Quote: (Originally Posted by
Ben Field)
DEMa visitors- please tell us this is a preproduction model, please, please?
Hi Ben
Beanie's got a stack of photos of the display model that they have on the stand here at DEMA. As far as I know/ have been told the only thing to change on the model on display to the production unit, is the corrugated hoses will be smooth.
From my view there are a number of things that I do not like so far and that is without having a run down from Posiden (my opinion may change afterwards..). In no particular order:
- Lungs look unfinished - they look like they were run off in a hurry for the show, no finishing/ detail etc. Yes I know they're lungs but they do not (in my opinion) meet up with the quality that I would except from a CIS. They seem to be an after thought.
- The concept of being able to clean my unit in my dishwasher doesn't bear thinking about... Not for the health of my dishwasher, but for the health of my unit.
- The DSV looks cheap and cheerful - yes, I know that is what the unit is aimed at, but the mouthpiece although has a smaller airchamber than say the Inspiration, appears awkward and clumsy with the inhale and exhale hoses coming out at awkward angles.
- The lever for the BOV, seems flimsy and not substantial enough to cope with heavy use. Plus with gloves on, some people may struggle to move between OC and CC, especially when it is needed most.
- The concept of not having to worry about scrubber duration as you have more than enough gas to outlast the scrubber, from my perspective does not fill me with a great deal of confidence. It would be nice to know about these things, even if they do not think it is entirely relevant for their unit... peace of mind is a must in my book!
- The cylinders are far too large, you might as well dive a twinset! I want to dive a rebreather... why do I need to take that much onboard gas!
Anyway, that's my point of view... at the moment! I may change my opinions once we've had a full run down
but I can see it happening at the moment.
More to come later....
Cheers
Lou
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