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**trob09** · 23rd April 2005, 16:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ken)

Hi Tim,

Thanks for the info. I'm hoping it settles down tomorrow so that we can get wet here in NE! As per head durability I wonder if anyone has ever hit an obstruction during penetration. On a picky note I see a mini-shroud as a useful accessory for head and hose protection, or is this a non-issue since the Meg. profile doesn't seem as large as a Insp. or certainly as out there as the megacephalic Optima.

Ken

Re tomorrow..I know that Bill Reddan cancelled the weekend. The forecast was for 8-10 tomorrow. I haven't checked recently though. Since I'm on surgery recovery, getting wet isn't an option for me anyway...until next weekend.

As far as lid durability goes, you're going to hit a lot of stuff before you get to the can lid. Acetal is tough stuff, I'm not too worried about it getting damaged.

As discussed, I don't have the in-water time to have a firmly held opinion, but it would seem that those steel 20's would provide enough protection to make a shroud unnecessary. After watching Andrew in the pool with a meg and 2 inspirations, the meg is definitely a lower profile.

Ken · 23rd April 2005, 18:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by trob09)

Re tomorrow..I know that Bill Reddan cancelled the weekend. The forecast was for 8-10 tomorrow. I haven't checked recently though. Since I'm on surgery recovery, getting wet isn't an option for me anyway...until next weekend.

As far as lid durability goes, you're going to hit a lot of stuff before you get to the can lid. Acetal is tough stuff, I'm not too worried about it getting damaged.

As discussed, I don't have the in-water time to have a firmly held opinion, but it would seem that those steel 20's would provide enough protection to make a shroud unnecessary. After watching Andrew in the pool with a meg and 2 inspirations, the meg is definitely a lower profile.

While we're on that note I have a short clip of Andy threading his way through the Jodrey diving his MegCisInspidon hybrid. He's definitely a finesse artist. Having scootered through some tight spaces I have a few scratches here and there on CCR/ OC. Nothing major, but I always think about entanglement and abrasion effects. the clip is 28 seconds on Quicktime MPEG 4. Offer is good till whenever since the seas are now 8' - double grumble. Ken

***caveseeker7*** · 23rd April 2005, 18:18

Does diving a Megalodon automatically turn you into a Megalomaniac?

Ken · 23rd April 2005, 18:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Does diving a Megalodon automatically turn you into a Megalomaniac?

I definitely think so. I'm getting an urge to listen to hard rock music, pushing small animals around - that or join an elite dive group.

decoweenie · 23rd April 2005, 18:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ken)

...the clip is 28 seconds on Quicktime MPEG 4. Just e-mail me...

The next time you send one out, please CC me at [decoweenie (AT) yahoo.com]. Thanks...

**trob09** · 24th April 2005, 00:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ken)

While we're on that note I have a short clip of Andy threading his way through the Jodrey diving his MegCisInspidon hybrid. He's definitely a finesse artist. Having scootered through some tight spaces I have a few scratches here and there on CCR/ OC. Nothing major, but I always think about entanglement and abrasion effects. the clip is 28 seconds on Quicktime MPEG 4. Offer is good till whenever since the seas are now 8' - double grumble. Ken

Send it on, anytime...you know the address. Thanks.

Tim

***schford*** · 24th April 2005, 10:52

You can post video clips in the gallery - go upload it let me know if you need a bigger storage upload allowance (should be infinate but maxed at 2 meg chunks although I can by pass that...

Stuart

Ken · 24th April 2005, 12:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

You can post video clips in the gallery - go upload it let me know if you need a bigger storage upload allowance (short be infinate but maxed at 2 meg chunks although I can by pass that...

Stuart

Thanks Stuart. I'll be editing a short piece today (under 2.0 meg) and loading it. Cheers. Ken

***schford*** · 24th April 2005, 12:23

If ever you want to put bigger than 2 meg then let me know and I can FTP it up and then upload it under your name

I shall go create a video section then :-)

23rd April 2005, 16:29	#21 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 686	Quote: (Originally Posted by Ken) Hi Tim, Thanks for the info. I'm hoping it settles down tomorrow so that we can get wet here in NE! As per head durability I wonder if anyone has ever hit an obstruction during penetration. On a picky note I see a mini-shroud as a useful accessory for head and hose protection, or is this a non-issue since the Meg. profile doesn't seem as large as a Insp. or certainly as out there as the megacephalic Optima. Ken Re tomorrow..I know that Bill Reddan cancelled the weekend. The forecast was for 8-10 tomorrow. I haven't checked recently though. Since I'm on surgery recovery, getting wet isn't an option for me anyway...until next weekend. As far as lid durability goes, you're going to hit a lot of stuff before you get to the can lid. Acetal is tough stuff, I'm not too worried about it getting damaged. As discussed, I don't have the in-water time to have a firmly held opinion, but it would seem that those steel 20's would provide enough protection to make a shroud unnecessary. After watching Andrew in the pool with a meg and 2 inspirations, the meg is definitely a lower profile.
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23rd April 2005, 18:06	#22 (permalink)
Ken Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 320	Quote: (Originally Posted by trob09) Re tomorrow..I know that Bill Reddan cancelled the weekend. The forecast was for 8-10 tomorrow. I haven't checked recently though. Since I'm on surgery recovery, getting wet isn't an option for me anyway...until next weekend. As far as lid durability goes, you're going to hit a lot of stuff before you get to the can lid. Acetal is tough stuff, I'm not too worried about it getting damaged. As discussed, I don't have the in-water time to have a firmly held opinion, but it would seem that those steel 20's would provide enough protection to make a shroud unnecessary. After watching Andrew in the pool with a meg and 2 inspirations, the meg is definitely a lower profile. While we're on that note I have a short clip of Andy threading his way through the Jodrey diving his MegCisInspidon hybrid. He's definitely a finesse artist. Having scootered through some tight spaces I have a few scratches here and there on CCR/ OC. Nothing major, but I always think about entanglement and abrasion effects. the clip is 28 seconds on Quicktime MPEG 4. Offer is good till whenever since the seas are now 8' - double grumble. Ken
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23rd April 2005, 18:18	#23 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,325	General question on a slow day Does diving a Megalodon automatically turn you into a Megalomaniac? __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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23rd April 2005, 18:23	#24 (permalink)
Ken Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 320	Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Does diving a Megalodon automatically turn you into a Megalomaniac? I definitely think so. I'm getting an urge to listen to hard rock music, pushing small animals around - that or join an elite dive group.
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23rd April 2005, 18:43	#25 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,510	Quote: (Originally Posted by Ken) ...the clip is 28 seconds on Quicktime MPEG 4. Just e-mail me... The next time you send one out, please CC me at [decoweenie (AT) yahoo.com]. Thanks...
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24th April 2005, 00:51	#26 (permalink)
trob09 . Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 686	Quote: (Originally Posted by Ken) While we're on that note I have a short clip of Andy threading his way through the Jodrey diving his MegCisInspidon hybrid. He's definitely a finesse artist. Having scootered through some tight spaces I have a few scratches here and there on CCR/ OC. Nothing major, but I always think about entanglement and abrasion effects. the clip is 28 seconds on Quicktime MPEG 4. Offer is good till whenever since the seas are now 8' - double grumble. Ken Send it on, anytime...you know the address. Thanks. Tim
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24th April 2005, 10:52	#27 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,662	You can post video clips in the gallery - go upload it let me know if you need a bigger storage upload allowance (should be infinate but maxed at 2 meg chunks although I can by pass that... Stuart
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24th April 2005, 12:16	#28 (permalink)
Ken Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 320	Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) You can post video clips in the gallery - go upload it let me know if you need a bigger storage upload allowance (short be infinate but maxed at 2 meg chunks although I can by pass that... Stuart Thanks Stuart. I'll be editing a short piece today (under 2.0 meg) and loading it. Cheers. Ken
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24th April 2005, 12:23	#29 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,662	If ever you want to put bigger than 2 meg then let me know and I can FTP it up and then upload it under your name I shall go create a video section then :-)
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