Hello from Belgium!

frankymar · 23rd December 2007, 20:18

Hello this is my first post on Rebreather World.
I’m diving OC since 1992.
I have decided to do the step to the rebreather world. On this moment I’m thinking between the Inspiration Vision or the rEvo. In march 2008 comes the rEvo hybrid eCCR with the Shearwater pursuit electronics.
Last week I did a try dive with a rEvo and this week I gone do a try dive with an Inspiration Vision from a friend.
Before the end of 2007…I order a unit. But which?
All input is welcome.
Greetings
Frank

**Dsix36** · 23rd December 2007, 20:42

You are the only person that can decide this. Just remember to take into account:
1 - availability of training in your area
2 - availability of parts and service in your area
3 - the comfort level that the unit gives you, confidence in your equipment is nice for peace of mind
4 - make sure that the unit is suitable for the type of diving that you intend to do.

**Fun Under Pressure** · 23rd December 2007, 22:01

WElcome and a lot of fun here on Rebreather World. Read all you can find about your favorit unit´s. Marry X-mas.

Cheers Markku

**kybrt** · 24th December 2007, 20:17

well i never really considered an inspo as a possibility , mccr made too much sense to me. although lately the parachute electronic concept seems more and more reasonable.

i will say this on a rEvo you dont need to worry too much about parts, theres really nothing to break.

good luck and safe diving,

PCDiver · 25th December 2007, 09:00

Hey Frank,

difficult choice. There are plenty of Inspiration divers in Belgium but since it is also the home of the rEvo, that community will grow as well.

I went for the Vision because the combination of filming and mCCR is in my opinion too dangerous. Filming creates just too much distraction from manually running your PPO2.

Some tips:
Consider what your buddies dive with
Support issues - probably none with either of the units. rEvo is local support and APD provides excellent support in Belgium.
eCCR vs mCCR - depends on the diving you do and your personal take on the reliability of electronics in life support equipment
OTS lungs vs back mounted - OTS breathes better, with BMCS you have a clutter free chest.
...

BTW - If you want to go for the Vision, give Steven Galicia a call (Exploring New Depths). He is an excellent instructor.

Peter

frankymar · 29th December 2007, 15:41

Hello,

I have made my decision and I ordered today a rEvo hybrid eCCR with the Shearwater Pursuit controller.
At the end of January 2008 I’ll be a proud owner of a rEvo and begin 2008 my course will start.

Greets
Frank

**Dsix36** · 29th December 2007, 15:55

Best of luck with your new unit and the course.

Remember this:
No Bubbles = Good
Bubbles = Bad

Welcome to the dark side!

Hanssing · 29th December 2007, 16:31

Quote: (Originally Posted by frankymar)

I have made my decision and I ordered today a rEvo hybrid eCCR with the Shearwater Pursuit controller.
At the end of January 2008 I’ll be a proud owner of a rEvo and begin 2008 my course will start.

Congrats,

I promise you that time will fly by, and if you look back in 12 months time, you be wondering why you were having so much doubt and questions

rEvo rules

Nicolai

Stephane · 29th December 2007, 17:07

You made the good choice, I wish I had the money to get the Shearwater ... later.

Bech · 29th December 2007, 20:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by Stephane)

I wish I had the money to get the Shearwater

Why ??

23rd December 2007, 20:18	#1 (permalink)
frankymar New Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 18	Hello from Belgium! Hello this is my first post on Rebreather World. I’m diving OC since 1992. I have decided to do the step to the rebreather world. On this moment I’m thinking between the Inspiration Vision or the rEvo. In march 2008 comes the rEvo hybrid eCCR with the Shearwater pursuit electronics. Last week I did a try dive with a rEvo and this week I gone do a try dive with an Inspiration Vision from a friend. Before the end of 2007…I order a unit. But which? All input is welcome. Greetings Frank
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23rd December 2007, 20:42	#2 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 1,062	Re: Hello from Belgium! You are the only person that can decide this. Just remember to take into account: 1 - availability of training in your area 2 - availability of parts and service in your area 3 - the comfort level that the unit gives you, confidence in your equipment is nice for peace of mind 4 - make sure that the unit is suitable for the type of diving that you intend to do. __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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23rd December 2007, 22:01	#3 (permalink)
Fun Under Pressure Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 700	Re: Hello from Belgium! WElcome and a lot of fun here on Rebreather World. Read all you can find about your favorit unit´s. Marry X-mas. Cheers Markku
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24th December 2007, 20:17	#4 (permalink)
kybrt too legit to quit Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Neuw Yawk Posts: 338	Re: Hello from Belgium! well i never really considered an inspo as a possibility , mccr made too much sense to me. although lately the parachute electronic concept seems more and more reasonable. i will say this on a rEvo you dont need to worry too much about parts, theres really nothing to break. good luck and safe diving, __________________ Marv Fidelis Ad Mortem www.diveboatkaren.com
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25th December 2007, 09:00	#5 (permalink)
PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 973	Re: Hello from Belgium! Hey Frank, difficult choice. There are plenty of Inspiration divers in Belgium but since it is also the home of the rEvo, that community will grow as well. I went for the Vision because the combination of filming and mCCR is in my opinion too dangerous. Filming creates just too much distraction from manually running your PPO2. Some tips: Consider what your buddies dive with Support issues - probably none with either of the units. rEvo is local support and APD provides excellent support in Belgium. eCCR vs mCCR - depends on the diving you do and your personal take on the reliability of electronics in life support equipment OTS lungs vs back mounted - OTS breathes better, with BMCS you have a clutter free chest. ... BTW - If you want to go for the Vision, give Steven Galicia a call (Exploring New Depths). He is an excellent instructor. Peter
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29th December 2007, 15:41	#6 (permalink)
frankymar New Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 18	Re: Hello from Belgium! Hello, I have made my decision and I ordered today a rEvo hybrid eCCR with the Shearwater Pursuit controller. At the end of January 2008 I’ll be a proud owner of a rEvo and begin 2008 my course will start. Greets Frank
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29th December 2007, 15:55	#7 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 1,062	Re: Hello from Belgium! Best of luck with your new unit and the course. Remember this: No Bubbles = Good Bubbles = Bad Welcome to the dark side! __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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29th December 2007, 16:31	#8 (permalink)
Hanssing flap-flop ..... flap-flop Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 407	Re: Hello from Belgium! Quote: (Originally Posted by frankymar) I have made my decision and I ordered today a rEvo hybrid eCCR with the Shearwater Pursuit controller. At the end of January 2008 I’ll be a proud owner of a rEvo and begin 2008 my course will start. Congrats, I promise you that time will fly by, and if you look back in 12 months time, you be wondering why you were having so much doubt and questions rEvo rules Nicolai __________________ Woohooo - I can change my rEvo! Its going to be bitchin' tricked out piece of gear
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29th December 2007, 17:07	#9 (permalink)
Stephane Stéphane Acounis Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nantes - France Posts: 769	Re: Hello from Belgium! You made the good choice, I wish I had the money to get the Shearwater ... later. __________________ Stéphane
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29th December 2007, 20:33	#10 (permalink)
Bech New Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 41	Re: Hello from Belgium! Quote: (Originally Posted by Stephane) I wish I had the money to get the Shearwater Why ??
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