FLEX2 CCR
Rebreathers
The Generic Breathing Machine: Front-Mounted Rebreather Innovation
Images
Gregory Borodiansky
Larry Cohen
Olga Torrey
Gregory Borodiansky diving his Generic Breathing Machine (GBM), a front-mounted rebreather he invented
Technical diving instructor and inventor Gregory Borodiansky is qualified to dive 20 different rebreathers. He is also a rebreather instructor on many units and a rebreather instructor trainer. Since Borodiansky has a background in electronic engineering and computer science, he took the features he liked on each unit and designed a front-mounted rebreather. Larry Cohen reports.
A monument for all involved with mine warfare and diving to be officially dedicated
At present, the dedication event at Gunwharf Quay is provisionally pencilled for Friday, 15 July 2022. The summer date has been chosen, because it is anticipated that Covid-19 will be less of an issue. That being the case, it is hoped that current and former Royal Navy Clearance Divers will be allowed to take part in this important occasion.
Peter Sotis convicted of attempting to illegally export rebreathers to Libya
If the name Peter Sotis rings a bell, it is no coincidence. He was Rob Stewart's dive buddy when the filmmaker tragically lost his life on a deep rebreather dive in 2017, after which he was ostracised by the dive community as well as sued by Stewart’s family for his role in Stewart's death. Both the incident and the lawsuit have been covered in the magazine.
Bailout CCR Course standards outlined
Images
Gabriele Paparo
Diver wearing a sidemounted bailout rebreather
Rebreathers are great pieces of kit that do away with the need to carry an excessive amount of dive cylinders on deeper dives. However, this advantage is offset by the need to also carry additional open circuit cylinders on which a diver can bail out in case of a rebreather malfunction. Using another rebreather could be a better solution and to that end, a bailout rebreather course has been developed.
Dive Industry in Denmark: The JJ-CCR Story
Images
Peter Symes
The JJ-CCR. Photo courtesy of JJ-CCR
Some 80km south of Copenhagen, about one hour’s drive, in what appears to be just some ordinary and inconspicuous farm buildings surrounded by fields out in the countryside, we find JJ-CCR—manufacturer of world-renowned closed circuit rebreathers.
ECCR BRIZ
Introducing AV Underwater Technologies' Electronic Closed Circuit Rebreather BRIZ
Tips for Mixed Teams of OC & CCR Divers
Images
Michael Rothschild
Alice Chong
Mixed team of open circuit and closed circuit rebreather dive buddies. Photo by Michael Rothschild
Nowadays, more and more recreational divers are coming into contact with technical rebreather divers, perhaps even being buddied up with one on a dive. What follows are some good things for open circuit divers to know about closed circuit rebreathers. Michael Rothschild gives us a quick glimpse into rebreather diving and what one can expect when diving in a mixed team.
Molecular Products launch flavoured sorb
From today divers can now purchase Molecular Products sorb in Mint and Strawberry flavours
A number of new products are normally launched at the start of April, and this year did not disappoint.
Oxygen sensor shortage leaves rebreather divers high and dry
Oxygen sensors, or "cells," which are used in rebreathers have a limited shelf life and need to be replaced every 12 to 18 months. However, new ones are currently not available to the dive community.
In the United Kingdom, oxygen cell manufacturers have been mandated by the UK government to supply cells to the medical industry, leaving the dive community with back orders.