Thoughts on AP's new BOV Twist hoses Or Turn knob ?

divetheworld · 21st March 2008, 09:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by colinicky)

When I bailed of to OC using a Kiss BOV I stayed on the BOV from the bottom till on the boat .(from about 35m, total including deco about 15 minutes )

Brent you are doing a good job of swaying me away from your divematics !

No BOV I have ever tested breathes as well as that divematics mate. Truth and fact. You can service it yourself, with readily available parts and it gives a perfect pos and neg test.
There is no doubt its a very, very good BOV.

However... The APD design has merits, as much as I am an opinionated git, I do try to give a balanced opinion!!!!

(using the force) " Buy my BOV, it is the BOV your looking for....."

Mark Chase · 21st March 2008, 09:21

APs BOV looks compact and light weight which is a good thing.

It also looks to be a two handed op to switch to OC which is a bad thing.

If it can be done one handed it may well be on my shopping list.

ATB

Mark

colinicky · 21st March 2008, 10:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase)

APs BOV looks compact and light weight which is a good thing.

It also looks to be a two handed op to switch to OC which is a bad thing.

If it can be done one handed it may well be on my shopping list.

ATB

Mark

Is that called going full circal ? ie Kiss Bov on Inspo then Inspo BOV on a Kiss

tekdiver170 · 23rd May 2008, 00:22

I had one in my hot little hands while doing my instructor course and it is very nicely made. The opening and closing should be able to be accomplished with one hand with very little practice, but will be easier with 2.

As for jaw fatigue it was a concern of mine but the action from CC to OC is not as great as the current DSV to open/close so it shouldn't pose that big of a problem. Even if it does with just a quick twist of the hose near the t-piece and you can easily adjust it back to your preferred location. But in my opinion it is worth it for the size and feel of it. It looks and feels very well built, just wish I could have gotten a chance to dive it. I will for sure be ordering one as soon as they become available.

divetheworld · 23rd May 2008, 06:41

Dave T's and JJ's BOV works the same way but is available now.
Twist with one hand isnt difficult and it is tiny. I've tested it on OC at 55m and couldnt be happier.
Well worth a look.

21st March 2008, 09:09	#11 (permalink)
divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,535	Re: Thoughts on AP's new BOV Twist hoses Or Turn knob ? Quote: (Originally Posted by colinicky) When I bailed of to OC using a Kiss BOV I stayed on the BOV from the bottom till on the boat .(from about 35m, total including deco about 15 minutes ) Brent you are doing a good job of swaying me away from your divematics ! No BOV I have ever tested breathes as well as that divematics mate. Truth and fact. You can service it yourself, with readily available parts and it gives a perfect pos and neg test. There is no doubt its a very, very good BOV. However... The APD design has merits, as much as I am an opinionated git, I do try to give a balanced opinion!!!! (using the force) " Buy my BOV, it is the BOV your looking for....." __________________ Self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe
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Mark Chase I go down for ages Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,470	Re: Thoughts on AP's new BOV Twist hoses Or Turn knob ? APs BOV looks compact and light weight which is a good thing. It also looks to be a two handed op to switch to OC which is a bad thing. If it can be done one handed it may well be on my shopping list. 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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21st March 2008, 10:49	#13 (permalink)
colinicky Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 661	Re: Thoughts on AP's new BOV Twist hoses Or Turn knob ? Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase) APs BOV looks compact and light weight which is a good thing. It also looks to be a two handed op to switch to OC which is a bad thing. If it can be done one handed it may well be on my shopping list. ATB Mark Is that called going full circal ? ie Kiss Bov on Inspo then Inspo BOV on a Kiss __________________ Colin I trust my rebreather completely , I just don't trust the user onwards & downwards
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23rd May 2008, 00:22	#14 (permalink)
tekdiver170 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 87	Re: Thoughts on AP's new BOV Twist hoses Or Turn knob ? I had one in my hot little hands while doing my instructor course and it is very nicely made. The opening and closing should be able to be accomplished with one hand with very little practice, but will be easier with 2. As for jaw fatigue it was a concern of mine but the action from CC to OC is not as great as the current DSV to open/close so it shouldn't pose that big of a problem. Even if it does with just a quick twist of the hose near the t-piece and you can easily adjust it back to your preferred location. But in my opinion it is worth it for the size and feel of it. It looks and feels very well built, just wish I could have gotten a chance to dive it. I will for sure be ordering one as soon as they become available. __________________ Diving is my therapy... keeps the voices in my head from getting louder. Good thing rebreathers have no bubbles, now I can hear them again. - Chris Liles www.oahuscubadiving.com www.hawaiitechnicaldivers.com Last edited by tekdiver170 : 23rd May 2008 at 09:35. Reason: spelling
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23rd May 2008, 06:41	#15 (permalink)
divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,535	Re: Thoughts on AP's new BOV Twist hoses Or Turn knob ? Dave T's and JJ's BOV works the same way but is available now. Twist with one hand isnt difficult and it is tiny. I've tested it on OC at 55m and couldnt be happier. Well worth a look. __________________ Self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe
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