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Stan,
I can't comment on the IANTD course, but I've had the NAUI
blending course and I found it to be adequate (i.e., I don't feel the need
to ask questions about compatibility between O2 clean fill whips and inert
gasses. :o) ) I'd imagine that it really depends on the instructors you
have as well. I took it from Joel Silverstein and Bob Decker, and I'd
highly recommend those guys for anyone looking for a blender class. One
thing that was especially good about the class is that after the classroom
part, we spent a full day actually blending/O2 cleaning and getting
experience. This is the part that counts the most. As far as training
materials, I'm sure whatever book they offer you will be adequate for the
class. The real deal is found in the Oxygen Hackers Companion. Good luck!
-Darren
At 03:05 PM 4/24/2000 -0700, Stan Dilcher wrote:
>Can someone give me an idea as to how the NAUI blending course stacks up
>against the IANTD one? I'm talking mainly course curriculum and training
>materials - my local shop can teach either one, so I'm sure I will get the
>same practical knowledge regardless of the one I go with. BTW, if I ask
>questions I hope for them to be reasonably intelligent and well
>researched. I got interested in blending and tank service when I ordered
>Vance Harlow's book on equipment servicing and also picked up the Oxygen
>Hacker's Companion on a whim. No, I'm not ready to throw together a rig
>and do mixing tommorow that is over my head. I guess being an engineer
>with an equipment fetish just heightened my curiosity. Knowledge is good,
>and if I remain interested I might want to put something together down the
>road when my experience catches up with my curiosity and ambition. TIA for
>any help I'm offered in the future.
>
>Stan Dilcher
>Metallic Materials Engineering
>Lockheed Martin Aero Systems
>
>
>>From: "Scott" <scottk@hc*.co*>
>>To: "Bryon Bertrim" <bryon_bertrim@ho*.co*>, <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
>>Subject: Re: Q about 02 fill whip experience
>>Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 19:39:29 -0700
>>
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Bryon Bertrim" <bryon_bertrim@ho*.co*>
>>To: <scottk@hc*.co*>; <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
>>Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2000 5:48 PM
>>Subject: Q about 02 fill whip experience
>>
>>
>> > I do consider myself a Newbie to blending but as for my experience FUCK
>>OFF
>> > i am not looking for a big brother just answer the question. And for the
>> > record i just cut the bungees off my OMS BC while my new DIR wing is on
>> > order. I actually prefer the ride. Whodathunkit.
>>
>>Well, Bryon, you just go mix and dive whatever mix you think you can mix and
>>survive. I wish you the best of luck, because luck is *all* you have in your
>>corner.
>>"cut bungies" or not.
>>
>>FTR, I am *not* looking for a little brother. Either of my sons could kick
>>your ass.
>>
>>Here is the simple truth, dickhead:
>>
>>If you don't know whether a "02 clean" fill whip will work for He, you are
>>in *way* over your head. Go take some more IANTD courses. You are in
>>desperate need, not only of training, but of intelligence.
>>
>>Now, if you are so fucking smart, why are you asking *stupid* questions?
>>
>>My answer to you is simple:
>>
>>Don't do it. You *do not* have the knowledge, ability to learn, or balls to
>>do what you are asking us to give you the ability to do.
>>
>>You aint got it, and you aint getting it here.
>>
>>Scott
>>
>>(do they raise them from birth?)
>>
>>
>>
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