Rebreather training

[PlatypusMan]

Would you go for rebreather training?

Why or why not?

[mwhities]

No, I wouldn't.

It's to expensive. It's to much hands on with a lot of stuff that I don't care to learn about. To scary... die to quick if something isn't done correctly.

Michael

[ertechsg]

Too hardcore. Macho B.S.and yes expensive.

[WaterRat]

I would if I had a need for it. I guess the "need" would be defined as needing to significantlyextend my gas milage or in a situation where bubbles would interfere with the task.
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[Ajuva]

In real terms, if cost were no object, we all would I guess.
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[techgnostic]

Only if I got all the other training that would go along with it...but sadly I'm over 30 (turned 36 in Feb.), so they wouldn't take me if I tried.

[woody]

Originally Posted by techgnostic

Only if I got all the other training that would go along with it...but sadly I'm over 30 (turned 36 in Feb.), so they wouldn't take me if I tried.

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<DIV>What horse sh** is this? Over 30? Who did you talk to? I've never seen this requirement.</DIV>

[PlatypusMan]

Originally Posted by woody

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<div>What horse sh** is this? Over 30? Who did you talk to? I've never seen this requirement.</div>

I think he's referring to military induction age limits for the rebreather training, not civilian recreational use.

[techgnostic]

Originally Posted by woody

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<DIV>What horse sh** is this? Over 30? Who did you talk to? I've never seen this requirement.</DIV>

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<DIV>Sorry, I didn't clarify: Special Forces.

You can join the Army until 40-something, but you cannot volunteer for any of the interesting small-unit stuff after 30...I suppose the cost of training is so high, the need more years out of you to recoup.

I wouldn't want to risk a rebreather unless I got to HALO to the dive site first &amp; get hooked by a high speed zodiac for the egress.
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[TxHockeyGuy]

I would be interested if the cost of entry wasn't so high. I can barely afford to dive with OC. By the time I get enough money hopefully the newer models will have additional safety features as well.