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March 26, 2008 by Eric Keibler

Training Under the Waves

Kevin Gurr Discussing New BOVThe wind has picked up and the waves resemble a good day in the Gulf with the sun a little obscured by the clouds.  But despite the slight turn in the weather, like and good scuba course, the training goes on.  It is interesting in being the the first group of divers on a unit.  There are a few problems or design things that pop-up that might make it easier.  Of course I am not sure the design team always want to hear the comments.  However, the reception has been positive and everyone seems to be enjoying diving their units.

 

The dives themselves have been pretty boring as far as the general scenery.  Training reefs all of them with lots of sand and patchey corals.  Kevin was a little disappointed that the winds picked-up because we were poised to dive a “nice little wreck over there” but it is now too rough.  So instead we are mneung to a more protected area with access to several other sights. 

 

I like the unit.  It seems a little more complicated than the Evolution but it also has more features and some far superior design features that make it more appealing and an off-set for its larger size.

 

Simon Butler & Jong Sub ParkIt is interesting listening to Simon try and explain some wording for Jong Sub, from Korea, while he is trying to take notes about the course.    What would be another way to explain a concept by using a common word to explain something (e.g. “sanity breath,” “calming,” “settling down” and so on.).

 

The training Continues

Filed Under: Middle East, Rebreather Tagged With: Rebreather, Red Sea, Sentinel, Training

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