(Rebreather) Diving around Moscow ?

decoweenie · 13th August 2007, 12:21

I could see 2 registered Rebreather divers around Moscow from the RBW World Map.

Could you or anyone else tell me more about the diving around Moscow ?

Especially Rebreather diving...

Is sorb available ?
Is O2 / He etc ?
Dive club ?
Deep diving ?
Etc...

Since the coast line is quite a way, I am guessing majority of the diving is freshwater ? A lot of ice diving ?

TIA

decoweenie · 13th August 2007, 14:09

I also found the RusSub web site (locating in Moscow - except all in Russian) which seems to be an Inspiration dealer, so it seems encouraging...

Any Russian Rebreather divers here ?

**Dave Sutton** · 13th August 2007, 14:42

Valerai (Valery? The Transliteration is imperfect) at Russub in Moscow is a friend, I helped set up their dealer agreements with their US suppliers (OMS & DUI), and they provided my stocks of KN-3 pumps, etc. Basically all the stuff I sold years ago came from the owners (who are former Russian Navy divers) and they used the money they earned to start their retail business. Did business with them for many years. They have complete Rebreather support there and dive a mix of modified (and stock) IDA-71's as well as Inspirations, etc. They are squared away good guys. Email them and say "Hi" or just pick up the phone and call. If the person answering the phone does not speak English (not likely) he'll get someone who does on the phone in a minute. They have Skype and you can call there directly. Calling is more effective than emailing them.

Their own diving is pretty much Baltic Sea stuff. Some good wrecks there and not terribly deep. Local diving is lakes, not a lot there. They support a surprisingly vibrant travel-diver industry as well.

Not all of their website is in Russian:

Russian military swimmers equipment (interesting stuff.... and read the last line at the bottom of the page....

)

and

Rebreathers

Tell them I said howdy, has been a couple of years since I talked to them.

Dave

decoweenie · 13th August 2007, 16:29

Thanks Dave.

If I actually will go to Moscow, I'll relay your greetings.

dave t · 13th August 2007, 19:05

Phi

I have some contacts if you need them, especially for caving

Dave

decoweenie · 13th August 2007, 19:59

Dave T,

Thanks, I should know definitively soon if I am going to Moscow and will ask.

Cheers!

Capt. Ray Goosen · 14th August 2007, 14:19

HI, Phi, is this another holiday? or just another way of spelling "Muscat"? Take care...

diver1369 · 14th August 2007, 14:53

Lake Issyk Kul in the Tien Shang mountains of Eastern Kyrgyzstan near the Chinese border is a well known beach resort in the summer. It is about 180 x 60 km – many times larger than Lake Tahoe and is up to 670 meters deep. The water is relatively warm in the summer, at least above the primary thermocline. Substantial archaeological finds have been made in shallower waters of the lake, and rumors abound of submerged ancient cities at deeper depths. You can get tanks and air, but no mixed gases locally (my family vacations there periodically.)

IANTD used to list a regional office in Bishkek, about three hours away by car – I have sent e-mails in both English and Russian asking about the availability of both O2 and sorb, but no response. Does anyone have any info about resources this area?

john

WooDoo · 15th August 2007, 11:23

I quite pessimistic about Sofno in Bishkek

......
But I can help with some connections there and in Moscow .....

13th August 2007, 12:21	#1 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	(Rebreather) Diving around Moscow ? I could see 2 registered Rebreather divers around Moscow from the RBW World Map. Could you or anyone else tell me more about the diving around Moscow ? Especially Rebreather diving... Is sorb available ? Is O2 / He etc ? Dive club ? Deep diving ? Etc... Since the coast line is quite a way, I am guessing majority of the diving is freshwater ? A lot of ice diving ? TIA __________________ "...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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13th August 2007, 14:09	#2 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: (Rebreather) Diving around Moscow ? I also found the RusSub web site (locating in Moscow - except all in Russian) which seems to be an Inspiration dealer, so it seems encouraging... Any Russian Rebreather divers here ? __________________ "...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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13th August 2007, 14:42	#3 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,905	Re: (Rebreather) Diving around Moscow ? Valerai (Valery? The Transliteration is imperfect) at Russub in Moscow is a friend, I helped set up their dealer agreements with their US suppliers (OMS & DUI), and they provided my stocks of KN-3 pumps, etc. Basically all the stuff I sold years ago came from the owners (who are former Russian Navy divers) and they used the money they earned to start their retail business. Did business with them for many years. They have complete Rebreather support there and dive a mix of modified (and stock) IDA-71's as well as Inspirations, etc. They are squared away good guys. Email them and say "Hi" or just pick up the phone and call. If the person answering the phone does not speak English (not likely) he'll get someone who does on the phone in a minute. They have Skype and you can call there directly. Calling is more effective than emailing them. Their own diving is pretty much Baltic Sea stuff. Some good wrecks there and not terribly deep. Local diving is lakes, not a lot there. They support a surprisingly vibrant travel-diver industry as well. Not all of their website is in Russian: Russian military swimmers equipment (interesting stuff.... and read the last line at the bottom of the page.... ) and Rebreathers Tell them I said howdy, has been a couple of years since I talked to them. Dave __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com Last edited by Dave Sutton : 13th August 2007 at 16:03.
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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: (Rebreather) Diving around Moscow ? Thanks Dave. If I actually will go to Moscow, I'll relay your greetings. __________________ "...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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13th August 2007, 19:05	#5 (permalink)
dave t RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 659	Re: (Rebreather) Diving around Moscow ? Phi I have some contacts if you need them, especially for caving Dave
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13th August 2007, 19:59	#6 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: (Rebreather) Diving around Moscow ? Dave T, Thanks, I should know definitively soon if I am going to Moscow and will ask. Cheers! __________________ "...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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Capt. Ray Goosen New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 50	Re: (Rebreather) Diving around Moscow ? HI, Phi, is this another holiday? or just another way of spelling "Muscat"? Take care...
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diver1369 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 87	Re: (Rebreather) Diving around Moscow ? Lake Issyk Kul in the Tien Shang mountains of Eastern Kyrgyzstan near the Chinese border is a well known beach resort in the summer. It is about 180 x 60 km – many times larger than Lake Tahoe and is up to 670 meters deep. The water is relatively warm in the summer, at least above the primary thermocline. Substantial archaeological finds have been made in shallower waters of the lake, and rumors abound of submerged ancient cities at deeper depths. You can get tanks and air, but no mixed gases locally (my family vacations there periodically.) IANTD used to list a regional office in Bishkek, about three hours away by car – I have sent e-mails in both English and Russian asking about the availability of both O2 and sorb, but no response. Does anyone have any info about resources this area? john
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