Which scooter?

York · 30th September 2007, 07:57

I realise that this is not strictly related to rebreathers, but I was hoping to tap into the considerable experience here, and there may be some aspects specific to rebreathers that I had not thought of.

If I were to choose between the Silent-submersion and the X-scooter, what should I consider? Those of you who have experience with both: which one would you prefer, and why?

Thanks

Joerg

***diverklondike*** · 30th September 2007, 17:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by York)

I realise that this is not strictly related to rebreathers, but I was hoping to tap into the considerable experience here, and there may be some aspects specific to rebreathers that I had not thought of.

If I were to choose between the Silent-submersion and the X-scooter, what should I consider? Those of you who have experience with both: which one would you prefer, and why?

Thanks

Joerg

I have used both the N-19 and X. Both are excellent scooters. I decided to go with the N-19 since it has a longer duration for a single battery.. 100 minutes.

Dive Safe...

Mark

Canadian Tekdive · 30th September 2007, 20:48

I have a UV-18 and I love it. my buddies have UV-18 and UV-26 bodies to switch to. It was recommended to me from a friend that has owned one for over 7 years. He has 3 of them and has had great luck with the scooter and with the service from Rodney... I had no messing around with Trim on my. Bought it and picked it up fully charged and went straight to the dive sight and let er rip. That was 3years ago and I am thinking about a second one. But thinking more about a Rebreather now. I am still on OC so take my decision for what it is worth. I have been on Gavin's, makos, tekna's and SS. Never had the chance to ride an X.

***Decodiver*** · 30th September 2007, 20:58

I can only speak for Silent Submersion.

The best.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

gottrimix · 30th September 2007, 22:55

Have long body X scooter. They work great here in the Lake and we have shipped them to Florida to use cave diving also where they performed well.

Have used Silent Submersion also. Great scooter!!!

For what we do the X Scooter fit the bill better. Much lighter easier to load on boats here going lake diving.

Good luck.

spn2298 · 30th September 2007, 23:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

I have used both the N-19 and X. Both are excellent scooters. I decided to go with the N-19 since it has a longer duration for a single battery.. 100 minutes.

Dive Safe...

Mark

I also have used both the N-19 and X scooter.
In my experience, I had some trigger problems of the X scooter.
I think that simple is the best.

-Masa

Tecdiverfl · 30th September 2007, 23:34

I have had a UV-18 and now a N-19. SS are the best and you can's kill them

Explorer · 1st October 2007, 04:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tecdiverfl)

I have had a UV-18 and now a N-19. SS are the best and you can's kill them

Tried the X-Scooter, blaaa. Had a chap use a hammer to fit the battery pack. Sad scooter. We own UV-18, UV-42 and N-19's. Wouldn't look any further. SS are the best!!!!!!!!

Nepa · 4th October 2007, 03:30

Anyone diving the N-19 in cold 3-4C waters? what kind of runtimes do you get? Also hows the torque offset, do you get tired scootering on longer dives?

**UWSojourner** · 4th October 2007, 03:58

I'm considering a purchase of 2 scooters at the moment. There are a bunch of caveats on the SS-N19 site. They seem to not care much for NiMH batteries. Or maybe they're just providing full disclosure?

Has anyone really only seen 30min runtimes on the N19 without the weekly battery maintenance they talk about? Seems like a 30min runtime could be a real bummer if you're expecting 100mins.

30th September 2007, 07:57	#1 (permalink)
York probubbly not Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 118	Which scooter? I realise that this is not strictly related to rebreathers, but I was hoping to tap into the considerable experience here, and there may be some aspects specific to rebreathers that I had not thought of. If I were to choose between the Silent-submersion and the X-scooter, what should I consider? Those of you who have experience with both: which one would you prefer, and why? Thanks Joerg
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30th September 2007, 17:29	#2 (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: 1,436	Re: Which scooter? Quote: (Originally Posted by York) I realise that this is not strictly related to rebreathers, but I was hoping to tap into the considerable experience here, and there may be some aspects specific to rebreathers that I had not thought of. If I were to choose between the Silent-submersion and the X-scooter, what should I consider? Those of you who have experience with both: which one would you prefer, and why? Thanks Joerg I have used both the N-19 and X. Both are excellent scooters. I decided to go with the N-19 since it has a longer duration for a single battery.. 100 minutes. Dive Safe... Mark
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30th September 2007, 20:48	#3 (permalink)
Canadian Tekdive New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ontario Canada Posts: 11	Re: Which scooter? I have a UV-18 and I love it. my buddies have UV-18 and UV-26 bodies to switch to. It was recommended to me from a friend that has owned one for over 7 years. He has 3 of them and has had great luck with the scooter and with the service from Rodney... I had no messing around with Trim on my. Bought it and picked it up fully charged and went straight to the dive sight and let er rip. That was 3years ago and I am thinking about a second one. But thinking more about a Rebreather now. I am still on OC so take my decision for what it is worth. I have been on Gavin's, makos, tekna's and SS. Never had the chance to ride an X.
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30th September 2007, 20:58	#4 (permalink)
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30th September 2007, 22:55	#5 (permalink)
gottrimix New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 53	Re: Which scooter? Have long body X scooter. They work great here in the Lake and we have shipped them to Florida to use cave diving also where they performed well. Have used Silent Submersion also. Great scooter!!! For what we do the X Scooter fit the bill better. Much lighter easier to load on boats here going lake diving. Good luck. __________________ Steve www.lakemeadtechnicaldivers.com
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30th September 2007, 23:15	#6 (permalink)
spn2298 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Classic Kiss Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Mariana Islands Posts: 46	Re: Which scooter? Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike) I have used both the N-19 and X. Both are excellent scooters. I decided to go with the N-19 since it has a longer duration for a single battery.. 100 minutes. Dive Safe... Mark I also have used both the N-19 and X scooter. In my experience, I had some trigger problems of the X scooter. I think that simple is the best. -Masa
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30th September 2007, 23:34	#7 (permalink)
Tecdiverfl New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 67	Re: Which scooter? I have had a UV-18 and now a N-19. SS are the best and you can's kill them
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Explorer Be vewy vewy quiet.... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 748	Re: Which scooter? Quote: (Originally Posted by Tecdiverfl) I have had a UV-18 and now a N-19. SS are the best and you can's kill them Tried the X-Scooter, blaaa. Had a chap use a hammer to fit the battery pack. Sad scooter. We own UV-18, UV-42 and N-19's. Wouldn't look any further. SS are the best!!!!!!!! __________________ TRAIN WRECKED..... Last edited by Explorer : 1st October 2007 at 05:35.
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Nepa New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: espoo, finland Posts: 22	Re: Which scooter? Anyone diving the N-19 in cold 3-4C waters? what kind of runtimes do you get? Also hows the torque offset, do you get tired scootering on longer dives? Last edited by Nepa : 4th October 2007 at 04:58.
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4th October 2007, 03:58	#10 (permalink)
UWSojourner Pacific Northwest Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 556	Re: Which scooter? I'm considering a purchase of 2 scooters at the moment. There are a bunch of caveats on the SS-N19 site. They seem to not care much for NiMH batteries. Or maybe they're just providing full disclosure? Has anyone really only seen 30min runtimes on the N19 without the weekly battery maintenance they talk about? Seems like a 30min runtime could be a real bummer if you're expecting 100mins.
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