Hi from South Coast England

Jon R · 1st April 2008, 20:29

I'm going to be buying a Dolphin next March, along way off I know but I've got alot to do before then! The reason I want one of those is 'simplicity.' No computers, gadgets bleeping, just set it and you go... Unless you guys have any alternative options (in the same price too??)

Anyway, looking forward to exchanging ideas, but most of all learning from you all!

Regards
Jon
PADI DM

Jon R · 1st April 2008, 21:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jon R)

I'm going to be buying a Dolphin next March, along way off I know but I've got alot to do before then! The reason I want one of those is 'simplicity.' No computers, gadgets bleeping, just set it and you go... Unless you guys have any alternative options (in the same price too??)

Anyway, looking forward to exchanging ideas, but most of all learning from you all!

Regards
Jon
PADI DM

By the way, if anyone can point me in the direction of a company in the south/south east that can try-dive/sell this unit I would be grateful

**nigelh** · 1st April 2008, 21:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jon R)

By the way, if anyone can point me in the direction of a company in the south/south east that can try-dive/sell this unit I would be grateful

I really would suggest try-diving one before spending your money.

I've known several people on the south Coast who've had Dolphins but nobody who did more than a year on one. For most diving you're better on on a nitrox 15L with a significant cost saving. We put up with the testing, cleaning and agro of a rebreather to do bigger/more dives than that. They aren't suited to our one deep dive/one shallow dive days and square profiles.

Jon R · 2nd April 2008, 17:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh)

I really would suggest try-diving one before spending your money.

I've known several people on the south Coast who've had Dolphins but nobody who did more than a year on one. For most diving you're better on on a nitrox 15L with a significant cost saving. We put up with the testing, cleaning and agro of a rebreather to do bigger/more dives than that. They aren't suited to our one deep dive/one shallow dive days and square profiles.

Thanks for the reply Nigel, I take it you manufacture them? What is a 'bigger' dive? I want to get deeper, and nitrox will only extend bottom time, not depth.
Regards
Jon

**Fun Under Pressure** · 3rd April 2008, 08:10

What is with a classic or sport kiss see here KISS MANUFACTURING . I think there are a few instructors in the UK. And i think that Dräger have cancel the production of the Unit´s. Have fun.

Cheers Markku

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"DIR is the nanny state for divers who cannot think on their own" Ron Micjan

**nigelh** · 3rd April 2008, 09:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jon R)

Thanks for the reply Nigel, I take it you manufacture them?

Heck no "testing, cleaning and agro" is routine maintenance. Especially the agro...

Quote:

What is a 'bigger' dive? I want to get deeper, and nitrox will only extend bottom time, not depth.

Then you definitely don't want a Dolphin. Do you dive with any rebreather users? If not, since you're only up the coast from me, wait until I get my cylinders back from test and roll over and inspect one.

Jon R · 3rd April 2008, 17:04

Thanks for the information, that's great, I see that there is alot to learn! I'll start scanning this site (which is fantastic by the way!) and make an 'informed' decision. I may take you up on that offer Nigel, as i don't know too many techies....I'm PADI after all!
regards
Jon

1st April 2008, 20:29	#1 (permalink)
Jon R New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Littlehampton Posts: 8	Hi from South Coast England I'm going to be buying a Dolphin next March, along way off I know but I've got alot to do before then! The reason I want one of those is 'simplicity.' No computers, gadgets bleeping, just set it and you go... Unless you guys have any alternative options (in the same price too??) Anyway, looking forward to exchanging ideas, but most of all learning from you all! Regards Jon PADI DM
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1st April 2008, 21:25	#2 (permalink)
Jon R New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Littlehampton Posts: 8	Re: Hi from South Coast England Quote: (Originally Posted by Jon R) I'm going to be buying a Dolphin next March, along way off I know but I've got alot to do before then! The reason I want one of those is 'simplicity.' No computers, gadgets bleeping, just set it and you go... Unless you guys have any alternative options (in the same price too??) Anyway, looking forward to exchanging ideas, but most of all learning from you all! Regards Jon PADI DM By the way, if anyone can point me in the direction of a company in the south/south east that can try-dive/sell this unit I would be grateful
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1st April 2008, 21:32	#3 (permalink)
nigelh New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 784	Re: Hi from South Coast England Quote: (Originally Posted by Jon R) By the way, if anyone can point me in the direction of a company in the south/south east that can try-dive/sell this unit I would be grateful I really would suggest try-diving one before spending your money. I've known several people on the south Coast who've had Dolphins but nobody who did more than a year on one. For most diving you're better on on a nitrox 15L with a significant cost saving. We put up with the testing, cleaning and agro of a rebreather to do bigger/more dives than that. They aren't suited to our one deep dive/one shallow dive days and square profiles. __________________ nigelh
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2nd April 2008, 17:04	#4 (permalink)
Jon R New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Littlehampton Posts: 8	Re: Hi from South Coast England Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh) I really would suggest try-diving one before spending your money. I've known several people on the south Coast who've had Dolphins but nobody who did more than a year on one. For most diving you're better on on a nitrox 15L with a significant cost saving. We put up with the testing, cleaning and agro of a rebreather to do bigger/more dives than that. They aren't suited to our one deep dive/one shallow dive days and square profiles. Thanks for the reply Nigel, I take it you manufacture them? What is a 'bigger' dive? I want to get deeper, and nitrox will only extend bottom time, not depth. Regards Jon
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3rd April 2008, 08:10	#5 (permalink)
Fun Under Pressure Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 579	Re: Hi from South Coast England What is with a classic or sport kiss see here KISS MANUFACTURING . I think there are a few instructors in the UK. And i think that Dräger have cancel the production of the Unit´s. Have fun. Cheers Markku __________________________________________________ _______________ "DIR is the nanny state for divers who cannot think on their own" Ron Micjan
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3rd April 2008, 09:00	#6 (permalink)
nigelh New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 784	Re: Hi from South Coast England Quote: (Originally Posted by Jon R) Thanks for the reply Nigel, I take it you manufacture them? Heck no "testing, cleaning and agro" is routine maintenance. Especially the agro... Quote: What is a 'bigger' dive? I want to get deeper, and nitrox will only extend bottom time, not depth. Then you definitely don't want a Dolphin. Do you dive with any rebreather users? If not, since you're only up the coast from me, wait until I get my cylinders back from test and roll over and inspect one. __________________ nigelh
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3rd April 2008, 17:04	#7 (permalink)
Jon R New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Littlehampton Posts: 8	Re: Hi from South Coast England Thanks for the information, that's great, I see that there is alot to learn! I'll start scanning this site (which is fantastic by the way!) and make an 'informed' decision. I may take you up on that offer Nigel, as i don't know too many techies....I'm PADI after all! regards Jon
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