Divers React to Rebreather Destruction Challenge

So what happens if you go down to 200 ft (60 m) underwater on a rebreather and purposely flood the loop, cut the wires to both computers, and cut a gaping hole on your counterlungs?

Well, Leon Scamahorn decided to find out!

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[dgebersole]

This video is an “oldie but a goodie”. By the way, the gas flow in the megalodon rebreather is right to left as opposed to left to right like in most other rebreather. Because of this, when Leon is clearing the flood at the beginning of the video, he is actually clearing the exhale counterlung of the rebreather which is on the left as opposed to the right. This is a great video and shows how robust and “indestructible” the Megalodon is. Congrats to Leon for making it.

[brois]

Clarification, ALL rebreathers have "water traps" in the form of counter lungs, which can be flushed. The counter lungs are before the sorb. KISS is the only exception, where the sorb goes before the counter lungs. This design means that the KISS is a bit more streamlined than other rebreathers, but it also means that the exhale-side sorb is the initial trap for anything that comes out of a divers mouth or any water that comes in through the mouthpiece, etc. That's why the exhale-side sorb comes out clumpy.

Next, Meg has reverse flow to KISS. So Woody's explanation about intake/exhaust is incorrect/doesn't apply.

Either way... I've seen this demonstration in the past, something that most new rebreathers (not KISS) can replicate.... but you wouldn't want to. He caused over $1000 worth of equipment damage with that demo. It should also be noted that Meg is an expedition grade eCCR, but there are many many others!

[SchizoaffectedGamer]

My mom just passed and I have a ton of medical problems. She knew how bad I wanted to dive need a few more surgeries but my Dr. said there should not be a reason I couldn't start diving by late 2023. you two are my main inspiration. I live in NJ and dividing isn't exactly popular here.

[theothermother]

I need like a diving for dummies video. I love watching these videos but have never ever been diving. You guys are amazing at explaining things out.

[mikesbigadventures]

Great timing. I’m doing my TDI CCR online training to get ready for my ChOptima training in July. This really makes me feel better about going rebreather and even more excited to dive with it.

[trouty]

It's amazing that 1) *he still had emergency backups* to deal with a few more failures and 2) hadn't even started on the alternative air source!

[ChickenFerLei]

If I ever decided to try driving, I’d want Woody and Gus to be my trainers and guides! I’d trust them with my life! They know their stuff!

[davidb]

That lake is where I did some of my scuba certification dives. It had a little ice on it when I went diving.

[nickjohnson]

I appreciate all of your videos. You guys are so fun an informative at the same time. This video in particular stands out because I really appreciate this guy doing a torture test on his product, demonstrating its reliability, and puts his personal safety on the line to show us his product is trustworthy (which a quality product is increasingly difficult to find these days, no matter the item).

[shAnnn]

So the real question is....would you guys switch rebreathers? I learn from DIVE TALK every time I watch. I've never been diving....I'm quite scared of the water, but that's why I love Dive Talk and Woody and Gus. The comical bantering back and forth is worth the price of admission....just so worth it to watch.

[Apistevist]

Remember the CEO of a ballistic vest company who let someone shoot him with a handgun point blank? A CEO who will stake his life on the product has earned my money.

[jesslenfesty]

You are my discovery of 2022, in the past i always say i never go diving in my life, its like my biggest fear but just by watching your vidéo you change my mind completely ! Keep going the great work your content is amazing !

[sammoyers]

Very impressive video and commentary. You guys knocked it out of the park again. Thanks.

Dive safe.

[ar]

I love you guys and I love your videos. I am not even a scuba diver. As a matter of fact, I don’t think I’ve even gone swimming in the last 15 years. But I sure do love learning about all this stuff and I sure do love the way you present it all. I so look forward to your videos. As a matter of fact, I just checked about an hour ago and didn’t see anything. Now I do… Let’s go watch some video with Gus and Woody!!!!

[Karenscorner]

I’m so glad you guys explain. I always wanted to try diving but have epilepsy and probably never be able to. So it’s cool watching y’all

[realwilsoncabral]

I remember this video, what a gem glad u guys picked it up and have a solid review

[mybaileybuddy]

I’m a leisure diver and probably will be too afraid to do cave diving… but I love watching your videos! They are just so informative and you both really take effort to explain to those who may not have basic knowledge on diving at all. I learnt so much from your videos. 👍

[fourtyfivefudd]

You can tell it’s old video by the generic overused background music being used XD. That sound track brings back so many early 2000s memories. But more importantly, I have zero knowledge of rebreathers and thought they were a death trap and I didn’t know how it recycled air and I couldn’t find too much in depth online but this answered so much and made me realize how safe they can be. I had the misconception that they hadn’t changed from the original rebreathers that could explode

[pinnacledivingco]

Awesome video! Rebreathers are awesome, and definitely offer more options when problems occur. A note though... at 5:50 in, it was said that the “left side” is the inhale side for rebreathers. This is not the case for all rebreathers. My Triton mCCR, a chest mounted unit, is the opposite. The exhale side is the left, and the inhale side is the right. Several other units are this way, including several other chest mounted O2 units. ☺️👍🏻 I would add, that if water gets into my unit, it goes into the exhale side, not the inhale side (water wont go that way due to the mushroom valve, aka check valve). If water goes into my loop, it goes into the exhale side, and I can drain it down into my exhale side lung, open my OPV, and flush it out.

[sharkjaws]

You guys are awesome, been watching you all for a while. My father and I are planning on getting certified soon!!