Oahu update? Rebreather friendly yet?

**jkromelow** · 19th January 2007, 01:20

Just wondering if Oahu had any reasonable Rebreather support yet? Looking for sorb 02 fills and 19 cf tanks. Last time I looked, last spring, there was nothing so we decided to go OC

. While we could ship a bunch of gear, the 02 fills were problematic.

Maui Nobubbles · 19th January 2007, 06:09

I can't speak for Honolulu, but Maui is just fine, two Kihei shops do up to 60% (dolphins) fills if you have a rebreather cert card. Maui Dreams (Don or Aaron) and B&B Scuba both in Kihei.

Maui Dreams is just starting O2 fills above 60 if you have advanced EAN and I belive B&B does technical gas as well.

Hope this helps.

**jkromelow** · 19th January 2007, 06:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by Maui Nobubbles)

I can't speak for Honolulu, but Maui is just fine, ...

Thanks for the information on Maui. I asked about Oahu because I will start to travel there on business. I wish I had a choice of islands, but alas Oahu it must be.

chunter · 19th January 2007, 19:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkromelow)

Just wondering if Oahu had any reasonable Rebreather support yet? Looking for sorb 02 fills and 19 cf tanks. Last time I looked, last spring, there was nothing so we decided to go OC

. While we could ship a bunch of gear, the 02 fills were problematic.

I have buckets and buckets of Sodasorb and tons of O2! I'm happy to help Rebreather divers at my cost. I get 02 for about $0.40 per cubic foot and Sodasorb for about $120 per bucket. I live 15 minutes from Waikiki and have a booster pump. If you get really lucky (Meaning I have time and I like you), I'll take you out for a dive!

I do have 19 cf tanks (aluminum and steel Inspiration tanks), but I need to decide if I want to loan them out.

Alternatively, See in Sea Scuba has O2 and a booster pump. If you call them (808) 528-2311, they can get Sodasorb from me. They are between Downtown Honolulu and Waikiki, very near Kewalo basin.

When I travel to and from Hawaii for diving, it is pretty easy to get everything on the airplane. With my Sport Kiss, I don't even end up paying excess baggage charges. If you carry your tanks in your carry-on (valves off) along with your other heavy gear (regulators, etc.), it isn't too bad.

Anyone coming to Oahu, feel free to PM me.

Aloha,
Charlie

chunter · 19th January 2007, 19:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkromelow)

I wish I had a choice of islands, but alas Oahu it must be.

Hey hey hey...no need to harp on Oahu. There are plenty of prestine beaches and good diving here (if you know where to look).

**jkromelow** · 19th January 2007, 20:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by chunter)

Hey hey hey...no need to harp on Oahu. There are plenty of prestine beaches and good diving here (if you know where to look).

Didn't come out like I meant it...I have had a great time diving Oahu over the years. The if I had my choice part was a reflection of work...not the island.

chunter · 23rd January 2007, 02:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkromelow)

Didn't come out like I meant it...I have had a great time diving Oahu over the years. The if I had my choice part was a reflection of work...not the island.

Yeah, you should try not to work while you're here. It would make for a much better experience.

**jkromelow** · 23rd January 2007, 03:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by chunter)

Yeah, you should try not to work while you're here. It would make for a much better experience.

Good thinking...but...then I would have to pay for things

grandizer52 · 23rd January 2007, 11:07

J/K when you come back here...got a few good dives can do on kauai...cause i owe you alot of sam adams for the Rebreather
thanx yo
laytah
steve

19th January 2007, 01:20	#1 (permalink)
jkromelow PreNarked Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 59	Oahu update? Rebreather friendly yet? Just wondering if Oahu had any reasonable Rebreather support yet? Looking for sorb 02 fills and 19 cf tanks. Last time I looked, last spring, there was nothing so we decided to go OC. While we could ship a bunch of gear, the 02 fills were problematic. __________________ Justin Kromelow TDI Instructor PADI MSDT
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19th January 2007, 06:09	#2 (permalink)
Maui Nobubbles New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kihei, Maui Hawaii Posts: 69	Re: Oahu update? Rebreather friendly yet? I can't speak for Honolulu, but Maui is just fine, two Kihei shops do up to 60% (dolphins) fills if you have a rebreather cert card. Maui Dreams (Don or Aaron) and B&B Scuba both in Kihei. Maui Dreams is just starting O2 fills above 60 if you have advanced EAN and I belive B&B does technical gas as well. Hope this helps. __________________ Maui Nobubbles
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19th January 2007, 06:39	#3 (permalink)
jkromelow PreNarked Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 59	Re: Oahu update? Rebreather friendly yet? Quote: (Originally Posted by Maui Nobubbles) I can't speak for Honolulu, but Maui is just fine, ... Thanks for the information on Maui. I asked about Oahu because I will start to travel there on business. I wish I had a choice of islands, but alas Oahu it must be. __________________ Justin Kromelow TDI Instructor PADI MSDT
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19th January 2007, 19:34	#4 (permalink)
chunter I like diving Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Honolulu Posts: 484	Re: Oahu update? Rebreather friendly yet? Quote: (Originally Posted by jkromelow) Just wondering if Oahu had any reasonable Rebreather support yet? Looking for sorb 02 fills and 19 cf tanks. Last time I looked, last spring, there was nothing so we decided to go OC. While we could ship a bunch of gear, the 02 fills were problematic. I have buckets and buckets of Sodasorb and tons of O2! I'm happy to help Rebreather divers at my cost. I get 02 for about $0.40 per cubic foot and Sodasorb for about $120 per bucket. I live 15 minutes from Waikiki and have a booster pump. If you get really lucky (Meaning I have time and I like you), I'll take you out for a dive! I do have 19 cf tanks (aluminum and steel Inspiration tanks), but I need to decide if I want to loan them out. Alternatively, See in Sea Scuba has O2 and a booster pump. If you call them (808) 528-2311, they can get Sodasorb from me. They are between Downtown Honolulu and Waikiki, very near Kewalo basin. When I travel to and from Hawaii for diving, it is pretty easy to get everything on the airplane. With my Sport Kiss, I don't even end up paying excess baggage charges. If you carry your tanks in your carry-on (valves off) along with your other heavy gear (regulators, etc.), it isn't too bad. Anyone coming to Oahu, feel free to PM me. Aloha, Charlie Last edited by chunter : 19th January 2007 at 19:36.
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19th January 2007, 19:38	#5 (permalink)
chunter I like diving Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Honolulu Posts: 484	Re: Oahu update? Rebreather friendly yet? Quote: (Originally Posted by jkromelow) I wish I had a choice of islands, but alas Oahu it must be. Hey hey hey...no need to harp on Oahu. There are plenty of prestine beaches and good diving here (if you know where to look).
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19th January 2007, 20:05	#6 (permalink)
jkromelow PreNarked Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 59	Re: Oahu update? Rebreather friendly yet? Quote: (Originally Posted by chunter) Hey hey hey...no need to harp on Oahu. There are plenty of prestine beaches and good diving here (if you know where to look). Didn't come out like I meant it...I have had a great time diving Oahu over the years. The if I had my choice part was a reflection of work...not the island. __________________ Justin Kromelow TDI Instructor PADI MSDT
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23rd January 2007, 02:01	#7 (permalink)
chunter I like diving Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Honolulu Posts: 484	Re: Oahu update? Rebreather friendly yet? Quote: (Originally Posted by jkromelow) Didn't come out like I meant it...I have had a great time diving Oahu over the years. The if I had my choice part was a reflection of work...not the island. Yeah, you should try not to work while you're here. It would make for a much better experience.
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23rd January 2007, 03:40	#8 (permalink)
jkromelow PreNarked Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA, USA Posts: 59	Re: Oahu update? Rebreather friendly yet? Quote: (Originally Posted by chunter) Yeah, you should try not to work while you're here. It would make for a much better experience. Good thinking...but...then I would have to pay for things __________________ Justin Kromelow TDI Instructor PADI MSDT
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23rd January 2007, 11:07	#9 (permalink)
grandizer52 Sport Kiss & Shearwater Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: pearl city hawaii EARTH moving to Iscandar Posts: 254	Re: Oahu update? Rebreather friendly yet? J/K when you come back here...got a few good dives can do on kauai...cause i owe you alot of sam adams for the Rebreather thanx yo laytah steve
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