Here
are just a few shots for those who were unable to
attend
this world class diving conference.
Special
note
A special
thank you to Richard Taylor for making this such a fine
event
and to all who contributed
The smiling faces of Oztek 3
Mike
Wescombe-Downs checks out the Abyss Closed Circuit Rebreather belonging
to
Errol
Harding, this is a totally home built unit and is very slick with much thought gone
into
its design.
Colkan
International recreational rebreather specialists had some *very nice gear*
There
were many nice closed circuit rebreathers on display including a proto-type
Most
of the units on this stand were MK 15's all slightly modified by their
owners for
different
types of diving. However there was plenty of open circuit tek equipment
on
display
also.
Now that's what I call a TANK....!! Kind of make the BC look tiny
doesn't it.
My reg of choice
was
also on display however the new models are far too high performance for
rebreathers.
Dive Rite also had a nice selection
Frog
Dive had some excellent HID Lamps and ScubaPro/Uwatec had nice compact
twin sets
Performance
Sports Scuba with Digitals plus housings, OMS showing wings, and harnesses.
Note
the mini suit from Oceandry Dry suits and Rogue had a safety sausage for
all types :))
This
booth had good info on wreck sites in Victoria and Zeagle did what it does
best
DeSat
- TecRec offering trips to many famous wrecks while Alpha Diving Products
had
More
shots of compressors, filters, and oils Of course
this man needs no introduction!
and
Nitrox panel in the background from
It was nice to finally meet Barry and Belinda
Pro
Diving Services.
Sacha
Dench certain does challenge the limits
Diving Adventures had a lot of exotic
With
just *ONE BREATH* Sacha gave a very
locations to choose from when going on
interesting
talk on free diving and we all learned your next diving holiday.
a little
more about this fascinating sport.
It was
good to see the diving magazines all
And it goes without saying, that these
contribute
to Oztek 3.
smiling faces working the hours made
Oztek 3 the huge success that it was.
Now
to my favourite part, "Rebreathers" as you can see it was good to see the
turn out of
rebreathers
for the static display and workshop. From left to right we have the homebuilt
Abyss
closed circuit rebreather, a modified Inspiration rebreather, a closed
circuit Dolphin
Rebreather,
a Ray semi closed circuit rebreather. Front row left was an Azimuth semi
closed circuit rebreather,and a Dreager FGG semi closed circuit rebreather.
Here
are some closer shots of the three closed circuit rebreathers on the table.
A closer
look at the Azimuth Semi Closed
This display was brilliant, and it had many
circuit
rebreather, much larger than I had
many people watching the underwater videos
imagined
and quite heavy too.
on that excellent Plasma screen, thanks Sony.
Pacific Commercial had a mini Rove on display The Kiwi dive
magazine Dive Paciffic was
in the
tank and on the back wall some beaut
on display with some nice pictures.
Kirby
Morgan breakaway full face masks just
perfect
for rebreathers.
Captain
Mike Hatcher, a true modern day
Chris Parret Abysmal Diving with a display
wreck
hunter gave not only and extremely
of Abyss regs and accessories including
interesting
talk on salvaging treasure but
the latest version of his famous dive tables
had
some bootie on display also.
check
www.hatchertreasure.com
Ashleworth
Diving including Dave Appeley's dual Inspiration when simply one rebreather
isnt
enough.
Richard Taylor still managed a stand even though he was flat strap with organisation
Here is Errol Harding showing us all the inner workings of his totally home made "Abyss rebreather.
More shots of the Abyss Rrebreather while on the right Dr Bill Stone prepares for his next lecture
Above and below Richard Taylor looses his hair for a good cause, NSW Safety Rescue Helicopter
As the hair comes off Simon Hadwin displays his Inspiration Rebreather complete with enlarged bailout cylinders for dilutent and Oxygen
A rear view of Simons rebreather and a close-up shot of Dr Bill Stone
Here I am trying to explain the inner workings of a closed circuit Dolphin....dont think I,m having much luck judging from the expressions on most listeners faces?
And last me modeling Dr Errol Harding's closed circuit Abyss Rebreather, its a nice unit and is detailed further on the website, plus is going into production in 2004.