Why a Meg over other CCR's?

Explorer · 23rd December 2005, 18:50

Since there was a good list for the Kiss CCR, I would be interested in any feed back RBW on the general usage of the MEG, and what bits you find good or bad.

***Decodiver*** · 23rd December 2005, 19:19

I find it to be solidly built and extremely well made.

I like its modularity.

It is kind to my back and can be readily broken down.

I love the ADV and its location.

I find it an absolute dream to dive.

I don't like the wires connecting the head to the sensor carriage, Leon needs to look at connectors like AP or the great ones I have on my Boris.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

Ken · 23rd December 2005, 19:32

It's a gorgeous piece of kit. The modular plan and ease of cleaning are especially appreciated. The robust nature of the unit, double seals everywhere almost always ensures a perfect vacuum or positive pressure test. The electronics have been dead on to date vs. the YBOD and the HUD is appreciated when I am tasked with other things.

Customer service is excellent too. The only thing I can think is to perhaps customize the CL size for small folks. I would think that with small divers (women) perhaps the larger lungs would be a tad too much?

***Decodiver*** · 24th December 2005, 09:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ken)

Customer service is excellent too. The only thing I can think is to perhaps customize the CL size for small folks. I would think that with small divers (women) perhaps the larger lungs would be a tad too much?

I agree fully here, customer service is top drawer, the different sized CLs also a good idea.

I actually had one student whose lungs were so large that on inhale he always activated the ADV and on exhale the over pressure dump!!

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

pattimegdiver · 25th December 2005, 09:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ken)

It's a gorgeous piece of kit. The modular plan and ease of cleaning are especially appreciated. The robust nature of the unit, double seals everywhere almost always ensures a perfect vacuum or positive pressure test. The electronics have been dead on to date vs. the YBOD and the HUD is appreciated when I am tasked with other things.

Customer service is excellent too. The only thing I can think is to perhaps customize the CL size for small folks. I would think that with small divers (women) perhaps the larger lungs would be a tad too much?

I had leon sew down the inside of the CL's which really helps for the smaller individual who does not need the full capacity of a full size CL

caver95 · 25th December 2005, 11:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver)

I had leon sew down the inside of the CL's which really helps for the smaller individual who does not need the full capacity of a full size CL

Well, I really like mine, it is a low wob, easy to pre and post dive. very well made. the adv is neat, but I like running off board dil as I feel I have a lot more control and don't waste too much gas getting the minimum loop set, I over shoot it with the adv, but that is most likely because I only have 12 hours on her. I dont know why leon puts all that velcro on the lungs, I was questioning my jugdement when I was on the back of a truck with a razor blade having at my pretty new lungs, I was thinking of having a little bit of the inside of the lungs sewn down. on that note my instructors had neoprean cls, they looked much nicer. anyone have any for sale???

pattimegdiver · 25th December 2005, 12:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by caver95)

Well, I really like mine, it is a low wob, easy to pre and post dive. very well made. the adv is neat, but I like running off board dil as I feel I have a lot more control and don't waste too much gas getting the minimum loop set, I over shoot it with the adv, but that is most likely because I only have 12 hours on her. I dont know why leon puts all that velcro on the lungs, I was questioning my jugdement when I was on the back of a truck with a razor blade having at my pretty new lungs, I was thinking of having a little bit of the inside of the lungs sewn down. on that note my instructors had neoprean cls, they looked much nicer. anyone have any for sale???

Leon sells the Neoprene CLs... the velcro is to keep your hoses close to the CL's so that you know where gauges are at all times, plus it keeps everything tidy

I did cut the bottom inside velcro pieces off though, it just made it a little cleaner look

23rd December 2005, 18:50	#1 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 784	Why a Meg over other CCR's? Since there was a good list for the Kiss CCR, I would be interested in any feed back RBW on the general usage of the MEG, and what bits you find good or bad. __________________ KONA COFFEE
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23rd December 2005, 19:19	#2 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,194	Re: Why a Meg over other CCR's? I find it to be solidly built and extremely well made. I like its modularity. It is kind to my back and can be readily broken down. I love the ADV and its location. I find it an absolute dream to dive. I don't like the wires connecting the head to the sensor carriage, Leon needs to look at connectors like AP or the great ones I have on my Boris. Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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23rd December 2005, 19:32	#3 (permalink)
Ken Team Torrent Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 331	Re: Why a Meg over other CCR's? It's a gorgeous piece of kit. The modular plan and ease of cleaning are especially appreciated. The robust nature of the unit, double seals everywhere almost always ensures a perfect vacuum or positive pressure test. The electronics have been dead on to date vs. the YBOD and the HUD is appreciated when I am tasked with other things. Customer service is excellent too. The only thing I can think is to perhaps customize the CL size for small folks. I would think that with small divers (women) perhaps the larger lungs would be a tad too much?
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24th December 2005, 09:20	#4 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,194	Re: Why a Meg over other CCR's? Quote: (Originally Posted by Ken) Customer service is excellent too. The only thing I can think is to perhaps customize the CL size for small folks. I would think that with small divers (women) perhaps the larger lungs would be a tad too much? I agree fully here, customer service is top drawer, the different sized CLs also a good idea. I actually had one student whose lungs were so large that on inhale he always activated the ADV and on exhale the over pressure dump!! Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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25th December 2005, 09:58	#5 (permalink)
pattimegdiver RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 307	Re: Why a Meg over other CCR's? Quote: (Originally Posted by Ken) It's a gorgeous piece of kit. The modular plan and ease of cleaning are especially appreciated. The robust nature of the unit, double seals everywhere almost always ensures a perfect vacuum or positive pressure test. The electronics have been dead on to date vs. the YBOD and the HUD is appreciated when I am tasked with other things. Customer service is excellent too. The only thing I can think is to perhaps customize the CL size for small folks. I would think that with small divers (women) perhaps the larger lungs would be a tad too much? I had leon sew down the inside of the CL's which really helps for the smaller individual who does not need the full capacity of a full size CL __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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25th December 2005, 11:55	#6 (permalink)
caver95 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: US Posts: 171	Re: Why a Meg over other CCR's? Quote: (Originally Posted by pattimegdiver) I had leon sew down the inside of the CL's which really helps for the smaller individual who does not need the full capacity of a full size CL Well, I really like mine, it is a low wob, easy to pre and post dive. very well made. the adv is neat, but I like running off board dil as I feel I have a lot more control and don't waste too much gas getting the minimum loop set, I over shoot it with the adv, but that is most likely because I only have 12 hours on her. I dont know why leon puts all that velcro on the lungs, I was questioning my jugdement when I was on the back of a truck with a razor blade having at my pretty new lungs, I was thinking of having a little bit of the inside of the lungs sewn down. on that note my instructors had neoprean cls, they looked much nicer. anyone have any for sale???
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25th December 2005, 12:05	#7 (permalink)
pattimegdiver RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 307	Re: Why a Meg over other CCR's? Quote: (Originally Posted by caver95) Well, I really like mine, it is a low wob, easy to pre and post dive. very well made. the adv is neat, but I like running off board dil as I feel I have a lot more control and don't waste too much gas getting the minimum loop set, I over shoot it with the adv, but that is most likely because I only have 12 hours on her. I dont know why leon puts all that velcro on the lungs, I was questioning my jugdement when I was on the back of a truck with a razor blade having at my pretty new lungs, I was thinking of having a little bit of the inside of the lungs sewn down. on that note my instructors had neoprean cls, they looked much nicer. anyone have any for sale??? Leon sells the Neoprene CLs... the velcro is to keep your hoses close to the CL's so that you know where gauges are at all times, plus it keeps everything tidy I did cut the bottom inside velcro pieces off though, it just made it a little cleaner look __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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