Meg or Optima and why?

diverklondike · 15th December 2006, 00:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Seeing that 4 of your pro-Optima arguments are based around the Micropore cartridges one should note that a Meg can accomodate them if the owner wants to use them. While still retaining the option of granular absorbant for travelling.

Is that actually true? Is Leon finally selling the adaptors??? I was not aware that was actually taking place. It would be great news if it was the case...

Dive Safe...

Mark

**Steve** · 15th December 2006, 01:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

Is that actually true? Is Leon finally selling the adaptors??? I was not aware that was actually taking place. It would be great news if it was the case...

Dive Safe...

Mark

He has sold them for years. No one I know bothers with them though as the advantage (rarely changing sorb on a boat) is well and truly outweighed by the increased duration, lower cost, better availability and use in a variety of scrubbers of granular sorb.

dgschott · 15th December 2006, 02:39

I have to admit - When I finally decided to buy a Meg, I thought for sure my first purchase was going to be an adapter for the EAC. Then I realized the price differential, how truly easy it is to pack the Meg's axial scrubber, and haven't looked back since. I'm glad I didn't buy the EAC adapter with the Meg, and I'm glad I didn't get an Optima (Which I was considering becuase I thought the EAC's were a great idea).

It's funny looking back, at all of the things I was told, and what I thought, and how after every conversation I was more confused. Needless to say - I couldn't be happier with the Meg.

I have had many discussions with people contemplating which rebreather to get, and realistically, whatever you get, you'll probably love. With that said - the more I learn about other rebreathers, and now with more knowledge, I am very happy and confident with my purchase of the Meg.... No buyers remorse in any way, which partly is due to luck - and partly due to figuring out that the Meg was the best match for me.

diverklondike · 15th December 2006, 02:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

He has sold them for years. No one I know bothers with them though as the advantage (rarely changing sorb on a boat) is well and truly outweighed by the increased duration, lower cost, better availability and use in a variety of scrubbers of granular sorb.

Steve,

That's interesting... I know of several Meg owners that have approached Leon about them without any luck...

**Steve** · 15th December 2006, 02:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

Steve,

That's interesting... I know of several Meg owners that have approached Leon about them without any luck...

That is interesting. All I can think of is he hasn't bothered to prioritise getting a new batch done. If anyone wants me to chase it up PM me please.

sailordiver@msn.com · 15th December 2006, 03:39

The Optima will be able to accomodate granular scrubber soon... so one of their reps told me at the LB Scuba show in May.

Gilles · 15th December 2006, 04:28

James;

A consideration you may want to examine is the suitability each unit for traveling.

Can you onboard rented tanks?

Good luck on whatever choice you make.

***caveseeker7*** · 15th December 2006, 05:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by sailordiver@msn.com)

The Optima will be able to accomodate granular scrubber soon... so one of their reps told me at the LB Scuba show in May.

Odd, they told me the opposite at the same show.

JAM · 15th December 2006, 07:43

Word on the street here in Va (purportedly from Pete) is that the granular scrubber option is coming in the future also but no time soon. There was no stated timeline for "no time soon."

James

***caveseeker7*** · 15th December 2006, 07:55

For those new to rebreathers, "almost ready" in this business usually denotes periods measured in months or years, "no time soon" should be in the 'decades and scores' neighborhood, but short of 'ages and eons'.

15th December 2006, 00:46	#11 (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: 1,611	Re: Meg or Optima and why? Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Seeing that 4 of your pro-Optima arguments are based around the Micropore cartridges one should note that a Meg can accomodate them if the owner wants to use them. While still retaining the option of granular absorbant for travelling. Is that actually true? Is Leon finally selling the adaptors??? I was not aware that was actually taking place. It would be great news if it was the case... Dive Safe... Mark
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15th December 2006, 01:08	#12 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,117	Re: Meg or Optima and why? Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike) Is that actually true? Is Leon finally selling the adaptors??? I was not aware that was actually taking place. It would be great news if it was the case... Dive Safe... Mark He has sold them for years. No one I know bothers with them though as the advantage (rarely changing sorb on a boat) is well and truly outweighed by the increased duration, lower cost, better availability and use in a variety of scrubbers of granular sorb. __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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15th December 2006, 02:39	#13 (permalink)
dgschott Liquid Productions, LLC Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 115	Re: Meg or Optima and why? I have to admit - When I finally decided to buy a Meg, I thought for sure my first purchase was going to be an adapter for the EAC. Then I realized the price differential, how truly easy it is to pack the Meg's axial scrubber, and haven't looked back since. I'm glad I didn't buy the EAC adapter with the Meg, and I'm glad I didn't get an Optima (Which I was considering becuase I thought the EAC's were a great idea). It's funny looking back, at all of the things I was told, and what I thought, and how after every conversation I was more confused. Needless to say - I couldn't be happier with the Meg. I have had many discussions with people contemplating which rebreather to get, and realistically, whatever you get, you'll probably love. With that said - the more I learn about other rebreathers, and now with more knowledge, I am very happy and confident with my purchase of the Meg.... No buyers remorse in any way, which partly is due to luck - and partly due to figuring out that the Meg was the best match for me. __________________ David Schott Liquid Productions, LLC
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15th December 2006, 02:42	#14 (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: 1,611	Re: Meg or Optima and why? Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) He has sold them for years. No one I know bothers with them though as the advantage (rarely changing sorb on a boat) is well and truly outweighed by the increased duration, lower cost, better availability and use in a variety of scrubbers of granular sorb. Steve, That's interesting... I know of several Meg owners that have approached Leon about them without any luck...
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15th December 2006, 02:53	#15 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,117	Re: Meg or Optima and why? Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike) Steve, That's interesting... I know of several Meg owners that have approached Leon about them without any luck... That is interesting. All I can think of is he hasn't bothered to prioritise getting a new batch done. If anyone wants me to chase it up PM me please. __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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15th December 2006, 03:39	#16 (permalink)
sailordiver@msn.com New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Venice, CA USA Posts: 51	Re: Meg or Optima and why? The Optima will be able to accomodate granular scrubber soon... so one of their reps told me at the LB Scuba show in May.
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15th December 2006, 04:28	#17 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Re: Meg or Optima and why? James; A consideration you may want to examine is the suitability each unit for traveling. Can you onboard rented tanks? Good luck on whatever choice you make. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com Last edited by Gilles : 15th December 2006 at 05:33.
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15th December 2006, 05:18	#18 (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: 5,451	Re: Meg or Optima and why? Quote: (Originally Posted by sailordiver@msn.com) The Optima will be able to accomodate granular scrubber soon... so one of their reps told me at the LB Scuba show in May. Odd, they told me the opposite at the same show. __________________ 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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15th December 2006, 07:43	#19 (permalink)
JAM New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 12	Re: Meg or Optima and why? Word on the street here in Va (purportedly from Pete) is that the granular scrubber option is coming in the future also but no time soon. There was no stated timeline for "no time soon." James Last edited by JAM : 15th December 2006 at 07:43. Reason: Gross mispelling
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15th December 2006, 07:55	#20 (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: 5,451	Re: time line For those new to rebreathers, "almost ready" in this business usually denotes periods measured in months or years, "no time soon" should be in the 'decades and scores' neighborhood, but short of 'ages and eons'. __________________ 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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