For starters- please forgive my mental state- I am on drugs for my back pain and the pain from physical therapy which is worse than the original back pain. Thank god for Meds.
Once we go closed circuit a lot of us want to stay in this format.
There is a series of changes (learning) and sticking to the same routine/format really helps.
For some of us yes there is certain sweet logistics.
Virtually using no breathing gas, not freaking out the sharks, reducing our overall profile compared to doubles, making virtually no noise and certain other factors. Some become rather technical- sorry my brain is not up for that right now.
Imagine being at 15ft and hearing the wind blow over the surface
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The big problem is that the breathing gas has a variable Fi02 and hence you cannot have total (blind) faith in the breathing loop like you can with a fixed fraction of oxygen like in nitrox tank. Hence we take bailout.
Ultimately, I feel that it is the next step in my diving and it would allow me the ability to do more with less weight on my back.
However, this is all pointless if we cannot integrate seamlessly with OC divers and work with dive boats requirements. Thanks to all involved with this process and the Spree.
Plus, we are taking about a big investment eCCR 7k to 10K, manual or MCCR is 5K.
Whats the point if we cant use it?
Meds to all
. Andrew
ianr33:
Just to stir the pot a little
Why do you guys want to use rebreathers on dives that have to be doable on single tank,OC ? It would seem to be an expensive and complex way of doing straightforward dives.
desire to get close to Hammerheads? Practice ? Look Cool ??
Annoy Frank?
