Rebreather Training, Rebreather Sales, and Rebreather Travel is what we do. The entire staff at Going Under Dive Center is dedicated to helping you enjoy the benefits of Rebreather diving and will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have. Going Under offers the following rebreathers on site for training and sales: Megalodon, Mini-Megalodon, KISS Classic, KISS Sport, Inspiration, Evolution, rEvo, Azimuth, Drager Dolphin, and Drager Ray. Instructors onsite at Going Under Dive Center can provide local training or training abroad, all you have to do is call or email us for the next available class.
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Rebreather Information and Pool Demonstration
Thursday Evening TBD
First event December 12 & 13, 2007 6:30 - 9:30 pm was a great time and we will plan another soon - call to put your name on a list
Wednesday evening will be in the classroom (space is limited must register in advance) and will focus on the many styles of rebreathers available today. Ron will present information on over 9 different rebreathers that he has personally owned and trained divers on, as well as additional models that Ron has dove or field tested. There will be 4 different CCR's on display and available to tear-down and examine. This is a perfect opportunity for questions on basic design and performance from beginner to advanced diver.
Thursday evening will be Pool only and there will be 4 different rebreathers for you to pool test as many times as the evening allows.
Cost is $65 - all you need to provide is swimsuit, towel and MFS for pool. Basic scuba certification is a prerequisite.
call Going Under at 763-424-8717
Course dates by request
TBD ¨
6-10pm Classroom
CCR pool experience, last apx. 1 hours $60 -optional not required with full certification course
Cost of class, pool, open water dives locally, and certification fee $1200
Rebreather rental available for students who are not purchasing a unit at time of class. Gas fills, chemical, student transportation, personal scuba equipment, and others not included.
Reservations To reserve your course requires a 50% deposit, balance due first day of class. All dates not reserved 4 weeks in advanced are subject to cancellation.
* Prerequisite Advanced Nitrox students with basic nitrox level can take Advanced Nitrox concurrently with ccr training
Trimix CCR ( Inspiration/Evolution / Megalodon / KISS / Optima )
Level II Prerequisites:
Program Limits
One stage cylinder must be carried for bail-out and as backup of Diluent
No dives conducted depths greater than 170 fsw
Limited decompression ( max 25 min )
FO2 minimum 20% and no more than 30% Helium in Diluent mixture
This program includes a confined water session prior to a minimum of 6 dives using CCR with Normoxic mixture, Three dives may use EANx or Air mixtures for dives of 90 fsw or shallower.
Divers already qualified as Normoxic Trimix Divers must complete all CCR specific lectures and skills plus make 4 dives using Normoxic Diluent gas. Three dives must be deeper than 90 fsw.
Next date:
Aug. 6
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8:00 am 12:00 pm Classroom 1:00 pm - 3:00pm ¨
Set Up
Aug. 6 ¨
Aug 7,8,9,10 Dives Location to be determined
Other Dates by request
Reservations
To
reserve your course requires a 50% deposit, balance due first day of class.
All dates not reserved 4 weeks in advanced are subject to
cancellation.
Cost
of class, pool, and open water dives locally $1000. Includes text and
certification processing.
* Equipment Requirements
Level III
Full Trimix CCR ( Inspiration / Megalodon CCR / Classic KISS / Optima )
Level III Prerequisites:
Must be qualified as a Rebreather Diver, and Normoxic Trimix Diver or previously certified as an open circuit Trimix Diver. Diver previously certified open circuit Trimix may omit Level II CCR
Must provide proof of a minimum of 200 dives, and at least 50 logged hours of dive time on CCR, with at least 25 dives that included required decompression stops.
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
Program Limits
PO2 set-point may not be set higher than 1.3 during working portion of dive, nor higher than 1.4 during decompression.
No training dives may be conducted to depths greater than 260 fsw.
Program must include a confined water session prior to 4 dives using CCR with helium based gas mixtures. All of the dives must be deeper than 165 fsw.
Next date:
Aug. 6
¨
8:00 am 12:00 pm Classroom 1:00 pm - 3:00pm ¨
Set Up
Aug. 6 ¨
Aug 7,8,9,10 Dives Location to be determined
Other Dates by request
Reservations
To
reserve your course requires a 50% deposit, balance due first day of class.
All dates not reserved 4 weeks in advanced are subject to
cancellation.
Cost
of class, pool, and open water dives locally $1000. Includes text and
certification processing.
* Equipment Requirements
Instructor Training
GUDC is the leader in Technical Instructor Training with an experienced staff of Instructor Trainers and a facility designed for convenient and easy learning. Our Instructor Development Center has 3 modern classrooms ranging from private class size to large group meetings, onsite pool, tech repair center and mixed gas station to accommodate any course we offer. Our large well stocked retail center offers a modern professional setting to reinforce the value of sales and continued education.
Tech Instructor Trainer Ron Benson is constantly seeking new challenges, improving his knowledge and skills. Ron travels regularly to meet with other industry experts and stay on top of the ever changing market of diver training. Whether it is open circuit or closed circuit experience you desire, you can be sure that Ron has the tools you need.
Tech Instructor Ron Benson bio
Quality and experience is guaranteed when you train with GUDC, in fact we ask that you make a personal visit to discuss our background and qualifications. Choose IANTD or TDI Certifications.
Dolphin / Ray SCR Rebreather Instructor
SodaSorb Absorbent is manufactured by W. R. Grace & Co. who is the largest manufacturer of CO2 absorbent in the world. It is available in two grades for the diving industry. The 4-8 mesh grade is used in rebreathers with higher "Work of Breathing" WOB or in situations were shorter dives are planned. The 6-12 mesh grade is used in rebreathers where the WOB is more efficient and longer durations are required.
WR Grace SodaSorb 37lb. Pail 6-12 Grade
1 - 4 Keg. 37 lb. each $109
5 + Keg. 37 lb each $89
WR Grace SodaSorb 37lb. Pail 4-8 Grade
1 - 4 Keg. 37 lb. each $99 -
5 + Keg. 37 lb each $84
*shipping is approximately $30 per keg continental U.S.
Full pallet rate $175 most of U.S. ( quantities of 24 pails )
For detailed information
about the properties and handling of Sodasorbâ,
reference the
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provided by W.R.Grace & Co. (PDF
file), by clicking
HERE.
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*Price does not include shipping, email for quote Email Ron at: goingunder@earthlink.net
*shipping is a minimum $30 per keg continental U.S.
* Special rate on Sofnolime Sorb must purchase in quantities of 5 or 200 lbs. minimum weight UPS charges a surcharge for home deliveries verse business address.
* Call for price on full pallet , shipping full pallet rate $175 ( quantities of 24 pails ) most of United States
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For upcoming class times and dates, please call Ron at cell number 612-419-0559
Email Ron : goingunder@embarqmail.com
