Rebreather diving in Bikini

cedricverdier · 15th August 2005, 08:18

Hi,

browsing the forums, I didn't find any information about rebreather diving on the wrecks in Bikini atoll.

Are you aware of any rebreather divers already being there? Any rebreather-friendly dive resort/liveaboard in the area?

I guess sorb, tanks and heavy luggage should be a nightmare...

Cheers

Drmike · 15th August 2005, 09:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier)

Hi,

browsing the forums, I didn't find any information about rebreather diving on the wrecks in Bikini atoll.

Are you aware of any rebreather divers already being there? Any rebreather-friendly dive resort/liveaboard in the area?

I guess sorb, tanks and heavy luggage should be a nightmare...

Cheers

Try John Garvin

http://o2technicaldiving.com/main/ex..._bikini_atoll/

Having been on one of Johns Rebreather only trips Id say its a heck of a lot less hassle and cheaper than DIY to these remote locations.

Crazyduck · 15th August 2005, 14:17

To date the only media material I know about was about Jeff Bozanic Prism trip in 2002. Since then they have a newer airplane.

http://www.bikiniatoll.com/Rebreather.html

I know that Tom Mount did two weeks there a few years back but I am not sure if he was diving his MEG rebreather.

Also to date I know of no live a board that is serving the Atoll, and since it is controlled by the authority if the Bikini tribe good luck with that.

Just as a side note- next year they should be sinking the aircraft carrier off of Pensacola Florida. It will be swamped but I am sure it would be cheaper than flying to Bikini.

If my memory serves me right they supply boat visits twice a year so plan on ordering supplies early.

Regards, Andrew

Drmike · 15th August 2005, 15:16

2004 CCR Bikini trip report

http://o2technicaldiving.com/main/ar..._down_on_sara/

Some more info on 2005 trip;

http://ambientpressurediving.com/inf...slandso205.htm

Crazyduck · 15th August 2005, 16:11

Dude, none of these links work with Fire Fox?

Not to complain...
Thank you for providing them.
Andrew

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

2004 CCR Bikini trip report

http://o2technicaldiving.com/main/ar..._down_on_sara/

Some more info on 2005 trip;

http://ambientpressurediving.com/inf...slandso205.htm

NickT · 15th August 2005, 17:11

Mad Dog ran a trip there last year. Many rebreathers were on hand but a few of us also dived doubles. I plan on going back with Meg... still waiting...

I'm not sure if Andrew plans on returning this year.

Cheers
Nick

The Purist · 16th August 2005, 07:55

Hi

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/showp...8&postcount=22

Took 5 KISSes and an Inspo (and 2 OC) to Bikini in 03 - takes a bit of forward planning but is perfectly achievable.

Keith

edster · 16th August 2005, 09:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck)

Dude, none of these links work with Fire Fox?

Not to complain...
Thank you for providing them.
Andrew

I'm using firefox - seems fine although sneakily I found there was black text on a black background, so I needed to highlight it to be able to read it!

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cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 497	Rebreather diving in Bikini Hi, browsing the forums, I didn't find any information about rebreather diving on the wrecks in Bikini atoll. Are you aware of any rebreather divers already being there? Any rebreather-friendly dive resort/liveaboard in the area? I guess sorb, tanks and heavy luggage should be a nightmare... Cheers __________________ Cedric Verdier PADI Course Director, ANDI-IANTD-PSAI-TDI-DSAT-DAN-NAUI-CMAS Instructor Trainer Trimix (CCR and OC) and Cave Diving Instructor Trainer www.CedricVerdier.com DIRrebreather member
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Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,323	Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier) Hi, browsing the forums, I didn't find any information about rebreather diving on the wrecks in Bikini atoll. Are you aware of any rebreather divers already being there? Any rebreather-friendly dive resort/liveaboard in the area? I guess sorb, tanks and heavy luggage should be a nightmare... Cheers Try John Garvin http://o2technicaldiving.com/main/ex..._bikini_atoll/ Having been on one of Johns Rebreather only trips Id say its a heck of a lot less hassle and cheaper than DIY to these remote locations. __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 711	To date the only media material I know about was about Jeff Bozanic Prism trip in 2002. Since then they have a newer airplane. http://www.bikiniatoll.com/Rebreather.html I know that Tom Mount did two weeks there a few years back but I am not sure if he was diving his MEG rebreather. Also to date I know of no live a board that is serving the Atoll, and since it is controlled by the authority if the Bikini tribe good luck with that. Just as a side note- next year they should be sinking the aircraft carrier off of Pensacola Florida. It will be swamped but I am sure it would be cheaper than flying to Bikini. If my memory serves me right they supply boat visits twice a year so plan on ordering supplies early. Regards, Andrew
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Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,323	2004 CCR Bikini trip report http://o2technicaldiving.com/main/ar..._down_on_sara/ Some more info on 2005 trip; http://ambientpressurediving.com/inf...slandso205.htm __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 711	Dude, none of these links work with Fire Fox? Not to complain... Thank you for providing them. Andrew Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) 2004 CCR Bikini trip report http://o2technicaldiving.com/main/ar..._down_on_sara/ Some more info on 2005 trip; http://ambientpressurediving.com/inf...slandso205.htm
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NickT Peru Diver Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Peru Posts: 31	Mad Dog ran a trip there last year. Many rebreathers were on hand but a few of us also dived doubles. I plan on going back with Meg... still waiting... I'm not sure if Andrew plans on returning this year. Cheers Nick __________________ NickT Lima, Peru
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The Purist New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 99	Hi http://www.rebreatherworld.com/showp...8&postcount=22 Took 5 KISSes and an Inspo (and 2 OC) to Bikini in 03 - takes a bit of forward planning but is perfectly achievable. Keith
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edster Mr Cheesebox Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Avening UK Posts: 149	Quote: (Originally Posted by Crazyduck) Dude, none of these links work with Fire Fox? Not to complain... Thank you for providing them. Andrew I'm using firefox - seems fine although sneakily I found there was black text on a black background, so I needed to highlight it to be able to read it! __________________
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