CCR REBREATHERS!

Shhhhhhhhhhh.... Rebreathers are here. Try out a rebreather dive - no noise, no bubbles! We offer courses on a variety of Closed Circuit Rebreathers (CCR) or just get support for your CCR or SCR of choice. Rebreathers are available for rent to rebreather certified divers or to students for courses. For divers wanting to try a rebreather, we offer an 'Experience Rebreather Diving' program. These are an absolute must for the adventurous diver and photographers wanting to try something new! Our current options for rental, sale or training are:

  • Inspiration (CCR) / AP Valve - Silent Diving Systems
  • Evolution (CCR)  / AP Valve - Silent Diving Systems
  • Sport KISS (CCR) / Jetsam Technologies
  • Classic KISS (CCR) / Jetsam Technologies
  • Megalodon (CCR) / InnerSpace Corporation
  • O2ptima (CCR) / DiveRite

Plus Normoxic and Trimix programs are available on the above plus the

  • Sentinel (CCR) / Closed Circuit Technologies
  • Megalodon (CCR) / InnerSpace Corporation

REBREATHER EXPERIENCE
The Experience program is designed for certified Advanced Open Water divers over 16 year of age, to introduce you to all of the advantages and safety issues that are related to CCR diving. The experience includes an information session on the history of Rebreathers, advantages, differences, equipment, safety and 'how-to' dive a rebreathers. Following classroom and equipment setup, you will enjoy a fantastic, fun and unusual dive on the mini wall at Turtle Reef. Bring your mask and fins - we'll supply the rest. As an experience program, you are not required to be Nitrox certified.

CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER DIVER CERTIFICATION
This program trains divers to safely use the chosen Closed Circuit Rebreather to depths up to 140fsw/42msw using air diluents only. It includes theory, planning, preparation and in-water skills. After learning how a CCR works, students will receive hands-on experience of assembling and dismantling the unit. All important pre-dive checks will be thoroughly covered and in-water skills will be practiced in confined and open water to ensure the diver is comfortable with all aspects of the unit’s use. This program is designed for divers wishing to enter the underwater realm in total silence. CCR bubble-free diving allows greater interaction with marine creatures and is excellent for underwater photography. It is also the entry level for divers wishing in the future to dive the CCR on mixed gases.

CCR NORMOXIC and CCR TRIMIX CERTIFICATION courses are also available. Courses run 4 - 6 days on the deep walls of Cayman in the sponge belt. divetech@candw.ky Email us for course details.

Innerspace A dedicated week for CCR divers or students. Technology conference, new CCR's, the Leaders of the Leaders in CCR diving, training and manufacturing and lots of toys!

Tek Week - A fun week for CCR and OC technical divers or students to dive deep profiles all week!

REBREATHER RENTALS & SUPPLIES
We stock spare parts, have a complete partial pressure blending station for all of your gas needs - including air, nitrox mixes, oxygen and mixed gases. CO2 scrubber (408 and 812 - high moisture) is available by the fill or in 37/44 lb. pails. We also stock the MicroPore Extend Air Cartridges (EP) and several adapters.

We carry extra CCR bottles in rental if you wish to travel light, and have CCR and SCR rentals available for certified divers. Bailout cylinders of 30, 40 and 63cuft are DIN and ready to go with carrying straps and clips to keep you safe.

CCR Supplies        
COMPANY CCR Name O2 Sensors Batteries Scrubber
DiveRite O2ptima R22D 3.5 Lithium/SAFT LS 14500 extend air
InnerSpace Systems Corp Megalodon R22D 2 x (5) 1.5v AA Alkaline, spot-welded 812
SDS Inspiration Classic R22D-Bud 2 x CR-P2 812/extend air
SDS Evo/Inspiration R22D-AP 2 x CR-P2 812
Jetsam Technologies Sport KISS K1D px28L (Duracell) 408
Jetsam Technologies Classic KISS R22D px28L (Duracell) 408
Delta P Ouroboros R17D C (Alkaline) + AA lithium 812
Delta P VR3 - C10/C12 R17D  
TMI Shop Drager Conversion  K1D px28L (Duracell) 408/extend air
Bubbleseekers Titan R22D Sealed rechargeable/no replacement needed extend air


COURSES

All of our courses are conducted from shore and we have 2 great locations to choose from. Lighthouse Point and Cobalt Coast Resort - our new dive resort. So, if it's lots of variety and lots of diving that interests you, it's convenient access to 2 of the best reefs that can be found in Cayman. Showers, fresh water rinse tanks, dive lockers & dock and ladder entrance are found on-site, as well as Duppies Bar & Restaurant at Cobalt Coast for snacks and drinks after your dive. Boat trips to the North Wall and NW Point are done on a daily basis also.  

CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER DIVER - Recreational Level (All units) This program trains divers to safely use a Closed Circuit Rebreather to depths up to 130FSW/39MSW using air diluent only. (100FSW/30MSW recommended without any helium) It includes theory, planning, preparation and in-water skills. After learning how a CCR works, students will receive hands-on experience of assembling and dismantling the unit. All important pre-dive checks will be thoroughly covered and in-water skills will be practiced in confined and open water to ensure the diver is comfortable with all aspects of the unit’s use. This program is designed for divers wishing to enter the underwater realm in total silence. CCR bubble-free diving allows greater interaction with marine creatures and is excellent for underwater photography. It is also the entry level for divers wishing in the future to dive the Inspiration on mixed gases. The course content includes the following:

  • History of rebreathers
  • Review of EANx theory
  • Types of rebreather
  • Advantages/Possible problems
  • How the CCR works
  • Dive Planning
  • Pre-dive checks
  • Checks during the dive
  • Problem recognition
  • Emergency procedures
  • Post dive maintenance
  • 2 confined water dives
  • 6 open water dives

Pre-requisites: IANTD Advanced Nitrox or TDI Decompression Procedures/Advanced EANx diver or equivalent of this certification (another training agency, full cave, etc.). Proof of a minimum of 50 logged dives. Minimum 18 years of age

Program Cost: US$1125. Included in the course: IANTD or TDI CCR student manual & workbook, IANTD or TDI Student Certification fees and card all classroom lectures, two confined water skills sessions and six open water dives. You are responsible to have a CCR for this course, or can rent one for $500.US for the week.  

Program Schedule: The CCR Diver Course runs a minimum of 6 days. Any additional dives to complete the bottom time requirements are US$100.00.   Standards require that in order to complete the CCR course, you must own a CCR or have ready and continual access to one, proof of which must be given prior to acceptance into the course. We can drop ship a CCR to you, pre-purchased by you for the course.  

CLOSED CIRCUIT REBREATHER DIVER - Normoxic Level OR Trimix (All units) This program trains divers to safely use a Closed Circuit Rebreather to depths up to 200FSW/60MSW (Normoxic)  or 330FSW/100MSW (Trimix) using helium/nitrogen/oxygen mixtures. It includes theory, planning, preparation and in-water skills. After learning how a CCR works, students will receive hands-on experience of assembling and dismantling the unit. All important pre-dive checks will be thoroughly covered and in-water skills will be practiced in confined and open water to ensure the diver is comfortable with all aspects of the unit’s use. This program is designed for divers wishing to dive deeper on their CCR. CCR bubble-free diving allows greater interaction with marine creatures and is excellent for underwater photography. The course content includes the following:

  • History of rebreathers
  • Helium based mixtures
  • Types of rebreather
  • Advantages/Possible problems
  • How the CCR works
  • Dive Planning on constant PO2 and helium mixtures
  • Pre-dive checks
  • Checks during the dive
  • Problem recognition
  • Emergency procedures
  • Post dive maintenance
  • 1 confined water dive
  • 4 - 6 open water dives

Pre-requisites: IANTD or TDI CCR diver, Proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives with 30 deeper than 90FSW/27MSW; Minimum of 20 dives and 25 logged hours on the CCR being trained on, Minimum 18 years of age  

Cost: US$1125.  (Normoxic) or $900. (Trimix) Included in the course: IANTD or TDI CCR Normoxic/Trimix student manual and workbook, CCR Owners Guide, IANTD or TDI Student Certification fees and card, all classroom lectures, one confined water skills sessions and four open water dives. You are responsible to have a CCR for this course.  

Schedule: CCR Normoxic Course - 6 days; CCR Trimix Course - 4 days. Any additional dives to complete the bottom time requirements are US$120.00.

                                          

    

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