New from Seattle, WA

**jepuskar** · 28th November 2007, 01:01

What are your thoughts on your unit...ummm, your rebreather unit ofcourse.

Solitude Diver · 28th November 2007, 14:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by jepuskar)

What are your thoughts on your unit...ummm, your rebreather unit ofcourse.

Well….. I’m pretty fond of both of them actually…… No… Really.

In all seriousness, I have never tried any other units (of any kind). I did however research a few and went through a few “demo days” kind of seminars where several popular units were brought in. In my research this one seemed to have a following of some pretty popular wreck divers and people whom I trust far more than myself at being able to determine what is good out there.

The only downfall is the cost, as it is one of the more expensive units. But it does come with the bells and whistles. One of the deciding points (for me) is the “temp stick” which is in the center of the scrubber. It measures the working temperature of the media in the scrubber and can determine the life of the material as a back up to keep from over using the material, and risking C02 breakthrough. I really like that feature, and as it is patented, it is the only unit (along with the inspiration of course) that has it.

I debated on the inspiration as well. It is the same unit but a little bigger. Being a guy in general (and 6’4” - 240 lbs) my first thought was bigger is better. However, as my instructor pointed out, with the Evolution you have 4 hours of gas at 250 feet. How much more do you think you’ll need? It is nice to have a little bit smaller package (errr…CCR that is) when doing wreck dives.

I should mention that Peter Den Haan has and/or has dove over a dozen different units, and seems pretty fond of this one. I believe he dove the Doria summer of ‘06 with one. (Turned out to be a tragic trip for one of his co-divers, but it wasn’t the rebreather’s fault).

So…. to answer your question…. I have no regrets (other than the initial cost remorse) in buying this unit. I have done some extended stay/decompression wreck diving, and feel pretty comfortable with it. I would like to play around with a few others just for fun, but am certain I will stay with this one.

RonMicjan · 28th November 2007, 16:24

Welcome to Rebreather World, glad to have you!

Solitude Diver · 29th November 2007, 14:28

Thanks Ron,

I have been curious about the Meg. How do you like that unit?

Looking back, would you buy the same unit? Have you tried the Evo/Ispiro's? What are your thoughts on those units in comparison?

I know people joke about the case around the Evo/Inspiro's (lego, YBOD, etc.) but don't you guys with the open units worry about the tanks, etc jutting out and being more of a line (or whatever) hook, for an entanglement hazard? The exposed units just seem to (look like) they have more things to snag?

Solitude Diver · 1st December 2007, 05:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by denhaan)

Check out Northwest Sports Divers in Kenmore, they are a rebreather friendly store and dive all the cool wrecks in Lake Washington and Puget Sound

Peter

Well, I somehow missed this post from you Peter. Yes, I have corresponded with Matt a couple times, via the NW Dive Club Forum. As I ....am/was/and likely will be again, one of your students on my Evo, I thank you for the post and hope to see you soon.

Must admit being a bit surprised to see you on a board though? Not really your style.

See you when I am ready for my tri-mix training.

Steve George

28th November 2007, 01:01	#11 (permalink)
jepuskar NA Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 397	Re: New from Seattle, WA What are your thoughts on your unit...ummm, your rebreather unit ofcourse.
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28th November 2007, 14:57	#12 (permalink)
Solitude Diver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 36	Re: New from Seattle, WA Quote: (Originally Posted by jepuskar) What are your thoughts on your unit...ummm, your rebreather unit ofcourse. Well….. I’m pretty fond of both of them actually…… No… Really. In all seriousness, I have never tried any other units (of any kind). I did however research a few and went through a few “demo days” kind of seminars where several popular units were brought in. In my research this one seemed to have a following of some pretty popular wreck divers and people whom I trust far more than myself at being able to determine what is good out there. The only downfall is the cost, as it is one of the more expensive units. But it does come with the bells and whistles. One of the deciding points (for me) is the “temp stick” which is in the center of the scrubber. It measures the working temperature of the media in the scrubber and can determine the life of the material as a back up to keep from over using the material, and risking C02 breakthrough. I really like that feature, and as it is patented, it is the only unit (along with the inspiration of course) that has it. I debated on the inspiration as well. It is the same unit but a little bigger. Being a guy in general (and 6’4” - 240 lbs) my first thought was bigger is better. However, as my instructor pointed out, with the Evolution you have 4 hours of gas at 250 feet. How much more do you think you’ll need? It is nice to have a little bit smaller package (errr…CCR that is) when doing wreck dives. I should mention that Peter Den Haan has and/or has dove over a dozen different units, and seems pretty fond of this one. I believe he dove the Doria summer of ‘06 with one. (Turned out to be a tragic trip for one of his co-divers, but it wasn’t the rebreather’s fault). So…. to answer your question…. I have no regrets (other than the initial cost remorse) in buying this unit. I have done some extended stay/decompression wreck diving, and feel pretty comfortable with it. I would like to play around with a few others just for fun, but am certain I will stay with this one.
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28th November 2007, 16:24	#13 (permalink)
RonMicjan Cap Ron scourge of the NW Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Disapointment, The Graveyard of the Pacific Posts: 1,112	Re: New from Seattle, WA Welcome to Rebreather World, glad to have you! __________________ Marine rescue, towing and salvage. Interfering with natural selection since 1983. www.tmishop.com Diving bits etc. www.seatowpdx.com The Summer Job
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29th November 2007, 14:28	#14 (permalink)
Solitude Diver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 36	Re: New from Seattle, WA Thanks Ron, I have been curious about the Meg. How do you like that unit? Looking back, would you buy the same unit? Have you tried the Evo/Ispiro's? What are your thoughts on those units in comparison? I know people joke about the case around the Evo/Inspiro's (lego, YBOD, etc.) but don't you guys with the open units worry about the tanks, etc jutting out and being more of a line (or whatever) hook, for an entanglement hazard? The exposed units just seem to (look like) they have more things to snag?
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1st December 2007, 05:51	#15 (permalink)
Solitude Diver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 36	Re: New from Seattle, WA Quote: (Originally Posted by denhaan) Check out Northwest Sports Divers in Kenmore, they are a rebreather friendly store and dive all the cool wrecks in Lake Washington and Puget Sound Peter Well, I somehow missed this post from you Peter. Yes, I have corresponded with Matt a couple times, via the NW Dive Club Forum. As I ....am/was/and likely will be again, one of your students on my Evo, I thank you for the post and hope to see you soon. Must admit being a bit surprised to see you on a board though? Not really your style. See you when I am ready for my tri-mix training. Steve George Last edited by Solitude Diver : 1st December 2007 at 06:20.
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