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CCR Liberty rebreather platform and the philosophy behind it

Jakub Slama introduces the CCR Liberty in Detail series and will guide you throughout the CCR Liberty rebreather platform and the philosophy behind it. Each episode will describe a different part of the system and its functions. By watching all the episode, at the end you should be able to understand how the CCR Liberty rebreather fits your needs.

The individual elements of the CCR Liberty unit set up

Hello, welcome to the second episode of The CCR Liberty in Detail, in which Jakub Slama introduces the individual elements of the CCR Liberty unit set up and all the parts. Starting from the backplate (BP) and stands, he moves to sidemount units and their frame options, cylinders and weights. Last but not least, Jakub looks at Liberty head, scrubber and loop.

Divetalks with Edmund Yiu: Rebreather diving in Asia, safety tips and Liberty Light experience

Welcome to the new series DIVETALKS where we talk to divers using CCR Liberty. In the first episode, we host a Hong Kong-based diver instructor Edmund Yiu who has over 20 years of experience in recreational, technical, rebreather and cave diving. He also has been involved in dive equipment retail sale and distribution around South East Asia and China.

CCR Liberty Head

Moving forward… In this episode Jakub Slama takes a detailed look at the Liberty head with an explanation of each component and their function. The head is comprised of the entire electronics operating system of the rebreather and can be used in all configurations providing freedom to meet the needs of divers. Diving into the details of the head we find some of the unique qualities of the Liberty platform.

Divetalks with Becky Kagan Schott: Liberty sidemount rebreather and underwater filming

In our #DIVETALKS series, we host Becky Kagan Schott, a 5-time Emmy award-winning underwater cameraman and photographer whose work appears on major networks including National Geographic, Discovery Channel and Red Bull.

Divetalks with Jill Heinerth: Rebreathers and diving safety culture

In this video of Divesoft DIVETALKS Live series, Joe hosts Jill Heinerth, an underwater explorer, writer, photographer, speaker, and filmmaker. A pioneer of technical rebreather diving, leading expeditions into icebergs in Antarctica, volcanic lava tubes and submerged caves around the world. Jill is the first Explorer-in-Residence of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Her book, INTO THE PLANET, has been lauded by the Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, and the New York Times. Jill is a Fellow of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame, Underwater Academy of Arts and Sciences, Women Divers Hall of Fame, National Speleological Society, and the Explorers Club that awarded her with the William Beebe Award.

CCR mouthpieces BOV/DSV/MAV and offboarding gas

Hello, in this episode of the CCR Liberty in Detail series, Jakub Slama takes a closer look at Dive Surface Valves – DSVs; Bail Out Valves – BOVs; Automatic Diluent Valve – ADV; Manual Addition Valves – MAVs and Offboarding gas options.

CCR Liberty ADV options

In the 5th episode of the CCR Liberty in Detail series. Our host, Jakub Slama, introduces the different types of Automatic Diluent Valves – ADV and what options to choose from with the Liberty configuration that can be best suited for the diver’s needs.

Divetalks with Sameh Sokar: Rebreather diving and ghost fishing projects in Egypt

Welcome to another episode of DIVETALKS, Jakub Slama chats with Sameh Sokar. Sameh is Scuba Seekers Diving Club founder, Training Director and primary SST instructor. Since having made diving his full-time occupation, he has risen to the level of GUE Instructor, SDI/TDI Instructor Trainer & Examiner as well PADI Staff Instructor and Rebreather Instructor. He is one out of eight active Egyptians Instructor trainers around the world and two Egyptian GUE instructors.

CCR Liberty Scrubbers

Hello, welcome to our 6th episode of CCR Liberty in Detail, in which Jakub presents the all important Liberty Scrubber and its various options. The Scrubber is a crucial component of the CCR Liberty rebreather removing the diver's exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2) to allow the gas to enter the system again and is located between the head and frame of the unit.

Jakub Šimánek, Steve Bogaerts and Brett Hemphill about bailout and dual rebreathers

Welcome to the short Bailout CCR Series part 1! Joe Bosquez hosts Jakub Šimánek, Steve Bogaerts and Brett Hemphill talking about the Bailout or Dual Rebreathers.

How to travel with a rebreather

In this episode, Jakub shares many practical tips and tricks on travelling with a rebreather and diving equipment.

CCR Liberty Frame

Hello, in this episode of our CCR Liberty in Detail, Jakub takes a closer look at the rebreather frame and the selection of wings, backplates, stands, counterlungs and harnesses with a wide range of options for the Liberty and Liberty Light configurations.

Rebreather Accessories: Oxygen cell tester, covers, protectors and more

Welcome to the 8th episode of CCR Liberty in Detail. In this video, Jakub introduces the CCR Liberty Unit accessories. Liberty accessories can be purchased individually or in sets, such as gadget set, maintenance set or protection set. In general, the sets are more popular and affordable options.

Mark Powell, Edoardo Pavia and Paul Toomer: dual and bailout rebreathers training

Welcome to part 3 of the Bailout CCR series with Joe Bosquez interviewing Mark Powell, TDI Instructor Trainer and author of Deco for Divers, Edoardo Pavia, IANTD Instructor Trainer and Divesoft ambassador, and Paul Toomer, Co-owner of Dive RAID International and Divesoft ambassador.

Diving with a bailout rebreather

In this episode of CCR Liberty in Detail we talk about bailout rebreathers and bailout CCR modes. Jakub Slama kicks the episode off by introducing some of the reasons why a diver would use a bailout rebreather. In general, longer dives with a CCR require the diver to carry more volume of bailout gas which can become a limiting factor.

Divetalks with Edd Sorenson: rescue stories, sidemount diving and innovation in technical diving

Welcome to another episode of DIVETALKS, in which Joe Bosquez has a chat with Edd Sorenson. Edd Sorenson has been instrumental in the cave diving community not only for cave rescues and recoveries but for innovating and fine-tuning "Sidemount Diving".

The CCR Liberty User Interface

In this episode of CCR Liberty in Detail, Jakub will be looking at the User Interface, screens, and selection of the Dive Modes of Liberty units, explaining each function. You will learn to start the Liberty unit and operate the handset menu by pressing only two buttons.

Divesoft.blog / Jill Heinerth and Jeff Bozanic: eCCR vs mCCR discussion

This time Joe is hosting Jill Heinerth and Jeff Bozanic discussing electronic CCRs, their history and how they have changed over time.

Assembly Checklist and 11-Step Rebreather Pre-Dive Check

In this 10th episode of CCR Liberty in Detail, Jakub Slama talks about the preparation of the Liberty CCR unit before diving, including the Assembly Checklist, Oxygen Cell Calibration, and Pre-dive Checklist.

CCR Liberty unboxing

Welcome to the 12th episode of CCR Liberty in Detail. In this episode, Jakub introduces the extra items and tools, spare parts and accessories, which come with a brand-new Liberty unit.

What is a rebreather? Do I need one as a recreational diver?

Let's take for example; a diver who wants to see a mysterious shipwreck laying on the seafloor around 30m (100 ft). They must have wondered how it could be possible to explore as much of the wreck with the least amount of decompression? If we used a conventional SCUBA apparatus otherwise known as, "Open Circuit", the gas supply will be limited to only an hour so depending on many variables. If we want to stay longer we will have to bring more cylinders and that makes the dive that much more work and logistically difficult to undertake.

7 steps to becoming a rebreather diver

Have you been thinking about joining the loop and becoming a rebreather diver? These steps will outline the tools you'll need to explore an underwater world without bubbles.

Divesoft DEMO day with divers in wheelchairs from SKV team

Have you ever imagined how your life would change if you went through a car accident, serious health complication or another disaster that could turn everything you know upside down? If you lost an ability that you consider normal and take for granted? What if you lost the ability to walk, see, hear, or move your arms? Which of the things I enjoy doing would I be able to continue to do?

How to choose an instructor for your rebreather course

In previous articles we have discussed what a rebreather is, and the steps that lead to becoming a rebreather diver. Let's just say we've been through this, and we are determined to get a rebreather. However, the purchase of a rebreather is contingent on qualifying as a Rebreather Diver. In this article, you will learn in detail what to focus on when choosing an instructor.

CCR Liberty testing

For CCR Liberty testing we use a machine that we familiarly call "Big Bertha". Our co-founder Aleš Procháska answers questions about how this testing device works.

What will I learn in a rebreather course

Let's face it, entering the rebreather world is the start of something new. You already know how to choose an instructor for a rebreather course. If a student is to be well prepared to dive safely with a rebreather, such training, like OWD, should include a detailed theory section, pool training and open water diving.

5 basic principles of rebreather and one extra

For a beginner entering the world of rebreathers, it can be quite confusing to see the many different principles of rebreathers available. Even some already experienced rebreather divers using one type of device need to be aware of the other types.

Rebreathers Role in Underwater Science

Carrying out science underwater has in recent times become commonly discussed in both the diving community and general media with agencies offering training and citizen science projects becoming developed. But what is the main difference in scientific diving from the general recreational world?

CCR Liberty cave diving resistance

CCR Liberty rebreathers have cave diving DNA. These units were designed by cavers and first tested by cavers. The durability of the Liberty was a key element straight from the beginning and was always kept in mind during the tests.

Rebreather Configurations

Rebreather configurations are a critical element of the diving system just like conventional open circuit diving, such as backmount and sidemount. Configurations are a balance between the diving environment and the user’s comfort. Normally, dictated by the underwater environment, rebreathers must take a step further by being an ambient pressure system, operating underwater, be robust, perform well, be comfortable to wear, and must even travel well!