WHY DIVE A REBREATHER?
Using a high oxygen gas allows you longer bottom times
with less chance of decompression sickness. More energy at the end of
a day of diving. You get to experience very quiet diving, less bubbles,
warm moist air, smaller tanks, beter fish interaction, longer bottom
times and more fun!
The U.S. Navy has used SCUBA rebreathers since the 1930’s
and all of the national militaries continue to use them for covert operations.
The recreational dive market is now seeing SCUBA rebreathers in greater
numbers as the technology has become more user friendly and less expensive.
Operation
A rebreather in its simplest form is a closed circuit
breathing device consisting of a breathing loop, gas supply, breathing
bags and a CO2 canister. A key feature of a rebreather is that it extends
the life of the gas supply allowing the user to carry a smaller, lighter
tank. No longer do you need to carry large tanks to get a decent bottom
time.
How Do I Get Started Diving Rebreathers?
To begin you need to be a certified diver and have completed
our SSI NITROX speecialty class .
Nitrox classes are offered every other month and could be taught
as a lead in to your rebreather class.
Learning to dive with rebreathers will require basic
training and familiarization with the set up and safe use of a new piece
of equipment. Pool and open water training covers setup, dive planning,
basic buoyancy skills, and rebreather contingency planning.
Your rebreather class will consist of three parts:
 PART ONE registration, pay deposit
pick up class materials for home study (TDI
"SEMI CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER" manual).
PART TWO: The classroom portion of your class
deals with the theory and mechanics of your rebreather. Since DRAGER
manufactures two rebreathers the DOLPHIN and the RAY, you will need
to decide which unit to be trained with. The mechanics of both are about
the same but the set up and use vary so you will need specific training
with the unit you plan to dive.
PART THREE will be a fun day of open water diving
(two dives) will complete your training! These can be incorporated into
any of our dive trips.
Included in the class cost is: TDI Manual,
tuition, use of the rebreather, SODASORB, NITROX gas for
the pool and lake dives, pool rental and transportation
to the lake. (This class could be completed on any of our
trips and the price would be adjusted.) Certification will
be issued through SSI and will count towards your Level
TWO SPECIALTY or Level THREE ADVANCED OPEN WATER certification.
- For additional information about this class, Contact
Us, see
Class Schedule
- POOL EXPERIENCE applies to full class: $85.OO
- THEORY & POOL: $225.00
- OPEN WATER DIVES: $275.00
- TOTAL COST: $495.00
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