Dilemma

**PhilSiswick** · 18th October 2007, 15:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

Question is what's a Vision worth what's a Classic worth?

Spec as:
Medium Lungs with double inflaters
Small harness
New mouthpiece (will keep old mouthpiece with shortened hoses)
22kg wing
About 30hrs use

Classic bit
handset covers

optional: 4th/5th cell holder with 7 pin VR3 cable

Vision bit
Nitrox, latest version
Temp Stick

I've been watching the market closely, to work out what an Evo would have cost for my wife.

Classics seem to go between 2300 and 2800 GBP, depending on fit, age, condition and whether they have had new handsets/looms.

Visions seem to go in the mid-4k GBP bracket at the moment. The odd one is listed at 4200 or lower. Evos are a couple of hundred less, I guess because they are slightly less attractive propositions.

Of course, just like house prices, that's the asking price. What they actually go for is another matter....

Cheers,

**Gill Envy** · 18th October 2007, 17:00

I don't see what the dilemma is. Prices on the vision second hand have come down and there are quite a few on the market (mine included, of course). Who cares if it's a vision inspo or an evo. Modifying a used vision seems much more affordable than even 6 months ago. With my limited experience diving the classic vs my relatively extensive experience diving the Vision; if you have the means to switch, i'd definitely take the vision over the classic any day for both of you...but i've been won over to the mCCR dark side for now, so technically I guess i'm in the neither catagory for myself, though I'll always have a thing for the vision.

wizbang · 19th October 2007, 00:49

There has to be some benefit to both of you being on vision units.

If you can afford, sell classic and buy Evo, go diving LOTs to make it worth while.

Maybe even come to Oz for a dive holiday.

18th October 2007, 15:40	#11 (permalink)
PhilSiswick Phil Siswick, Tango Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 1,099	Re: Dilemma Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie) Question is what's a Vision worth what's a Classic worth? Spec as: Medium Lungs with double inflaters Small harness New mouthpiece (will keep old mouthpiece with shortened hoses) 22kg wing About 30hrs use Classic bit handset covers optional: 4th/5th cell holder with 7 pin VR3 cable Vision bit Nitrox, latest version Temp Stick I've been watching the market closely, to work out what an Evo would have cost for my wife. Classics seem to go between 2300 and 2800 GBP, depending on fit, age, condition and whether they have had new handsets/looms. Visions seem to go in the mid-4k GBP bracket at the moment. The odd one is listed at 4200 or lower. Evos are a couple of hundred less, I guess because they are slightly less attractive propositions. Of course, just like house prices, that's the asking price. What they actually go for is another matter.... Cheers, __________________ Phil (WSKD 0001) 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 The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure thing boat never gets far from shore. Charles A. Lindbergh www.hugsac.org.uk
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18th October 2007, 17:00	#12 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Divers Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,348	Re: Dilemma I don't see what the dilemma is. Prices on the vision second hand have come down and there are quite a few on the market (mine included, of course). Who cares if it's a vision inspo or an evo. Modifying a used vision seems much more affordable than even 6 months ago. With my limited experience diving the classic vs my relatively extensive experience diving the Vision; if you have the means to switch, i'd definitely take the vision over the classic any day for both of you...but i've been won over to the mCCR dark side for now, so technically I guess i'm in the neither catagory for myself, though I'll always have a thing for the vision. __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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19th October 2007, 00:49	#13 (permalink)
wizbang WEB MERMEN Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Vision Evolution Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 386	Re: Dilemma There has to be some benefit to both of you being on vision units. If you can afford, sell classic and buy Evo, go diving LOTs to make it worth while. Maybe even come to Oz for a dive holiday.
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