TDI HOG Regulator Repair Class

Ladies, gentlemen, and cave divers,

I've received several requests over the last few months for a Mann Overboard HOG Regulator Repair Class where you can learn in a structured way to service your own regulators, how regulators work, and meet other cave divers (this is not a threat, it's a promise!)

The class is $250 per person and will include your certification card. It is typically a 1-day class and often includes some additional field equipment repair tips (sometimes on the day 2 for those that want to stick around.)

We are considering the High Springs area. If you have interest, kindly post here or send me a message on steve at mannoverboard.net including some time frame preference. In order to plan, I'm thinking early October?

Steve

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I am in!

Timing: very flexible

There's a few of us in Austin who want to take it if you are ever in Texas. I've managed to rebuild a few (D1 and BP2) but would love true up and fill in the gaps I might have.

I could probably arrange something in Texas fairly easily. I can also check and see if we already have an instructor there. If we were to come there, we would have to come up with a minimum number but I think we can work it out.

Adler, great. Do you have any preference on dates? I've had two or three people asked for the first weekend in October if possible… it also happens to work well with my travel.


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Sorry I just saw that your timing is very flexible.


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guys it is looking like 2nd weekend in October seems to be working for folks. I need to have 6 (I've had about 10 asking about it.) The dates I believe are Oct 10 and 11. How does it sound? Location TBD. Info to follow once date is confirmed.

The MoB and Cave Country Dive Shop will also provide Underwater Light Dude demo lights for anyone who wants to try one out.

Ladies, Gentlement, cave divers, and those smugly drugs through Mexican caves,
The date has been confirmed. We are working on a venue.
Mark your calendars and get your reservation in.
Cash or PayPal to TakeMyMoney@MannOverboard.net.
Email inquiries to steve@MannOverboard.net.
October 10, 2015. Venue is being finalized. I will very soon post the information including preprequisites, tools, etc.

It is a 1-day class though it's a fairly long day (plan 8-10 hours, depending on # of attendees.) I have 7 currently expressing interest. You are registered once paid.
You can dive at night or on Sunday.

Mann Overboard will have available Edge-HOG lights, regulators, sidemount rig, maybe some fins, and other items for demo. There will be some minor gear/valve field repair demos done.
Mann Overboard will also bring in a couple Underwater Light Dude Lights for rental.

all we're having trouble with dates and we've unconfirmed the confirmed date as peoples' schedules are changing. We're looking at a possibility of September 26 or September 27. All of the rest applies. It will likely be in Lake City, Florida, in a nice air conditioned space, brought to you by Mann Overboard (the air conditioning, that is :) .)

If you are interested in attending this class and these dates work for you, please send me a message via PM or steve@MannOverboard.net.
thanks.

We have 2 who can make the new date...need 4-5 to run it. Originally had 9-ish. Any other takers before I postpone this for now?


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all, I have three confirmed, we need to have 4 to run the class (down from our previous 11 interested)....information is posted, including the tools list, location, cost, contacts, etc, and will be updated on http://www.mannoverboard.net/ (link right on front page.)
We will conduct the class in an air conditioned hotel conference room.

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Originally Posted by whodunit68

all, I have three confirmed, we need to have 4 to run the class (down from our previous 11 interested)....information is posted, including the tools list, location, cost, contacts, etc, and will be updated on http://www.mannoverboard.net/ (link right on front page.)
We will conduct the class in an air conditioned hotel conference room.

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Do we need to supply our own hog regs? I'm interested, but won't have any until late October.

Daru

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It's best to work on your own as part of the "official" certification requirement is to dive your reg after servicing it.
We can arrange for one for you if you don't have one, however.
Thanks,
Steve

Damn, I don't get back to the States until the 15th. I really want to take one of these.

I'm leaving the states on the 15th otherwise would have run that week.
Please feel free to contact me and I'll setup another.

we're on. September 26, Lake City, FL. The Main HOG himself will be teaching the class. Grab 'm while you can.

All, the class will take place in Lake City at the Quality Inn. We have room for up to 8, 4 are now registered. Plan on bringing a mat or padded towel to work on so we don't damage the conference table. Scheduled 9am-6pm with a lunch break.
Contact Mann Overboard for a tools list and how to register/reserve your seat.
See you there.

I know this just happened but what would be the possibility of another class? How many would you need to make it worthwhile, I may have 3 people.

Thanks for checking. I can run it with 4.


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I am also interested in taking the class if you have enough people to run it.

We only need four and I know of at least five people interested. What dates would work for you?


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A weekend in early December would probably be best for me with everything I have coming up in November. Maybe the weekend of 12/5 or 12/12? Also, are you planning on running this in Lake City again?

We haven't planned it yet.


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Ok I have 3 requesting January....can you do early Jan or is that too far out? I am thinking 2nd weekend (I will almost definitely be in Brazil the first.)


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I can do it the weekend of January 9, 2016, which is the second Saturday in January. I have something planned for the next weekend, however, so the weekend of the 16th won't work for me.

ok, I'll work with a January 9th date for now. Anyone interested, all the stuff above applies :) ...this is not confirmed as we need 4 to run it. With at least 11 showing interest in the last 3 weeks, we should be able to pull it off fairly easily.

Go.

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The class is $250 per person

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I need to have 6 (I've had about 10 asking about it.)

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I'm in the wrong arm of this industry. The last time I grossed $1,500 in a day was, let me see, never.

Don't get me wrong, though. More power to you. I've heard from people who have taken your class and they say they enjoyed it and learned a lot.

R

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I'm in the wrong arm of this industry. The last time I grossed $1,500 in a day was, let me see, never.

Don't get me wrong, though. More power to you. I've heard from people who have taken your class and they say they enjoyed it and learned a lot.

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Never happens that way but thanks for trying.

The class is very well done. All hands on and I think every tech diver should take it if they can. Even if you will never rebuild your own regs, it teaches a ton of great information so you can diagnose problems and know what will become a problem.

Thanks Luke. Jack also does a great job and is the first one I've gone to. I know DRIS, Jim L, and Rob N are known to also run a solid class.


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I keep hoping there will be a class in Texas some day.

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Originally Posted by chrpai

I keep hoping there will be a class in Texas some day.

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Have you checked with any of the Edge-HOG dealers near you? If none is available, I'd be happy to arrange something but we'd need to have a greater minimum instead of the usual 4 since there will be much higher costs for travel, etc. It absolutely can be done.

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Thanks Luke. Jack also does a great job and is the first one I've gone to. I know DRIS, Jim L, and Rob N are known to also run a solid class.

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Some have asked what I meant....it's not the first class I've gone to :) ...Jack is the person I go to in order to teach the class especially if I'm not there. He runs a great class.

Which Jack is this?

Is this class a go for January 9 in the Lake City/High Springs area? If so, what do I need to do in order to reserve a spot, and what materials do I need to pick up to be ready for it?

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Is this class a go for January 9 in the Lake City/High Springs area? If so, what do I need to do in order to reserve a spot, and what materials do I need to pick up to be ready for it?

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yes it is, I will post a formal announcement shortly with all the information.
Thanks!
Steve

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yes it is, I will post a formal announcement shortly with all the information.
Thanks!
Steve

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If there's room I'd like to take the class again.

JonT

Is this full?, I may be interested...

Sorry about my delay in replying. I am out of the country for another week.

We had 4 originally scheduled for January who are moving to a February class. So, it looks like we will hold one in January and one in February. We have openings in each.

If I don't have 4-5 confirmed for Jan 9 within a week, I will be cancelling this class.
Please, if interested in January, drop a note to me asap.

If interested in February, please also let me know.

Steve, head of the MoB
Steve@mannoverboard.net

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Originally Posted by whodunit68

Sorry about my delay in replying. I am out of the country for another week.

We had 4 originally scheduled for January who are moving to a February class. So, it looks like we will hold one in January and one in February. We have openings in each.

If I don't have 4-5 confirmed for Jan 9 within a week, I will be cancelling this class.
Please, if interested in January, drop a note to me asap.

If interested in February, please also let me know.

Steve, head of the MoB
Steve@mannoverboard.net

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Steve-moderator's note
Why not set a deadline,and if not filled cancel the class, and when you set a new class date,start a new thread, versus a constant thread about a the same class.

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Steve-moderator's note
Why not set a deadline,and if not filled cancel the class, and when you set a new class date,start a new thread, versus a constant thread about a the same class.

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Kelly,
I was originally planning to start new threads for each individual class that we run instead of a new thread that really doesn't contain anything specific. In lieu of that, I continue this until we have some dates nailed down. If the consensus is that it would be better to start a new thread for that purpose, I will be happy to do that. Thank you for the input.

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Kelly,
I was originally planning to start new threads for each individual class that we run instead of a new thread that really doesn't contain anything specific. In lieu of that, I continue this until we have some dates nailed down. If the consensus is that it would be better to start a new thread for that purpose, I will be happy to do that. Thank you for the input.

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Just wondering if interest gets diffused by having a thread that lasts a long time, versus a new thread that pops up. Good luck and getting the class launched.

Possibly and I have definitely given a thought. Appreciate your suggestion and wishes.


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Originally Posted by cmint

Is this full?, I may be interested...

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The January is pretty open and February has 2 slots left.


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