Ccr cave diving almost simplified manual golem gear. Technical diving international kiss closed circuit rebreather mel clark, david clark, mel clark, bret gilliam, curt ncnamee on. A valuable tool and a good read for beginners and accomplished scuba divers, the basics of rebreather diving is generously illustrated with full color photographs, charts and drawings. Every breath you take follows television producers laurie moran investigation of the unsolved met gala murderin which a wealthy widow was pushed to her death from the famous museums rooftop. Just close your eyes for a minute and imagine yourself on an underwater scooter cruising for hours together with manta rays, turtles and sharks along beautiful colourful long reefs. Enter mastering rebreathers, 2nd edition, by jeff bozanic, a longtime technical dive instructor, who published the first edition of this book in 2002. Here is the complete index for the rebreathers simplified manual by mel. Mar 25, 2020 ccr trimix simplified by mel clark librarything. The redbare rebreather s co2 monitoring system uses infrared technology to detect co2 levels within the rebreather. A complete guide to choosing, understanding and diving a closed circuit rebreather by dr. Rebreather accessories ap projection diveplanner and divestore. Richard pyle a learners guide to closed circuit rebreather operations 2.
Choosing the right rebreather is important because its a big investment and probably the most sophisticated equipment youll own as a diver. Home about harris articles war stories biblios editorials links site map fini, aqua corps interviews bob hollis, aqua corps, n7, 3032. Rebreathers simplified, color edition dive gear express. View mel clarks profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The following articles and books are recommended reading and allow wider. In 2003 she taught for divers institute of technology dit. Mel currently instructs students and future instructors on most of the major rebreathers on the. Rebreather diving bibliography by larry harris taylor. Mar 20, 2017 i currently have 355 hours on my rebreather according to my shearwater log. Mar 14, 2020 rich pyles learners guide to rebreather diving is simplifieed think still one of the best things ever written on rebreather diving and should be but isnt essential reading. We also have high standards and quality of training that goes along with becoming a rebreather diver.
But theyre complex to use and fraught with hazards for lessthanprecise divers. Florida shark tournament pushed to catchandrelease cetacean rescue wreck dive on the antilla queen annes revenge. Copis megalodon mccr advanced diver magazine by mel. Mel clark president and ceo cleantech alliance linkedin. Now in c o l o r new complete guide to choosing, understanding and diving a closed circuit rebreather by dr. Mel has done a wonderful job putting this sometimes very confusing subject into plain english. It also takes more time to clean a rebreather after a dive. Rebreathers simplified by mel clark rebreatherworld. Aug 03, 2018 grab a copy of rebreathers simplified and ccr trimix simplified by mel clark. Rich pyles learners guide to rebreather diving is simplifieed think still one of the best things ever written on rebreather diving and should be but isnt essential reading. A rebreather is a selfcontained breathing device that reuses part of each breath when scuba diving. It also will arm the future rebreather purchaser with some of the questions they need to know before buying a ccr. This comprehensive book includes build check sheets.
This manual explains in simple terms everything a new rebreather diver wants to know. In welltrained and wellinformed hands, a rebreather will not only enhance the capabilities and enjoyment of diving, but will increase safety. Rebreather books, manuals and dvds dive gear express. Mel clark erik foreman richard harris jill heinerth. A rebreather is a breathing apparatus that absorbs the carbon dioxide of a users exhaled breath to permit the rebreathing recycling of the substantially unused oxygen content, and unused inert content when present, of each breath. Mel clark who was really helpful in answering questions. Rebreathers and scientific diving office of marine and. Mel currently instructs students and future instructors on most of the major rebreathers on the market. Also, ccr predive essential dive preparation verification check list, and ccr skills sheet set check list, confined and ow. Mel takes the opportunity here to explain some complex problems in a simple way.
It takes more time to prepare a rebreather for diving than it does opencircuit equipment. Diving rebreathers w knowledge quest, rebreathers simplified, ccr trimix simplified, ccr cave almost simplified by dr. Grab a copy of rebreathers simplified and ccr trimix simplified by mel clark. I had come to truk lagoon specifically to take advantage of rebreather technology, and to explore many of the less dived if dived at. Rebreather course rebreathers used to be only for technical diving, but not any more. Rebreathers simplified by mel clark in stock here rebreathers simplified. In welltrained and wellinformed hands, a rebreather will not only enhance the capabilities and enjoyment of diving, but will increase safety as well. Designed to be used by students with little or no previous trimix experience, for normoxic and hypoxic trimix classes. Mels latest book ccr cave diving almost simplified is her attempt to help the. This book is totally different, is called rebreathers simplified and is geared towards people that want to learn about rebreathers, want to be educated about the selection available and are getting ready for a ccr class. Cover tim taylor takes aim at a large, female oceanic white tip shark in. This web site is dedicated to the dissemination of information regarding the art and science of diving rebreathers of all types. Dec 19, 2019 discover rebreather diving the secret of silence when you slide beneath the surface you instantly become a part of a different world a silent world. Tdi closed circuit rebreather ccr in moalboal, cebu.
Best publishing company mastering rebreathers, 2nd edition. It is a high quality recreational and technical ccr that boasts all the same features of the megalodon, but operates manually adding simplicity and reliability. Isc is a united states based company located in centralia washington. Designed to be used by students with little or no previous trimix experience. We are always on the look out for new material so if you know of any publication that might fit in with our current product range then please email us and we will try and source the volume. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover mels connections. Manufacturer silent scuba stock status usually ships in 24 to 48 hours. Technical diving international kiss closed circuit. G7 inside generation 7 electronics open up endless possibilities for interaction, accessories and apps. The book you purchased at dema last year was the newly released ccr trimix simplified by dr mel clark. If the rebreather had only pure oxygen in the loop as some historic designs did then it would rise to the hyperoxic upper limit of 1.
As part of our ongoing commitment to improving the hammerheaduser experience as well as to ensure continuous and reliable supply of the consumables, we. Mel is an active technical rebreather diving instructor trainer. Back to tec rec discover rebreather diving want to try cuttingedge dive equipment and learn about rebreather technology. The dramatic changes in rebreather technology in the past decade make this revision essential. Jill adds just the right amount of rich personal anecdotes to provide an insiders viewpoint about the past, present and future of rebreather diving. Books the texts listed are all excellent resources for any active. Burnett if you associate rebreathers only with technical diving, its time to take a look at the new type r, or recreational, rebreathers, such as the hollis explorer sport shown in the photo at right. The physiological safety band of oxygen pressure for human beings is 0. The primary goals were to enhance crossagency communication and to produce a best practices template available to the community. Mel is an active technicalrebreather diving instructor trainer. Does the deco book go into more detail like how to determine your decompression profiles for a deco dive. This book may be reproduced for noncommercial educational purposes with appropriate credit to the.
The meg has proven to be the most robust and well tested rebreather for both work and play. The rebreathers youll find in a padi dive center or resort are all good products, and because rebreather technology is rapidly advancing, they continue to. I currently have 355 hours on my rebreather according to my shearwater log. Isc is known internationally as a top competitor in the manufacturing and development of highly innovative customized closed circuit rebreathing systems. The discover rebreather program is your opportunity to try a recreational rebreather or a technical closed circuit rebreather ccr in controlled conditions. She also earned her iantd technical training qualifications. Got my trimix simplified book from here good service. What you need to know before signing up for recreational rebreather training by tanya g. Oxygen is added to replenish the amount metabolised by the user. But certainly essential reading for any one contemplating rebreather diving. Developed from the worlds first recreational rebreather, the legendary poseidon mkvi, the poseidon se7en gives you 7 next generation benefits. It is basically a how to guide for diving and planning dives on a ccr. Innerspace systems corp megalodon and pathfinder rebreather. New complete guide to choosing, understanding and diving a closed circuit rebreather by dr.
Recommended additional reading and support material. While dated, the most recent book was written in 20, these books will lay the groundwork for rebreather basics, and help you know what questions to ask. With a kiss classic, kiss sport or drager rebreather you become one with the silent world and acutely aware of the silence it brings. The manual is designed to be used by students before they take their ccr class. Its primary functions are to to ensure active obsorbent has been fitted, to ensure that the obsorbent sealing systems are operative and to warn of reduced obsorbent efficiency resulting in elevated co2 levels, giving the diver. Oct 15, 2008 the book you purchased at dema last year was the newly released ccr trimix simplified by dr mel clark. Innerspace systems corp manufacturing the worlds finest. Mediabooks ccr cave diving almost simplified manual. Rebreather world, rbw and the rebreather world logo are trademarks. A few typos here and there, some syntax issues, and some uses of acronyms in areas i would not have used them, can all be cleaned in the next production run. Rebreathers simplified by mel clark hi got my copy and one for my buddy late last year from deep ideas.
Mastering rebreathers, second edition is the perfect tool for those who would like to experience the thrill and excitement of expanding their diving skills and reinvigorating their passion for diving. Technical diving international kiss closed circuit rebreather. We currently source our books and dvds from all over the world and hold a small but interesting library of material for retail. If the rebreather is a tdi approved sidemount rebreather, the student must hold the tdi sidemount. Becky also dives and teaches the liberty sidemount ccr which is great for cave diving or those looking for a more specialized tool.
These devices are able to recycle oxygen left unused each time you exhale while also removing carbon dioxide using a chemical that traps it. The manual is presented in a manor that will allow the information to be applied to any rebreath. Diving without bubbles and inspiration rebreather manuals now available direct online from ap diving ltd. Mel clark rebreathers simplified required for jjccr only. Mel began down the rebreather instructor pathway in 2003. Rebreathers are also progressing down this developmental road, but at a slower pace. View profile view forum posts private message rbw member join date. This comprehensive book includes build check sheets and prepostdive check sheets for many ccrs. Rebreather accessories archives page 3 of 5 silent. New type r recreational rebreathers are lightweight, easytotransport. Florida shark tournament pushed to catchandrelease the.
1279 53 604 47 247 232 1082 528 555 223 624 1212 1411 342 1151 163 1386 647 248 1431 280 1567 1504 1267 127 506 1166 1375 778 1396 735 360 407 106 260 1528 1324 483 72 616 469 865 625 813 730 136 653 873 354 1012