Any interest in a NWDC presentation on Rebreathers?

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 6:12 pm

A couple of months back when I gave my presentation to the club on the Lake Crescent/Warren mystery there was a great deal of club interest in my technical equipment - particularly my Classic KISS Rebreather. I even remember Nailer using a photo of the warning on the RB cap as his Avatar for a while!

I'd like to sound out the membership - would there be any interest in a similar get-together surrounding a presentation on the KISS rebreathers, how CCRs function, and the history and development of rebreathers?

My good friend, Kim Smith, is the owner of Jetsam Technologies, Ltd., the manufacturer of the KISS rebreather line. She has a GREAT presentation on rebreathers - one that I have seen a couple of times - that would fascinate any audience of divers.

If there is enough interest and enough people would come, I'm sure that I could get her down here from British Columbia to meet with members of NWDC much as I did with the Lake Crescent presentation.

What do you think?

- John

Grateful Diver · Post by **Grateful Diver** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 7:26 pm

YEESSSSS !!!

If you need a place to host it, I'll even volunteer my house ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

Joshua Smith · Post by **Joshua Smith** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:27 pm

I am so there. I'd love to see this, and hereby volunteer to help out in any way I can!

enigmatic · Post by **enigmatic** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:54 pm

That sounds like it would be interesting. i'd go (schedule permitting)

DiverDown · Post by **DiverDown** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:02 pm

Absolutely, I would like to see that..

Tom Nic · Post by **Tom Nic** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:18 pm

I'm in if the schedule works!

Burntchef · Post by **Burntchef** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:56 pm

i would love to go if my schedule allows it, and will bring some grub

DiverDown · Post by **DiverDown** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:09 pm

Grateful Diver wrote:YEESSSSS !!!

If you need a place to host it, I'll even volunteer my house ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

So many classes are at your home.. You should change the name to NW scuba central... $\:D/$ I just wished you lived farther North

.. I think Im the only one that lives north of Everett. Thanks for offering your home to do the presentation, My only request is that it be on the weekend.. I would also like to thank John to offer this presentation. Having been at (the Warrens presentation) I know that this will be worth while to attend..

Zen Diver · Post by **Zen Diver** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 9:18 am

I'd be there John, assuming I'm not supposed to be at work.

-Valerie

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 9:19 am

I'm in too! Weekends are definitely better for me as well.

Cuppie · Post by **Cuppie** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 3:33 pm

Im in too but i have to know way in advance so that i can take the time off of work. Im excited, i loved the last presentation, good food, good people, great presentation!!!

divernick · Post by **divernick** » Sun Nov 05, 2006 4:19 pm

It sounds interesting to me too. And a weekend day would definently be better for me, since I'd be coming up from Portland.

Nick

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:33 pm

Cool!

It looks like there is a high interest level in this!

What I have gleaned from your comments is keep it on a weekend and, since we have clergy among the group, preferably a Saturday. Anyone else that is interested, please continue to post so that we can gradually get a better idea of numbers and preferences.

I'll be seeing Kim this week down in Orlando and will try to discuss some possible dates with her. Unfortunately, outdoor barbecues like we had at Calvin's office will need to wait for better weather!

What do you guys think.....do it soon (completely indoors) or wait a few months for another outdoor gig?

- John

jeff98208 · Post by **jeff98208** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:38 pm

schedule permitting, i'd like to come. with the aid of some directions.

Cuppie · Post by **Cuppie** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:48 pm

i know for me and BJ that getting time off is hard if we dont have notice way in advance. what do you all think about waiting until the new year? that way the holidays are out of the way and we can all have that date off in advance?!!?!?

Sounder · Post by **Sounder** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 7:54 pm

Mrs. Sounder and I would love to come if able.

Cephlah · Post by **Cephlah** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:12 am

Sounds great, and a Saturday would work best for us as well

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:18 am

I spoke to Kim about this while we were down at DEMA and she was VERY interested after I told her about the response.

I'll try to set something up for early next year so that people will have plenty of notice.

- John

Cuppie · Post by **Cuppie** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:37 am

THANKS!! JR, it will be a pleasure to have the opportunity to chat with you again!!! I might be able to help schlepp gear this time!

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:05 am

Cuppie wrote:THANKS!! JR, it will be a pleasure to have the opportunity to chat with you again!!! I might be able to help schlepp gear this time!

Hee Hee Hee.....at least THIS time things will be a little LIGHTER! Rebreathers weigh a LOT less than my doubles!

Over the next couple of months Jetsam will be introducing some new features, giving divers the option of connecting the VR3 computer from Delta-P Technologies to the system's O2 sensors to give "real-time" deco information. They are also working on a VR3-like display that will be chest mounted and will show PO2 information from each of the 3 sensors. Down at DEMA I also was drooling over the the upcoming HUD (Heads-Up Display) that will mount at the "second stage" and provide colored light signal information to the diver should a problem occur. If all of these things come on line before we have the presentation you folks will be seeing a LOT of new stuff that the rest of the world hasn't seen yet.

- John

Tangfish · Post by **Tangfish** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 1:26 pm

Not to sound pessimistic, but I think it will be a loooooong time before we can depend on some sunshine for an outdoor presentation

I'm really looking forward to this. Woohooooooo!

DiverDown · Post by **DiverDown** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:11 pm

John Rawlings wrote:I spoke to Kim about this while we were down at DEMA and she was VERY interested after I told her about the response.

I'll try to set something up for early next year so that people will have plenty of notice.

- John

I am excited already!! Maby some of Nailers enthusiasm will rub of on me. And I can drool all over his RB hes gonna buy after the presentation.. $\:D/$ I have a couple of freinds that teach the drager. But Im not sure thats the way I want to go. Seems like your limited to your mix on nitrox?

John Rawlings · Post by **John Rawlings** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:27 pm

DiverDown wrote: I am excited already!! Maby some of Nailers enthusiasm will rub of on me. And I can drool all over his RB hes gonna buy after the presentation.. $\:D/$ I have a couple of freinds that teach the drager. But Im not sure thats the way I want to go. Seems like your limited to your mix on nitrox?

The Drager units are semi-closed rebreathers (SCR) designed for recreational depths. Contrary to what most people think they emit some bubbles on a fairly consistant basis throughout the dive. You cannot use Trimix in them at all.

The KISS units are Closed-Circuit Rebreathers (CCR), as are such units as the Inspiration, the Evolution, the Megalodon, the Optima and the Ouroboros. Each of these units has its proponents - many of whom are as loyal as Harley owners are to their HOGS!

In my opinion, if training for technical diving is in your future, you will want to go with a CCR rather than an SCR.

- John

Maverick · Post by **Maverick** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:56 pm

I am so in to hear any presentation of you or any of your friend JR. Saturday evenings like 430ish are best for me, but i maybeable to make arrangements, as I am my own boss. But sundays are totally open for me.

thank for offering this.

thelawgoddess · Post by **thelawgoddess** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:29 pm

i'm interested, too!