Hammerhead HUD Mounts for Golem BOV

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 20th August 2007, 02:51

After I got my Golem BOV (which is great) installed on my Optima, this caused the positioning of the HUD to move to where I was concerned I would not pay attention to it. So, I started looking around for a HUD mount that would be compatible with my BOV.

After getting a recommendation from another Rebreather World member, I purchased a Divematics DIVA mount, and I tried mounting my HUD on that. While this locates the HUD to the correct position, my only issue with the DIVA mount is that the HUD often becomes displaced when I move my loop hoses over my head in order to put on my unit during boat dives. This is because the mounting system depends, in part, upon an o-ring to keep it attached to the loop hose connectors where they attach to the BOV. It is not easy or fun to try to move the o-ring back into place after already having put on my gloves.

Next, I began corresponding with Jakub at Golem Gear to see if he could offer any input concerning this issue. Within a few weeks, my Golem HUD mount arrived, and I put it on my unit. This weekend, I got to dive my unit with the HUD mount on it for the first time, and I will say that I am quite pleased. Jakub modified a connector by adding a track to it so that the mount clips into place solidly. On the other hand, removing it is fast and easy. It is the best of both worlds: permanent but easily removed.

If anyone else is having issues with their Hammerhad HUD after installing the Golem BOV, I suggest you consider this piece of enhancement for your unit.

***Decodiver*** · 20th August 2007, 07:26

That sounds good, Jakub, can you make a HUD holder that the Shearwater HUD will fit onto for the Golem BOV?

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

jkaterenchuk · 20th August 2007, 11:25

A picture would be great if possible.

***Decodiver*** · 20th August 2007, 12:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk)

A picture would be great if possible.

Yeah Howard photos please:

Side on with and without DIVA fitted.

Mounted on BOV with and without DIVA fitted.

Please.........

Ta,

Dave.

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 20th August 2007, 14:36

Unfortunately, I only have a low end camera phone. I checked the Golem web site, and it is not up there yet. I'll see if I can come up with something.

***Decodiver*** · 20th August 2007, 16:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

I'll see if I can come up with something.

You'd better.............

and fast..................

***diverklondike*** · 20th August 2007, 16:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

After I got my Golem BOV (which is great) installed on my Optima, this caused the positioning of the HUD to move to where I was concerned I would not pay attention to it. So, I started looking around for a HUD mount that would be compatible with my BOV.

After getting a recommendation from another Rebreather World member, I purchased a Divematics DIVA mount, and I tried mounting my HUD on that. While this locates the HUD to the correct position, my only issue with the DIVA mount is that the HUD often becomes displaced when I move my loop hoses over my head in order to put on my unit during boat dives. This is because the mounting system depends, in part, upon an o-ring to keep it attached to the loop hose connectors where they attach to the BOV. It is not easy or fun to try to move the o-ring back into place after already having put on my gloves.

Next, I began corresponding with Jakub at Golem Gear to see if he could offer any input concerning this issue. Within a few weeks, my Golem HUD mount arrived, and I put it on my unit. This weekend, I got to dive my unit with the HUD mount on it for the first time, and I will say that I am quite pleased. Jakub modified a connector by adding a track to it so that the mount clips into place solidly. On the other hand, removing it is fast and easy. It is the best of both worlds: permanent but easily removed.

If anyone else is having issues with their Hammerhad HUD after installing the Golem BOV, I suggest you consider this piece of enhancement for your unit.

I have my HH HUD mounted on my Golem BOV via a Divematics mount and it has always worked great...

Dive Safe...

Mark

jkaterenchuk · 21st August 2007, 01:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

I have my HH HUD mounted on my Golem BOV via a Divematics mount and it has always worked great...

Dive Safe...

Mark

I have the same setup now and I am pleased with it except for the problem Howard mentioned. If you push on the DIVA the Divematics mount rotates. Happens when I put the loop over my head when gearing up or when pinching my nose to clear my ears. I was considering placing a locking screw thru the mount into the hose locking nut to secure it but will take a look at the Golem solution first.

John

***diverklondike*** · 21st August 2007, 02:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk)

I have the same setup now and I am pleased with it except for the problem Howard mentioned. If you push on the DIVA the Divematics mount rotates. Happens when I put the loop over my head when gearing up or when pinching my nose to clear my ears. I was considering placing a locking screw thru the mount into the hose locking nut to secure it but will take a look at the Golem solution first.

John

You just need a tighter o-ring to secure it... Mine does not rotate easily.

M

Mark Chase · 21st August 2007, 05:11

Stretch a ring of inner tube over the Golum house end mount then put the clamp ring over that.

The little teeth on the clamp ring are designed to fit the inspo hose not the knurled face of the Golum so the rubber cover gives them something to grip.

Then use a more appropriate 0 ring to hold it all together.

Mind you if there is a better mount on offer for the Shearwater i am game as I am a kit hore

ATB

Mark

20th August 2007, 02:51	#1 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,044	Hammerhead HUD Mounts for Golem BOV After I got my Golem BOV (which is great) installed on my Optima, this caused the positioning of the HUD to move to where I was concerned I would not pay attention to it. So, I started looking around for a HUD mount that would be compatible with my BOV. After getting a recommendation from another Rebreather World member, I purchased a Divematics DIVA mount, and I tried mounting my HUD on that. While this locates the HUD to the correct position, my only issue with the DIVA mount is that the HUD often becomes displaced when I move my loop hoses over my head in order to put on my unit during boat dives. This is because the mounting system depends, in part, upon an o-ring to keep it attached to the loop hose connectors where they attach to the BOV. It is not easy or fun to try to move the o-ring back into place after already having put on my gloves. Next, I began corresponding with Jakub at Golem Gear to see if he could offer any input concerning this issue. Within a few weeks, my Golem HUD mount arrived, and I put it on my unit. This weekend, I got to dive my unit with the HUD mount on it for the first time, and I will say that I am quite pleased. Jakub modified a connector by adding a track to it so that the mount clips into place solidly. On the other hand, removing it is fast and easy. It is the best of both worlds: permanent but easily removed. If anyone else is having issues with their Hammerhad HUD after installing the Golem BOV, I suggest you consider this piece of enhancement for your unit. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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20th August 2007, 07:26	#2 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,178	Re: Hammerhead HUD Mounts for Golem BOV That sounds good, Jakub, can you make a HUD holder that the Shearwater HUD will fit onto for the Golem BOV? Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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20th August 2007, 11:25	#3 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 745	Re: Hammerhead HUD Mounts for Golem BOV A picture would be great if possible.
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20th August 2007, 12:33	#4 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,178	Re: Hammerhead HUD Mounts for Golem BOV Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk) A picture would be great if possible. Yeah Howard photos please: Side on with and without DIVA fitted. Mounted on BOV with and without DIVA fitted. Please......... Ta, Dave. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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20th August 2007, 14:36	#5 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,044	Re: Hammerhead HUD Mounts for Golem BOV Unfortunately, I only have a low end camera phone. I checked the Golem web site, and it is not up there yet. I'll see if I can come up with something. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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20th August 2007, 16:29	#6 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,178	Re: Hammerhead HUD Mounts for Golem BOV Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) I'll see if I can come up with something. You'd better............. and fast.................. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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20th August 2007, 16:56	#7 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,552	Re: Hammerhead HUD Mounts for Golem BOV Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) After I got my Golem BOV (which is great) installed on my Optima, this caused the positioning of the HUD to move to where I was concerned I would not pay attention to it. So, I started looking around for a HUD mount that would be compatible with my BOV. After getting a recommendation from another Rebreather World member, I purchased a Divematics DIVA mount, and I tried mounting my HUD on that. While this locates the HUD to the correct position, my only issue with the DIVA mount is that the HUD often becomes displaced when I move my loop hoses over my head in order to put on my unit during boat dives. This is because the mounting system depends, in part, upon an o-ring to keep it attached to the loop hose connectors where they attach to the BOV. It is not easy or fun to try to move the o-ring back into place after already having put on my gloves. Next, I began corresponding with Jakub at Golem Gear to see if he could offer any input concerning this issue. Within a few weeks, my Golem HUD mount arrived, and I put it on my unit. This weekend, I got to dive my unit with the HUD mount on it for the first time, and I will say that I am quite pleased. Jakub modified a connector by adding a track to it so that the mount clips into place solidly. On the other hand, removing it is fast and easy. It is the best of both worlds: permanent but easily removed. If anyone else is having issues with their Hammerhad HUD after installing the Golem BOV, I suggest you consider this piece of enhancement for your unit. I have my HH HUD mounted on my Golem BOV via a Divematics mount and it has always worked great... Dive Safe... Mark
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21st August 2007, 01:56	#8 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 745	Re: Hammerhead HUD Mounts for Golem BOV Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike) I have my HH HUD mounted on my Golem BOV via a Divematics mount and it has always worked great... Dive Safe... Mark I have the same setup now and I am pleased with it except for the problem Howard mentioned. If you push on the DIVA the Divematics mount rotates. Happens when I put the loop over my head when gearing up or when pinching my nose to clear my ears. I was considering placing a locking screw thru the mount into the hose locking nut to secure it but will take a look at the Golem solution first. John
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21st August 2007, 02:14	#9 (permalink)
*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,552	Re: Hammerhead HUD Mounts for Golem BOV Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk) I have the same setup now and I am pleased with it except for the problem Howard mentioned. If you push on the DIVA the Divematics mount rotates. Happens when I put the loop over my head when gearing up or when pinching my nose to clear my ears. I was considering placing a locking screw thru the mount into the hose locking nut to secure it but will take a look at the Golem solution first. John You just need a tighter o-ring to secure it... Mine does not rotate easily. M
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21st August 2007, 05:11	#10 (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: 2,540	Re: Hammerhead HUD Mounts for Golem BOV Stretch a ring of inner tube over the Golum house end mount then put the clamp ring over that. The little teeth on the clamp ring are designed to fit the inspo hose not the knurled face of the Golum so the rubber cover gives them something to grip. Then use a more appropriate 0 ring to hold it all together. Mind you if there is a better mount on offer for the Shearwater i am game as I am a kit hore 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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