Andy came to San Diego this week and hand delivered the BOV to me. We also got a chance to check out the Pelagian DCCR, get some dives in, and have lots of great laughs and discussions over beer and food
So here is the update:
The BOV does not leak with the supplied o-rings, but as Andy said, the durometer of the o-ring is not what Andy will be using. The BOV passes negative tests on the rEvo, and checking the integrity of the loop shows no leaks with the BOV attached. The o-rings in my BOV, with the higher durometer, is
supposed to make the valve more difficult to turn. However, I found that I could turn the valve during a dive with one hand. When the proper o-rings come in, I will probably not change the o-rings until the next maintanence is done.
The deepest I tried the BOV was at 170 fsw and it breathed just like any good second stage should. It was effortless and certainly made bailing out very quick - much quicker then having to remove the loop and get my reg on the bailout bottle. I only have three dives on it so far but it has performed well.
My next goal is to compare it directly with the Golem Gear BOV that Tyler has on his rEvo, which has the new valves on it. I'll write something up as soon as we have done the comparison.
Also, there are now two Pelagian BOVs on rEvo mCCRs in San Diego. Rob also purchased one - I'm sure that he will chime in with his observations/opinions.
Paul