Hawaii

eanxdiver · 7th June 2006, 12:45

Jim at Konaaquatica was very accomodating towards Rebreather's, and his boat was great for tech style diving. On the Big Island, you have great access to many shore dives that can get deep relatively quickly due to the volcanic nature of the islands formation. Have fun...can't wait to go back.
-Bob

Skipbreather · 8th June 2006, 03:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by teksimple)

I am happy to accomodate any rebreather diver who comes to Kauai. I have a metric f*ckton of sorb, and what sorb I don't have, George at Fathom Five does. I have a booster, helium, and oxygen, and can do fills of anything to 3200 PSI.

Since I am the only one on the island who does either closed circuit or trimix, I dive solo from my modified Waverunner. Fathom Five promised to accomodate closed circuit divers on regular charters as soon as I write a standards outline, which I am working on. Probably only recreational depths with the exception of say, Deep Pinnacle, which is a black coral encrusted seamount at 180'. That would require a custom charter, which is very reasonable.

For now the deep walls off of Kauai, Niihau and Lehua are all mine!

Definitely more technical oriented charters at Konaquatica or B&B Scuba.

Saw his “shed” and yes, obscene amounts of ‘sorb

. If he’s not around, Fathom Five has a nice O2 system that, I think, is just a cascade but will mostly get the O2 job done.

Hey Kent- how’s the broken leg doing? Have you found a way to dive w/o melting the cast (if you even got one)?

Very best,
Ken

hoppyinca · 8th June 2006, 04:40

[quote=UWSojourner]Hi Patti,

Was on Maui in January. B&B was not useful...quote]

I can not imagine that happening...

Before I even knew Brad I was able to arrange a Trimix dive with him.

I have dove with B&B many times, last time was Mar 2006... 2 MK15's, 1 Optima, 1 Evolution, and 5 YBOD's. Seemed pretty accomodating... though in fairness I should add that it was for a class.

I would recommend giving B&B a try if you're on Maui, or in some cases another try!

Hoppyinca

teksimple · 8th June 2006, 21:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather)

Hey Kent- how’s the broken leg doing? Have you found a way to dive w/o melting the cast (if you even got one)?

Very best,
Ken

Hey Ken -

The knee checked out OK, which is why I celebrated and bought the '06 Waverunner. The weather is so nice for diving here, now, its hard to get out of the water!

DZLHED · 9th June 2006, 06:12

I'm with Hoppy and second B&B for diving Rebreather on Maui. Truth is you need to talk to the owner (Brad) as he is the only CC rebreather savy guy in the shop. We have plans together for a 300' wall on Wednsday. I trust him. He runs a tight show. Enjoy your vacation.

7th June 2006, 12:45	#11 (permalink)
eanxdiver Rather be Diving Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA, SC Posts: 115	Re: Hawaii Jim at Konaaquatica was very accomodating towards Rebreather's, and his boat was great for tech style diving. On the Big Island, you have great access to many shore dives that can get deep relatively quickly due to the volcanic nature of the islands formation. Have fun...can't wait to go back. -Bob
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8th June 2006, 03:22	#12 (permalink)
Skipbreather Reads the fine print Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA Posts: 584	Re: Hawaii Quote: (Originally Posted by teksimple) I am happy to accomodate any rebreather diver who comes to Kauai. I have a metric f*ckton of sorb, and what sorb I don't have, George at Fathom Five does. I have a booster, helium, and oxygen, and can do fills of anything to 3200 PSI. Since I am the only one on the island who does either closed circuit or trimix, I dive solo from my modified Waverunner. Fathom Five promised to accomodate closed circuit divers on regular charters as soon as I write a standards outline, which I am working on. Probably only recreational depths with the exception of say, Deep Pinnacle, which is a black coral encrusted seamount at 180'. That would require a custom charter, which is very reasonable. For now the deep walls off of Kauai, Niihau and Lehua are all mine! Definitely more technical oriented charters at Konaquatica or B&B Scuba. Saw his “shed” and yes, obscene amounts of ‘sorb . If he’s not around, Fathom Five has a nice O2 system that, I think, is just a cascade but will mostly get the O2 job done. Hey Kent- how’s the broken leg doing? Have you found a way to dive w/o melting the cast (if you even got one)? Very best, Ken
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8th June 2006, 04:40	#13 (permalink)
hoppyinca New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA USA Posts: 253	Re: Hawaii [quote=UWSojourner]Hi Patti, Was on Maui in January. B&B was not useful...quote] I can not imagine that happening... Before I even knew Brad I was able to arrange a Trimix dive with him. I have dove with B&B many times, last time was Mar 2006... 2 MK15's, 1 Optima, 1 Evolution, and 5 YBOD's. Seemed pretty accomodating... though in fairness I should add that it was for a class. I would recommend giving B&B a try if you're on Maui, or in some cases another try! Hoppyinca
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8th June 2006, 21:21	#14 (permalink)
teksimple RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Haifa Street, Baghdad Posts: 514	Re: Hawaii Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather) Hey Kent- how’s the broken leg doing? Have you found a way to dive w/o melting the cast (if you even got one)? Very best, Ken Hey Ken - The knee checked out OK, which is why I celebrated and bought the '06 Waverunner. The weather is so nice for diving here, now, its hard to get out of the water!
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DZLHED Todd Winn VP NSE Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision MK 15.X Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maui County, Hawaii Posts: 103	Re: Hawaii I'm with Hoppy and second B&B for diving Rebreather on Maui. Truth is you need to talk to the owner (Brad) as he is the only CC rebreather savy guy in the shop. We have plans together for a 300' wall on Wednsday. I trust him. He runs a tight show. Enjoy your vacation. __________________ Aloha, Dieselhead To err is Human... to ccr, Divine. www.NorthShoreExplorers.com
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