Main 2007 Expedition Truk or Bikini Atoll

**wedivebc** · 12th June 2005, 16:29

Stuart you jerk, I have been saving my money to buy a shiney yellow rebreather now you go and post this. How am I suppose to save anything this way.
Seriously both destination are on my to do list although I lean more toward Truk.

The Purist · 14th June 2005, 09:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

A group of Classic-KISS guys from the UK went last year (or the year before that) so if needed, I will pass the logistic contact info since they had everything for the trip (unit, stages, sorb, O2, He, etc) and had a great time.

Some of those guys might even be on this list already (?)

I wasn't, but I am now

(will say hello properly in a mo)

We took 5 Classic KISSes, 2 OC guys and one Inspo to Bikini in 03 - did a 2 week stint on the island. We managed to acquire some Helium which was already on the island and used that to mix our Dil - there was a J left over but that was sold to a group from Mad Dog earlier this year. Having done Bikini on air and on gas I know which one gets my vote.

We got all the Sodasorb shipped to Majuro in time to catch the supply boat to Bikini in Feb, and they were happy to store it for us until we got there.

We used their 45cf steel cylinders which were not ideal for the KISS - meant some issues for penetrations but these didn't adversely affect the trip.

They generated their own O2 on the island meaning the gas was actually about 96% (4% Argon IIRC) which wasn't an issue.

We also used the Jetsam boosters to pump the Dil - Bikini already have a Haskel for the O2 so no worries there.

During the 2nd week we were the only people there, which meant the diving itinerary was entirely down to us - nnnice.

The baggage limit to Bikini isn't so severe any more as they have a larger aircraft (when it's working and not diverted elsewhere...) - the allowance is still small, but exess isn't a problem. We negotiated our excess baggage at a reduced freight rate which saved plenty of $$$ too.

Any questions?

Keith

***schford*** · 14th June 2005, 09:50

Keith,

thanks for the feedback - I would say that either Truk or Bikini is doable as a destination for us.

Stuart

NickT · 17th June 2005, 18:46

I have been to Bikini, plan to return in 2006 (with my new Meg). Truk would be a great destination for 2007.
Cheers
Nick T

avt · 18th June 2005, 02:32

Recently (April) returned from Truk Odyssey deep wreck Rebreather trip. Pencil my name down for Truk again!
drew

Innes · 20th June 2005, 15:49

Can I come & play priity please
2007 Expedition Truk or Bikini Atoll
Its been a dream for a long time for a visit to Truk or Bikini

Either destination

I’ll start putting the coins in my piggy bank

Innes

desperation99 · 24th June 2005, 19:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase)

I have not considered Bikini a possable dive site as the weight restrictions on the tiny aircraft you use to get there wont allow a YBOD to be used. I think Truck is OK.

ATB

Mark Chase

hi mark,

that was in the old days but now they have some bigger planes!

matt

www.mrdiving.co.uk

**Robert Landreth** · 25th June 2005, 03:59

I want to go to !!!!! but some one find me a sugar mama first

silent bubbles · 29th June 2005, 07:53

I am up for truk , coming from Australia its still a bugger of a flight , but the history , clear water and gr8 wrecks , bikini will have to wait till I get my MEG

Chardy · 4th July 2005, 16:51

I got back in April, diving's outstanding. There was no Helium. S.S. Thorfinn was shipping in Sorb for some Italians in May so it is available. The weight allowance via Singapore was poor, via USA 64 Kg but flights more expensive.

I'd better pass MOD 1 this weekend first, had to put it off for weeks due to work and now we are emigrating in two weeks needs to finished.

12th June 2005, 16:29	#21 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,507	Stuart you jerk, I have been saving my money to buy a shiney yellow rebreather now you go and post this. How am I suppose to save anything this way. Seriously both destination are on my to do list although I lean more toward Truk. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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14th June 2005, 09:48	#22 (permalink)
The Purist RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 102	Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) A group of Classic-KISS guys from the UK went last year (or the year before that) so if needed, I will pass the logistic contact info since they had everything for the trip (unit, stages, sorb, O2, He, etc) and had a great time. Some of those guys might even be on this list already (?) I wasn't, but I am now (will say hello properly in a mo) We took 5 Classic KISSes, 2 OC guys and one Inspo to Bikini in 03 - did a 2 week stint on the island. We managed to acquire some Helium which was already on the island and used that to mix our Dil - there was a J left over but that was sold to a group from Mad Dog earlier this year. Having done Bikini on air and on gas I know which one gets my vote. We got all the Sodasorb shipped to Majuro in time to catch the supply boat to Bikini in Feb, and they were happy to store it for us until we got there. We used their 45cf steel cylinders which were not ideal for the KISS - meant some issues for penetrations but these didn't adversely affect the trip. They generated their own O2 on the island meaning the gas was actually about 96% (4% Argon IIRC) which wasn't an issue. We also used the Jetsam boosters to pump the Dil - Bikini already have a Haskel for the O2 so no worries there. During the 2nd week we were the only people there, which meant the diving itinerary was entirely down to us - nnnice. The baggage limit to Bikini isn't so severe any more as they have a larger aircraft (when it's working and not diverted elsewhere...) - the allowance is still small, but exess isn't a problem. We negotiated our excess baggage at a reduced freight rate which saved plenty of $$$ too. Any questions? Keith
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14th June 2005, 09:50	#23 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Keith, thanks for the feedback - I would say that either Truk or Bikini is doable as a destination for us. Stuart
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17th June 2005, 18:46	#24 (permalink)
NickT Peru Diver Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Peru Posts: 31	I have been to Bikini, plan to return in 2006 (with my new Meg). Truk would be a great destination for 2007. Cheers Nick T
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18th June 2005, 02:32	#25 (permalink)
avt New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 7	Recently (April) returned from Truk Odyssey deep wreck Rebreather trip. Pencil my name down for Truk again! drew
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20th June 2005, 15:49	#26 (permalink)
Innes ITE Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 1	Truk or Bikini Can I come & play priity please 2007 Expedition Truk or Bikini Atoll Its been a dream for a long time for a visit to Truk or Bikini Either destination I’ll start putting the coins in my piggy bank Innes
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24th June 2005, 19:49	#27 (permalink)
desperation99 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: stafford Posts: 26	bikini Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase) I have not considered Bikini a possable dive site as the weight restrictions on the tiny aircraft you use to get there wont allow a YBOD to be used. I think Truck is OK. ATB Mark Chase hi mark, that was in the old days but now they have some bigger planes! matt www.mrdiving.co.uk
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25th June 2005, 03:59	#28 (permalink)
Robert Landreth Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA USA/ Spain Posts: 39	I want to go to !!!!! but some one find me a sugar mama first __________________ If it is broke don't fixit, Bailout!
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29th June 2005, 07:53	#29 (permalink)
silent bubbles New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 3	I am up for truk , coming from Australia its still a bugger of a flight , but the history , clear water and gr8 wrecks , bikini will have to wait till I get my MEG
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4th July 2005, 16:51	#30 (permalink)
Chardy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fl, House of Mouse Posts: 25	I'm up for Truk I got back in April, diving's outstanding. There was no Helium. S.S. Thorfinn was shipping in Sorb for some Italians in May so it is available. The weight allowance via Singapore was poor, via USA 64 Kg but flights more expensive. I'd better pass MOD 1 this weekend first, had to put it off for weeks due to work and now we are emigrating in two weeks needs to finished.
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