When I got bit by “the bug” in the early 2000’s the internet was coming into it’s own and “the boards” were and some still are quite popular. In addition a main website called nwdesigns.com where the members of the NorthWood Designs Rebreather Mailing List dwelled. To say the least these folks were quite the pioneers in the field and had an incredible impact on the discipline. The below section would be a modest mention of the individuals that aligned with predominantly. In addition, I would like to thank each one of them for their their respective contributions the sport I have grown to love.