalink)
Epic New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Falmouth, UK Posts: 9	Inspiration Trydive I'm finally booked on an Inspiration try-dive next week. I don't know if it's a good or bad thing as if it goes well and I'm lovin it I'm going to be wanting to get on the course straight away - which financially isn't good at the moment! However, if goes tits up and I can't wait to get the bloody thing off my back, SWMBO will be happy that I am no longer going on about the bloody thing. Any pointers anyone can give me on what to expect? __________________ -It's grim up north!
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22nd February 2005, 08:19	#2 (permalink)
*Beanie* give a man an inch....... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,247	Quote: (Originally Posted by Epic) I'm finally booked on an Inspiration try-dive next week. I don't know if it's a good or bad thing as if it goes well and I'm lovin it I'm going to be wanting to get on the course straight away - which financially isn't good at the moment! However, if goes tits up and I can't wait to get the bloody thing off my back, SWMBO will be happy that I am no longer going on about the bloody thing. Any pointers anyone can give me on what to expect? you'll love it he he he even if you don't straight away you'll come to love it. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk 0871 242 7808
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22nd February 2005, 10:22	#3 (permalink)
Padowan Proper Boffin Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kent, UK. Posts: 518	It's a good thing, cos you'll love it and want one, and a bad thing, as you'll want one NOW and will have to sell a kidney to feed your new obsession!! That's what happened to me (well, I didn't have to sell a kidney!) __________________ Padowan The future's bright, the future's Yellow .....for now padowan.net - Latest Video: Scapa Flow Rebreather Diving
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22nd February 2005, 10:35	#4 (permalink)
Epic New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Falmouth, UK Posts: 9	Quote: (Originally Posted by Padowan) It's a good thing, cos you'll love it and want one, and a bad thing, as you'll want one NOW and will have to sell a kidney to feed your new obsession!! That's what happened to me (well, I didn't have to sell a kidney!) Yep, that's what I'm worried about Also not sure it's a good idea as I do not honestly think I'm ready for one skill-wise. I mean, I have all the pre-req's, but I'm of the view that I could do with alot more dives before I go down the Rebreather route. Still, will be good fun and diving on OC with a Rebreather diver is awesome - like doing a solo but not being solo if you know what I mean. - SILENCE!!!!!! Anyhow, I'm booked on so I'll see what happens. Watch the bouyancy go out the window! __________________ -It's grim up north!
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22nd February 2005, 12:05	#5 (permalink)
Skeletor The 4th King Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Purgatory Posts: 48	Quote: I mean, I have all the pre-req's, but I'm of the view that I could do with a lot more dives before I go down the Rebreather route. What makes you say that ? I was probably in a similar situation - far less o/c experience than most new Rebreather divers. But rather than spend another couple of years doing o/c, going onto trimix, and then having to start the whole damn thing again after swapping to RB, I figured I may as well just make the change now and progress on RB. Personally, I can't ever see myself diving o/c again, unless I'm on holiday and for some reason can't take my unit . . . . or hire one . . . . . or borrow one . . . . . or steal one . . . . or build one from used cigar cartons . . . You get the picture
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22nd February 2005, 12:07	#6 (permalink)
Epic New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Falmouth, UK Posts: 9	Quote: (Originally Posted by Skeletor) What makes you say that ? I was probably in a similar situation - far less o/c experience than most new Rebreather divers. But rather than spend another couple of years doing o/c, going onto trimix, and then having to start the whole damn thing again after swapping to RB, I figured I may as well just make the change now and progress on RB. Personally, I can't ever see myself diving o/c again, unless I'm on holiday and for some reason can't take my unit . . . . or hire one . . . . . or borrow one . . . . . or steal one . . . . or build one from used cigar cartons . . . You get the picture Yeah, you are most likely right. Roll on next week............................... __________________ -It's grim up north!
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22nd February 2005, 12:26	#7 (permalink)
Skeletor The 4th King Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Purgatory Posts: 48	Quote: It's a good thing, cos you'll love it and want one, and a bad thing, as you'll want one NOW and will have to sell a kidney to feed your new obsession!! I never considered my own kidney. I got enough greif for trying to sell the wife
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22nd February 2005, 12:31	#8 (permalink)
Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,931	Quote: (Originally Posted by Skeletor) What makes you say that ? I was probably in a similar situation - far less o/c experience than most new Rebreather divers. But rather than spend another couple of years doing o/c, going onto trimix, and then having to start the whole damn thing again after swapping to RB, I figured I may as well just make the change now and progress on RB. Personally, I can't ever see myself diving o/c again, unless I'm on holiday and for some reason can't take my unit . . . . or hire one . . . . . or borrow one . . . . . or steal one . . . . or build one from used cigar cartons . . . You get the picture What Skeletor said. It's a different route, not just an extension. I think the OC stuff I did will have helped, but I'm glad I didn't waste too much time before getting the Box... __________________ www.southwestmafia.com "small minds talk about people, Average Minds Talk About Events, GREAT MINDS TALK ABOUT IDEAS!" The WRONG Attitude will get you killed. "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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22nd February 2005, 15:24	#9 (permalink)
Mary New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The sunny south west. UK Posts: 75	Quote: (Originally Posted by Skeletor) What makes you say that ? I was probably in a similar situation - far less o/c experience than most new Rebreather divers. But rather than spend another couple of years doing o/c, going onto trimix, and then having to start the whole damn thing again after swapping to RB, I figured I may as well just make the change now and progress on RB. Personally, I can't ever see myself diving o/c again, unless I'm on holiday and for some reason can't take my unit . . . . or hire one . . . . . or borrow one . . . . . or steal one . . . . or build one from used cigar cartons . . . You get the picture What sort of skill set do people feel should be a definate, appart from compleating the pre-requisite courses ie adv nitrox +/- deco procs?
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22nd February 2005, 15:36	#10 (permalink)
*Beanie* give a man an inch....... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,247	Quote: (Originally Posted by Mary) What sort of skill set do people feel should be a definate, appart from compleating the pre-requisite courses ie adv nitrox +/- deco procs? none, OK maybe a bit more than that er good bouyancy control - ie be happy with your buoyancy going tits up and reacting paying attention er pretty much be willing to start from scratch and accept that you'll be all over the shop to start with __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk 0871 242 7808
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