slackercruster
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Have rebreathers been simplified and downsized in price for recreational divers yet? If so, how much does it cost to get in to a basic model?
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Have rebreathers been simplified and downsized in price for recreational divers yet? If so, how much does it cost to get in to a basic model?
Wow, that's compact. Not knowing much about rebreathers was there a BCD wing on that rig?
I don't think we are there yet. Even the "recreational" models are very expensive, epensive to train on, and require consumables. Not to mention the fact that a rebreather introduces a few dozen new ways to kill yourself. Do a search on mortality rates for OC vs. CC and you'll see what I mean.
I recently organized a tryout for the local dive shop using the new ISC Predator
This rebreather will be targeted to the recreational market and will be sold in the $5000 price range. It should be available in a month or so. Have a look at the pictures, it is a very light, compact unit.
The Dive Outfitters Forum • View topic - ISC Predator pool trydive
It is not really fair to compare mortality rate when most RB accidents occur when the diver is doing something beyond what most OC tech diver do, let alone rec divers.
In a recreational environment and when used as per manufacturers guidelines and with proper training a RB is quite safe. The problem lies with the fact a RB gives a diver the ability to push beyond what they could do with OC scuba and many succeed, unfortunately some fail.