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TOPIC: Rebreather Seminar & Workshop with Dan Crowell
LookMaNoBubbles

Joined on
1/15/2008

Skipper of the legendary Dive boat Seeker, Captain Dan Crowell  is no longer at the helm. But, he’s still heavily involved in diving as one of TDI’s top Instructor Trainers as well as an underwater cameraman and TV producer who has just wrapped up a four part series for the Military Channel, “Quest for Sunken Warships”. Dan’s been diving rebreathers for over a decade and has recognized that rebreathers are what the active divers of the future will be warring on their backs soon. 

 

They’re not just for technical divers and The Great American Diving Company  is the road to the future!

 

I recognized the great potential rebreathers posed for deep diving over 10 year ago and have been diving rebreathers ever since. But, more importantly I recognized the great potential they posed for any active diver who was looking to extend their bottom time with much less hassle than using open circuit gear. They're not just for technical divers!  

 

Many divers are under the impression that rebreathers are reserved for deep divers, tech or military divers only. This couldn't be further from the truth and I'm planning on dispelling these rumors. Rebreathers are just another way of doing what regular scuba dose but, in a much more efficient manner. Imagine never having to haul huge tanks down to the dive shop for fills or down a long dock to the dive boat. How about never having to figure out the best nitrox mix for a dive because no matter where you go you'll always have the perfect mix. How'd you like to be breathing warm moist gas that’ll help to keep you warm especially when diving in cold water? Or, how about doing a dive to 60 ft. for three hours with nothing more than what’s on you back and no decompression obligation? The reality is rebreathers offer the greatest benefits at recreational depths than at any other level.

 

One of the other rumors about rebreathers is that they are dangerous. Diving in general is a risky business and in my experience with the proper training I wouldn't consider rebreathers, such as the Inspiration and Evolution, to be any more dangerous than regular scuba, rebreathers just do it differently and so are the risks. 

 

The Inspiration has been on the market now for over 10 years and the newer, smaller version, Evolution are both manufactured by the same company that produces much of the dive gear many of you already own. What does that mean to you? Support! Silent Diving Systems of North America are the North American distributors of Ambient Pressure's Inspiration and Evolution rebreathers which mean they're an established manufacture and distributor with a full infrastructure of support. No waiting for six months for delivery and if there is a problem, it's taken care of in just a few days, not months.

 

If you’d like to learn more, join me for a free rebreather orientation . The future is available to everyone today!

 

Join us for this special event sponsored by The Great American

Diving Company and Dan Crowell. You will be introduced to

rebreather technology, learn what they do and how these

remarkable tools are more efficient than conventional scuba.

Plus you’ll be able to get hands-on with the INSPIRATION &

EVOLUTION closed circuit mixed gas rebreather during the

workshop.

 

The orientation is free of charge but reservations are required. The

workshop is $25 / person and reservations are required as well.

Space is limited so be sure to call, click or stop by today to sign up!

 

Seminar Topics Include"

  • ? Introduction to Rebreathers
  • ? Simplified Rebreather Physiology
  • ? Perfect Mix Every Time
  • ? Electronic and Manual Rebreathers
  • ? Super Long No-Stop Dives
  • ? Recreational Expeditions
  • ? Technical Expeditions
  • .... and more!

When:  March 8, 2008

Please call 314-949-0880 for reservations.   Additional information can be found at:

http://www.tgadc.com/downloads/dan_crowell_2008.pdf

 

hammerhead

Joined on
3/13/2006

I dont trust anything that doesnt make bubbles.


It's okay, just show us on the doll where the P.A.D.I. instructor touched you.

LookMaNoBubbles

Joined on
1/15/2008

The number to call for information in the previous posting is incorrect.  The area code should be 636 not 314, so, the correct number is 636-949-0880.

Thanks,

-Matt