CCR in Japan

***EBT*** · 3rd December 2006, 10:49

Im hoping to pick the brains of anyone who has dived/dives in japan...

Whats the situation like for CCR's in Japan. Is sorb/O2/Helium readily available, are there any regulations governing use etc?

tecdivertraining · 3rd December 2006, 10:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by EBT)

Im hoping to pick the brains of anyone who has dived/dives in japan...

Whats the situation like for CCR's in Japan. Is sorb/O2/Helium readily available, are there any regulations governing use etc?

From the guys I have had at our centre, Japan sounds like a nightmare to dive in any form Tech/Nitrox or CCR as you have to be a certified engineer with a degree to blend gas of any sorts, so getting a fill is incredibly difficult. Most Japanese tech divers dive outside Japan in Philippines South China Sea and Thailand etc.

***sadave*** · 3rd December 2006, 12:25

Contact Jason from Subsea (koputai on the forums) he lived there for a bit, not too long ago, and has posted a few times on other forums about the diving experiences (or distinct lack thereof) he had over there...

I can tell you now though, its not good news.

Bugger it zak, just come to oz! You know you want to!!!

Okidiver · 3rd December 2006, 12:41

If U have a US mil ID card then Justin @ Torii SCUBA Locker (Okinawa) might provide sorb & O2. They used to rent the Rebreather-80 back when I left in 03.
OC on Okinawa is way easy: drive and dive. PM me for more info, I did over 1k shore dives there from 95-03.

aquaxel · 4th December 2006, 04:29

there is quite a few ccr divers out there.

contact mr. sugawa: h.sugawa@mta.yrc.co.jp

or

IANTD JAPAN Scuba Nitrox Rebreather EANx Trimix Wreck Diver Diving

or

ƒeƒNƒjƒJƒ‹ƒ_ƒCƒrƒ“ƒOƒZƒ“ƒ^[ƒWƒƒƒpƒ“iTechnical Diving Center Japan)

Jason Blackwell · 4th December 2006, 07:59

you could try Sho at OCEAN TEK CO LTD. (Dive Rite Japan) ƒ_ƒCƒuƒ‰ƒCƒgEƒWƒFƒCEƒs[F‘“à³‹K—A“ü”Ì”„‘‘ã—“X

tell him I sent you.

Cheers Jason

***EBT*** · 4th December 2006, 09:04

Thanks guys!

lizardland · 4th December 2006, 10:50

Japan is a culture based on etiquette, politeness and tact.
You won't get past immigration so why ask?

***EBT*** · 4th December 2006, 10:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland)

Japan is a culture based on etiquette, politeness, tact and culture.
You won't get past immigration so why ask?

because I can spot a circular argument? Must be a little early for you, Mr M.

Yak.

lizardland · 4th December 2006, 12:24

I don't know what you mean.

I believe the word you are looking for is conne.

3rd December 2006, 10:49	#1 (permalink)
*EBT* Apprentice Luddite Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 2,105	CCR in Japan Im hoping to pick the brains of anyone who has dived/dives in japan... Whats the situation like for CCR's in Japan. Is sorb/O2/Helium readily available, are there any regulations governing use etc? __________________ Eagles May Soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! RBW Terms of service
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3rd December 2006, 10:59	#2 (permalink)
tecdivertraining EXPLORER Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Ouroboros Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phuket, Thailand Posts: 531	Re: CCR in Japan Quote: (Originally Posted by EBT) Im hoping to pick the brains of anyone who has dived/dives in japan... Whats the situation like for CCR's in Japan. Is sorb/O2/Helium readily available, are there any regulations governing use etc? From the guys I have had at our centre, Japan sounds like a nightmare to dive in any form Tech/Nitrox or CCR as you have to be a certified engineer with a degree to blend gas of any sorts, so getting a fill is incredibly difficult. Most Japanese tech divers dive outside Japan in Philippines South China Sea and Thailand etc. __________________ Mathew Partridge Technical Director Pro-Tech Dive College www.protechdivers.com www.tech-ccr.com
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3rd December 2006, 12:25	#3 (permalink)
*sadave* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 1,131	Re: CCR in Japan Contact Jason from Subsea (koputai on the forums) he lived there for a bit, not too long ago, and has posted a few times on other forums about the diving experiences (or distinct lack thereof) he had over there... I can tell you now though, its not good news. Bugger it zak, just come to oz! You know you want to!!! __________________ Wave!
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3rd December 2006, 12:41	#4 (permalink)
Okidiver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL, USA Posts: 86	Re: CCR in Japan If U have a US mil ID card then Justin @ Torii SCUBA Locker (Okinawa) might provide sorb & O2. They used to rent the Rebreather-80 back when I left in 03. OC on Okinawa is way easy: drive and dive. PM me for more info, I did over 1k shore dives there from 95-03. __________________ Rapid Rick
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4th December 2006, 04:29	#5 (permalink)
aquaxel aquanaut Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: cyprus Posts: 530	Re: CCR in Japan there is quite a few ccr divers out there. contact mr. sugawa: h.sugawa@mta.yrc.co.jp or IANTD JAPAN Scuba Nitrox Rebreather EANx Trimix Wreck Diver Diving or ƒeƒNƒjƒJƒ‹ƒ_ƒCƒrƒ“ƒOƒZƒ“ƒ^[ƒWƒƒƒpƒ“iTechnical Diving Center Japan) __________________ rgds aquaxel www.aquatec-innerspace.com
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4th December 2006, 07:59	#6 (permalink)
Jason Blackwell Bloody Rebreathers! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA Posts: 364	Re: CCR in Japan you could try Sho at OCEAN TEK CO LTD. (Dive Rite Japan) ƒ_ƒCƒuƒ‰ƒCƒgEƒWƒFƒCEƒs[F‘“à³‹K—A“ü”Ì”„‘‘ã—“X tell him I sent you. Cheers Jason __________________ Jason Blackwell TDI Instructor Trainer #1358 Optima...Inspiration/Evolution...KISS...and what is next??? www.divedivedive.com.au OZTeK '09 March 2009 Sydney, Australia www.diveoztek.com.au Last edited by Jason Blackwell : 4th December 2006 at 08:00. Reason: ??
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4th December 2006, 09:04	#7 (permalink)
*EBT* Apprentice Luddite Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 2,105	Re: CCR in Japan Thanks guys! __________________ Eagles May Soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! RBW Terms of service
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4th December 2006, 10:50	#8 (permalink)
lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,382	Re: CCR in Japan Japan is a culture based on etiquette, politeness and tact. You won't get past immigration so why ask? __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f**ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk Azerbaijani Association of Technical Divers Publicity Officer and Goat Wrangler Last edited by lizardland : 4th December 2006 at 12:24.*
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4th December 2006, 10:55	#9 (permalink)
*EBT* Apprentice Luddite Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 2,105	Re: CCR in Japan Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland) Japan is a culture based on etiquette, politeness, tact and culture. You won't get past immigration so why ask? because I can spot a circular argument? Must be a little early for you, Mr M. Yak. __________________ Eagles May Soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! RBW Terms of service
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4th December 2006, 12:24	#10 (permalink)
lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,382	Re: CCR in Japan I don't know what you mean. I believe the word you are looking for is conne. __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f***ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk Azerbaijani Association of Technical Divers Publicity Officer and Goat Wrangler
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