have you modified your rebreather poll

**jmurba** · 7th May 2008, 07:19

Hi
Have you modified your rebreather ?
I've dived rebreather for years,
I've rarely met rebreather divers diving their unit just as it was the day purchased it.
4th cell
new head
off board tanks
etc etc
regards
jean mi

***sadave*** · 7th May 2008, 08:14

First thing I did was replace the paragon with an Oceanic Omega (following the article here on Rebreather World), and the second thing, add a stainless frame to the top of the unit to protect the pods.

So nothing too serious, but who's to know what's gonna be next.

John Langley · 7th May 2008, 08:38

Yep, put a Kent tooling box, and a divematics b.o.v. on. Still thinking of other mods.

J.L.

**jmurba** · 7th May 2008, 08:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by sadave)

First thing I did was replace the paragon with an Oceanic Omega (following the article here on Rebreather World), and the second thing, add a stainless frame to the top of the unit to protect the pods.

So nothing too serious, but who's to know what's gonna be next.

The worst thing I did in by rebreather life is not to buy a kiss....
I think I would have done only sligth adaptations instead of a complete conversion of my dolphin that took me 8 years (((-:
but anyway as you said who knows... we all feel like to add a personal touch to our rig

**PhilSiswick** · 7th May 2008, 08:45

Minor mods so far:

- Narked@90 stand
- S/S backplate
- Kiss BOV (with Proton now)
- Oceanic G-snaps for suit gas and torch
- Dave Mager 4th cell/Beanie 4th cell adaptor (waiting to be fitted when the d*mn spanner turns up)

Minor mods to come:

- Shorter SPG hoses, so that they run round my waist and not over the shoulder (better for my wife and should work for me)
- Backup O2 bottle with reg and suit feed in Narked@90 stand to make up for the little 2l Evo cylinders
- Replacement of the AutoAir as it's a) too long and b) I don't like the idea of an OC diver grabbing it and breathing down my precious dil
- GCS connections for the BOV to my bailout
- Evo+ box and Vision scrubber for those longer/deeper dives
- Classic head/scrubber with Shearwater as a save a trip kit

Minor mods that were backed out (so far

):

- Decoweenie frame. Nothing wrong with it, but I damaged mine through stupidity and find the Evo box much easier to use
- BMCL kit. Bought and sold without fitting. Decided I didn't want/need to make the change

That's it for now...

Cheers,

lizardland · 7th May 2008, 08:46

I dived homebuilds for a few years so when I bought my CK I wanted something I wouldn't have to modify.

I voted for minor mods, I've changed the BOV to a Mares (but that's a Jetsam standard part so not really a mod), I've also added a QC so that the BOV is connected to my bailout and I've replaced the displays with a Shearwater. I don't like it as a primary so will be swapping back to the originals.

Pretty much stock apart from that and no plans to alter anything.

***Beanie*** · 7th May 2008, 08:58

Back plate and harness
Bean Diving 4/5th cell holder
VR3 on 4th cell
Shearwater HUD

matt crane · 7th May 2008, 09:41

KT Box, Purchased but not set up yet as I cant decide if to use the original wing and harness or get the Custom Diver VBS Wing and Harness
Apeks ATX100 attached to O2 1st stage
Suit inflation system

That is all until I can afford an AP Valves BOV

Johnny Christensen · 7th May 2008, 09:47

GolemGear BOV
Shearwater HUD with Narked@90 4/5th. cell adapter
Paul Channing BMCL
Scubapro (DiveRite) Recwing
Simple harness with one clip

Rickoz · 7th May 2008, 09:48

1 - ADP QD connects on Breather Manifold & all bailout bottles.
2 - ADP QD connect on onboard 02.
3 - Dill Ad via a Modified Power Inflater

4 - Custom Ali backplate w/DiveRite TransPac sholders

5 - SubSea Display

6 - Modified Manifold.
7 - Soft CamBands
8 - Replace 1 Braided Hose for a soft Hose.
Rickoz

View Poll Results: have you modified your rebreather
No I left it as it was when I purchased it and I dont plan to modify it at all	14	5.51%
yes but I did only small adaptations (harness wing d rings)	89	35.04%
yes I did more serious changes but the rebreather still works on it's original mode	126	49.61%
I deeply modified the rebreather like a scr/ccr conversion	25	9.84%
Voters: 254. You may not vote on this poll

7th May 2008, 07:19	#1 (permalink)
jmurba wet bear Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: cannes france Posts: 672	have you modified your rebreather poll Hi Have you modified your rebreather ? I've dived rebreather for years, I've rarely met rebreather divers diving their unit just as it was the day purchased it. 4th cell new head off board tanks etc etc regards jean mi __________________ when will I be able to think about something else then spending hours underwater, when will I be normal ? http://web.mac.com/jmurba/Site_2/home.html http://web.mac.com/jmurba/Site_3/home.html
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7th May 2008, 08:14	#2 (permalink)
*sadave* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 986	Re: have you modified your rebreather poll First thing I did was replace the paragon with an Oceanic Omega (following the article here on Rebreather World), and the second thing, add a stainless frame to the top of the unit to protect the pods. So nothing too serious, but who's to know what's gonna be next. __________________ Wave!
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7th May 2008, 08:38	#3 (permalink)
John Langley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in an appartment on the 99th floor of my block Posts: 103	Re: have you modified your rebreather poll Yep, put a Kent tooling box, and a divematics b.o.v. on. Still thinking of other mods. J.L. __________________ BSAC 1620 www.aqualanddivers.co.uk www.oceandiving.co.uk Thank your mother for the dripping.
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7th May 2008, 08:42	#4 (permalink)
jmurba wet bear Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: May 2006 Location: cannes france Posts: 672	Re: have you modified your rebreather poll Quote: (Originally Posted by sadave) First thing I did was replace the paragon with an Oceanic Omega (following the article here on Rebreather World), and the second thing, add a stainless frame to the top of the unit to protect the pods. So nothing too serious, but who's to know what's gonna be next. The worst thing I did in by rebreather life is not to buy a kiss.... I think I would have done only sligth adaptations instead of a complete conversion of my dolphin that took me 8 years (((-: but anyway as you said who knows... we all feel like to add a personal touch to our rig __________________ when will I be able to think about something else then spending hours underwater, when will I be normal ? http://web.mac.com/jmurba/Site_2/home.html http://web.mac.com/jmurba/Site_3/home.html
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7th May 2008, 08:45	#5 (permalink)
PhilSiswick WSKD 0001 Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 884	Re: have you modified your rebreather poll Minor mods so far: - Narked@90 stand - S/S backplate - Kiss BOV (with Proton now) - Oceanic G-snaps for suit gas and torch - Dave Mager 4th cell/Beanie 4th cell adaptor (waiting to be fitted when the d*mn spanner turns up) Minor mods to come: - Shorter SPG hoses, so that they run round my waist and not over the shoulder (better for my wife and should work for me) - Backup O2 bottle with reg and suit feed in Narked@90 stand to make up for the little 2l Evo cylinders - Replacement of the AutoAir as it's a) too long and b) I don't like the idea of an OC diver grabbing it and breathing down my precious dil - GCS connections for the BOV to my bailout - Evo+ box and Vision scrubber for those longer/deeper dives - Classic head/scrubber with Shearwater as a save a trip kit Minor mods that were backed out (so far ): - Decoweenie frame. Nothing wrong with it, but I damaged mine through stupidity and find the Evo box much easier to use - BMCL kit. Bought and sold without fitting. Decided I didn't want/need to make the change That's it for now... Cheers, __________________ Phil No comment on open circuit... it's an evolutionary dead end not really worth discussing here. Dave Sutton, 2007 I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 www.hugsac.org.uk
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7th May 2008, 08:46	#6 (permalink)
lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,189	Re: have you modified your rebreather poll I dived homebuilds for a few years so when I bought my CK I wanted something I wouldn't have to modify. I voted for minor mods, I've changed the BOV to a Mares (but that's a Jetsam standard part so not really a mod), I've also added a QC so that the BOV is connected to my bailout and I've replaced the displays with a Shearwater. I don't like it as a primary so will be swapping back to the originals. Pretty much stock apart from that and no plans to alter anything. __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f***ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk Azerbaijani Association of Technical Divers Publicity Officer and Goat Wrangler
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7th May 2008, 08:58	#7 (permalink)
*Beanie* Politeness officer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,163	Re: have you modified your rebreather poll Back plate and harness Bean Diving 4/5th cell holder VR3 on 4th cell Shearwater HUD __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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7th May 2008, 09:41	#8 (permalink)
matt crane New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 62	Re: have you modified your rebreather poll KT Box, Purchased but not set up yet as I cant decide if to use the original wing and harness or get the Custom Diver VBS Wing and Harness Apeks ATX100 attached to O2 1st stage Suit inflation system That is all until I can afford an AP Valves BOV Last edited by matt crane : 7th May 2008 at 09:43.
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7th May 2008, 09:47	#9 (permalink)
Johnny Christensen Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 296	Re: have you modified your rebreather poll GolemGear BOV Shearwater HUD with Narked@90 4/5th. cell adapter Paul Channing BMCL Scubapro (DiveRite) Recwing Simple harness with one clip __________________ www.johnnychristensen.com Wreckphotography from the cold north
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7th May 2008, 09:48	#10 (permalink)
Rickoz KISS Rebreather Pilot 109 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 135	Re: have you modified your rebreather poll 1 - ADP QD connects on Breather Manifold & all bailout bottles. 2 - ADP QD connect on onboard 02. 3 - Dill Ad via a Modified Power Inflater 4 - Custom Ali backplate w/DiveRite TransPac sholders 5 - SubSea Display 6 - Modified Manifold. 7 - Soft CamBands 8 - Replace 1 Braided Hose for a soft Hose. Rickoz __________________ KISS Rebreather Pilot 109 Last edited by Rickoz : 7th May 2008 at 10:31. Reason: Added More :) again
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