Mk 15 - is it that good now?

koputai · 19th May 2006, 01:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tassy)

Does anyone have contact details or a website for Colkan?

The only person who seems to be selling there units is Southern Cross Divers..

Yes, Baz has one in stock, plus Colkan direct.
Colkan can be contacted at (+612) 66445223.

Cheers,
Jason.

andibk · 19th May 2006, 03:14

IMO, at the moment at least, the Boris wins over a good MK15.5 (not a MK15 as it really is quite different) due to fantastic electronics, use of standard tanks, better wob, ease of offboard plug in (direct feed to solenoid and adv).

Both will happily take you as deep as you want to go. For the diving I do I think either beats anything else on the market, If I felt differently Id be diving a different unit

But both units are quite big and heavy they are suited for big dives. I would get something smaller/lighter for weekend bimbles

...I plan on keeping both units the 15.5 as a spare for when boris is being serviced or out of action

[this post was not from bruce - he forgot to log off

]

Bubble Boy · 19th May 2006, 03:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie)

Not an entirely fair comparison as there are bugger all of them actually being used. Off the top of my head I can think of maybe 4 units in Australia (Denlay, McHatten, Mitchell and Hadwin); one of which, according to urban myth hasn't been below 6m (correct me if I'm wrong Simon)

UK pounds 5.5k seems a lot when you can get a "new" 15.5 from Colkan for around OZ$16k.

LOL yes you are very wrong it has been deepr than 6 msw

abowie · 19th May 2006, 04:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by Bubble Boy)

LOL yes you are very wrong it has been deepr than 6 msw

7msw?

koputai · 19th May 2006, 05:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by koputai)

Yes, Baz has one in stock

Oops, not for long. It sold while I was there today, but I'm sure he'll get another for the shop!

Cheers,
Jason.

SteveL · 19th May 2006, 11:52

Secondary displays are no problem, Colkan have some very nice digital ones for a decent price.

Hey Jas - you holding out on me or what ?? I just brought a new screwdriver today .......

Steve

SteveL · 19th May 2006, 12:22

There may be only a hundred or so out there in civilian land but there are are aparently thousands of units in military service around the world. If they were unreliable or killing to many navy diver then I am sure they wouldnt have survived 30 years or so of service. Pound for pound the Mk series has probably done more hours in the water than all the other units combined. Its not to say other units aren't good or well manufactured or have wiz bang electronics. Because that is just not true, there are plenty of units on the market for all levels of diving, and people will be more suited to one particular type of unit than another - and much of that suitablility will be personal preference.

Take the kiss for example - there are plenty of people out there that just have an inate distrust of electronics - wrightly or wrongly it is their choice ........

Personally I find my MK15.5 an awesome unit with loads of capability that will allow me do do all the diving I ever plan to do. I have hand made backplates and plumbed it up with swagelok fittings and and and - do I have to - NO - it just suits me to go out to the shed at night and tinker

I have dived a "classic" inspo for years and it certainly is a great unit but the 15.5 "suits" me better.

Just my 2cents worth -

Regards,

Steve

19th May 2006, 01:26	#11 (permalink)
koputai Subsea Systems Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 320	Re: Mk 15 - is it that good now? Quote: (Originally Posted by Tassy) Does anyone have contact details or a website for Colkan? The only person who seems to be selling there units is Southern Cross Divers.. Yes, Baz has one in stock, plus Colkan direct. Colkan can be contacted at (+612) 66445223. Cheers, Jason.
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19th May 2006, 03:14	#12 (permalink)
andibk New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: May 2005 Location: Thailand Posts: 148	Re: Mk 15 - is it that good now? IMO, at the moment at least, the Boris wins over a good MK15.5 (not a MK15 as it really is quite different) due to fantastic electronics, use of standard tanks, better wob, ease of offboard plug in (direct feed to solenoid and adv). Both will happily take you as deep as you want to go. For the diving I do I think either beats anything else on the market, If I felt differently Id be diving a different unit But both units are quite big and heavy they are suited for big dives. I would get something smaller/lighter for weekend bimbles ...I plan on keeping both units the 15.5 as a spare for when boris is being serviced or out of action [this post was not from bruce - he forgot to log off ]
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19th May 2006, 03:16	#13 (permalink)
Bubble Boy PRISMs are kewl Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz MK 15.X Other CCR Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 132	Re: Mk 15 - is it that good now? Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie) Not an entirely fair comparison as there are bugger all of them actually being used. Off the top of my head I can think of maybe 4 units in Australia (Denlay, McHatten, Mitchell and Hadwin); one of which, according to urban myth hasn't been below 6m (correct me if I'm wrong Simon) UK pounds 5.5k seems a lot when you can get a "new" 15.5 from Colkan for around OZ$16k. LOL yes you are very wrong it has been deepr than 6 msw
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19th May 2006, 04:36	#14 (permalink)
abowie Fighting Girl Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 573	Re: Mk 15 - is it that good now? Quote: (Originally Posted by Bubble Boy) LOL yes you are very wrong it has been deepr than 6 msw 7msw? __________________ Andrew Bowie Rebreather-friendly Buddy
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19th May 2006, 05:43	#15 (permalink)
koputai Subsea Systems Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other CCR Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Other SCR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 320	Re: Mk 15 - is it that good now? Quote: (Originally Posted by koputai) Yes, Baz has one in stock Oops, not for long. It sold while I was there today, but I'm sure he'll get another for the shop! Cheers, Jason.
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19th May 2006, 11:52	#16 (permalink)
SteveL Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 222	Re: Mk 15 - is it that good now? Secondary displays are no problem, Colkan have some very nice digital ones for a decent price. Hey Jas - you holding out on me or what ?? I just brought a new screwdriver today ....... Steve
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19th May 2006, 12:22	#17 (permalink)
SteveL Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 222	Re: Mk 15 - is it that good now? There may be only a hundred or so out there in civilian land but there are are aparently thousands of units in military service around the world. If they were unreliable or killing to many navy diver then I am sure they wouldnt have survived 30 years or so of service. Pound for pound the Mk series has probably done more hours in the water than all the other units combined. Its not to say other units aren't good or well manufactured or have wiz bang electronics. Because that is just not true, there are plenty of units on the market for all levels of diving, and people will be more suited to one particular type of unit than another - and much of that suitablility will be personal preference. Take the kiss for example - there are plenty of people out there that just have an inate distrust of electronics - wrightly or wrongly it is their choice ........ Personally I find my MK15.5 an awesome unit with loads of capability that will allow me do do all the diving I ever plan to do. I have hand made backplates and plumbed it up with swagelok fittings and and and - do I have to - NO - it just suits me to go out to the shed at night and tinker I have dived a "classic" inspo for years and it certainly is a great unit but the 15.5 "suits" me better. Just my 2cents worth - Regards, Steve
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