CCR in Bonaire!

scubadiver1961 · 5th July 2008, 12:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaAl)

Thanks for the report. Did you have any problems transporting your Rebreather from the US to Bonaire? The way things seem to be going with the airlines I was just wondering, for future reference.
Thanks, Al

I have taken mine there a couple of times, no problems, except with the sorb. The Bonaire customs guys asked a lot of questions about it, but I got it in. Have your MSDS paperwork ready and be prepared to taste a bit of it. I always get stuff from Walt and think the next trip I will get the sorb from him as well. He does a wonderful job, and I would highly recommend him. The Jammer is a very nice wreck and the deco is so nice in the warm, fish filled water. Thanks Cory

joe d · 5th July 2008, 12:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaAl)

Thanks for the report. Did you have any problems transporting your Rebreather from the US to Bonaire? The way things seem to be going with the airlines I was just wondering, for future reference.
Thanks, Al

I haven't had any problems in Dallas/FTW, Cancun, Tampa, Orlando, or Bonaire which are the only airports my meg has flown into or out of.

I would never feel comfortable checking the rebreather and trusting it to an unattended TSA agent, but I no longer give it a second thought as carry on. I just plan on spending an extra 5-10 minutes at security.

I did have a problem on my way home from Bonaire in April during my lay-over in San Juan. As we started to board the flight the gate agent said my carry on was to wide to fit in the over head but that was unrealted to the rebreather and was quickly resolved.

Mixaddict · 5th July 2008, 22:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaAl)

Thanks for the report. Did you have any problems transporting your Rebreather from the US to Bonaire? The way things seem to be going with the airlines I was just wondering, for future reference.
Thanks, Al

I had no problem going into Bonaire. I flew Continental through Houston. The TSA didn't even open the crates I had checked. I'm still in transit on my way home to Salt Lake City, so I'll let you know if I have any trouble. So far, so good!

ScubaAl · 5th July 2008, 23:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict)

I had no problem going into Bonaire. I flew Continental through Houston. The TSA didn't even open the crates I had checked. I'm still in transit on my way home to Salt Lake City, so I'll let you know if I have any trouble. So far, so good!

Thanks for the information. From reading here on Rebreather World it seems Meg divers are using carry on for there units(rebreathers)

. I have a Inspiration, and don't see that as an option, with the shell and all.
No trip planned as of right now, but living in Minnesota I'll be thinking about where to go much sooner then I would like. Was thinking I might just have to do a road trip down to Florida.
Al

ScubaAl · 5th July 2008, 23:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubadiver1961)

I have taken mine there a couple of times, no problems, except with the sorb. The Bonaire customs guys asked a lot of questions about it, but I got it in. Have your MSDS paperwork ready and be prepared to taste a bit of it. I always get stuff from Walt and think the next trip I will get the sorb from him as well. He does a wonderful job, and I would highly recommend him. The Jammer is a very nice wreck and the deco is so nice in the warm, fish filled water. Thanks Cory

Hi Cory, Were you at Wazee back in May to do a dive with Ron? I was one of his other victims, I mean students

diving with him over the weekend.
Al

tibby · 6th July 2008, 02:40

Sounds like you guys had a good trip, glad to hear.
Tibby

joe d · 6th July 2008, 02:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaAl)

..... Meg divers are using carry on for there units(rebreathers)

. I have a Inspiration, and don't see that as an option, with the shell and all......
Al

Look at the bright side..........if you do end up losing you Inspiration in transit you'll always have to option of replacing it with (upgrading to) a Meg.

netmage · 6th July 2008, 09:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy)

Thanks for the report, i'm thinking about Bonaire at some point in the future. if you have any pics that show the current state of the reefs and fish populations that would be great.
thnkx,
g

Gil, from a few months ago...
Bonaire 2008 - a set on Flickr

silent running · 6th July 2008, 10:56

Hi Randy, thanks very much for the report, glad to hear it's cheap, good and easy for CCR.

What if any boat dives did you do? Did you make it to Klein Bonaire? -Andy

silent running · 6th July 2008, 10:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy)

Thanks for the report, i'm thinking about Bonaire at some point in the future. if you have any pics that show the current state of the reefs and fish populations that would be great.
thnkx,
g

Ultimate GE, I'm thinking about late September. Am you interested?

5th July 2008, 12:54	#11 (permalink)
scubadiver1961 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milan, Illinois, USA Posts: 15	Re: CCR in Bonaire! Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaAl) Thanks for the report. Did you have any problems transporting your Rebreather from the US to Bonaire? The way things seem to be going with the airlines I was just wondering, for future reference. Thanks, Al I have taken mine there a couple of times, no problems, except with the sorb. The Bonaire customs guys asked a lot of questions about it, but I got it in. Have your MSDS paperwork ready and be prepared to taste a bit of it. I always get stuff from Walt and think the next trip I will get the sorb from him as well. He does a wonderful job, and I would highly recommend him. The Jammer is a very nice wreck and the deco is so nice in the warm, fish filled water. Thanks Cory __________________ Cory Leland
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5th July 2008, 12:59	#12 (permalink)
joe d New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 26	Re: CCR in Bonaire! Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaAl) Thanks for the report. Did you have any problems transporting your Rebreather from the US to Bonaire? The way things seem to be going with the airlines I was just wondering, for future reference. Thanks, Al I haven't had any problems in Dallas/FTW, Cancun, Tampa, Orlando, or Bonaire which are the only airports my meg has flown into or out of. I would never feel comfortable checking the rebreather and trusting it to an unattended TSA agent, but I no longer give it a second thought as carry on. I just plan on spending an extra 5-10 minutes at security. I did have a problem on my way home from Bonaire in April during my lay-over in San Juan. As we started to board the flight the gate agent said my carry on was to wide to fit in the over head but that was unrealted to the rebreather and was quickly resolved.
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5th July 2008, 22:39	#13 (permalink)
Mixaddict RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 523	Re: CCR in Bonaire! Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaAl) Thanks for the report. Did you have any problems transporting your Rebreather from the US to Bonaire? The way things seem to be going with the airlines I was just wondering, for future reference. Thanks, Al I had no problem going into Bonaire. I flew Continental through Houston. The TSA didn't even open the crates I had checked. I'm still in transit on my way home to Salt Lake City, so I'll let you know if I have any trouble. So far, so good! __________________ Randy Thornton (MixAddict) Inspiration, Evolution, Hammerhead & Sentinel CCR Instructor
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5th July 2008, 23:32	#14 (permalink)
ScubaAl RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bloomington, Minnesota Posts: 52	Re: CCR in Bonaire! Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict) I had no problem going into Bonaire. I flew Continental through Houston. The TSA didn't even open the crates I had checked. I'm still in transit on my way home to Salt Lake City, so I'll let you know if I have any trouble. So far, so good! Thanks for the information. From reading here on Rebreather World it seems Meg divers are using carry on for there units(rebreathers). I have a Inspiration, and don't see that as an option, with the shell and all. No trip planned as of right now, but living in Minnesota I'll be thinking about where to go much sooner then I would like. Was thinking I might just have to do a road trip down to Florida. Al
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5th July 2008, 23:35	#15 (permalink)
ScubaAl RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bloomington, Minnesota Posts: 52	Re: CCR in Bonaire! Quote: (Originally Posted by scubadiver1961) I have taken mine there a couple of times, no problems, except with the sorb. The Bonaire customs guys asked a lot of questions about it, but I got it in. Have your MSDS paperwork ready and be prepared to taste a bit of it. I always get stuff from Walt and think the next trip I will get the sorb from him as well. He does a wonderful job, and I would highly recommend him. The Jammer is a very nice wreck and the deco is so nice in the warm, fish filled water. Thanks Cory Hi Cory, Were you at Wazee back in May to do a dive with Ron? I was one of his other victims, I mean students diving with him over the weekend. Al
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6th July 2008, 02:40	#16 (permalink)
tibby untitled Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 338	Re: CCR in Bonaire! Sounds like you guys had a good trip, glad to hear. Tibby __________________ Does the voice of reason change when you add helium to the mix?...hmm
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6th July 2008, 02:44	#17 (permalink)
joe d New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 26	Re: CCR in Bonaire! Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaAl) ..... Meg divers are using carry on for there units(rebreathers). I have a Inspiration, and don't see that as an option, with the shell and all...... Al Look at the bright side..........if you do end up losing you Inspiration in transit you'll always have to option of replacing it with (upgrading to) a Meg.
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6th July 2008, 09:01	#18 (permalink)
netmage Tim Owens Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 706	Re: CCR in Bonaire! Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy) Thanks for the report, i'm thinking about Bonaire at some point in the future. if you have any pics that show the current state of the reefs and fish populations that would be great. thnkx, g Gil, from a few months ago... Bonaire 2008 - a set on Flickr
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silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,873	Re: CCR in Bonaire! Hi Randy, thanks very much for the report, glad to hear it's cheap, good and easy for CCR. What if any boat dives did you do? Did you make it to Klein Bonaire? -Andy
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silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,873	Re: CCR in Bonaire! Quote: (Originally Posted by Gill Envy) Thanks for the report, i'm thinking about Bonaire at some point in the future. if you have any pics that show the current state of the reefs and fish populations that would be great. thnkx, g Ultimate GE, I'm thinking about late September. Am you interested?
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