Suggested CCR Reading

[MrBlenny]

After telling myself I'd never switch to CCR, I'm beginning to hear the siren call and am going to do a try-dive on a Sidewinder next Spring in Tulum... Until then, do any of you have recommend/favorite books on the subject to keep me busy until then? Although I have a couple of units that interest me, I'm trying to keep an open mind and learn everything I can.

Also, my primary reasons for moving to CCR would be photography and caves. More bottom time and no bubbles would be awesome

Cheers and thanks in advance!

 

[grantctobin]

Where in Washington State are you?

 

[AustinV]

Following along as I was about to post an identical thread, see CCR down the road some and want to start learning what I can now.

 

[CWC]

Not sure about books, but Sanctum is a great educational CCR movie.

 

[Mod63]

Most books are a little out dated, but if you keep that in mind

Jeff Bozanic - Mastering Rebreathers
Jeff Bozanic - Understanding Rebrethers
Mel Clarck - Rebreathers Simplyfied
Jill Heinerth - The Basic of Rebreather Diving

unfortunately there is no up to date books

 

[Mod63]

Not sure about books, but Sanctum is a great educational CCR movie.

Sorry, that movie is crap

 

[MrBlenny]

Where in Washington State are you?

I'm in the Vancouver area, but mainly dive the Hood Canal and Puget Sound.

 

[MrBlenny]

Following along as I was about to post an identical thread, see CCR down the road some and want to start learning what I can now.

Feel free to chime in with questions of your own, more discussion is great.

 

[MrBlenny]

Not sure about books, but Sanctum is a great educational CCR movie.

Now that's just mean...what did I ever do to you?

 

[AustinV]

Most books are a little out dated, but if you keep that in mind

Jeff Bozanic - Mastering Rebreathers
Jeff Bozanic - Understanding Rebrethers
Mel Clarck - Rebreathers Simplyfied
Jill Heinerth - The Basic of Rebreather Diving

unfortunately there is no up to date books

I've read the Heinerth book, felt it was dated (only in description of current market offerings in CCR) and also looking for something a little more in-depth. That book is good for someone who has only just heard of rebreathers, if you've already done some reading/observing/talking to buddies with a breather/etc then you won't get too much out of it.