Megaladon Versus Optima Fx

CCR-Wrecker · 26th January 2008, 13:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by brandonmc)

My point, which you clearly missed, was about the flexibility and interchangeability of parts. Argue and plug DR Express all you want, the fact is the Inspiration/AP units fall behind in this category.

Sorry to jump in here but.......
"standard" parts you say, can you buy a battery for the meg in Kmart?

Gilles · 26th January 2008, 13:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by CCR-Wrecker)

Sorry to jump in here but.......
"standard" parts you say, can you buy a battery for the meg in Kmart?

Does K-MART stock Energizer 9V batteries, and a bit of lectricians tape?

CCR-Wrecker · 26th January 2008, 15:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles)

Does K-MART stock Energizer 9V batteries, and a bit of lectricians tape?

no, no they don't.............the one in my town went out of business. Ha! gotcha it was a trick question!

FYI- I don't own a Meg or an Optima. I do have a Meg breathing loop in my basement as we speak though.
The reason I read the thread was to determine whos cult was stronger

right now it's still too close to call

jkaterenchuk · 26th January 2008, 15:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by brandonmc)

My point, which you clearly missed, was about the flexibility and interchangeability of parts. Argue and plug DR Express all you want, the fact is the Inspiration/AP units fall behind in this category.

Yes I missed your point. But based upon the inaccuracies in your posts about the inspiration I would not give your comments much merit.

I personally would have no idea about the flexibility and interchangeability of parts on the Meg or the Optima because I do not own and have had limited exposure to them. I could not comment on how they compare to the inspiration or the Kiss Classic. The two units I have experience with.

However, you have also missed my point. You were clearly giving information about the inspiration that was not correct. As a result I will certainly have a BS filter engaged when reading your posts and opinions in the future.

My reference to DR express was to back up my statement and give you factual information. From your statement I see that it has not been taken this way. That's unfortunate.

I have no affiliation with them except what I and everyone else can see on their website.

John

mverick · 26th January 2008, 17:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by CCR-Wrecker)

no, no they don't.............the one in my town went out of business. Ha! gotcha it was a trick question!

FYI- I don't own a Meg or an Optima. I do have a Meg breathing loop in my basement as we speak though.
The reason I read the thread was to determine whos cult was stronger

right now it's still too close to call

He didn't say do you have a K-mart in your town...

He just said K-mart stocks them. LOL......

JCdesign97 · 26th January 2008, 18:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by brandonmc)

My point, which you clearly missed, was about the flexibility and interchangeability of parts. Argue and plug DR Express all you want, the fact is the Inspiration/AP units fall behind in this category.

Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk)

Yes I missed your point. But based upon the inaccuracies in your posts about the inspiration I would not give your comments much merit.

Man, I think I hear wedding bells for you two!!!

jiseson · 26th January 2008, 20:35

i think this line should be shut down-a tad reppppppppetitive

Dsix36 · 26th January 2008, 20:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by CCR-Wrecker)

no, no they don't.............the one in my town went out of business. Ha! gotcha it was a trick question!

FYI- I don't own a Meg or an Optima. I do have a Meg breathing loop in my basement as we speak though.
The reason I read the thread was to determine whos cult was stronger

right now it's still too close to call

Although I am a member of the Optima Cult, our little group is still missing one thing to be the undisputed leader.
THE COOL CAPS AND T-SHIRTS AND STICKERS AND.....all that other propaganda aimed at weak minds.

Did I say that out loud? Oops.

.

jiseson · 26th January 2008, 20:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dsix36)

Although I am a member of the Optima Cult, our little group is still missing one thing to be the undisputed leader.
THE COOL CAPS AND T-SHIRTS AND STICKERS AND.....all that other propaganda aimed at weak minds.

Did I say that out loud? Oops.

.

mark d. wears that hotel bathrobe with DR on it!

Hk101gr · 26th January 2008, 23:47

Trying to get back to what Finni asked in the first place I'll explain why i chose the meg over other units.
I wanted first and foremost a reliable unit with few things to malfunction or break. Getting spares would be tricky and time consuming here ( slow customs processing,shipping etc) and i really hate missing dives...
I wanted something modular and the meg is just that so i can expand it's capabilities as i gain experience.
The HH are better electronics than apecs 2 and most of the bugs have been sorted out now with the plastic handsets but apecs still get the job done so i'm happy for now.
Extendairs were out of the question, i don't know if anyone stocks them here and i wouldn't bother importing them, simply too much hassle.
Also it was easier to get an instructor for the meg than any of the other units
Hope this helps
Dimitris

26th January 2008, 13:23	#141 (permalink)
CCR-Wrecker aka NY-Andy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 226	Re: Megaladon Versus Optima Fx Quote: (Originally Posted by brandonmc) My point, which you clearly missed, was about the flexibility and interchangeability of parts. Argue and plug DR Express all you want, the fact is the Inspiration/AP units fall behind in this category. Sorry to jump in here but....... "standard" parts you say, can you buy a battery for the meg in Kmart? __________________ "I know what you'll find, it's in your mind, it's what you want to see..." Ozzy
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26th January 2008, 15:06	#143 (permalink)
CCR-Wrecker aka NY-Andy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 226	Re: Megaladon Versus Optima Fx Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles) Does K-MART stock Energizer 9V batteries, and a bit of lectricians tape? no, no they don't.............the one in my town went out of business. Ha! gotcha it was a trick question! FYI- I don't own a Meg or an Optima. I do have a Meg breathing loop in my basement as we speak though. The reason I read the thread was to determine whos cult was stronger right now it's still too close to call __________________ "I know what you'll find, it's in your mind, it's what you want to see..." Ozzy
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26th January 2008, 15:39	#144 (permalink)
jkaterenchuk . Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 1,041	Re: Megaladon Versus Optima Fx Quote: (Originally Posted by brandonmc) My point, which you clearly missed, was about the flexibility and interchangeability of parts. Argue and plug DR Express all you want, the fact is the Inspiration/AP units fall behind in this category. Yes I missed your point. But based upon the inaccuracies in your posts about the inspiration I would not give your comments much merit. I personally would have no idea about the flexibility and interchangeability of parts on the Meg or the Optima because I do not own and have had limited exposure to them. I could not comment on how they compare to the inspiration or the Kiss Classic. The two units I have experience with. However, you have also missed my point. You were clearly giving information about the inspiration that was not correct. As a result I will certainly have a BS filter engaged when reading your posts and opinions in the future. My reference to DR express was to back up my statement and give you factual information. From your statement I see that it has not been taken this way. That's unfortunate. I have no affiliation with them except what I and everyone else can see on their website. John
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26th January 2008, 17:48	#145 (permalink)
mverick ScubaPimp Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 555	Re: Megaladon Versus Optima Fx Quote: (Originally Posted by CCR-Wrecker) no, no they don't.............the one in my town went out of business. Ha! gotcha it was a trick question! FYI- I don't own a Meg or an Optima. I do have a Meg breathing loop in my basement as we speak though. The reason I read the thread was to determine whos cult was stronger right now it's still too close to call He didn't say do you have a K-mart in your town... He just said K-mart stocks them. LOL......
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26th January 2008, 18:59	#146 (permalink)
JCdesign97 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 415	Re: Megaladon Versus Optima Fx Quote: (Originally Posted by brandonmc) My point, which you clearly missed, was about the flexibility and interchangeability of parts. Argue and plug DR Express all you want, the fact is the Inspiration/AP units fall behind in this category. Quote: (Originally Posted by jkaterenchuk) Yes I missed your point. But based upon the inaccuracies in your posts about the inspiration I would not give your comments much merit. Man, I think I hear wedding bells for you two!!! __________________ Cheers, John Cogan
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26th January 2008, 20:35	#147 (permalink)
jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 615	Re: Megaladon Versus Optima Fx i think this line should be shut down-a tad reppppppppetitive __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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26th January 2008, 20:35	#148 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Deerfield Beach, Florida Posts: 1,147	Re: Megaladon Versus Optima Fx Quote: (Originally Posted by CCR-Wrecker) no, no they don't.............the one in my town went out of business. Ha! gotcha it was a trick question! FYI- I don't own a Meg or an Optima. I do have a Meg breathing loop in my basement as we speak though. The reason I read the thread was to determine whos cult was stronger right now it's still too close to call Although I am a member of the Optima Cult, our little group is still missing one thing to be the undisputed leader. THE COOL CAPS AND T-SHIRTS AND STICKERS AND.....all that other propaganda aimed at weak minds. Did I say that out loud? Oops. . __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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26th January 2008, 20:38	#149 (permalink)
jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 615	Re: Megaladon Versus Optima Fx Quote: (Originally Posted by Dsix36) Although I am a member of the Optima Cult, our little group is still missing one thing to be the undisputed leader. THE COOL CAPS AND T-SHIRTS AND STICKERS AND.....all that other propaganda aimed at weak minds. Did I say that out loud? Oops. . mark d. wears that hotel bathrobe with DR on it! __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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26th January 2008, 23:47	#150 (permalink)
Hk101gr New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Patras,Greece Posts: 99	Re: Megaladon Versus Optima Fx Trying to get back to what Finni asked in the first place I'll explain why i chose the meg over other units. I wanted first and foremost a reliable unit with few things to malfunction or break. Getting spares would be tricky and time consuming here ( slow customs processing,shipping etc) and i really hate missing dives... I wanted something modular and the meg is just that so i can expand it's capabilities as i gain experience. The HH are better electronics than apecs 2 and most of the bugs have been sorted out now with the plastic handsets but apecs still get the job done so i'm happy for now. Extendairs were out of the question, i don't know if anyone stocks them here and i wouldn't bother importing them, simply too much hassle. Also it was easier to get an instructor for the meg than any of the other units Hope this helps Dimitris
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