So which OC/DSV is best?

rogeringebo · 3rd March 2006, 22:38

There has been alot of talk lately aboy different BOVs....
Im quite sure some of you guys have seen and dived them all.....
If I would order one tomorrow for my Meg,wich one should I get?
Find it a bit confusig cause there are no such things here in Sweden so I cant have a closer look and feel for the goods.....
But Im lucky........I have you guys

Cheers
Rodge

***caveseeker7*** · 3rd March 2006, 23:50

Well, seeing as there is yet another thread discussing Krolak's inability to deliver his DSV let's take him out of the equation.

That leaves Jetsam in Canada, making the BOV as used on the KISS rebreathers.
Or Divematics in the US which also makes a BOV.

The Jetsam is a bit smaller and costs a bit less. You're limited to the 2nd stage it comes with.
QC are available, if your hoses fit, great, if not ...

Divematics will make the DSV fit you hose connectors as they're custom made.
And you'll have a choice of second stages. For that you pay more and have more bulk.

Both are proven and work well. Both have been selling for years.
Both companies have good reputations for customer service.

Better is likely the one that suits you needs best.

Can't say much about the German BOVs as I've never seen one.

diverklondike · 4th March 2006, 01:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Well, seeing as there is yet another thread discussing Krolak's inability to deliver his DSV let's take him out of the equation.

That leaves Jetsam in Canada, making the BOV as used on the KISS rebreathers.
Or Divematics in the US which also makes a BOV.

The Jetsam is a bit smaller and costs a bit less. You're limited to the 2nd stage it comes with.
QC are available, if your hoses fit, great, if not ...

Divematics will make the DSV fit you hose connectors as they're custom made.

And you'll have a choice of second stages. For that you pay more and have more bulk.

Both are proven and work well. Both have been selling for years.
Both companies have good reputations for customer service.

Better is likely the one that suits you needs best.

Can't say much about the German BOVs as I've never seen one.

You can also get custom hose connectors on the divelife site that will allow you to connect the dsv using standard inspiration hoses and mushroom valves.

***caveseeker7*** · 4th March 2006, 01:27

Yes, I have seen pics of those. But will the fit the Meg's hoses?

rogeringebo · 9th March 2006, 20:02

But if I find a Krolak BOV secondhand....is it good..does it work well?

Cheers
Rodge

ROB DAVIE · 9th March 2006, 20:21

Just as a note, I will say that this is second-hand knowledge, but others have reported problems with leaks on the Krolak units that then had to be sent back for a "fix".

Judging by the reports of our readers, you might be able to service the unit yourself, or, if you have several years to wait, you might get service from Krolak.

For a custom fit on hoses, and choice of second stage, you can't beat the Divematics BOV. As Stefan pointed out however, both the Jetsam and Divematics are quality units, and well-supported by their makers.

Just my ppO2's worth.

Philippe GERIN · 9th March 2006, 20:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

The Jetsam (BOV). QC are available, if your hoses fit, great, if not ...

If not make your owns:
http://www.rebreatherworld.com/photo...oto/1855/cat/4
Best
Philippe

**Steve** · 9th March 2006, 23:09

Does anyone have any WOB info on the two OC/CC DSVs mentioned above? In CC mode I mean?

In case anyone is interested; whilst speaking with Gordon about his new DSV before he died he said he was measuring a 50% reduction in WOB on the prototype DSV compared to the current one. He also mentioned that he thought he knew how to get that to 80%

rogeringebo · 10th March 2006, 04:57

Any one know when the new Jetsam BOV might be released?

Rodge

diverklondike · 10th March 2006, 10:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by rogeringebo)

Any one know when the new Jetsam BOV might be released?

Rodge

I have heard that it will be later in the year... Origionally it was planned for around now before Gordon passed away. Jetsam will be at BTS in two weeks and I will see if they can provide further details.

Dive Safe...

Mark

3rd March 2006, 22:38	#1 (permalink)
rogeringebo Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 700	So which OC/DSV is best? There has been alot of talk lately aboy different BOVs.... Im quite sure some of you guys have seen and dived them all..... If I would order one tomorrow for my Meg,wich one should I get? Find it a bit confusig cause there are no such things here in Sweden so I cant have a closer look and feel for the goods..... But Im lucky........I have you guys Cheers Rodge
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3rd March 2006, 23:50	#2 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,498	Re: So wich one is best? Well, seeing as there is yet another thread discussing Krolak's inability to deliver his DSV let's take him out of the equation. That leaves Jetsam in Canada, making the BOV as used on the KISS rebreathers. Or Divematics in the US which also makes a BOV. The Jetsam is a bit smaller and costs a bit less. You're limited to the 2nd stage it comes with. QC are available, if your hoses fit, great, if not ... Divematics will make the DSV fit you hose connectors as they're custom made. And you'll have a choice of second stages. For that you pay more and have more bulk. Both are proven and work well. Both have been selling for years. Both companies have good reputations for customer service. Better is likely the one that suits you needs best. Can't say much about the German BOVs as I've never seen one. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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4th March 2006, 01:13	#3 (permalink)
diverklondike Just one of the Peasants Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,609	Re: So wich one is best? Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Well, seeing as there is yet another thread discussing Krolak's inability to deliver his DSV let's take him out of the equation. That leaves Jetsam in Canada, making the BOV as used on the KISS rebreathers. Or Divematics in the US which also makes a BOV. The Jetsam is a bit smaller and costs a bit less. You're limited to the 2nd stage it comes with. QC are available, if your hoses fit, great, if not ... Divematics will make the DSV fit you hose connectors as they're custom made. And you'll have a choice of second stages. For that you pay more and have more bulk. Both are proven and work well. Both have been selling for years. Both companies have good reputations for customer service. Better is likely the one that suits you needs best. Can't say much about the German BOVs as I've never seen one. You can also get custom hose connectors on the divelife site that will allow you to connect the dsv using standard inspiration hoses and mushroom valves.
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4th March 2006, 01:27	#4 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,498	Re: So wich one is best? Yes, I have seen pics of those. But will the fit the Meg's hoses? __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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9th March 2006, 20:02	#5 (permalink)
rogeringebo Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 700	Re: So wich one is best? But if I find a Krolak BOV secondhand....is it good..does it work well? Cheers Rodge
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9th March 2006, 20:21	#6 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Re: So wich one is best? Just as a note, I will say that this is second-hand knowledge, but others have reported problems with leaks on the Krolak units that then had to be sent back for a "fix". Judging by the reports of our readers, you might be able to service the unit yourself, or, if you have several years to wait, you might get service from Krolak. For a custom fit on hoses, and choice of second stage, you can't beat the Divematics BOV. As Stefan pointed out however, both the Jetsam and Divematics are quality units, and well-supported by their makers. Just my ppO2's worth. __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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9th March 2006, 20:41	#7 (permalink)
Philippe GERIN ccr apprentice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 634	Re: So wich one is best? Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) The Jetsam (BOV). QC are available, if your hoses fit, great, if not ... If not make your owns: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/photo...oto/1855/cat/4 Best Philippe
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9th March 2006, 23:09	#8 (permalink)
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10th March 2006, 04:57	#9 (permalink)
rogeringebo Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Pelagian Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Pelagian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 700	Re: So wich one is best? Any one know when the new Jetsam BOV might be released? Rodge
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