SamArkey
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Can anyone tell me anything about it? I honestly don't know that much about it.
Roughly how much does the course cost?
Sam
Roughly how much does the course cost?
Sam
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Can anyone tell me anything about it? I honestly don't know that much about it.
Roughly how much does the course cost?
Sam
Drager Dolphin is not a CCR.
They're all infernal drool inducing machines.:11: I was overwhelmed by the pre-dive setup and post-dive take down disassembly & maintenance --and that was on a simple Drager Dolphin SCR.
In general, a malfunctioning Rebreather is very unforgiving -you must be patient, proficient and meticulous in the care & use of these units. . . (My PADI Class over seven years ago cost roughly $400 USD).
For true CCR diving, there are other pre-requisites, as you point out. If you're qualified (generally through possessing at least an advanced EANx class, although deco procedures, or the equivalent is usually strongly suggested - and you're missing the point of CCR if you lack it) then it's somewhere between $800 and $1500, depending on model of rebreather and who yo're taking it from.Most CCR courses are in the $1500 range. About a week long and 6 to 8 dives with 500 minutes UW time.
Have Fun;
Bill
P.S. You must be Advanced EANx