Mares BOV Reg changed?

**Dave1w** · 30th May 2008, 01:01

I ordered a Proton on Ebay a while back and got sent a prestige. I have teh order form to get an adaptor, but just haven't got round to sending it in. The mod I thought looked best was the Oceanic Omega one in the library, as that is a half decent reg, and is pretty small. Perhaps a Dacor Viper woudl be good also?

Dave

kiwidiver · 30th May 2008, 04:05

Other than the usual problems with the proton I changed to a dacor viper.It pops straight in after you cut of the ridge for the rubber mouthpiece.

andrespp · 30th May 2008, 09:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland)

Whatever you use it's always going to be a 2nd stage stuck on the front of DSV, it's always going to be a clumsy solution, even for a stock unit. I can't help thinking that Jetsam needs to give the DSV some attention rather than just finding different regs to stick on the front. It was a solution that worked at the time but it's been what, 8 or 9 years (or more?) and really needs something that looks, feels and performs like an integrated unit with some decent guts in it.

Totally agree on this. Also the lead counterweights, the tanks clamps and the ppO2 displays casing should be also revised.

**kevin stone** · 30th May 2008, 10:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by kiwidiver)

Other than the usual problems with the proton I changed to a dacor viper.It pops straight in after you cut of the ridge for the rubber mouthpiece.

If you cut off the ridge is there still something for the retainer to grab a hold of?
I like the idea of the Viper because it can be flipped left or right and that can shorten up some hoses.
Thanks
Kevin

kiwidiver · 30th May 2008, 10:56

there is plenty of meat on the dacor body to file a groove and use the original tab that used to hold the mares.

**kevin stone** · 30th May 2008, 13:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by kiwidiver)

there is plenty of meat on the dacor body to file a groove and use the original tab that used to hold the mares.

Thanks
Do you have any pics?

David Pye · 30th May 2008, 13:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by andrespp)

Totally agree on this. Also the lead counterweights, the tanks clamps and the ppO2 displays casing should be also revised.

They have replaced the lead counterweights with SS rings now.

Number 2 - I replaced the tank clamps with some I chopped off an old piece of kit.

Totally agreed on (3) though!

Ritchard · 30th May 2008, 20:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ben Field)

I'm kinda hoping the AP BOV appears soon, because that will certainly fit and has some serious performance claims.

AP had a BOV on display at Innerspace, and claimed to be shipping them shortly IIRC.

R

Ritchard · 31st May 2008, 01:03

oops posted twice

sosha · 22nd June 2008, 15:53

I bought the new prestige from Jetsam and took it out last weekend. Only went to 120ft (40m), but switched back and forth at depth and was pleased with performance. My only complaint is that it sticks out farther than the proton I was using originally, which is a problem for someone like me shooting a camera. Anyone want to buy a slightly used Prestige BOV with the adapter for a reasonable price?

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Dave1w Born Again Diver! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Dolphin Ray Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Home Build Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore / UK Posts: 338	Re: Mares BOV Reg changed? I ordered a Proton on Ebay a while back and got sent a prestige. I have teh order form to get an adaptor, but just haven't got round to sending it in. The mod I thought looked best was the Oceanic Omega one in the library, as that is a half decent reg, and is pretty small. Perhaps a Dacor Viper woudl be good also? Dave __________________ This message may contain spelling mistakes as it was generated by an idiot.
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kiwidiver Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new zealand Posts: 128	Re: Mares BOV Reg changed? Other than the usual problems with the proton I changed to a dacor viper.It pops straight in after you cut of the ridge for the rubber mouthpiece.
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30th May 2008, 09:52	#13 (permalink)
andrespp New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cádiz (Spain) Posts: 55	Re: Mares BOV Reg changed? Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland) Whatever you use it's always going to be a 2nd stage stuck on the front of DSV, it's always going to be a clumsy solution, even for a stock unit. I can't help thinking that Jetsam needs to give the DSV some attention rather than just finding different regs to stick on the front. It was a solution that worked at the time but it's been what, 8 or 9 years (or more?) and really needs something that looks, feels and performs like an integrated unit with some decent guts in it. Totally agree on this. Also the lead counterweights, the tanks clamps and the ppO2 displays casing should be also revised.
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30th May 2008, 10:48	#14 (permalink)
kevin stone Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: us ct. Posts: 168	Re: Mares BOV Reg changed? Quote: (Originally Posted by kiwidiver) Other than the usual problems with the proton I changed to a dacor viper.It pops straight in after you cut of the ridge for the rubber mouthpiece. If you cut off the ridge is there still something for the retainer to grab a hold of? I like the idea of the Viper because it can be flipped left or right and that can shorten up some hoses. Thanks Kevin
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30th May 2008, 10:56	#15 (permalink)
kiwidiver Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new zealand Posts: 128	Re: Mares BOV Reg changed? there is plenty of meat on the dacor body to file a groove and use the original tab that used to hold the mares.
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30th May 2008, 13:39	#16 (permalink)
kevin stone Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: us ct. Posts: 168	Re: Mares BOV Reg changed? Quote: (Originally Posted by kiwidiver) there is plenty of meat on the dacor body to file a groove and use the original tab that used to hold the mares. Thanks Do you have any pics?
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30th May 2008, 13:51	#17 (permalink)
David Pye CK 69+Shearwater Pursuit Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 164	Re: Mares BOV Reg changed? Quote: (Originally Posted by andrespp) Totally agree on this. Also the lead counterweights, the tanks clamps and the ppO2 displays casing should be also revised. They have replaced the lead counterweights with SS rings now. Number 2 - I replaced the tank clamps with some I chopped off an old piece of kit. Totally agreed on (3) though!
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30th May 2008, 20:44	#18 (permalink)
Ritchard New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto, CANADA Posts: 70	Re: Mares BOV Reg changed? Quote: (Originally Posted by Ben Field) I'm kinda hoping the AP BOV appears soon, because that will certainly fit and has some serious performance claims. AP had a BOV on display at Innerspace, and claimed to be shipping them shortly IIRC. R __________________ "I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. You know, as a career, I don't want to do that." -Lloyd Dobler, (John Cusack) Say Anything CK329
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Ritchard New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto, CANADA Posts: 70	Re: Mares BOV Reg changed? oops posted twice __________________ "I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. You know, as a career, I don't want to do that." -Lloyd Dobler, (John Cusack) Say Anything CK329
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22nd June 2008, 15:53	#20 (permalink)
sosha New Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 29	Re: Mares BOV Reg changed? I bought the new prestige from Jetsam and took it out last weekend. Only went to 120ft (40m), but switched back and forth at depth and was pleased with performance. My only complaint is that it sticks out farther than the proton I was using originally, which is a problem for someone like me shooting a camera. Anyone want to buy a slightly used Prestige BOV with the adapter for a reasonable price?
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