Bali tanks & sorb

PCDiver · 10th October 2007, 17:22

Hi all,

I'm looking for a way to rent tanks and buy sorb in Bali. We have a trip planned in May. One week on the Archipelago Adventurer II and almost two weeks in Bali. We would like to bring our Inspos with us.

In another thread BeyondScuba was mentioned as a possible source. I'm sorry to report that this guy is only interested in selling his guide services and his training courses (on the Voyager).

I exchanged some emails with him but he cannot be persuaded to sell sorb or rent bottles. He finds it too much trouble.

Flying with sorb and tanks is a no go because of the 30 KG limit with Singapore Airlines (business class), no extra allowance for dive gear and 30 UKP per KG overweight.

Options?? I'm willing to ship sorb and tanks by ship and leave the tanks for other people to use after the trip.

Thanks,

Peter

decoweenie · 10th October 2007, 18:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver)

...Singapore Airlines (business class), no extra allowance for dive gear and 30 UKP per KG overweight.

Peter,

When I went to Singapore in May via Singapore Airlines to dive with you and Steven, I asked for scuba allowance and, IIRC, only paid for 10kg of 15kg sport equipment allowance (i.e. 5kg free).

And only US$10 per kg.

I am sure it was charged the same way both ways.

And it was economy class as well...

PCDiver · 10th October 2007, 18:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Peter,

When I went to Singapore in May via Singapore Airlines to dive with you and Steven, I asked for scuba allowance and, IIRC, only paid for 10kg of 15kg sport equipment allowance (i.e. 5kg free).

And only US$10 per kg.

I am sure it was charged the same way both ways.

And it was economy class as well...

Only US$10 would be great. I'll try to get an answer from them in writing.

decoweenie · 10th October 2007, 19:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver)

Only US$10 would be great.

Sorry Peter, I remember wrong.

It was US$20/kg (i.e. US$200 for 22-lb as was written HERE)

PCDiver · 12th October 2007, 09:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Sorry Peter, I remember wrong.

It was US$20/kg (i.e. US$200 for 22-lb as was written HERE)

I got the following info from Singapore Airlines:
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Any passenger can look forward to a 5 kilo baggage waiver at the check-in, not just for sporting equipment but as a standard. If you exceed 25 kilo (eco), 35 kilo (bus) at the check in the charge per kilo will be EUR 69 per kilo one way amsterdam-bali.
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For one set of tanks with a total weight of 10 KG, shipping back and forth would be 6x the purchase price. These guys are not at all diver friendly.

I'm going to be diving from the Archipelago Adventurer II. I hope that I can get them to store tanks & sorb. That would make them the first rebreather friendly liveaboard in Bali. It seems like a very nice boat. (www.archipelago-fleet.com)

Does anybody know the shipping rates from Europe to Bali by boat?

Thanks,

Peter

Andy Del · 12th October 2007, 10:30

You may wish to look into shipping tanks and sorb from Australia to Bali -seeing we're next door...

Chat to Baz or Steve and Chris in Perth to see what is possible, and maybe more economical.

PCDiver · 12th October 2007, 10:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy Del)

You may wish to look into shipping tanks and sorb from Australia to Bali -seeing we're next door...

Chat to Baz or Steve and Chris in Perth to see what is possible, and maybe more economical.

Good idea.

mik · 12th October 2007, 13:48

It might be a bit difficult to find an Australian willing to carry containers of white, powdery stuff into Bali though

bambang · 12th October 2007, 15:41

Hi Peter,

Do you mind diving with Draeger Sorb? I have plenty of them in Jakarta and I can ship them to Bali if you want (In BIDP dive center)

I have some Sofnolime as well, but limited quantity.

Tks,

BB

PCDiver · 12th October 2007, 16:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by bambang)

Hi Peter,

Do you mind diving with Draeger Sorb? I have plenty of them in Jakarta and I can ship them to Bali if you want (In BIDP dive center)

I have some Sofnolime as well, but limited quantity.

Tks,

BB

Anything is fine as long as it isn't cat litter.

The Adventurer II seems to visit lots of ports in that area. Perhaps they can pick it up. I'm waiting for feedback from them regarding their support for rebreather divers.

I'll keep you posted.

Peter

10th October 2007, 17:22	#1 (permalink)
PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,001	Bali tanks & sorb Hi all, I'm looking for a way to rent tanks and buy sorb in Bali. We have a trip planned in May. One week on the Archipelago Adventurer II and almost two weeks in Bali. We would like to bring our Inspos with us. In another thread BeyondScuba was mentioned as a possible source. I'm sorry to report that this guy is only interested in selling his guide services and his training courses (on the Voyager). I exchanged some emails with him but he cannot be persuaded to sell sorb or rent bottles. He finds it too much trouble. Flying with sorb and tanks is a no go because of the 30 KG limit with Singapore Airlines (business class), no extra allowance for dive gear and 30 UKP per KG overweight. Options?? I'm willing to ship sorb and tanks by ship and leave the tanks for other people to use after the trip. Thanks, Peter
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10th October 2007, 18:16	#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: Bali tanks & sorb Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver) ...Singapore Airlines (business class), no extra allowance for dive gear and 30 UKP per KG overweight. Peter, When I went to Singapore in May via Singapore Airlines to dive with you and Steven, I asked for scuba allowance and, IIRC, only paid for 10kg of 15kg sport equipment allowance (i.e. 5kg free). And only US$10 per kg. I am sure it was charged the same way both ways. And it was economy class as well... Last edited by decoweenie : 10th October 2007 at 18:18.
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10th October 2007, 18:31	#3 (permalink)
PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,001	Re: Bali tanks & sorb Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Peter, When I went to Singapore in May via Singapore Airlines to dive with you and Steven, I asked for scuba allowance and, IIRC, only paid for 10kg of 15kg sport equipment allowance (i.e. 5kg free). And only US$10 per kg. I am sure it was charged the same way both ways. And it was economy class as well... Only US$10 would be great. I'll try to get an answer from them in writing.
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10th October 2007, 19:06	#4 (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: Bali tanks & sorb Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver) Only US$10 would be great. Sorry Peter, I remember wrong. It was US$20/kg (i.e. US$200 for 22-lb as was written HERE)
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12th October 2007, 09:14	#5 (permalink)
PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,001	Re: Bali tanks & sorb Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Sorry Peter, I remember wrong. It was US$20/kg (i.e. US$200 for 22-lb as was written HERE) I got the following info from Singapore Airlines: ---------------------------------------------------------------- Any passenger can look forward to a 5 kilo baggage waiver at the check-in, not just for sporting equipment but as a standard. If you exceed 25 kilo (eco), 35 kilo (bus) at the check in the charge per kilo will be EUR 69 per kilo one way amsterdam-bali. ------------------------------------------------------------------ For one set of tanks with a total weight of 10 KG, shipping back and forth would be 6x the purchase price. These guys are not at all diver friendly. I'm going to be diving from the Archipelago Adventurer II. I hope that I can get them to store tanks & sorb. That would make them the first rebreather friendly liveaboard in Bali. It seems like a very nice boat. (www.archipelago-fleet.com) Does anybody know the shipping rates from Europe to Bali by boat? Thanks, Peter
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12th October 2007, 10:30	#6 (permalink)
Andy Del Classic KISSer Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia, Sunny Sydney Posts: 437	Re: Bali tanks & sorb You may wish to look into shipping tanks and sorb from Australia to Bali -seeing we're next door... Chat to Baz or Steve and Chris in Perth to see what is possible, and maybe more economical. __________________ Yellow - the colour of greatness!
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12th October 2007, 10:32	#7 (permalink)
PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,001	Re: Bali tanks & sorb Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy Del) You may wish to look into shipping tanks and sorb from Australia to Bali -seeing we're next door... Chat to Baz or Steve and Chris in Perth to see what is possible, and maybe more economical. Good idea.
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12th October 2007, 13:48	#8 (permalink)
mik New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney North Posts: 75	Re: Bali tanks & sorb It might be a bit difficult to find an Australian willing to carry containers of white, powdery stuff into Bali though __________________ It just fell apart in my hands, Chief!
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12th October 2007, 15:41	#9 (permalink)
bambang New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jakarta Posts: 50	Re: Bali tanks & sorb Hi Peter, Do you mind diving with Draeger Sorb? I have plenty of them in Jakarta and I can ship them to Bali if you want (In BIDP dive center) I have some Sofnolime as well, but limited quantity. Tks, BB
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12th October 2007, 16:10	#10 (permalink)
PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,001	Re: Bali tanks & sorb Quote: (Originally Posted by bambang) Hi Peter, Do you mind diving with Draeger Sorb? I have plenty of them in Jakarta and I can ship them to Bali if you want (In BIDP dive center) I have some Sofnolime as well, but limited quantity. Tks, BB Anything is fine as long as it isn't cat litter. The Adventurer II seems to visit lots of ports in that area. Perhaps they can pick it up. I'm waiting for feedback from them regarding their support for rebreather divers. I'll keep you posted. Peter
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