Why choose rebreather training?
Rebreathers are advanced diving devices that reuse the gas exhaled by the diver, filtering it to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) and replenishing the oxygen needed for breathing. This revolutionary technology offers several advantages over traditional open circuit diving:
- Increased autonomy: Rebreathers allow longer dives by recycling breathing gases, reducing reliance on external gas supplies.
- Reduced gas consumption: By recycling breathing gas, rebreathers minimize gas consumption and allow carrying fewer bottles, offering greater freedom of movement.
- Reduction of bubbles: Rebreathers eliminate the need to regularly empty the lungs, reducing the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues, which can help reduce the risk of decompression sickness.
- Better gas mix management: Rebreathers allow the use of customized gas mixes, such as Nitrox and Trimix, offering greater flexibility for diving at different depths.
- Greater discretion: By eliminating exhaled air bubbles, rebreathers make divers less visible to marine life, allowing closer and more natural interactions with underwater life.
Switching to a rebreather is a natural progression for divers looking to push the boundaries of their underwater explorations while improving their safety and comfort.
Rebreather Introduction and Discovery
The rebreather initiation is designed for divers who want to discover and master the use of this advanced technology safely. This program offers a comprehensive introduction to the operating principles, equipment, and diving techniques with a rebreather, preparing divers to expand their underwater horizons.
Training Content:
- Introduction to Rebreathers:
- Principles of closed-circuit rebreathers
- Comparison with open circuit diving
- Advantages and disadvantages of rebreathers
- Rebreather Equipment:
- Presentation and operation of rebreather components
- Configuration and preparation of equipment before the dive
- Basic maintenance and care of the rebreather
- Physiology and Gas Management:
- Effects of breathing gases on the body
- Management of gas mixes and narcosis
- Monitoring dive computer and safety parameters
- Diving Techniques with a Rebreather:
- Start-up and check procedures for the rebreather
- Mastery of buoyancy and trim with a rebreather
- Principles of planning and executing rebreather dives
- Pool and Open Water Practice:
- Pool exercises to acquire basic skills with the rebreather
- Open water dives to apply theoretical knowledge
- Supervision and personalized feedback to foster progress
Prerequisites:
- Open Water Diver (OWD) certification or equivalent
- Minimum age: 15 years
- Good physical condition and aptitude for diving
- Ability to swim and navigate aquatic environments
Certification Conditions:
- Successful completion of theoretical and practical assessments
- Active participation in pool and open water sessions
- Demonstration of safe and effective diving skills with a rebreather
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Rebreather Training with Air Diluent
The first step into the world of silence, learn to dive and master your rebreather in this initial training that will allow you to dive up to 40m.
The Air Diluent Rebreather training is designed for divers who want to learn how to use a closed-circuit rebreather (CCR) with air as a diluent. This training extends your diving skills and benefits from the advantages offered by rebreathers, such as longer dives, reduced gas consumption, and optimized management of breathing mixes.
Training Content:
- Introduction to Rebreathers:
- Presentation of different types of rebreathers (CCR, SCR)
- Advantages and disadvantages of rebreathers compared to open circuits
- Principles of air diluent rebreather operation
- Rebreather Equipment:
- Presentation and configuration of CCR equipment
- Maintenance and inspection of equipment before the dive
- Installation and verification of components (breathing circuit, oxygen cells, electronics, etc.)
- Diving Physiology with a Rebreather:
- Management of oxygen and nitrogen in the rebreather
- Understanding oxygen toxicity thresholds and nitrogen narcosis
- Balancing gases and managing breathing mixes
- Diving Techniques with a Rebreather:
- Start-up and shutdown procedures for the rebreather
- Buoyancy control and trim with a CCR
- Emergency mode maneuvers (switching to open circuit in an emergency)
- Emergency Scenarios and Problem Solving:
- Management of oxygen cell and other electronic component failures
- Emergency procedures in case of rebreather failure
- Emergency management techniques specific to rebreathers
- Practical Sessions in Confined and Open Water:
- Pool exercises to master the use of CCR equipment
- Natural environment dives to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills
- Simulated extended dives and failure management in real conditions
Prerequisites:
- Nitrox Diver certification or equivalent
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Confirmed diving experience (minimum number of open circuit dives)
- Good physical condition and ability to swim
Certification Conditions:
- Successful completion of theoretical and practical exams
- Active participation in confined and open water sessions
- Completion of rebreather dives under the supervision of a qualified instructor
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Normoxic Trimix Rebreather Training
Want to go further? To access depths in search of wrecks or sites beyond 40m? This training will give you the means!
The Normoxic Trimix Diluent Rebreather training is designed for advanced technical divers who want to explore greater depths while minimizing the effects of nitrogen narcosis. By using a normoxic Trimix gas mix, this training allows you to extend diving limits while ensuring maximum safety.
Training Content:
- Introduction to Normoxic Trimix Diluent Rebreather:
- Advantages of using normoxic Trimix with a rebreather
- Principles of normoxic Trimix rebreather operation
- Comparison of normoxic Trimix mixes with air and Nitrox mixes
- Rebreather Equipment for Normoxic Trimix:
- Specific configuration of equipment for normoxic Trimix use
- Controls and parameters to monitor when using normoxic Trimix with a rebreather
- Preparation and verification of equipment before the dive
- Physiology and Gas Management:
- Effects of normoxic Trimix mixes on the body and nitrogen narcosis
- Gas management procedures to optimize safety and performance
- Use of the dive computer to monitor and adjust gases
- Diving Techniques with Normoxic Trimix Diluent Rebreather:
- Start-up and check procedures for the rebreather with normoxic Trimix
- Descent and ascent techniques with gas and narcosis management
- Safety maneuvers and emergency management specific to deep dives with Trimix
- Emergency Scenarios and Problem Solving:
- Identification and management of rebreather failures at depth
- Procedures for abandoning the rebreather and transitioning to open circuit
- Communication and assistance in case of problems during dives with normoxic Trimix
- Practical Sessions in Confined and Open Water:
- Pool exercises to master basic techniques with normoxic Trimix and the rebreather
- Natural environment dives to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills
- Deep dives with supervision to develop experience and confidence
Prerequisites:
- Normoxic Trimix Diver certification or equivalent
- Confirmed experience in technical diving with a rebreather
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Good physical condition and ability to swim
Certification Conditions:
- Successful completion of advanced theoretical and practical exams
- Active participation in confined and open water sessions
- Completion of dives with normoxic Trimix diluent rebreather under the supervision of a qualified instructor
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Hypoxic Trimix Rebreather Training
The ultimate training for the rebreather diver
The Hypoxic Trimix Rebreather training is designed for experienced technical divers seeking to explore extreme depths while minimizing the effects of nitrogen narcosis. By using a hypoxic Trimix gas mix, this training allows you to extend diving limits while ensuring maximum safety.
Training Content:
- Introduction to Hypoxic Trimix Rebreather:
- Advantages and considerations of using hypoxic Trimix in diving
- Principles of hypoxic Trimix rebreather operation
- Comparison of hypoxic Trimix mixes with air and Nitrox mixes
- Rebreather Equipment for Hypoxic Trimix:
- Specific configuration of equipment for hypoxic Trimix use
- Controls and parameters to monitor when using hypoxic Trimix with a rebreather
- Preparation and verification of equipment before the dive
- Physiology and Gas Management:
- Effects of hypoxic Trimix mixes on the body and nitrogen narcosis
- Gas management procedures to optimize safety and performance
- Use of the dive computer to monitor and adjust gases
- Diving Techniques with Hypoxic Trimix Diluent Rebreather:
- Start-up and check procedures for the rebreather with hypoxic Trimix
- Descent and ascent techniques with gas and narcosis management
- Safety maneuvers and emergency management specific to deep dives with hypoxic Trimix
- Emergency Scenarios and Problem Solving:
- Identification and management of rebreather failures at depth
- Procedures for abandoning the rebreather and transitioning to open circuit
- Communication and assistance in case of problems during dives with hypoxic Trimix
- Practical Sessions in Confined and Open Water:
- Pool exercises to master basic techniques with hypoxic Trimix and the rebreather
- Natural environment dives to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills
- Deep dives with supervision to develop experience and confidence
Prerequisites:
- Hypoxic Trimix Diver certification or equivalent
- Confirmed experience in technical diving with a rebreather
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Good physical condition and ability to swim
Certification Conditions:
- Successful completion of advanced theoretical and practical exams
- Active participation in confined and open water sessions
- Completion of dives with hypoxic Trimix diluent rebreather under the supervision of a qualified instructor
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