Factory Trip Report Posted

**RichClark** · 8th April 2005, 11:53

In truth, one of my big decision points is the CL placing. I'm really not looking forward to having a cluttered front, which makes me lean towards the KISS.

Was Leon's trainign and tour included in your costs as this seems to be a very nice option.

Rich

***schford*** · 8th April 2005, 12:00

You can pick it up from factory at no charge i believe but training is extra....

I was worried about CLs too, as the dolphin has rear mounted, but I don't notice them when their on and WOB with shoulder mounted cls is much better.

Stuart

decoweenie · 8th April 2005, 13:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

I was worried about CLs too, as the dolphin has rear mounted, but I don't notice them when their on

Have you had any stage(s) on during your course ? How did you find putting the stage(s) on/off with the CL in placed ?

***schford*** · 8th April 2005, 13:18

Yes carried one stage and I found it very easy...bottom clipped onto sexy water cut d ring on waist strap, top of stage clipped onto d ring built into the bottom of counter lungs.

It made it very easy to find the clips for both donning on land and doffing in water to pass up to the boat.

I'll make sure I take some photos when I break the unit down and write it up this weekend.

Stuart

decoweenie · 8th April 2005, 14:32

What is the retail price of a Meg now ?

It has been a long time since I checked their site, but the price is not listed anymore which means to me more than likely it has been raised...

EDITED:

Sorry, never mind. Didn't read the previous page where the prices were already given...

***schford*** · 8th April 2005, 15:39

Basic price with none of the fancy bits is less than $7500 I believe.

Stuart

Divechick · 8th April 2005, 17:49

Quote:

In truth, one of my big decision points is the CL placing. I'm really not looking forward to having a cluttered front, which makes me lean towards the KISS.

Was Leon's trainign and tour included in your costs as this seems to be a very nice option.

I'd just like to endorse what Stuart said in his trip report about how worthwhile it was going to the ISC factory and meeting Leon to pick up the Meg and get trained. Leon was incredibly generous with his time and expertise. We both felt he really went the extra mile not just on the training but in making sure we were completely satisfied with the way the units were set up and configured. It meant that we were able to leave some decisions about the unit until we arrived, experiment a little with different options and configurations, get the benefit of Leon's insight and then make informed decisions. I feel we benefitted both in terms of the quality of the training and from the point of view of outstanding customer service. Thanks Leon!

On the counterlungs point, I was a bit concerned about having a cluttered front, as a dived with a fairly minimalist harness on my twins. However, I can say that although I feel like a beached whale out of water wearing the breather (as indeed I did with my twinset as well) I felt unencumbered once in the water.

Sarah

RonMicjan · 21st April 2005, 01:20

The movie Meg's are not just a movie prop, but a complete Meg, just a bit shorter housing and the movie people made a cover for the back side of the unit, the size falls right between the full size meg and the mini and, as stated earlier, uses the extendaire scrubber but can be made for granules also. thats why the website is called customrebreathers.com, its the burger king of Rebreather manufactuer, albiet with mercedes quality, you can "have it your way". I brought in my own backplate, harness and cylinders and leon took my harness and sewed on attachment points for the top of the Counterlungs, as Sarah said, great customer service. He is also working on a special part I need to integrate my FFM to the unit.

***Louby Lou*** · 26th December 2005, 23:36

Another article has made its way into the new library from the old site

Stuart and Sarah's writeup of their visit to the factory to pick up their Megs and receive training from Leon is HERE

Thanks

Lou

zoo_diver · 18th June 2007, 19:15

Good write up -- I wonder if they still offer walk throughs and what not.

8th April 2005, 11:53	#21 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 793	In truth, one of my big decision points is the CL placing. I'm really not looking forward to having a cluttered front, which makes me lean towards the KISS. Was Leon's trainign and tour included in your costs as this seems to be a very nice option. Rich
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8th April 2005, 12:00	#22 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	You can pick it up from factory at no charge i believe but training is extra.... I was worried about CLs too, as the dolphin has rear mounted, but I don't notice them when their on and WOB with shoulder mounted cls is much better. Stuart
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8th April 2005, 13:06	#23 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) I was worried about CLs too, as the dolphin has rear mounted, but I don't notice them when their on Have you had any stage(s) on during your course ? How did you find putting the stage(s) on/off with the CL in placed ?
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8th April 2005, 13:18	#24 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Yes carried one stage and I found it very easy...bottom clipped onto sexy water cut d ring on waist strap, top of stage clipped onto d ring built into the bottom of counter lungs. It made it very easy to find the clips for both donning on land and doffing in water to pass up to the boat. I'll make sure I take some photos when I break the unit down and write it up this weekend. Stuart
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8th April 2005, 14:32	#25 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	What is the retail price of a Meg now ? It has been a long time since I checked their site, but the price is not listed anymore which means to me more than likely it has been raised... EDITED: Sorry, never mind. Didn't read the previous page where the prices were already given...
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8th April 2005, 15:39	#26 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Basic price with none of the fancy bits is less than $7500 I believe. Stuart
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8th April 2005, 17:49	#27 (permalink)
Divechick Came down in the last shower of rain Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 53	Quote: In truth, one of my big decision points is the CL placing. I'm really not looking forward to having a cluttered front, which makes me lean towards the KISS. Was Leon's trainign and tour included in your costs as this seems to be a very nice option. I'd just like to endorse what Stuart said in his trip report about how worthwhile it was going to the ISC factory and meeting Leon to pick up the Meg and get trained. Leon was incredibly generous with his time and expertise. We both felt he really went the extra mile not just on the training but in making sure we were completely satisfied with the way the units were set up and configured. It meant that we were able to leave some decisions about the unit until we arrived, experiment a little with different options and configurations, get the benefit of Leon's insight and then make informed decisions. I feel we benefitted both in terms of the quality of the training and from the point of view of outstanding customer service. Thanks Leon! On the counterlungs point, I was a bit concerned about having a cluttered front, as a dived with a fairly minimalist harness on my twins. However, I can say that although I feel like a beached whale out of water wearing the breather (as indeed I did with my twinset as well) I felt unencumbered once in the water. Sarah
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21st April 2005, 01:20	#28 (permalink)
RonMicjan Cap Ron scourge of the NW Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Disapointment, The Graveyard of the Pacific Posts: 1,120	The movie Meg's are not just a movie prop, but a complete Meg, just a bit shorter housing and the movie people made a cover for the back side of the unit, the size falls right between the full size meg and the mini and, as stated earlier, uses the extendaire scrubber but can be made for granules also. thats why the website is called customrebreathers.com, its the burger king of Rebreather manufactuer, albiet with mercedes quality, you can "have it your way". I brought in my own backplate, harness and cylinders and leon took my harness and sewed on attachment points for the top of the Counterlungs, as Sarah said, great customer service. He is also working on a special part I need to integrate my FFM to the unit. __________________ Marine rescue, towing and salvage. Interfering with natural selection since 1983. www.tmishop.com Diving bits etc. www.seatowpdx.com The Summer Job
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26th December 2005, 23:36	#29 (permalink)
*Louby Lou* XLVI WC! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roman Corinium! Posts: 1,049	Re: Factory Trip Report Posted Another article has made its way into the new library from the old site Stuart and Sarah's writeup of their visit to the factory to pick up their Megs and receive training from Leon is HERE Thanks Lou
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18th June 2007, 19:15	#30 (permalink)
zoo_diver Is it snack time yet? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 259	Re: Factory Trip Report Posted Good write up -- I wonder if they still offer walk throughs and what not.
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