why do rebreathers care mortal open circuit divers, mike?
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, May 18 2004 01:21 PM
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Posted 19 May 2004 - 01:57 PM
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Posted 20 May 2004 - 12:42 PM
Because they are hard to explain, fairly complicated, expensive, and some divers have a nasty habit of getting dead while diving them. With the right training and practice, they are quite safe.
I guess I should have said many diver operators are scared of them... ;-)
I guess I should have said many diver operators are scared of them... ;-)
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Posted 20 May 2004 - 12:57 PM
Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?Because they are hard to explain, fairly complicated, expensive, and some divers have a nasty habit of getting dead while diving them. ...
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Posted 20 May 2004 - 04:32 PM
welcome webhead
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Posted 20 May 2004 - 08:38 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome from everyone. From some of the posts I've been reading, sounds like everyone's pretty laid back and easy going... 
I'm looking forward to chatting with you all and someday meeting a few of you or all of you. Better be a good size dive boat.
To answer a few questions, I'm on the east coast of Fla half way between Cape Canaveral and West Palm (Tried to pick big cities appearing on most maps) in a small town called Sebastian.
As for my opinion of rebreathers, I think they are the future of scuba. While complicated and unknown today, which causes many things that Mike described, they are incredibly efficient which by itself is one of the greatest safety factors for more technical diving. Whether in a cave or deep into deco, having a gas supply measured in hours instead of minutes has many advantages.
BTW Mike, I'm pretty sure I look at your Inspiration a couple years ago. I haven't been to 260 since my trimix class with Tom. I usually dive the Mulliphen out of Ft. Pierce, when the current isn't too bad.
Tim
I'm looking forward to chatting with you all and someday meeting a few of you or all of you. Better be a good size dive boat.
To answer a few questions, I'm on the east coast of Fla half way between Cape Canaveral and West Palm (Tried to pick big cities appearing on most maps) in a small town called Sebastian.
As for my opinion of rebreathers, I think they are the future of scuba. While complicated and unknown today, which causes many things that Mike described, they are incredibly efficient which by itself is one of the greatest safety factors for more technical diving. Whether in a cave or deep into deco, having a gas supply measured in hours instead of minutes has many advantages.
BTW Mike, I'm pretty sure I look at your Inspiration a couple years ago. I haven't been to 260 since my trimix class with Tom. I usually dive the Mulliphen out of Ft. Pierce, when the current isn't too bad.
Tim
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