Rental tanks in Costa Rica for Undersea Hunter Cocos trip

GoProHonduras · 13th September 2006, 03:41

Hi,

It's a long shot but I'm wondering if there is anyone located in San Jose (or nearby) in Costa Rica who would have 2-4 3 litre Inspiration tanks availablke for rent in December.

I'm booked on the Undersea Hunter and am taking my Inspiration, just trying to travel as light as possible.

If anyone has any ideas I'd be grateful, thanks in advance.

Warm regards,
Andy

Dave Faye · 13th September 2006, 04:43

Good luck. I have been to CR 6 times and never take my Inspo or Evo. Even Nitrox is damn hard to come by. I have never seen or heard of another ccr diver in San Jose or CR.

quickean · 13th September 2006, 05:27

Best bet is to try contacting the UnderSeaHunter and asking them. Last time I tried asking them about CCR cylinders I think they mentioned they just had 13cf dolphin cylinders - on their website they advertise having bailout cylinders though, so who knows. I was contacting the reservations department so it was a little bit harder to get technical information.
Try asking them if you can talk to Avi if he isn't out on a trip. He would be the most knowledgeable. He's one of the captains and has been diving CCR for the past 8 years I think.
You may end up having to pack or ship your own.

Have fun - should be a great trip!

Mark Y · 6th November 2006, 20:09

not just a bump...

a friend and i will be in costa rica (pacific side) and would like to dive our rebreathers (he has a meg, i have an inspiration). our biggest hurdles are cylinders & o2. we can use air for dil. any thoughts? thanks!

devo · 6th December 2006, 02:24

I was on the Undersea Hunter in April 2006 and I used their Dolphin tanks on a DecoWeenie frame. They changed the valves to DIN (versus the Draeger ones) and it worked fine. Ask for Toby or another Divemaster.

They have plenty of oxygen and scrubber on board, but you definitely need to make contact with a Divemaster and confirm all this stuff is there and waiting.

I am jealous. The boat and the diving is excellent.

13th September 2006, 03:41	#1 (permalink)
GoProHonduras Down in Honduras Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Utila, Bay Islands Posts: 21	Rental tanks in Costa Rica for Undersea Hunter Cocos trip Hi, It's a long shot but I'm wondering if there is anyone located in San Jose (or nearby) in Costa Rica who would have 2-4 3 litre Inspiration tanks availablke for rent in December. I'm booked on the Undersea Hunter and am taking my Inspiration, just trying to travel as light as possible. If anyone has any ideas I'd be grateful, thanks in advance. Warm regards, Andy
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13th September 2006, 04:43	#2 (permalink)
Dave Faye Know the wreck below? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 169	Re: Rental tanks in Costa Rica for Undersea Hunter Cocos trip Good luck. I have been to CR 6 times and never take my Inspo or Evo. Even Nitrox is damn hard to come by. I have never seen or heard of another ccr diver in San Jose or CR.
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13th September 2006, 05:27	#3 (permalink)
quickean RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 140	Re: Rental tanks in Costa Rica for Undersea Hunter Cocos trip Best bet is to try contacting the UnderSeaHunter and asking them. Last time I tried asking them about CCR cylinders I think they mentioned they just had 13cf dolphin cylinders - on their website they advertise having bailout cylinders though, so who knows. I was contacting the reservations department so it was a little bit harder to get technical information. Try asking them if you can talk to Avi if he isn't out on a trip. He would be the most knowledgeable. He's one of the captains and has been diving CCR for the past 8 years I think. You may end up having to pack or ship your own. Have fun - should be a great trip! Last edited by quickean : 13th September 2006 at 05:31.
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6th November 2006, 20:09	#4 (permalink)
Mark Y New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 4	Re: Rental tanks in Costa Rica for Undersea Hunter Cocos trip not just a bump... a friend and i will be in costa rica (pacific side) and would like to dive our rebreathers (he has a meg, i have an inspiration). our biggest hurdles are cylinders & o2. we can use air for dil. any thoughts? thanks! __________________ You have the right to remain silent...
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6th December 2006, 02:24	#5 (permalink)
devo New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 53	Re: Rental tanks in Costa Rica for Undersea Hunter Cocos trip I was on the Undersea Hunter in April 2006 and I used their Dolphin tanks on a DecoWeenie frame. They changed the valves to DIN (versus the Draeger ones) and it worked fine. Ask for Toby or another Divemaster. They have plenty of oxygen and scrubber on board, but you definitely need to make contact with a Divemaster and confirm all this stuff is there and waiting. I am jealous. The boat and the diving is excellent. Last edited by devo : 6th December 2006 at 02:28.
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