Rebreather Training

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Jeffrey A. Morris - 10 Nov 2006 07:09 GMT

I have been interested in rebreathers since I began diving about 6 years
ago.

I take diving and the associated risks seriously and would not consider
using any equipment for which I was not trained.

So, I am looking into taking a course that would introduce me to the various
rebreathers (CCR and SCR) and allow me to get hands-on experience with them.

Since I am in Memphis, TN, USA (Land-Locked except for the Mighty
Mississippi River) I am assuming that I would need to travel to a dive
destination to attend this type of training.

Any Suggestions or Experiences (Good or Bad)?

Thanks in advance,

Jeff
Memphis, TN

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Scott - 10 Nov 2006 10:40 GMT

> I have been interested in rebreathers since I began diving about 6 years
> ago.
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> Thanks in advance,

Absolutely get a hold of Leon Scamahorn at InnerSpace Systems Corp;

http://www.customrebreathers.com/training.html

You wont find a better rebreather instructor (Leon is an instructor
trainer).

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Al Wells - 10 Nov 2006 12:30 GMT

On Nov 10, 2:12 am, "Jeffrey A. Morris" <jmorr...@midsouth.rr.com>
wrote:

> I have been interested in rebreathers since I began diving about 6 years
> ago.
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>
> Any Suggestions or Experiences (Good or Bad)?

I don't use one, but have considered it. Training is unit specific. I
have seen resort "rebreather experience" courses the use the simple
Draegers, but if you get into an ECCR you need more extensive training
before anyone reputable will let you strap it on.

For training, I would spend the money to do it right. Depending on the
unit, I would go to the manufacturer if he had his own training (like
Leon Scamahorn), or Tom Mount in FL.

Look here, but beware, there are dozens of instructors I would never
consider using trolling for students.
http://www.rebreatherworld.com/

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