Azimuth AF

Baron Gautsch · 9th February 2007, 10:08

Hello everybody

I'm trying to know as much as possible about this REB. This is the version for high depth (AF Alto fondale in italian) with possibility of using trimix and heliox mix.

Does someone use it?

In case i'll be very interested in knowing the experience of practical users of this machine. Producers always say thir REB is the world top

Also interesting would be compare it to others SCR

Thanks in advance for any information

Armando

PaulTG2 · 9th February 2007, 16:53

Hello,

I explored this rebreather a bit and converted a normal Azimuth and a half into an Azimuth AF rebreather -- although without the larger tanks. I dove it a few times. It really just takes another gas block, hoses, and manifolds for the conversion. There isn't much else that's different.

Overall it worked great and exactly as I predicted and computer modeled. It could provided quite a bit of flexibility. With the right mixes, O2 monitoring, solid understanding of the principles and procedures involved it could be flown in a variety of low-flow modes and have some methods that are half-way between a CCR and an SCR (i.e. with a high O2 bottle and a low-O2 for a diluent). You can adjust your diving to the dive profile and gases available. With 15 minutes it could be flying back as a normal Azimuth.

It was a fun experiment and I learned quite a bit in researching, modeling, and putting it together.

--Paul

Mikel-Deko · 9th February 2007, 17:02

Yes. That's right... but... you must be SANSON to dive with that machine.

I saw once one and tried to take it with one hand. I couldn't even move it.

Good luck with your back.

Mikel

9th February 2007, 10:08	#1 (permalink)
Baron Gautsch New Member Current Rebreather/s: Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rome Italy Posts: 12	Azimuth AF Hello everybody I'm trying to know as much as possible about this REB. This is the version for high depth (AF Alto fondale in italian) with possibility of using trimix and heliox mix. Does someone use it? In case i'll be very interested in knowing the experience of practical users of this machine. Producers always say thir REB is the world top Also interesting would be compare it to others SCR Thanks in advance for any information Armando
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9th February 2007, 16:53	#2 (permalink)
PaulTG2 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 425	Re: Azimuth AF Hello, I explored this rebreather a bit and converted a normal Azimuth and a half into an Azimuth AF rebreather -- although without the larger tanks. I dove it a few times. It really just takes another gas block, hoses, and manifolds for the conversion. There isn't much else that's different. Overall it worked great and exactly as I predicted and computer modeled. It could provided quite a bit of flexibility. With the right mixes, O2 monitoring, solid understanding of the principles and procedures involved it could be flown in a variety of low-flow modes and have some methods that are half-way between a CCR and an SCR (i.e. with a high O2 bottle and a low-O2 for a diluent). You can adjust your diving to the dive profile and gases available. With 15 minutes it could be flying back as a normal Azimuth. It was a fun experiment and I learned quite a bit in researching, modeling, and putting it together. --Paul
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9th February 2007, 17:02	#3 (permalink)
Mikel-Deko Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Basque Country -Sp- Posts: 452	Re: Azimuth AF Yes. That's right... but... you must be SANSON to dive with that machine. I saw once one and tried to take it with one hand. I couldn't even move it. Good luck with your back. Mikel
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