UWSojourner
Contributor
Caveats:
1. I have done 0 rebreather dives.
2. I have done 0 technical dives.
But, something about rebreathers is attractive. I was in GC when Zero Gravity was taking place and talked to someone who did a 2 1/2 hr dive at 250'. That sounded good compared to my 40 minute dive at 50' (mostly the time). I currently dive primarily cold water with drysuit, but occasional warm water trips are great.
What are my steps into rebreathers? Why would I consider them? (Please, no "cause fish don't see your bubbles" responses) Should I first do technical work? How many dives should I have before I consider rebreathers?
Questions in no particular order. I have a tough skin so don't pull punches (I also have 4 kids so if rebreathers are a bad idea let me know) .
1. I have done 0 rebreather dives.
2. I have done 0 technical dives.
But, something about rebreathers is attractive. I was in GC when Zero Gravity was taking place and talked to someone who did a 2 1/2 hr dive at 250'. That sounded good compared to my 40 minute dive at 50' (mostly the time). I currently dive primarily cold water with drysuit, but occasional warm water trips are great.
What are my steps into rebreathers? Why would I consider them? (Please, no "cause fish don't see your bubbles" responses) Should I first do technical work? How many dives should I have before I consider rebreathers?
Questions in no particular order. I have a tough skin so don't pull punches (I also have 4 kids so if rebreathers are a bad idea let me know) .