Skipping open circuit and going straight to CCR

[takez0]

This is my first post here. I've learned a ton on this board and I'm grateful for the insights you all provide.

I'm getting into technical diving and I'd like to jump straight into a CCR. Does the group see any benefit or hindrance in skipping open circuit tech training costs and equipment costs and going straight into a CCR? CCR's are obviously an investment. I'd rather not spend money on a new BCD, manifold, tanks, etc., that would only be used specifically for dual-tank open circuit, considering I know where I want to end up already. Let me know your thoughts or if you think this is missed training opportunity.

 

[ofg-1]

What is a true diver? How would we know one if we saw them?

Simple. A true diver is someone that pees in their wetsuit 3 times, throws it in the trunk of their car without washing it, leaves it in there a week during the summer, then pulls it out and puts it back on.

 

[formernuke]

Simple. A true diver is someone that pees in their wetsuit 3 times, throws it in the trunk of their car without washing it, leaves it in there a week during the summer, then pulls it out and puts it back on.

I almost never wear a wetsuit.

 

[Gone for diving]

Simple. A true diver is someone that pees in their wetsuit 3 times, throws it in the trunk of their car without washing it, leaves it in there a week during the summer, then pulls it out and puts it back on.

I almost never wear a wetsuit.

In this quote,
Use drysuit Instead of wetsuit.
Makes an even more of a true diver

 

[formernuke]

In this quote,
Use drysuit Instead of wetsuit.
Makes an even more of a true diver

And make sure to have a pee valve installed.

 

[Wibble]

And make sure to have a pee valve installed.

And do flush it unless you love the pain of a UTI!

 

[formernuke]

And do flush it unless you love the pain of a UTI!

The pain reminds you that your still alive

 

[Wibble]

The pain reminds you that your still alive

I guess that's also the benefit of a kick in the 'nads too! I'm alive, but writhing in agony!

 

[Troglodyti 4.0]

Do you know any local CCR divers that are willing to facilitate, encourage and nurture your knowledge and inexperience once you’re certified MOD 1? Do you have the mental and physical discipline to see the training process through? Are you meticulous to the extreme when it comes to maintenance? Can you afford the upkeep? I’ve met so many divers whose interest ebbs after a few seasons of technical diving. And that’s after they have spent the equivalent of a new car on equipment, training and logistics. If I were in your position today, I would skip the path to OC technical training and go straight to CCR. Provided you have selected the right CCR. That’s the catch 22. There is no learning curve. A myth perpetuated by technical instructors worldwide who dread and loathe nonconformists like you and I. Some of us are born to lead, some of us a born to hide.

 

[grantctobin]

Do you know any local CCR divers that are willing to facilitate, encourage and nurture your knowledge and inexperience once you’re certified MOD 1 ? Do you have the mental and physical discipline to see the training process through? Are you meticulous to the extreme when it comes to maintenance? Can you afford the upkeep? I’ve met so many divers whose interest ebbs after a few seasons of technical diving. And that’s after they have spent the equivalent of a new car on equipment, training and logistics. If I were in your position today, I would skip the path to OC technical training and go straight to CCR. Provided you have selected the right CCR. That’s the catch 22. There is no learning curve. A myth perpetuated by technical instructors worldwide who dread and loathe nonconformists like you and I. Some of us are born to lead, some of us a born to hide.

Alaskan scuba dude reborn?

 

[Gone for diving]

Heres another of its weird post,
I think you are correct..

Dumbest Mistake PSA; Do NOT Remove Kit Underwater (at least not for a silly leak:))

I'm glad you survived. If you'd been using a proper dry glove system, such as Kubi, this wouldn't have happened. Edit: the last time I removed my kit was a giant pita. Dry suit, 16lb belt, 14lbs on rig... I was quite floaty and holding on for dear life at 15 ft trying to adjust my pony position...

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