IDA-71 Questions / Ideas...

**SeaBass** · 30th December 2007, 19:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

... I think you have too much stuff attached to the chassis.

Like this one

This is the way my IDA-71 looked before I got a hold of it. I would call it Franken Rocket

**Dave Sutton** · 30th December 2007, 19:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by SeaBass)

Like this one

This is the way my IDA-71 looked before I got a hold of it. I would call it Franken Rocket

Uhhh............... I'm speachless.

Far cry from the original RGU-F/M powered Franken-Rig....

Dave

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**SeaBass** · 30th December 2007, 19:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Uhhh............... I'm speachless. Far cry from the original RGU-F/M powered Franken-Rig....

You can't see it really clear in the picture but the top has a mixing mechanism that had several Draeger dosage valves. The guy I bought if from said that he dove it to 80m rigged like this.

--SB

dz3866 · 30th December 2007, 20:53

It seems that the current price you can pick up a good used dolphin now, if your looking to go MCCR conversion, the IDA-71 just does not make sense. Both the dolphin and the 71 need mods for sure, but the dolphin seems like a much better platform, and the dolphin can be set up MCCR, but still look Semi-closed (cert -training $500.00) for getting on boats.

**Dave Sutton** · 30th December 2007, 20:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by dz3866)

It seems that the current price you can pick up a good used dolphin now, if your looking to go MCCR conversion, the IDA-71 just does not make sense. Both the dolphin and the 71 need mods for sure, but the dolphin seems like a much better platform, and the dolphin can be set up MCCR, but still look Semi-closed (cert -training $500.00) for getting on boats.

Dolphin counterlung is too small for a CCR, and they are hard to mount bottles to without breaking the shells... IMHO the IDA is still a better conversion platform (I've worked with both).

Dave

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dz3866 · 30th December 2007, 21:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Dolphin counterlung is too small for a CCR, and they are hard to mount bottles to without breaking the shells... IMHO the IDA is still a better conversion platform (I've worked with both).

Dave

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Well, dont want to go over all the dolphin mods that have been done to take care of the problems you mention (a lot being dove) my point is parts being available, and not hard to get on a boat, easy scrubber fill,traveling, just seems better to me in the end for the money you will have into either unit. I have also worked with both.

**Dave Sutton** · 30th December 2007, 21:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by dz3866)

Well, dont want to go over all the dolphin mods that have been done to take care of the problems you mention (a lot being dove) my point is parts being available, and not hard to get on a boat, easy scrubber fill,traveling, just seems better to me in the end for the money you will have into either unit. I have also worked with both.

Po-Tay-Toes, Po-Tah-Toes... they both make potato chips!

Dave

dz3866 · 30th December 2007, 21:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Po-Tay-Toes, Po-Tah-Toes... they both make potato chips!

Dave

true, but do you want regular or (PRINGLES)

30th December 2007, 19:39	#12 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,913	Re: IDA-71 Questions / Ideas... Quote: (Originally Posted by SeaBass) Like this one This is the way my IDA-71 looked before I got a hold of it. I would call it Franken Rocket Uhhh............... I'm speachless. Far cry from the original RGU-F/M powered Franken-Rig.... Dave . __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com
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30th December 2007, 19:44	#13 (permalink)
SeaBass Thom Susko Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Ray Home Build Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 247	Re: IDA-71 Questions / Ideas... Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) Uhhh............... I'm speachless. Far cry from the original RGU-F/M powered Franken-Rig.... You can't see it really clear in the picture but the top has a mixing mechanism that had several Draeger dosage valves. The guy I bought if from said that he dove it to 80m rigged like this. --SB
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30th December 2007, 20:53	#14 (permalink)
dz3866 zboy Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2005 Location: US California Posts: 148	Re: IDA-71 Questions / Ideas... It seems that the current price you can pick up a good used dolphin now, if your looking to go MCCR conversion, the IDA-71 just does not make sense. Both the dolphin and the 71 need mods for sure, but the dolphin seems like a much better platform, and the dolphin can be set up MCCR, but still look Semi-closed (cert -training $500.00) for getting on boats.
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30th December 2007, 20:55	#15 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,913	Re: IDA-71 Questions / Ideas... Quote: (Originally Posted by dz3866) It seems that the current price you can pick up a good used dolphin now, if your looking to go MCCR conversion, the IDA-71 just does not make sense. Both the dolphin and the 71 need mods for sure, but the dolphin seems like a much better platform, and the dolphin can be set up MCCR, but still look Semi-closed (cert -training $500.00) for getting on boats. Dolphin counterlung is too small for a CCR, and they are hard to mount bottles to without breaking the shells... IMHO the IDA is still a better conversion platform (I've worked with both). Dave . __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com
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30th December 2007, 21:06	#16 (permalink)
dz3866 zboy Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2005 Location: US California Posts: 148	Re: IDA-71 Questions / Ideas... Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) Dolphin counterlung is too small for a CCR, and they are hard to mount bottles to without breaking the shells... IMHO the IDA is still a better conversion platform (I've worked with both). Dave . Well, dont want to go over all the dolphin mods that have been done to take care of the problems you mention (a lot being dove) my point is parts being available, and not hard to get on a boat, easy scrubber fill,traveling, just seems better to me in the end for the money you will have into either unit. I have also worked with both.
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30th December 2007, 21:08	#17 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,913	Re: IDA-71 Questions / Ideas... Quote: (Originally Posted by dz3866) Well, dont want to go over all the dolphin mods that have been done to take care of the problems you mention (a lot being dove) my point is parts being available, and not hard to get on a boat, easy scrubber fill,traveling, just seems better to me in the end for the money you will have into either unit. I have also worked with both. Po-Tay-Toes, Po-Tah-Toes... they both make potato chips! Dave __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com
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30th December 2007, 21:15	#18 (permalink)
dz3866 zboy Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2005 Location: US California Posts: 148	Re: IDA-71 Questions / Ideas... Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) Po-Tay-Toes, Po-Tah-Toes... they both make potato chips! Dave true, but do you want regular or (PRINGLES)
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