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jaap · 8th November 2006, 14:28

Yes

I have an Azi-mccr. Only difference from you description is that the original Azi-dosing is completely replaced by a Bob Howell ADV in the location where the Tecme-sensorpod would sit. And 3 extra P-ports for the cells in the bag.

If I would do it again or upgrade for some reason I would go with your outline with the Tecme-pod. Maybe adding an ADV by say a p-port in the inhale bag using say a Ray-dosing without the CMF-flow orifice.

The bad thing with the Azi is that its big. The good side of that is the long lasting 4l-cylinders. The bad thing with the big 4l-cylinders (in combination with the heavy scrubber) is the trim. It tends to be but heavy. This can be solved by adding more lead to the top of the unit. But this makes the unit even heavier...

Another bad thing is the shape of the chassis. Since its curved against the divers back it makes it more difficult to add a std backplate/wing configuation. It can be done but you will end up with adding extra distance between your lungs and the CLs. So the WOB will increase by some degree if you do that.

Other bad things are that you will be limited in the number of cylinders sizes that fit. Also there is not built in way of dumping water. But on the other hand the Azi has several good water traps.

Do you plan on buying an Azi with the very sleek and small wing or the bigger 'bungee'-wing? The small wing really doesn't have enought lift if you add a few kg of trim weight and want the unit to float by itself. Escpecially so if you add a sling cylinder or two.

After some time I simply removed the original harness/small wing from my unit. I then cut some slits in my old DiveRite Classic wing and more or less premanently added it and a std Hogarthian harness to the chassis. Its not a very good solution if you want to be able to easily remove the wing from the chassis.

Anyway I don't dive my Azi much for the moment since I tinker with other homebuilt things and if they turn out to work nicely I think I might sell my Azi. Its a bit to big and heavy.

But it breathes very well, has a very nice and easy to operate DSV. And the but heavy trim can be solved by weights or a wing with more lift near the bottom.

8th November 2006, 14:28	#2 (permalink)
jaap Normal people worry me Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR RB80 / Clone Ray Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Ray Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 451	Re: Honest Azimuth opinion Yes I have an Azi-mccr. Only difference from you description is that the original Azi-dosing is completely replaced by a Bob Howell ADV in the location where the Tecme-sensorpod would sit. And 3 extra P-ports for the cells in the bag. If I would do it again or upgrade for some reason I would go with your outline with the Tecme-pod. Maybe adding an ADV by say a p-port in the inhale bag using say a Ray-dosing without the CMF-flow orifice. The bad thing with the Azi is that its big. The good side of that is the long lasting 4l-cylinders. The bad thing with the big 4l-cylinders (in combination with the heavy scrubber) is the trim. It tends to be but heavy. This can be solved by adding more lead to the top of the unit. But this makes the unit even heavier... Another bad thing is the shape of the chassis. Since its curved against the divers back it makes it more difficult to add a std backplate/wing configuation. It can be done but you will end up with adding extra distance between your lungs and the CLs. So the WOB will increase by some degree if you do that. Other bad things are that you will be limited in the number of cylinders sizes that fit. Also there is not built in way of dumping water. But on the other hand the Azi has several good water traps. Do you plan on buying an Azi with the very sleek and small wing or the bigger 'bungee'-wing? The small wing really doesn't have enought lift if you add a few kg of trim weight and want the unit to float by itself. Escpecially so if you add a sling cylinder or two. After some time I simply removed the original harness/small wing from my unit. I then cut some slits in my old DiveRite Classic wing and more or less premanently added it and a std Hogarthian harness to the chassis. Its not a very good solution if you want to be able to easily remove the wing from the chassis. Anyway I don't dive my Azi much for the moment since I tinker with other homebuilt things and if they turn out to work nicely I think I might sell my Azi. Its a bit to big and heavy. But it breathes very well, has a very nice and easy to operate DSV. And the but heavy trim can be solved by weights or a wing with more lift near the bottom. __________________ My initials: JAAP
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