Newb to Closed Circuit

deepnark · 19th January 2006, 18:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by fr0sty8)

I am very new to the idea of going to a CCR/SCCR. Trying to gather as much info as I possibly can in order to make a sound decision on what make model would fit me best. Thus far I am leaning towards the Meg or Optima..... any insight would definitely help me out.

hi
welcome to the quite side , there are so many different types of ccr and eccr on the market you have quite a choice ,my two pennies worth is this.
I started on the classic inspiration ,found it a good sound unit ,but for me too bulky for wrecks ,meg is a well built unit with good back up from the factory . I am in the prosses of changing to the classic kiss ,the unclutterd front with the rear mounted cl makes it a very clean unit (for me anyway).
But as others have said try before you buy .
good luck
ray

fr0sty8 · 19th January 2006, 19:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by deepnark)

hi
welcome to the quite side , there are so many different types of ccr and eccr on the market you have quite a choice ,my two pennies worth is this.
I started on the classic inspiration ,found it a good sound unit ,but for me too bulky for wrecks ,meg is a well built unit with good back up from the factory . I am in the prosses of changing to the classic kiss ,the unclutterd front with the rear mounted cl makes it a very clean unit (for me anyway).
But as others have said try before you buy .
good luck
ray

Thanks for the sound advice. AFAIK not many companies give the try before you buy option.

***caveseeker7*** · 19th January 2006, 19:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by fr0sty8)

Thanks for the sound advice. AFAIK not many companies give the try before you buy option.

Tryouts and intros are usually handled by instructors rather than manufacturers.
I've done both, Dolphin and Inspiration with instructors and PRISM with the manufacturer.
Wrote it up, it's in the library.

O2ptima instructors are listed on Dive Rite Express' website, Meg instructors on IANTD's. You may get lucky and find someone who does both, and can arrange to try them side-by-side.

***Louby Lou*** · 19th January 2006, 20:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Wrote it up, it's in the library.

That would be HERE then

Hello Frosty

No matter what you decide to go for, it will be the best decision you ever made , I promise

Welcome to the Dark Side

mikedive · 26th January 2006, 21:27

Hey buddy,

Welcome to RBW and I hope you enjoy this discussion board.
We have 2 O2ptima units down here for over than year and if I can help you with any Dive Rite O2ptima information you can PM any time.

Cheers,

Mike - www.protecdiving.com

19th January 2006, 18:35	#11 (permalink)
deepnark RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: norfolk uk Posts: 181	Re: Newb to Closed Circuit Quote: (Originally Posted by fr0sty8) I am very new to the idea of going to a CCR/SCCR. Trying to gather as much info as I possibly can in order to make a sound decision on what make model would fit me best. Thus far I am leaning towards the Meg or Optima..... any insight would definitely help me out. hi welcome to the quite side , there are so many different types of ccr and eccr on the market you have quite a choice ,my two pennies worth is this. I started on the classic inspiration ,found it a good sound unit ,but for me too bulky for wrecks ,meg is a well built unit with good back up from the factory . I am in the prosses of changing to the classic kiss ,the unclutterd front with the rear mounted cl makes it a very clean unit (for me anyway). But as others have said try before you buy . good luck ray
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19th January 2006, 19:32	#12 (permalink)
fr0sty8 Evo Driver - no standing! Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 158	Re: Newb to Closed Circuit Quote: (Originally Posted by deepnark) hi welcome to the quite side , there are so many different types of ccr and eccr on the market you have quite a choice ,my two pennies worth is this. I started on the classic inspiration ,found it a good sound unit ,but for me too bulky for wrecks ,meg is a well built unit with good back up from the factory . I am in the prosses of changing to the classic kiss ,the unclutterd front with the rear mounted cl makes it a very clean unit (for me anyway). But as others have said try before you buy . good luck ray Thanks for the sound advice. AFAIK not many companies give the try before you buy option.
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19th January 2006, 19:41	#13 (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: 5,535	Re: Newb to Closed Circuit Quote: (Originally Posted by fr0sty8) Thanks for the sound advice. AFAIK not many companies give the try before you buy option. Tryouts and intros are usually handled by instructors rather than manufacturers. I've done both, Dolphin and Inspiration with instructors and PRISM with the manufacturer. Wrote it up, it's in the library. O2ptima instructors are listed on Dive Rite Express' website, Meg instructors on IANTD's. You may get lucky and find someone who does both, and can arrange to try them side-by-side. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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19th January 2006, 20:05	#14 (permalink)
*Louby Lou* XLVI WC! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roman Corinium! Posts: 1,040	Re: Newb to Closed Circuit Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Wrote it up, it's in the library. That would be HERE then Hello Frosty No matter what you decide to go for, it will be the best decision you ever made , I promise Welcome to the Dark Side __________________ Miss Lou x Use of RBW is subject to the Rebreatherworld Terms and Conditions - Please read! Outlaw Divers - Sssh we're diving! You heff vays uff dealink vis zem, oh Miss RBW Admin! - Rob Davie Feb 06
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26th January 2006, 21:27	#15 (permalink)
mikedive Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Brazil, Texas and Mexico Posts: 330	Re: Newb to Closed Circuit Hey buddy, Welcome to RBW and I hope you enjoy this discussion board. We have 2 O2ptima units down here for over than year and if I can help you with any Dive Rite O2ptima information you can PM any time. Cheers, Mike - www.protecdiving.com
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