Ive been seeing quite a few Closed Circuit Rebreathers on boats lately and finding the technology and diving approach quite fascinating. I know very little about rebreathers except for a very basic understanding of the concept and designs. I've done a search but couldn't really find any specific threads or answers to some of these questions, so perhaps some of you rebreather pilots can share your knowledge:
1. I understand that CCRs basically come in three flavors - eCCR or mCCR or hybridCCR what kind do you choose to currently dive and why? Also what brand of CCR do you use?
2. How different do you find CCR to Open Circuit in terms of the actual diving technique ? was it a huge learning curve?
3. Is there anything that you still prefer in open circuit over CCR?
4. Finally how safe do you find CCRs in general? are there any brands or types (electronic vs. manual) that you find safer over the other?
I merely pose these questions for my own better understanding of CCRs and am not looking to start any debates just interested in your own personal experiences.
Many thanks
cheers,
nasser
1. I understand that CCRs basically come in three flavors - eCCR or mCCR or hybridCCR what kind do you choose to currently dive and why? Also what brand of CCR do you use?
2. How different do you find CCR to Open Circuit in terms of the actual diving technique ? was it a huge learning curve?
3. Is there anything that you still prefer in open circuit over CCR?
4. Finally how safe do you find CCRs in general? are there any brands or types (electronic vs. manual) that you find safer over the other?
I merely pose these questions for my own better understanding of CCRs and am not looking to start any debates just interested in your own personal experiences.
Many thanks
cheers,
nasser