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Mark Chase · 2nd May 2007, 23:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaAl)

Hello CCR divers,

About a month ago I did a pool session/intro to rebreathers with Ron Benson. Got to try a KISS classic and Inspiration. With the price of a rebreather being what they are, I'm thinking along the lines of something used.
So how did people go about making the decision as to which rebreather to buy? I can see the advatanges to the simplicity of the KISS then the next minute I'm thinking ECCR is the way to go. Any check list around that a person could us in helping make the choice? I will be using it mostly diving Lake Superior with depths to 300ft. (will the KISS do this). Along with some warm water trips in winter.
Any help would be much appreciated, I'm guessing this has been asked more then once.
Al

ECCR's have more to fail / break. This can be very frustrating and cost dives

Back box type units are generaly more dificult to travel with because of dedicated tanks and their shear size and weight.

KISS MCCR is a very good way to learn about CCR. The simplicity of the unit and the low cost of spares for everything make it very reliable and easy to run. The KISS has a down side in slightly higher work of breathing and limited capabuility for deeling with flooding. It also has no deco software built in.

ECCR's when they work, are easier to dive. That ease can breed complacancy but it can also cover your arse when your distracted doing something else.

MCCRs can do 300ft but its near the max for the KISS without modifications.

ATB

Mark Chase

2nd May 2007, 23:08	#3 (permalink)
Mark Chase I go down for ages Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,562	Re: Which Rebreather? Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaAl) Hello CCR divers, About a month ago I did a pool session/intro to rebreathers with Ron Benson. Got to try a KISS classic and Inspiration. With the price of a rebreather being what they are, I'm thinking along the lines of something used. So how did people go about making the decision as to which rebreather to buy? I can see the advatanges to the simplicity of the KISS then the next minute I'm thinking ECCR is the way to go. Any check list around that a person could us in helping make the choice? I will be using it mostly diving Lake Superior with depths to 300ft. (will the KISS do this). Along with some warm water trips in winter. Any help would be much appreciated, I'm guessing this has been asked more then once. Al ECCR's have more to fail / break. This can be very frustrating and cost dives Back box type units are generaly more dificult to travel with because of dedicated tanks and their shear size and weight. KISS MCCR is a very good way to learn about CCR. The simplicity of the unit and the low cost of spares for everything make it very reliable and easy to run. The KISS has a down side in slightly higher work of breathing and limited capabuility for deeling with flooding. It also has no deco software built in. ECCR's when they work, are easier to dive. That ease can breed complacancy but it can also cover your arse when your distracted doing something else. MCCRs can do 300ft but its near the max for the KISS without modifications. ATB Mark Chase __________________ Is it supposed to make that noise ? I took my unit to the dive shop and demanded they bolt on every thing that would fit. Join my elite diving teem and get a Tshirt "Doing It Chasey"Hammerhead Eccr Advanced Diving System
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