Begining Rebreather Diver

[josh b.]

Hey guys, my name is Josh, I'm 16 and work at GUDC.  I'm hoping to start doin' some rebreather training within the next year or so.  Starting off with an intro to rebreather, then move into more of the training and stuff later on towards summer/fall of '07.

  I know there is endless information about rebreathers, and wanted to know what everyone thought about starting this young, possible dangers involved, and any experiences you guys could share that could tell me more about the infamous rebreather. 

  As far as types of rebreathers I have been looking into, I've mostly been interested in semi-closed units, because I am frankly a little scared of using O2, and I like the thought of using basically mixes of 32-60% nitrox instead.  Such semi-closed units I've been interested in are the KISS and the Drager Dolphin.  But, I lean more towards the Dolphin because of the price, especially at my age.

  Now, I admitt that I know very little about rebreathers, and since I am just starting with 'em...could you guys give me some insite?



Thanks guys (or girls)

Josh at GUDC