CCR Rebreather Bailout - Real Diving Emergency at 70m
Deep Wreck Diver
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Experience a real CCR rebreather bailout emergency during a technical dive to 70 metres. This video documents what happens when a closed circuit rebreather fails at depth and requires immediate bailout to open circuit - a critical skill every CCR diver must master but hopes never to use.
During this deep wreck dive, my rebreather developed a critical issue requiring emergency bailout procedures. Watch as I manage the situation, switch to bailout gas, and safely complete decompression stops while dealing with the mental and physical challenges of an unexpected equipment failure at depth.
This diving emergency highlights why proper CCR training, redundant systems, and bailout planning are essential for technical rebreather diving. Every CCR diver should understand bailout procedures, gas management during emergencies, and the decision-making process when equipment fails underwater.
🔍 What Happened:
• Initial rebreather problem detection at 70m depth
• Emergency bailout to open circuit procedures
• Gas management and decompression adjustments
• Mental challenges during diving emergencies
• Lessons learned from real CCR failure
⚠️ Technical Diving Context:
CCR rebreather diving requires extensive training and experience. Bailout planning and practice are critical safety skills. This video is educational - showing real emergency procedures to help other technical divers prepare for similar situations.
🎓 Key Takeaways for CCR Divers:
• Always carry adequate bailout gas for your depth
• Practice bailout procedures regularly
• Recognize early warning signs of rebreather issues
• Stay calm and follow your training during emergencies
• Debrief and learn from every incident
Subscribe to Deep Wreck Diver for more technical diving education, CCR rebreather content, and real-world diving safety lessons from shipwreck expeditions.
Highlights
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Rebreather (CCR) basics
05:30 Fabulous conditions on the wreck
19:50 Where is my gas going?
24:50 Return to the shot
30:00 Help me - seeking support from my buddy
38:00 Time to bailout!
44:50 Call for gas - deploy the emergency signal
55:30 Unexpected visitors - decompression dolphins
60:00 Ascent complete - survived the experience!
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Main torch is an Orcatorch D630 - https://amzn.to/4jlT4tA
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Drysuit is an O-Three Ri200 - https://www.othree.co.uk/drysuit-rang...
CCR is an AP Diving Inspiration (XPD) - https://www.apdiving.com/
Backup computer is a Shearwater Perdix v2 - https://amzn.to/42FXZOW
Reels are by Kent Tooling - https://www.divingproducts.co.uk/
Cameras are Paralenz Vaquita
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Phone housing is Divevolk Seatouch 4 Max - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omJ...
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20 Comments
This is not on my level..
But this diver is taking time to read and reply to all comments. That means a lot to your fans.
The act of complacency has killed more people than anyone is willing to admit.
As the risk rises the required amount of diligence to the "checklist" also rises.
Very glad that you caught it before it become final.
Hat off to you sir, very impressive skills and mindset.
Good to see a positive end result and glad you have a good group that have each other's backs.
Thank you for sharing.
Please remember that many in your audience are from the USA and we have no idea what some of your terms mean. I need English translated to English 😂
CCR Rebreather Bailout - Real Diving Emergency at 70m
Deep Wreck Diver
235,202 views
Experience a real CCR rebreather bailout emergency during a technical dive to 70 metres. This video documents what happens when a closed circuit rebreather fails at depth and requires immediate bailout to open circuit - a critical skill every CCR diver must master but hopes never to use.
During this deep wreck dive, my rebreather developed a critical issue requiring emergency bailout procedures. Watch as I manage the situation, switch to bailout gas, and safely complete decompression stops while dealing with the mental and physical challenges of an unexpected equipment failure at depth.
This diving emergency highlights why proper CCR training, redundant systems, and bailout planning are essential for technical rebreather diving. Every CCR diver should understand bailout procedures, gas management during emergencies, and the decision-making process when equipment fails underwater.
🔍 What Happened:
• Initial rebreather problem detection at 70m depth
• Emergency bailout to open circuit procedures
• Gas management and decompression adjustments
• Mental challenges during diving emergencies
• Lessons learned from real CCR failure
⚠️ Technical Diving Context:
CCR rebreather diving requires extensive training and experience. Bailout planning and practice are critical safety skills. This video is educational - showing real emergency procedures to help other technical divers prepare for similar situations.
🎓 Key Takeaways for CCR Divers:
• Always carry adequate bailout gas for your depth
• Practice bailout procedures regularly
• Recognize early warning signs of rebreather issues
• Stay calm and follow your training during emergencies
• Debrief and learn from every incident
Subscribe to Deep Wreck Diver for more technical diving education, CCR rebreather content, and real-world diving safety lessons from shipwreck expeditions.
Highlights
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Rebreather (CCR) basics
05:30 Fabulous conditions on the wreck
19:50 Where is my gas going?
24:50 Return to the shot
30:00 Help me - seeking support from my buddy
38:00 Time to bailout!
44:50 Call for gas - deploy the emergency signal
55:30 Unexpected visitors - decompression dolphins
60:00 Ascent complete - survived the experience!
Kit I Use
Note, some of these are affiliate links so help support making my videos:
Gloves are Ansell Alphatec 87-063 - https://amzn.to/4jDHhX4
Main torch is an Orcatorch D630 - https://amzn.to/4jlT4tA
Backup torch is an Orcatorch D710 - https://amzn.to/4jhddRk
Drysuit is an O-Three Ri200 - https://www.othree.co.uk/drysuit-rang...
CCR is an AP Diving Inspiration (XPD) - https://www.apdiving.com/
Backup computer is a Shearwater Perdix v2 - https://amzn.to/42FXZOW
Reels are by Kent Tooling - https://www.divingproducts.co.uk/
Cameras are Paralenz Vaquita
Video light is NiteScuba NSV60 - NiteScuba NSV60 - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_onH...
Phone housing is Divevolk Seatouch 4 Max - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omJ...
Strobes are Prozhaozhu 3000 Lumen Diving Strobe - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBM...
Stickers for gear by Dive Signs - https://www.divesigns.com/
Like this video?
If you enjoyed this deep wreck diving video then check out my other ones 👉@deepwreckdiver 🙏
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