Jeff toorish from advanced diver magazine and speaks with the folds from hammerhead rebreathers at dema 2008 in las vegas. Rebreathers are excellent tools for spending more time in the underwater environments we love. After a period of open circuit diving there was the need for another and different type of diving apparatus and finding nothing that answered the need. It contains the same functions of the rev c line, however utilizing state of the art components as well as offering some of the most exciting features it is the most advanced dive computer to date.
After saying that i feel that slowly as newer models are released the unit is becoming better and better and is now a true 2nd gen unit. If the hammerhead classic is the best, the hammerhead extreme is better. I descend faster and faster, rhythmically adding diluent to front counterlungs and air to dry suit. These heads are completely hot swappable with the original equipment provided by the respective manufacturers. Some of the benefits of diving with a closed circuit. You simply blow into the unit twice, giving you enough power to drive 2 sticks of nails at 90 psi. The padi rebreather diver course with patriot dive center who should take this course. The advantage of the rebreather s long duration for most of us is that you can make several dives on one fill of scrubber and cylinders. As well as aftermarket controller options, juergensen marine offers aftermarket replacement heads which incorporate as many of the hammerhead design aspects as possible. Our skiff driver had always been exceptional and patiently waited for us to resurface.
Safety and building your confidence on ccr is our first priority, diving is fun and well make sure we have some of that during class too. Since 2000, scubaboard has been the place to go for internet based discussions related to all things scuba. Our rev d is our next iteration of the eccr controller. Shrimp bov standard for hammerhead, kiss, optima, ouroboros rebreathers and cooper hoses. Cocos island is not only about the hammerhead sharks. Inspiration rebreathers from ap diving ccr revolutionised. A personal view on different ccr units southern cross divers.
The objective is to be able to comfortably operate the rebreather and dive safely to 100 feet30msw using air diluent with an operating po2 of 1. The inspiration rebreather started the ccr revolution over 20 years ago and the inspiration xpd is based on the original spec the larger unit with a longer duration scrubber and 3 litre cylinders ideal for deeper, longer duration diving or a series of shorter repeat dives. 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. My rebreather diving has taken a different path which means it is time to sell my hammerhead rebreather s included are the following. Okeanos aggressor ii wind dancer boat budget range price. Before you make the big purchase, its crucial that you dive and test out a variety of different models. All hammerhead partsaccessories have been integrated into.
Every hammerhead tool or accessory gives you a new way to get the job done and do it smarter, faster and easier. Unfollow scuba rebreather to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ida 71 russian soviet closed rebreather spare parts. Utilizing divesofts bov, gas management is now as simple as possible. Doug is a solid diver and plans on putting some serious hours on his hh to prepare himself for ccr cave diving. Lamar points out the latest features of the 2012 o2ptima rev d closed circuit rebreather. When we select a product to offer our clients, we want products with a. Normally during the actuator spring stroke, center chamber air is forced out by the springs and the outer chambers draw in atmospheric air. Designed and built to deliver consistent performance in the most demanding underwater environments, the hammerhead ccr is the goto rebreather used by serious explorers around the globe. Hammerhead rebreather hammerhead ccr juergensen marine.
Everyone please join in me in congratulating the worlds newest hammerhead ccr diver, doug dobranski of ohio. These devices are able to recycle oxygen left unused each time you exhale while also removing carbon dioxide using a chemical that traps it. These heads are completely hot swappable with the original equipment provided by. But the analyses also reveal that this comes at the price of more supersaturation. Hi all, i am new to this forum and new to the rebreather world. Nov 26, 2011 the dive addicts rebreather team has been diving the hammerhead since its inception and has loved every moment of it. The most versatile, reliable, robust rebreather on the market.
At mexico underground we run the tdi advanced trimixrebreather class over 56 days. At moondog dive outfitters we have a wealth of rebreather experience within our ranks. Rebreather connections are available for various rebreathers. New type r recreational rebreathers are lightweight, easytotransport and have sophisticated electronics to simplify their use. Now featuring an all new rearmounted counterlung design that greatly reduces work of breathing, the o 2 ptima has become one of the most streamlined ccr packages on the market. Jun 09, 2011 lamar explains how the juergensen marine hammerhead rev d electronics will be incorporated into the o2ptima closed circuit rebreather. Nov 07, 2008 jeff toorish from advanced diver magazine and speaks with the folds from hammerhead rebreathers at dema 2008 in las vegas. If you are a shipwreck diver that is buying a low price rebreather and trying to make it fit, then you are. The harmmerhead ccr is built tough, smart and safe. The inspiration xpd is the expedition divers rebreather of choice. The revolutionary rebreather about us a passion for diving and a passion for technique led to the development of the revo.
No, i am not selling my revo rebreather, i am very happy with it. The physiological safety band of oxygen pressure for human beings is 0. Unfollow rebreather to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. There are a number of rebreather manufacturers on the market today.
Bayonet nuts and nipples for the golem shrimp bov and titan ccr. Hammer meg head as well as aftermarket controller options, juergensen marine offers aftermarket replacement heads which incorporate as many of the hammerhead design aspects as possible. Of course, a rebreather does not make you immune to dcs and nitrogen narcosis. The manifolds provide streamlined hose routing and additional unused lp ports allow for easy. Both the oxygen and diluent regulators have a single feed hose that supplies a manifold. There youll find ap diving inspiration and evolution rebreathers for sale as well as isc megalodon rebreathers, dive rite o2ptima rebreathers, kiss rebreathers, juergensen hammerhead rebreathers, deltap sentinel and ccrb ouroboros as well as old navy rebreathers such as the mark 15, mark 15. Hammerhead classic rev c head with 4th cell cable and bayonet fittings hammerhead extreme rev d head with new 18650 enclosures and 4th cell cable pressure pot with remobulator standard size canister and radial scrubber narked at 90 rebreather frame oxycheq 80lb. The first thing you notice is the rugged design with the addition of superfabric and hard wearing other materials into covers, hose protectors, counter lungs and wing.
Rebreather systems houstons premier scuba and dive shop. Reeds jarenlang bouwt en ontwerpt juergensen marine in samenwerking met will smithers van digital deep electronica voor closed circuit mixed gas rebreathers. The unit is neither a fully closed circuit rebreather nor a pure semiclosed system, but an. Inspiration xpd closedcircuit rebreather ap diving. As you can imagine, these high tech dive units are not cheap. The unit had and still does have hammerhead electronics, which makes this a 3rd party add on in some ways. The paslode rebreather adapter uses a cyclonic pistonbased compression system to compress air at up to an 18. Choose from 3 models, 3 chassis sizes, 5 harness sizes, 2 wing sizes, 2 cylinder sizes, 2 scrubber durations and multiple upgrade options from gas connection systems to choice of front or back mounted counterlungs, to deco options up to advanced trimix. A rebreather is a selfcontained breathing device that reuses part of each breath when scuba diving. Cobra compact bailout rebreathing apparatus is a unique bailout system which is easy to operate and maintain. I am debating between the following and was hoping to gain some opinions as to which setup would be best, and why, as well as any negatives to the selections.
The dive rite o2ptimata ccr has been around for a decade and is very well established. The inspiration evo closedcircuit rebreather is compact, light and easy to dive with. Xccr hammerhead rebreather owners group has 998 members. Hammerhead classic rev c head with 4th cell cable and bayonet fittings hammerhead extreme rev d head with new 18650 enclosures and 4th cell cable pressure pot with remobulator standard size canister and radial scrubber narked at 90 rebreather. It contains the same functions of the rev c line, however utilizing state of the art components as well as offering some of the most exciting features it is the most advanced dive computer to date dimensions.
Juergensen marine home of the hammerhead closed circuit. Rebreather diving has gained popularity over the last few years. All ap rebreathers, including the evo, can be dived to technical depths with the appropriate planning for diluent gas mix and offboard bailout. This design greatly reduces the length of the breathing loop compared to other rebreathers on the market. Rebreather diver scuba trainining courses and shop. Hammerhead tools solve common problems in new and innovative ways. Hammerhead ccr 12356 s 900 e, draper, utah 84020 rated 4.
Owner selling due to buying a new different brand for different reb experience. This incredibly abrasion resistant material makes living with the rebreather easy. Since its inception, juergensen marine has developed no less that 7 models of the eccr controller and 4 vibrating huds, each. They allow you to stay underwater longer, go deeper while maximizing your decompression time and get close to animals like never before. With updated designs to improve functionality and operation, the jm hammerhead extreme ccr expands the rock solid design of the classic. The o 2 ptima uses dive rites ft or xt first stage regulators. We welcome only divers who have interest xccr or hh units.
As with any large investment, buying your first rebreather can be daunting. You will be automatically redirected for the latest in rebreather. From each manifold there are shorter hoses that feed the different components of the o 2 ptima. Hammerhead manifold block with seven 3824 f ports dil side price. Rebreathers used to be only for technical diving, but not any more. The objective of the course is to train divers in the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for mixed gas diving on the unit specific ccr, utilizing a mixed gas diluent containing 16 percent or greater oxygen, and to develop intermediate ccr diving skills appropriate to technical diving to a maximum depth of 60 meters. This entry level course gives you the foundational knowledge and skills to safely dive the poseidon discovery rebreather to a maximum depth of 18metres prerequisites. Juegensen marine is the manufacture of the most advanced eccr electronics on the planet. The o 2 ptima ccr utilizes a horizontal scrubber behind the divers head. Pure hammerhead action for 90 minutes utila dive center. Hammerhead ccr rebreathers expedition grade rebreathers. Its a very tight community where youre unlikely to get scammed. To get straight to the point, i am going to be purchasing a new hammerhead extreme ccr unit within the next few weeks but am stuck as to which electronics options to get. Cobra is the only commercial emergency rebreather system in the world to have been granted ce marking status to norsok u101 diving respiratory equipment and en14143 self contained rebreathing apparatus, leading the way in terms of safety and functionality.
The padi rebreather diver course is your first step to becoming a recreational rebreather diver. Ap inspiration rebreathers are custom built to suit your size, frame and the type of diving you plan to do. The hammerhead rebreather is one of the most advanced closed circuit mixed gas rebreather in the commercial rebreathing market to date. The reduced length is due to the fact that gas does not have to be pushed down a divers back and returned over your shoulder for every breath. You will be automatically redirected for the latest in rebreather technology. This course is unit specific for the megalodon rebreather. Hammerhead rebreathers are all about personal choice, making it truly the worlds most flexible rebreather. But if youre looking for a used rebreather, rebreatherworld is the place to go. In fact, randy was a part of the first group of instructors made in the world. Padi rebreather courses poseidon ccr utila honduras. Rebreathers use the latest technology to maximize your gas supply and mix the best mix for any depth by maintaining a constant partial pressure of. Xccr hammerhead rebreather owners group public group.
This group is the best place to sell your rebreather, accessories and spare parts for the rebreather. Inspiration evo closedcircuit rebreather ap diving. Lamar explains how the juergensen marine hammerhead rev d electronics will be incorporated into the o2ptima closed circuit rebreather. Padi rebreather ccr utila dive centre is once again the leader in the regional dive industry as the first dive center and resort to offer padi closed circuit rebreather training for all divers through our padi career development center. Megalodon, evolution, inspiration, kiss, optima, lar v, c96 pro and now the hammerhead rebreather. Those risks remain, though the more sophisticated closedcircuit rebreathers can adjust your gas mix to reduce the dcs risk. The rebreather is the next evolution of pneumatic nailer technology. A dual ccr is like use of twinset, if one tank or regulator fails im able to switch to second and safely finish dive, the same with rebreathes.
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