Florida or uk?

[Polyphemus]

Hey guys, i would like to know what you think about the benefits of going out to Florida, buying a CCR and doing your training out there.
i know the price is going to be lower if you plan it well, but has anyone here done that?
are there any schools out there someone can recommend?
cheers
Lee

[MartyC]

Lee,
If you go onto rebreatherworld there are lots of guy's on there that should be able to help you, having said that there are lots of extremely experience RB divers on here as well, thought I'd get that in first guys/gals before you start just there are guys in the states that may be able to give a better perspective on training places etc.

[scubasushi]

dont know what sort of CCR you're planning on...if it's a Meg, Jill Heinerth comes extermely hightly recommended (Jill Heinerth and Rebreather Pro)

if you're going for a Kiss: debersole.com is in Lakeland (near Orlando)

diveriteexpress.com (Rebreather Express - Rebreathers, Accessories and Supplies) sell rebreathers and i think they may have links for instructors.....they sell Megs, Optimas, Evos and Inspirations, so you can check out pricing to see how much you could really save.

[W Wilberforce]

Not sure...
If you can save VAT/ other tax then go for it...
If it's because there are no instructors in the UK (e.g. the Dive Rite Optima)
then probably would not get the unit,
Customer support 1000 miles away is no support ...

I would only do it to get trained at the manufacturer -
in this case Megalodon (ISC) who are in Seattle.

Again, I would not get a rebreather that does not have a significant number of users in the UK-
unless you are going DIR.......then let's not go there!

As somebody said, try Rebreatherworld, although it is biased towards the US

Which unit are you thinking of getting?

[Janos]

When I did my course, my first thought was which instructor do I want, then everything followed from that.

Janos

[MixedUp]

Originally Posted by Janos

When I did my course, my first thought was which instructor do I want.

Janos

Closely followed by "where am I going to do most of my diving"

Answer, UK South Coast, OK lets do my course there.

Steve

[Janos]

Originally Posted by Steve Jones

Closely followed by "where am I going to do most of my diving"

Answer, UK South Coast, OK lets do my course there.

I'm undecided on this one. I think there are very good reasons for doing the course on the South Coast. However I did my MOD1 in the Red Sea and I'm pleased I did as it meant I got a lot of hours in under instruction. As I did it in November, I then went and practiced, practiced, practiced, in quarries over the winter time which did me the world of good.

MOD2 and MOD3 I did in cold water and I'd definitely recommend that.

Janos

[nigelH]

Originally Posted by Steve Jones

Closely followed by "where am I going to do most of my diving"
Answer, UK South Coast, OK lets do my course there.

ROTFL

I do most of my diving off the South Coast.

But most of my training inland.
Those that know me know why...

[MixedUp]

Originally Posted by nigelH

ROTFL

I do most of my diving off the South Coast.

But most of my training inland.
Those that know me know why...

Yes Nigel we have known each other for a long time. See you on Jason's July trip. I am going to position myself where you can't be sick over me.

Steve

[nigelH]

Originally Posted by Steve Jones

Yes Nigel we have known each other for a long time. See you on Jason's July trip. I am going to position myself where you can't be sick over me.

Be fair. I don't do that.
I can break from a conversation and be back and take up where I left off in moments.

I now have a new treatment plan and did a week's live aboard in the Hebrides and not only did every dive but ate every meal so I'm hopeful I've grown out of it. (Although that didn't stop me booking my Mod3 with a lake based school.)

Coxing the club RIB tomorrow which is my other sea-legs trick.