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cavediverdan · 12th July 2006, 16:05

I have been lurking here for a while trying to get information on which Rebreather would best suit my needs. I understand every choice we make is a compromise of some sort. Here is my deal, I am looking at a RB that would primarily be used for cave diving. (Nullarbor, WA, Oz). The two units I have short-listed are the Inspiration and the Meg. My compromise is cost vs suitability. The option to pick up a secondhand Inspo for under $8k (Aussie) is a factor. The cost of the Meg would be closer to $13k (Aussie). Here is the rub, is the extra cost of the Meg going to provide real value, (read safety, suitability on OH environment, reliability, portabilty etc) over the cost of the Inspo, or will I find no practical difference between the units, which would suggest the Inspo would be better value.
One other minor complication, my dive buddy dives a Meg, so redunancy of spares may also be an issue.
Well looking for opinions, any ideas?

Danny

The oxen are slow, but the Earth is patient.

12th July 2006, 16:05	#1 (permalink)
cavediverdan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth Posts: 2	Cost vs suitability I have been lurking here for a while trying to get information on which Rebreather would best suit my needs. I understand every choice we make is a compromise of some sort. Here is my deal, I am looking at a RB that would primarily be used for cave diving. (Nullarbor, WA, Oz). The two units I have short-listed are the Inspiration and the Meg. My compromise is cost vs suitability. The option to pick up a secondhand Inspo for under $8k (Aussie) is a factor. The cost of the Meg would be closer to $13k (Aussie). Here is the rub, is the extra cost of the Meg going to provide real value, (read safety, suitability on OH environment, reliability, portabilty etc) over the cost of the Inspo, or will I find no practical difference between the units, which would suggest the Inspo would be better value. One other minor complication, my dive buddy dives a Meg, so redunancy of spares may also be an issue. Well looking for opinions, any ideas? Danny The oxen are slow, but the Earth is patient.
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