Rebreathers

[cobaltbabe]

I have seen these in the mags and read a little about them. Has anyone in this area tried one, and if so what do you think. I find them very interesting and realize that at this point in the game they are still not totally accepted in the diving world.

 

[WreckWriter]

to be totally honest with you, at this point in your diving career, this is something you don't want anything to do with.

Trust me on this.

WW

 

[cobaltbabe]

I do agree with you there but there isn't anything wrong with doing a little research and getting some insight into things that are up and coming. I want to have as much information about all aspects of diving that I can so I can make knowledgable decisions in my diving career. I don't plan on running out and buying one anytime soon. Just want to have the knowledge. Thank you for your concern though WW.

 

[crazyc]

Marie,

When you find yourself involved in something that requires the use of a rebreather, then is the time to truly research, find the system that will best accommodate the situation and then train.

Otherwise, just get some general information on the types and basic components required for rebreathers and add that to your growing knowledge base. You can find some great information on the Internet and a couple books that have been published. Also, study diving physiology, begin with Nitrox and work out from there.

Nothing wrong with doing a little research. I applaud anyone trying to increase their person knowledge base.

CrazyC

 

[caveseeker7]

Hi Marie,
I agree with crazyc, you can never learn enough. Janwillem's website is a good start, here are a few more I just copy from a previous post:
http://www.metacut.com/

An excellent article written by Richard Pyle:
http://www.therebreathersite.nl/learner's_guide.htm
or http://www.metacut.com/rebreathers/...leArticle_1.htm

Moreover, there are two books I usually recommend:
Steve Barsky's 'Simple Guide to Rebreathers' and
Jeff Bozanic's 'Mastering Rebreathers'.

Also, as your intrest is in diving in general, 'Deep Diving' by Brett Gilliam (with Robert von Maier & John Crea) is a very good book. Even if you never plan to go past recreational limits, it's well written and has lots of easy to understand info on physiology, gases etc..

Stefan

 

[SimonN]

And...

Don't forget THE dive physiology article, again by Richard Pyle...

Fizzyology!

http://www.iantd.com/rebreather/phys.html

This will probably give you most of the backgroud so you can understand the other stuff.

I applaud your interest. Knowledge is the stuff which helps you out of the brown stuff.

 

[cobaltbabe]

Thank you for all the comments. I think I have alot of reading to do. I agree that my OW is the first and formost thing I need to concentrate on right now but knowledge is always good. I am also learning about Nitrox (from my DP) and tech diving (also from my DP). I have had the opportunity to speak with some very knowledgable divers over the last couple of weeks and was impressed by not just their knowledge of diving but also the mechanics and theory behind what they do. Very impressive. I am also interested in free diving.

 

[fins wake]

You're already diving EANx21 , so nitrox is one of your next stops. It's not difficult, it's not "technical":mean: , so go for it!

As for moving on to rebreathers, you could always sign up for a Dräger ... sorry, Draeger class as soon as you're finished with your nitrox course. Not difficult, and certainly a pathway into RB:s. All the best.