Monkey's Week long Live Aboard North Bahama's

**sfldiver** · 1st August 2008, 16:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by Monkey)

At this point I hold mempilot and Patipro wholly responsable for screwing up the balance.

Monkey, for once we're in full agreement, as it appears Eric & Scott, your local Meg brethren, have once again left you guys alone, defensless and outnumbered!

Heartless Meg/Borg Ba$tards!

edasque · 1st August 2008, 17:26

a friend of mine is considering coming but he's an OC PADI Scuba Diver. Is there an instructor on board who could train him to the depth adequate for diving on this trip ?

**sfldiver** · 1st August 2008, 17:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque)

a friend of mine is considering coming but he's an OC PADI Scuba Diver. Is there an instructor on board who could train him to the depth adequate for diving on this trip ?

Erik,

It's my understanding this trip is considered a recreational trip, so I'm assuming they will allow any certified diver to come along, but there may be dives that venture a bit deeper, especially if we do any wall dives.

If you're friend feels more comfortable acquiring an advanced certification, it's my understanding that Oliver might join us, and I believe he can probably do that for him. There may be someone else within our group who has active teaching recreational status, but I'm not sure. If not, most of these livaboards have instructors on staff and they can certify him while on the trip. Here's a link to the page within the Nekton Cruises website that addresses the different certifications offered onboard.

Certifications

**Monkey** · 1st August 2008, 18:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque)

a friend of mine is considering coming but he's an OC PADI Scuba Diver. Is there an instructor on board who could train him to the depth adequate for diving on this trip ?

Yes there will be instructors on board.... give me the day to get you the names and email address so you may contact them directly

Monkey

**Monkey** · 1st August 2008, 18:14

I did invite Oliver .... but he has not committed yet.

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 1st August 2008, 18:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by netmage)

Don't worry... we're secure enough in our Megliness to accommodate a few more faded pink Optina's....

I don't know that I would be bringing up the pink there, Hello Kitty.

netmage · 1st August 2008, 20:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

I don't know that I would be bringing up the pink there, Hello Kitty.

As old as this joke is getting, I'm surprised no one has added a hello kitty smiley to the board....

**Monkey** · 1st August 2008, 20:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by netmage)

As old as this joke is getting, I'm surprised no one has added a hello kitty smiley to the board....

If you think its getting old now ....wait till the trip.

**Monkey** · 1st August 2008, 21:20

Time to get serious...

We need to discuss 02 consumtion.... what are people thinking we need per person?

**sfldiver** · 1st August 2008, 21:31

Easy math!

Assumptions:

- Each diver will do 5 one hour dives a day.

- Each diver will consume 4 cf of O2 per dive.

- Each diver will dive for 5 days.

Total O2 Consumed = #dives x gas consumed per dive

Total O2 Consumed = [(dives/day x (# of days)] x gas consumed per dive

Total O2 Consumed = (5 x 5) x 4 cf = 100 cf

Multiply the 100 cf by the total number of rebreather divers and you should get your magic number!

That should be enough, because most people on livaboards don't do 5 dives a day for the entire trip, and even if the rebreathers do 3 longer dives, it will probably still average out being approximately 5 hours logged a day.

Also, some of us are bringing our tanks, which will have gas in them for the first day of diving or so, so that figure should already have ample safety factor built into it.

That's my $0.02, but then again, what the hell do I know!

1st August 2008, 16:54	#91 (permalink)
sfldiver S.C.R.U.B.'S Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 819	Re: Monkey's Week long Live Aboard North Bahama's Quote: (Originally Posted by Monkey) At this point I hold mempilot and Patipro wholly responsable for screwing up the balance. Monkey, for once we're in full agreement, as it appears Eric & Scott, your local Meg brethren, have once again left you guys alone, defensless and outnumbered! Heartless Meg/Borg Ba$tards! __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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1st August 2008, 17:26	#92 (permalink)
edasque French Erik Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 326	Re: Monkey's Week long Live Aboard North Bahama's a friend of mine is considering coming but he's an OC PADI Scuba Diver. Is there an instructor on board who could train him to the depth adequate for diving on this trip ?
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1st August 2008, 17:38	#93 (permalink)
sfldiver S.C.R.U.B.'S Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 819	Re: Monkey's Week long Live Aboard North Bahama's Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque) a friend of mine is considering coming but he's an OC PADI Scuba Diver. Is there an instructor on board who could train him to the depth adequate for diving on this trip ? Erik, It's my understanding this trip is considered a recreational trip, so I'm assuming they will allow any certified diver to come along, but there may be dives that venture a bit deeper, especially if we do any wall dives. If you're friend feels more comfortable acquiring an advanced certification, it's my understanding that Oliver might join us, and I believe he can probably do that for him. There may be someone else within our group who has active teaching recreational status, but I'm not sure. If not, most of these livaboards have instructors on staff and they can certify him while on the trip. Here's a link to the page within the Nekton Cruises website that addresses the different certifications offered onboard. Certifications __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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1st August 2008, 18:13	#94 (permalink)
Monkey Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea Florida Posts: 338	Re: Monkey's Week long Live Aboard North Bahama's Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque) a friend of mine is considering coming but he's an OC PADI Scuba Diver. Is there an instructor on board who could train him to the depth adequate for diving on this trip ? Yes there will be instructors on board.... give me the day to get you the names and email address so you may contact them directly Monkey
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1st August 2008, 18:14	#95 (permalink)
Monkey Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea Florida Posts: 338	Re: Monkey's Week long Live Aboard North Bahama's I did invite Oliver .... but he has not committed yet.
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1st August 2008, 18:27	#96 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,215	Re: Monkey's Week long Live Aboard North Bahama's Quote: (Originally Posted by netmage) Don't worry... we're secure enough in our Megliness to accommodate a few more faded pink Optina's.... I don't know that I would be bringing up the pink there, Hello Kitty. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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1st August 2008, 20:37	#97 (permalink)
netmage Tim Owens Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 700	Re: Monkey's Week long Live Aboard North Bahama's Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) I don't know that I would be bringing up the pink there, Hello Kitty. As old as this joke is getting, I'm surprised no one has added a hello kitty smiley to the board....
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1st August 2008, 20:51	#98 (permalink)
Monkey Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea Florida Posts: 338	Re: Monkey's Week long Live Aboard North Bahama's Quote: (Originally Posted by netmage) As old as this joke is getting, I'm surprised no one has added a hello kitty smiley to the board.... If you think its getting old now ....wait till the trip.
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1st August 2008, 21:20	#99 (permalink)
Monkey Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea Florida Posts: 338	Re: Monkey's Week long Live Aboard North Bahama's Time to get serious... We need to discuss 02 consumtion.... what are people thinking we need per person?
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1st August 2008, 21:31	#100 (permalink)
sfldiver S.C.R.U.B.'S Photographer Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 819	Re: Monkey's Week long Live Aboard North Bahama's Easy math! Assumptions: - Each diver will do 5 one hour dives a day. - Each diver will consume 4 cf of O2 per dive. - Each diver will dive for 5 days. Total O2 Consumed = #dives x gas consumed per dive Total O2 Consumed = [(dives/day x (# of days)] x gas consumed per dive Total O2 Consumed = (5 x 5) x 4 cf = 100 cf Multiply the 100 cf by the total number of rebreather divers and you should get your magic number! That should be enough, because most people on livaboards don't do 5 dives a day for the entire trip, and even if the rebreathers do 3 longer dives, it will probably still average out being approximately 5 hours logged a day. Also, some of us are bringing our tanks, which will have gas in them for the first day of diving or so, so that figure should already have ample safety factor built into it. That's my $0.02, but then again, what the hell do I know! __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes. Last edited by sfldiver : 1st August 2008 at 21:35.*
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