Am I the only KISS diver who doesn't remember his unit number?

Digger · 1st May 2006, 20:41

He he. CK#21. Oldie but a goodie. All the best units happened in the early days. When everything was made of metal and delrin, and Sherwood DSVs were the norm, none of this Paragon business.

Do we have a list posted somewhere with serial numbers and owners? I know Kim has a list but they aren't going to release it for confidentiality reasons obviously.

Could stick it up in a back-room somewhere so we know who's got which one couldn't we?

Digs.

zepp · 1st May 2006, 20:45

Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland)

Mine is either 52 or 59... yes I must admit I can't remember either.

Well, I know yours is #59, 'cause I have #52

Dutchy · 1st May 2006, 20:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Only if you don't have cool s/n like 007...

Unfortunately, my CK #007 is sold to UK and SK #007 to Belgium. The only Jetsam product #007 I still have left is the booster pump...

I know

.... and btw it's the Netherlands these days for the SK.
It really is a Bond gadget isn't it? (allthough he had a far smaller design) BTW I left your stickers on the box. It really makes the box stand out from other SK's....

zepp · 1st May 2006, 20:58

Do YBOD users have the same sort of thing, or is it too difficult to remember figures in the '000s??

Digger · 1st May 2006, 21:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by zepp)

Do YBOD users have the same sort of thing, or is it too difficult to remember figures in the '000s??

There's no pride in diving a YBOD, they're so common the numbers become meaningless.

YBOD users just have the universal nod as far as I've seen, like people who drive VW campers. They acknowledge each other, but there are so many of them it would be silly to go and talk to everyone you see.

Digs.

zepp · 1st May 2006, 21:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger)

There's no pride in diving a YBOD, they're so common the numbers become meaningless.

Digs.

Careful now Digs, you dont want abuse do ya?

zepp · 1st May 2006, 21:04

Digs, do we know who has the first 10 units?

Janos · 1st May 2006, 21:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger)

He he. CK#21.

One less than me. I'm 211.

It's always amusing when it comes to insurance renewal time. "And do you know the serial number for your unit sir?" "Yes: It's 2-1-1"

They pause, waiting for the other numbers

and sound a little surprised when that's it!

Janos

The Purist · 2nd May 2006, 11:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by zepp)

Digs, do we know who has the first 10 units?

Do you mean the first 10 units sold, or the first 10 serial numbers? AIUI Gordon's first production batch was around 30 CKs, but they weren't sold in numerical order and I know #008-011 (or was it 9-12) were sold after Digger's #21.

lizardland · 2nd May 2006, 12:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger)

Do we have a list posted somewhere with serial numbers and owners? I know Kim has a list but they aren't going to release it for confidentiality reasons obviously.

Could stick it up in a back-room somewhere so we know who's got which one couldn't we?

I might be being a bit pedantic but what's the point? Why does anyone need to know? The only benefit I can see is buying/selling a 2nd hand unit but I think the community is small enough that we all know if someone is doing a scam. And I'm sure that it's easily verified with Jetsam anyway.

1st May 2006, 20:41	#41 (permalink)
Digger Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 205	Re: Am I the only KISS diver who doesn't remember his unit number? He he. CK#21. Oldie but a goodie. All the best units happened in the early days. When everything was made of metal and delrin, and Sherwood DSVs were the norm, none of this Paragon business. Do we have a list posted somewhere with serial numbers and owners? I know Kim has a list but they aren't going to release it for confidentiality reasons obviously. Could stick it up in a back-room somewhere so we know who's got which one couldn't we? Digs.
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1st May 2006, 20:45	#42 (permalink)
zepp "Dyson with Death" daddy Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: midlands Posts: 274	Re: Am I the only KISS diver who doesn't remember his unit number? Quote: (Originally Posted by lizardland) Mine is either 52 or 59... yes I must admit I can't remember either. Well, I know yours is #59, 'cause I have #52 __________________ I'm not a bad person.....HONEST my homebuild photos http://www.rebreatherworld.com/photo...ery.php/cat/48 CLASSIC KISS #052
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1st May 2006, 20:54	#43 (permalink)
Dutchy SK#007 Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nieuwegein (The Netherlands) Posts: 699	Re: Am I the only KISS diver who doesn't remember his unit number? Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Only if you don't have cool s/n like 007... Unfortunately, my CK #007 is sold to UK and SK #007 to Belgium. The only Jetsam product #007 I still have left is the booster pump... I know .... and btw it's the Netherlands these days for the SK. It really is a Bond gadget isn't it? (allthough he had a far smaller design) BTW I left your stickers on the box. It really makes the box stand out from other SK's.... __________________ = This post is environmentally friendly. It is composed of 100% recycled electrons only. = SK #007 Last edited by Dutchy : 1st May 2006 at 20:56.
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1st May 2006, 20:58	#44 (permalink)
zepp "Dyson with Death" daddy Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: midlands Posts: 274	Re: Am I the only KISS diver who doesn't remember his unit number? Do YBOD users have the same sort of thing, or is it too difficult to remember figures in the '000s?? __________________ I'm not a bad person.....HONEST my homebuild photos http://www.rebreatherworld.com/photo...ery.php/cat/48 CLASSIC KISS #052
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1st May 2006, 21:00	#45 (permalink)
Digger Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 205	Re: Am I the only KISS diver who doesn't remember his unit number? Quote: (Originally Posted by zepp) Do YBOD users have the same sort of thing, or is it too difficult to remember figures in the '000s?? There's no pride in diving a YBOD, they're so common the numbers become meaningless. YBOD users just have the universal nod as far as I've seen, like people who drive VW campers. They acknowledge each other, but there are so many of them it would be silly to go and talk to everyone you see. Digs.
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1st May 2006, 21:02	#46 (permalink)
zepp "Dyson with Death" daddy Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: midlands Posts: 274	Re: Am I the only KISS diver who doesn't remember his unit number? Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger) There's no pride in diving a YBOD, they're so common the numbers become meaningless. Digs. Careful now Digs, you dont want abuse do ya? __________________ I'm not a bad person.....HONEST my homebuild photos http://www.rebreatherworld.com/photo...ery.php/cat/48 CLASSIC KISS #052
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1st May 2006, 21:04	#47 (permalink)
zepp "Dyson with Death" daddy Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: midlands Posts: 274	Re: Am I the only KISS diver who doesn't remember his unit number? Digs, do we know who has the first 10 units? __________________ I'm not a bad person.....HONEST my homebuild photos http://www.rebreatherworld.com/photo...ery.php/cat/48 CLASSIC KISS #052
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1st May 2006, 21:47	#48 (permalink)
Janos "Two Sheds" Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Surrey Posts: 580	Re: Am I the only KISS diver who doesn't remember his unit number? Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger) He he. CK#21. One less than me. I'm 211. It's always amusing when it comes to insurance renewal time. "And do you know the serial number for your unit sir?" "Yes: It's 2-1-1" They pause, waiting for the other numbers and sound a little surprised when that's it! Janos __________________ You can lead a horse to water but you can't climb a ladder with a large bell in both hands - Vic Reeves www.hellfins.com/shed
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2nd May 2006, 11:10	#49 (permalink)
The Purist Flood-master Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 96	Re: Am I the only KISS diver who doesn't remember his unit number? Quote: (Originally Posted by zepp) Digs, do we know who has the first 10 units? Do you mean the first 10 units sold, or the first 10 serial numbers? AIUI Gordon's first production batch was around 30 CKs, but they weren't sold in numerical order and I know #008-011 (or was it 9-12) were sold after Digger's #21.
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lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,189	Re: Am I the only KISS diver who doesn't remember his unit number? Quote: (Originally Posted by Digger) Do we have a list posted somewhere with serial numbers and owners? I know Kim has a list but they aren't going to release it for confidentiality reasons obviously. Could stick it up in a back-room somewhere so we know who's got which one couldn't we? I might be being a bit pedantic but what's the point? Why does anyone need to know? The only benefit I can see is buying/selling a 2nd hand unit but I think the community is small enough that we all know if someone is doing a scam. And I'm sure that it's easily verified with Jetsam anyway. __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f***ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk Azerbaijani Association of Technical Divers Publicity Officer and Goat Wrangler
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