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Mark Chase · 25th November 2007, 21:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve)

Any thoughts on the relative merits of the Golum type BOV (twist knob to operate) vs the forthcoming APD system (roll barrel to operate)?

- WOB?
- Speed to operate?
- divability?

I do not have a BOV (yet!!) ... was waiting to see the APD one first. It seems to me that the twisting knob might just be a bit easier and intuative (to both owner and buddy) when the cr4p starts to hit the fan. Still sitting on the fence gathering splinters here.

Steve

Golum /V4Tec and Divematics can all be operated single handed. The KISS one should as well by my one was quite stiff. The AP unit APPEARED to be a two handed function. However i thought it was an interesting design and it also appeared very light and compact.

Any of the Golum V4tec or Divematics group are good. Back up and service from Golum has been excelent so id recomend them.

ATB

Mark

25th November 2007, 21:22	#27 (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: 2,693	Re: To BOV or not BOV - Split From NACD Cave Summit Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve) Any thoughts on the relative merits of the Golum type BOV (twist knob to operate) vs the forthcoming APD system (roll barrel to operate)? - WOB? - Speed to operate? - divability? I do not have a BOV (yet!!) ... was waiting to see the APD one first. It seems to me that the twisting knob might just be a bit easier and intuative (to both owner and buddy) when the cr4p starts to hit the fan. Still sitting on the fence gathering splinters here. Steve Golum /V4Tec and Divematics can all be operated single handed. The KISS one should as well by my one was quite stiff. The AP unit APPEARED to be a two handed function. However i thought it was an interesting design and it also appeared very light and compact. Any of the Golum V4tec or Divematics group are good. Back up and service from Golum has been excelent so id recomend them. ATB Mark __________________ 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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