Northern Michigan Diving in July

**vidodivr** · 11th July 2008, 02:57

Met the Famous BMR500 diver Phil today and will be diving with him this weekend. The unit seems to be a nice setup.

Quote: (Originally Posted by jeff h)

It should look familar, that is none other than Phil himself diving a highly modified version of your highly modified BMR500. I was holding the camera that day (needs work, I know).

Phil and I have done some great dives together with him on that unit. It's 100% manual now but Phil has made it his own. Some very non traditional ideas that have worked out great (reverse loop, water trap, switchable adv for diluent or O2 - makes ascent and deco very nice in manual mode = hands free). I wish you had made second one to sell me! Phil is actaully talking about making it even smaller but I don't have all of the details.
-Jeff

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 11th July 2008, 03:11

Take lots of pics and videos. Keep posting regular reports. Let us know how the new housing and setup are going.

Have fun!

**vidodivr** · 18th July 2008, 02:43

Here are a couple images I quickly pulled from some of the video I shot.

Here is my buddy Bob Sweeney (BobMaggi) from the week

couple pics of the Typo's bell

bobmaggi · 19th July 2008, 01:04

It was a great week of diving and making new friends. Steve runs a great boat and I think everyone had a pretty good time although we did learn early in the week not to call the Captain 'Grandpa'.....
The wrecks were awesome, unfortunately Michigan weather was not cooperative except for the last couple of days but we did get at least one dive off each day. We had enough fun that everyone wants to do this again next year.
I learned some new deco techniques and had a good time being Rob's buddy (us KISSers have to stick together!).

Bob Sweeney

11th July 2008, 02:57	#21 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 499	Re: Northern Michigan Diving in July Met the Famous BMR500 diver Phil today and will be diving with him this weekend. The unit seems to be a nice setup. Quote: (Originally Posted by jeff h) It should look familar, that is none other than Phil himself diving a highly modified version of your highly modified BMR500. I was holding the camera that day (needs work, I know). Phil and I have done some great dives together with him on that unit. It's 100% manual now but Phil has made it his own. Some very non traditional ideas that have worked out great (reverse loop, water trap, switchable adv for diluent or O2 - makes ascent and deco very nice in manual mode = hands free). I wish you had made second one to sell me! Phil is actaully talking about making it even smaller but I don't have all of the details. -Jeff __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde Rec and Tek Media, Inc. Full Service Film and Video Production CK #087, Narked@90 stand, URM
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11th July 2008, 03:11	#22 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,132	Re: Northern Michigan Diving in July Take lots of pics and videos. Keep posting regular reports. Let us know how the new housing and setup are going. Have fun! __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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18th July 2008, 02:43	#23 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 499	Re: Northern Michigan Diving in July Here are a couple images I quickly pulled from some of the video I shot. Here is my buddy Bob Sweeney (BobMaggi) from the week couple pics of the Typo's bell __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde Rec and Tek Media, Inc. Full Service Film and Video Production CK #087, Narked@90 stand, URM
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19th July 2008, 01:04	#24 (permalink)
bobmaggi New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South west Michigan Posts: 77	Re: Northern Michigan Diving in July It was a great week of diving and making new friends. Steve runs a great boat and I think everyone had a pretty good time although we did learn early in the week not to call the Captain 'Grandpa'..... The wrecks were awesome, unfortunately Michigan weather was not cooperative except for the last couple of days but we did get at least one dive off each day. We had enough fun that everyone wants to do this again next year. I learned some new deco techniques and had a good time being Rob's buddy (us KISSers have to stick together!). Bob Sweeney
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