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si_b_lanzarote · 8th February 2008, 23:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by urs15)

I am seriuosly considering a second rebreather and the Sentinel has alot of points that I am looking for (ie..BMCL, and the use of EA absorbant). I was just wondering a few things:
1) Since I live in the US, is it necessary to ship this unit back and forth overseas for repairs?? And, if it is necessary to ship it oveseas, is it a customs nightmare where it may be tied up for a period of time??
2) I would be purchasing a Level 1. Can upgrades be made (Level 2 & 3) by the user or would it have to be shipped back ??
3) I know that instructor training courses will be offered in the Spring of this years. Any possibility that there would be a future instructor available in the Md/Pa/Va/DC area? I know that there is currently a Boris instructor in the Great Lakes area. (I was just hoping for an instructor a little closer to where I live which is Maryland)
Thanks for any future responses...

urs 15,

with regards to shipping for repair i am in a similar boat as yourself as i am in the eu, but not in the EU as far as taxes go

so have the same customs issues, when i send things to the uk for warranty repair i have had no problem with the customs as long as things are clearly marked for "warranty repair".
To my understanding it is only the electronics that need sending for factory service, so this cuts down on the shipping size for routine maintenance,
I believe there are both hardware and software differences between level 1 2 and 3 so it should require returning for upgrade.

as for instructors in your area i would ring delta p im sure they will inform you if there is going to be one around you.

regards si

8th February 2008, 23:11	#4 (permalink)
si_b_lanzarote New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Megalodon Ouroboros Other CCR Dolphin Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Home Build Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: lanzarote, Canary Islands Posts: 88	Re: Just a couple of questions?? Quote: (Originally Posted by urs15) I am seriuosly considering a second rebreather and the Sentinel has alot of points that I am looking for (ie..BMCL, and the use of EA absorbant). I was just wondering a few things: 1) Since I live in the US, is it necessary to ship this unit back and forth overseas for repairs?? And, if it is necessary to ship it oveseas, is it a customs nightmare where it may be tied up for a period of time?? 2) I would be purchasing a Level 1. Can upgrades be made (Level 2 & 3) by the user or would it have to be shipped back ?? 3) I know that instructor training courses will be offered in the Spring of this years. Any possibility that there would be a future instructor available in the Md/Pa/Va/DC area? I know that there is currently a Boris instructor in the Great Lakes area. (I was just hoping for an instructor a little closer to where I live which is Maryland) Thanks for any future responses... urs 15, with regards to shipping for repair i am in a similar boat as yourself as i am in the eu, but not in the EU as far as taxes go so have the same customs issues, when i send things to the uk for warranty repair i have had no problem with the customs as long as things are clearly marked for "warranty repair". To my understanding it is only the electronics that need sending for factory service, so this cuts down on the shipping size for routine maintenance, I believe there are both hardware and software differences between level 1 2 and 3 so it should require returning for upgrade. as for instructors in your area i would ring delta p im sure they will inform you if there is going to be one around you. regards si __________________ http://www.thediveshoplanzarote.com
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