I just got my Megs...and thought I would share some info!!

Cave Diver · 9th December 2007, 21:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by Shawn)

I ordered two of the Meg complete (in fact I said that I want two of your best setups, wiith everything!) units and was told that I would either need to order the tiger gear mounts of get my own...so I ordered some tank mounts from oxycheq, $210.00.

Anyone have any pics of the ISC mounts? Opinions of them versus some of the other systems out there? Especially Northern Diver mounts?

I'm looking at ordering a unit early next year and this is one of the areas I'm still deciding on. I looked at the tiger mounts, the ND mounts and one other which I can't recall, and I liked the ND best. Wasn't aware that ISC had their own version, seemed as everything from them came with Tiger Mounts.

Explorer · 9th December 2007, 21:56

Here are some good pics of ISC's new mounts. They are slick.

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/megal...eg-update.html

Cheers

luxrok · 10th December 2007, 03:06

Quote:

de-invert your tanks

Gilles, I dive a Meg and love it. If I were to purchase another, I would buy the stripped and build it up. But I had to go through the process once to have that opinion. It is hard to understand until one has started to customize their unit.

How come you suggest de-inverting you tanks? What are the benefits? If this has been covered, please point me in the right direction.

My unit is setup with:

2x SS BP, 6lbs of lead bolted to the bp, Golem BOV, SS manifold, offboard dil plumbing, steal 19cuft, g-snaps, 32lbs donut wing, o2 on the exhalation CL and the hoses routed inside the CLs.. I had been doing most of my diving in NJ with a dry suit. I am going to have to dial back the weight when I bring the unit down to Playa.

Hans

Shawn · 10th December 2007, 17:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by Cave Diver)

I looked at the tiger mounts, the ND mounts and one other which I can't recall, and I liked the ND best. Wasn't aware that ISC had their own version, seemed as everything from them came with Tiger Mounts.

I like the ISC mounts just fine...They are a very tight fit and the tanks do not rattle around. I personally think the Meg complete is the way to go, just order a steel back plate. If you order a stripped meg you'll just end up spending more money. BTW the ISC mounts are only good for tanks that are 40 cuft and smaller. If you want to mount something bigger then I would go with the tiger gear mounts.

**Gill Envy** · 10th December 2007, 21:17

I've never used Tiger gear so I can't compare well, but I do like the shadow gear for the most part. I would recommend greasing the pins regularly as they will get crusty and stick making it quite difficult to get them out/tanks off.

enjoy your new MEGS!!

9th December 2007, 21:08	#11 (permalink)
Cave Diver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 10	Re: I just got my Megs...and thought I would share some info!! Quote: (Originally Posted by Shawn) I ordered two of the Meg complete (in fact I said that I want two of your best setups, wiith everything!) units and was told that I would either need to order the tiger gear mounts of get my own...so I ordered some tank mounts from oxycheq, $210.00. Anyone have any pics of the ISC mounts? Opinions of them versus some of the other systems out there? Especially Northern Diver mounts? I'm looking at ordering a unit early next year and this is one of the areas I'm still deciding on. I looked at the tiger mounts, the ND mounts and one other which I can't recall, and I liked the ND best. Wasn't aware that ISC had their own version, seemed as everything from them came with Tiger Mounts.
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9th December 2007, 21:56	#12 (permalink)
Explorer Be vewy vewy quiet.... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 748	Re: I just got my Megs...and thought I would share some info!! Here are some good pics of ISC's new mounts. They are slick. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/megal...eg-update.html Cheers __________________ TRAIN WRECKED.....
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10th December 2007, 03:06	#13 (permalink)
luxrok New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 46	Re: I just got my Megs...and thought I would share some info!! Quote: de-invert your tanks Gilles, I dive a Meg and love it. If I were to purchase another, I would buy the stripped and build it up. But I had to go through the process once to have that opinion. It is hard to understand until one has started to customize their unit. How come you suggest de-inverting you tanks? What are the benefits? If this has been covered, please point me in the right direction. My unit is setup with: 2x SS BP, 6lbs of lead bolted to the bp, Golem BOV, SS manifold, offboard dil plumbing, steal 19cuft, g-snaps, 32lbs donut wing, o2 on the exhalation CL and the hoses routed inside the CLs.. I had been doing most of my diving in NJ with a dry suit. I am going to have to dial back the weight when I bring the unit down to Playa. Hans __________________ Quiet Diver: A Cave Diving Blog Close Circuit Rebreather Apparel The whole business of authority is to interfere in other people's business.
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10th December 2007, 17:51	#14 (permalink)
Shawn New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas City Kansas Posts: 94	Re: I just got my Megs...and thought I would share some info!! Quote: (Originally Posted by Cave Diver) I looked at the tiger mounts, the ND mounts and one other which I can't recall, and I liked the ND best. Wasn't aware that ISC had their own version, seemed as everything from them came with Tiger Mounts. I like the ISC mounts just fine...They are a very tight fit and the tanks do not rattle around. I personally think the Meg complete is the way to go, just order a steel back plate. If you order a stripped meg you'll just end up spending more money. BTW the ISC mounts are only good for tanks that are 40 cuft and smaller. If you want to mount something bigger then I would go with the tiger gear mounts. __________________ WWW.DiveOne.net
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10th December 2007, 21:17	#15 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,209	Re: I just got my Megs...and thought I would share some info!! I've never used Tiger gear so I can't compare well, but I do like the shadow gear for the most part. I would recommend greasing the pins regularly as they will get crusty and stick making it quite difficult to get them out/tanks off. enjoy your new MEGS!! __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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