lucky last mk15.5 in oz

streamway_explorer · 17th October 2007, 12:43

Hi everyone,my name is Michael Collins, I'm 1

of 11 divers in Australia (unless I have forgotten someone) with a mk15.5 the unit was second hand and was given a total refit just like a new one and maybe the last one

, Unless someone else trades their 15.5 in for a Eagle Rebreather from Colkan which is not too far away.

I pick the unit up from Colkan only last weekend. I live on the Central Coast north of Sydney.

I have been to the last four ozteks to see the the great talks given and to also go to Colkan Stand each time to re-confirm my plans to get a mk15.5 instead of one of those yellow box's.

After a number of days at colkan factory being made to do everything over and over again till it was second nature. Had all my questions answer base on what I have been told or read found to be not true. eg. how hard it to clean counter lung (it take less than 3 mins and a garden hose is needed). the tanks are no good after being droped. "that is also not true,go and get them tested your will be surprised what they can take"no I'm not going to try" as that is one thing colkan cannot supply".

First dive in the pool, It worked like clock work with the latest Electronics.With my first remark to Colin was,"it was worth the 7 year wait, Glad I didnt buy anything else. Cant wait for HUD to be ready and what this rubbish about them being bum heavy,mind was not".

Regards
Michael Collins

***caveseeker7*** · 17th October 2007, 12:46

Congratulations!

Drmike · 17th October 2007, 12:54

congrats!

Reminds me; I was having dinner this week with the director of ADEX (Dema of asia) when we were joined by a friend of hers. A brief intro highlighted that he is the sales manager for Carlton rebreathers over here meeting/selling to various Navies. Needless to say I grilled him as much as I could even offered sexual favours

but no chance of getting any bits and pieces. He was most surprised to hear I dived a MK15.5 and that there were so many out there (I described to him that they were bascially MK16 as he had no idea what a 15.5 was). Interesting that he said Carlton only sell/promote the Viper to military now for a long time. He had the latest eCCR Viper with him.....big price tag!

***sadave*** · 17th October 2007, 12:59

Welcome Mike, good to have ya here mate!

streamway_explorer · 18th October 2007, 07:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

congrats!

Reminds me; I was having dinner this week with the director of ADEX (Dema of asia) when we were joined by a friend of hers. A brief intro highlighted that he is the sales manager for Carlton rebreathers over here meeting/selling to various Navies. Needless to say I grilled him as much as I could even offered sexual favours

but no chance of getting any bits and pieces. He was most surprised to hear I dived a MK15.5 and that there were so many out there (I described to him that they were bascially MK16 as he had no idea what a 15.5 was). Interesting that he said Carlton only sell/promote the Viper to military now for a long time. He had the latest eCCR Viper with him.....big price tag!

One thing is for sure they are not going to lose any $ valve from now on.

streamway_explorer · 18th October 2007, 07:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by sadave)

Welcome Mike, good to have ya here mate!

Thanks Dave. will try to plan some dives with you some time with a few of the others.

**Steve** · 18th October 2007, 07:19

Welcome Mike, Great to have you here. Please be a sport and place a link to your site in the signature spot of your posts. Letting more people know about your site would be a fantastic addition to Rebreather World

streamway_explorer · 18th October 2007, 07:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

Welcome Mike, Great to have you here. Please be a sport and place a link to your site in the signature spot of your posts. Letting more people know about your site would be a fantastic addition to Rebreather World

Hi steve,just finish adding a signature. should be there now.

Scuttle · 18th October 2007, 07:49

G'day Michael,
Good to see ya here but shouldn't you still be working, paying for it instead of being a slacker.

**almity1** · 18th October 2007, 07:53

G'Day Mike

Congratulations and Well Done.

Why did you wait 7 years???

This explains why I haven't seen on the Omega 2 lately.

17th October 2007, 12:43	#1 (permalink)
streamway_explorer New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 41	lucky last mk15.5 in oz Hi everyone,my name is Michael Collins, I'm 1 of 11 divers in Australia (unless I have forgotten someone) with a mk15.5 the unit was second hand and was given a total refit just like a new one and maybe the last one , Unless someone else trades their 15.5 in for a Eagle Rebreather from Colkan which is not too far away. I pick the unit up from Colkan only last weekend. I live on the Central Coast north of Sydney. I have been to the last four ozteks to see the the great talks given and to also go to Colkan Stand each time to re-confirm my plans to get a mk15.5 instead of one of those yellow box's. After a number of days at colkan factory being made to do everything over and over again till it was second nature. Had all my questions answer base on what I have been told or read found to be not true. eg. how hard it to clean counter lung (it take less than 3 mins and a garden hose is needed). the tanks are no good after being droped. "that is also not true,go and get them tested your will be surprised what they can take"no I'm not going to try" as that is one thing colkan cannot supply". First dive in the pool, It worked like clock work with the latest Electronics.With my first remark to Colin was,"it was worth the 7 year wait, Glad I didnt buy anything else. Cant wait for HUD to be ready and what this rubbish about them being bum heavy,mind was not". Regards Michael Collins
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17th October 2007, 12:46	#2 (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: 5,325	Re: lucky last mk15.5 in oz Congratulations! __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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17th October 2007, 12:54	#3 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,128	Re: lucky last mk15.5 in oz congrats! Reminds me; I was having dinner this week with the director of ADEX (Dema of asia) when we were joined by a friend of hers. A brief intro highlighted that he is the sales manager for Carlton rebreathers over here meeting/selling to various Navies. Needless to say I grilled him as much as I could even offered sexual favours but no chance of getting any bits and pieces. He was most surprised to hear I dived a MK15.5 and that there were so many out there (I described to him that they were bascially MK16 as he had no idea what a 15.5 was). Interesting that he said Carlton only sell/promote the Viper to military now for a long time. He had the latest eCCR Viper with him.....big price tag! __________________ Get a girlfriend you sad twat - a Rebreather is an unfaithful mistress - dont blind yourself to her faults just because she goes down on you
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17th October 2007, 12:59	#4 (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: lucky last mk15.5 in oz Welcome Mike, good to have ya here mate! __________________ Wave!
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18th October 2007, 07:15	#5 (permalink)
streamway_explorer New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 41	Re: lucky last mk15.5 in oz Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) congrats! Reminds me; I was having dinner this week with the director of ADEX (Dema of asia) when we were joined by a friend of hers. A brief intro highlighted that he is the sales manager for Carlton rebreathers over here meeting/selling to various Navies. Needless to say I grilled him as much as I could even offered sexual favours but no chance of getting any bits and pieces. He was most surprised to hear I dived a MK15.5 and that there were so many out there (I described to him that they were bascially MK16 as he had no idea what a 15.5 was). Interesting that he said Carlton only sell/promote the Viper to military now for a long time. He had the latest eCCR Viper with him.....big price tag! One thing is for sure they are not going to lose any $ valve from now on.
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18th October 2007, 07:17	#6 (permalink)
streamway_explorer New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 41	Re: lucky last mk15.5 in oz Quote: (Originally Posted by sadave) Welcome Mike, good to have ya here mate! Thanks Dave. will try to plan some dives with you some time with a few of the others.
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18th October 2007, 07:19	#7 (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: 1,070	Re: lucky last mk15.5 in oz Welcome Mike, Great to have you here. Please be a sport and place a link to your site in the signature spot of your posts. Letting more people know about your site would be a fantastic addition to Rebreather World __________________ 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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18th October 2007, 07:39	#8 (permalink)
streamway_explorer New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 41	Re: lucky last mk15.5 in oz Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) Welcome Mike, Great to have you here. Please be a sport and place a link to your site in the signature spot of your posts. Letting more people know about your site would be a fantastic addition to Rebreather World Hi steve,just finish adding a signature. should be there now. __________________ Michael Collins www.trimixdivers.com
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18th October 2007, 07:49	#9 (permalink)
Scuttle 1 Grumpy ole skipper Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jan Juc, Vic, Australia Posts: 239	Re: lucky last mk15.5 in oz G'day Michael, Good to see ya here but shouldn't you still be working, paying for it instead of being a slacker. __________________ sold CK182 now its CK243
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18th October 2007, 07:53	#10 (permalink)
almity1 No Viz is BAD Viz Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Optima Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 176	Re: lucky last mk15.5 in oz G'Day Mike Congratulations and Well Done. Why did you wait 7 years??? This explains why I haven't seen on the Omega 2 lately. __________________ Cheers almity1 - http://www.almity1.com
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