What Changes Would You Make to A Meg?

**Dave Sutton** · 9th February 2008, 14:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike448)

O K . I guess this was my first and last post. I will just go back to diving and keep my opinions to myself.

Sad.

Think the poster who elicited this reply ought to mend some fences.
Is this the way to invite a new guy to the party? Ya'll ought to be ashamed of yourself.

Need to side mount...... Calling Mark Nix: I need a quarry day with you to sort it out.
Ron: The before and after photos of the stage bottle is a great comparison.

Dave

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Gilles · 9th February 2008, 15:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by Outlaw)

hey Gilles,

thanks for the pictures. very nice of you. BUT, do i get the feeling that you use the counterlungs in the opposite way? from your picture it seems that you have the right CL on your left....am i right? why is that?

The trouble, and now the embarrassment I go through for you Spyros

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Quote:

secondly, how to you attach the tank? do you use a dogclip, or just put the bungee around it?

Spyros

I wrap the bungee around the valve and reg. Comes off and on with a flick of the wrist.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike448)

O K . I guess this was my first and last post. I will just go back to diving and keep my opinions to myself.

Don't be a pussy

. I did not intend to discourage participation on this forum. Many of us (me included) have learned lessons by the quality of our posts, arguments, and opinions...and I (and those others) are still here.

lancsman · 9th February 2008, 15:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles)

Don't be a pussy

. I did not intend to discourage participation on this forum. Many of us (me included) have learned lessons by the quality of our posts, arguments, and opinions...and I (and those others) are still here.

Why is it that we feel we have the right to tell other what to do? This and many internet forums use very direct language which not everyone appreciates, we should encourage, not insult.

**Padipro** · 9th February 2008, 16:03

The tank clips on to the butt plate and a bungee is hooked around the top and pulls it in close to the body. Take a look at Golem's site for a better picture.

ArmadilloCCR sidemount kit

I've been side mounting my bailout ever since I finished Mod 1. It does take some getting used to and several dives to get everything adjusted properly but once you have everything dialed in it's a beautiful thing.

Here's the differance between side mounting and slinging. I'm in the background with my bailout side mounted and my dive buddy is in the foreground with his bailout slung. You can see the dfferance in the way the tanks hang and how much more streamlined side mounting is.

sensor330 · 9th February 2008, 16:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Need to side mount...... Calling Mark Nix: I need a quarry day with you to sort it out.
Ron: The before and after photos of the stage bottle is a great comparison.

Dave

.

I've been side mounting my BO for a while now. I used the bungees to hold the tops of the bottles a first then then opted to got back to using the clips at the top instead. The BO used to fall out of the bungees from time to time, which I didn't like. I find it is still very effective to use clip along with which ever side mount plate you wish to use. One other awesome thing I noticed is its very comfortable when you have 4 b/o clipped off to you.

Scott

***Decodiver*** · 9th February 2008, 16:30

There's a video of me using a Golem gear Armadillo on a rEvo on this page here:

Zero Gravity Diving - Videos

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

Dive!Dive! · 9th February 2008, 18:36

Guys
Been looking at Gilles photos. Interesting. I currently have my CL attached at the bottom with bolt snaps on bungy through the crotch strap. I'm thinking that my harness straps are too long (dry suit diving so they have to be longer!) to do it the way Gilles has - the end of the counterlung is still far away from the plate.
Question - if you have the CL attached to the harness with the 3 rear velcro tabs on each side , do you actually NEED a bottom attachment ?
Obviously if I do that I cannot get at my harness D-rings - so could I clip the bailout bottles to the bottom D-rings on the lungs (assuming I dont sidemount) ?
I'm trying to think of reasons why this wouldn't work .......
Cheers
Steve

**Dave Sutton** · 9th February 2008, 20:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by lancsman)

we should encourage, not insult.

Not to hijack but?

I know I'm not alkways the most diplomatic, but..... here's an observation: A new guy who had potential to become one of our valued members has left the party, and the best we can say is "don't be a pussy"? That's uncool.... Let's send him a dozen PM's asking him to participate, and just try to be welcoming, OK? Let's send the guy a load of green and make a point to formally invite him back? I already did. Be a friend to make a friend.

Side mounts coming... Armadillo?

Dave

**kevin stone** · 9th February 2008, 20:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike448)

O K . I guess this was my first and last post. I will just go back to diving and keep my opinions to myself.

There are some in every bunch.
Don't let one bad apple spoil your pie

Outlaw · 9th February 2008, 21:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles)

The trouble, and now the embarrassment I go through for you Spyros

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sorry Gilles,

i promise i buy beer when you get over here...

9th February 2008, 14:37	#61 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,907	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike448) O K . I guess this was my first and last post. I will just go back to diving and keep my opinions to myself. Sad. Think the poster who elicited this reply ought to mend some fences. Is this the way to invite a new guy to the party? Ya'll ought to be ashamed of yourself. Need to side mount...... Calling Mark Nix: I need a quarry day with you to sort it out. Ron: The before and after photos of the stage bottle is a great comparison. Dave . __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com
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9th February 2008, 15:04	#62 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by Outlaw) hey Gilles, thanks for the pictures. very nice of you. BUT, do i get the feeling that you use the counterlungs in the opposite way? from your picture it seems that you have the right CL on your left....am i right? why is that? The trouble, and now the embarrassment I go through for you Spyros. Quote: secondly, how to you attach the tank? do you use a dogclip, or just put the bungee around it? Spyros I wrap the bungee around the valve and reg. Comes off and on with a flick of the wrist. Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike448) O K . I guess this was my first and last post. I will just go back to diving and keep my opinions to myself. Don't be a pussy. I did not intend to discourage participation on this forum. Many of us (me included) have learned lessons by the quality of our posts, arguments, and opinions...and I (and those others) are still here. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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9th February 2008, 15:13	#63 (permalink)
lancsman New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Not Bought Yet Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK, Flitwick Posts: 64	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles) Don't be a pussy. I did not intend to discourage participation on this forum. Many of us (me included) have learned lessons by the quality of our posts, arguments, and opinions...and I (and those others) are still here. Why is it that we feel we have the right to tell other what to do? This and many internet forums use very direct language which not everyone appreciates, we should encourage, not insult.
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9th February 2008, 16:03	#64 (permalink)
Padipro Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 252	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? The tank clips on to the butt plate and a bungee is hooked around the top and pulls it in close to the body. Take a look at Golem's site for a better picture. ArmadilloCCR sidemount kit I've been side mounting my bailout ever since I finished Mod 1. It does take some getting used to and several dives to get everything adjusted properly but once you have everything dialed in it's a beautiful thing. Here's the differance between side mounting and slinging. I'm in the background with my bailout side mounted and my dive buddy is in the foreground with his bailout slung. You can see the dfferance in the way the tanks hang and how much more streamlined side mounting is. __________________ Scott IANTD Megalodon IANTD Trimix TDI Adv Nitrox and Deco PADI MSDT It could be that the sole purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others. Before you attempt to beat the odds, be sure you could survive the odds beating you.
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9th February 2008, 16:05	#65 (permalink)
sensor330 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 594	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) Need to side mount...... Calling Mark Nix: I need a quarry day with you to sort it out. Ron: The before and after photos of the stage bottle is a great comparison. Dave . I've been side mounting my BO for a while now. I used the bungees to hold the tops of the bottles a first then then opted to got back to using the clips at the top instead. The BO used to fall out of the bungees from time to time, which I didn't like. I find it is still very effective to use clip along with which ever side mount plate you wish to use. One other awesome thing I noticed is its very comfortable when you have 4 b/o clipped off to you. Scott
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9th February 2008, 16:30	#66 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,194	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? There's a video of me using a Golem gear Armadillo on a rEvo on this page here: Zero Gravity Diving - Videos 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 Last edited by Decodiver : 9th February 2008 at 19:01.
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9th February 2008, 18:36	#67 (permalink)
Dive!Dive! RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 101	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Guys Been looking at Gilles photos. Interesting. I currently have my CL attached at the bottom with bolt snaps on bungy through the crotch strap. I'm thinking that my harness straps are too long (dry suit diving so they have to be longer!) to do it the way Gilles has - the end of the counterlung is still far away from the plate. Question - if you have the CL attached to the harness with the 3 rear velcro tabs on each side , do you actually NEED a bottom attachment ? Obviously if I do that I cannot get at my harness D-rings - so could I clip the bailout bottles to the bottom D-rings on the lungs (assuming I dont sidemount) ? I'm trying to think of reasons why this wouldn't work ....... Cheers Steve
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9th February 2008, 20:08	#68 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,907	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by lancsman) we should encourage, not insult. Not to hijack but? I know I'm not alkways the most diplomatic, but..... here's an observation: A new guy who had potential to become one of our valued members has left the party, and the best we can say is "don't be a pussy"? That's uncool.... Let's send him a dozen PM's asking him to participate, and just try to be welcoming, OK? Let's send the guy a load of green and make a point to formally invite him back? I already did. Be a friend to make a friend. Side mounts coming... Armadillo? Dave __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com Last edited by Dave Sutton : 9th February 2008 at 20:19.
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9th February 2008, 20:25	#69 (permalink)
kevin stone Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: us ct. Posts: 228	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by Mike448) O K . I guess this was my first and last post. I will just go back to diving and keep my opinions to myself. There are some in every bunch. Don't let one bad apple spoil your pie
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9th February 2008, 21:02	#70 (permalink)
Outlaw In search of Law breaking Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cyprus, Nicosia Posts: 685	Re: What Changes Would You Make to A Meg? Quote: (Originally Posted by Gilles) The trouble, and now the embarrassment I go through for you Spyros. sorry Gilles, i promise i buy beer when you get over here... __________________ CMAS - IANTD - TDI Kamikazi Instrustor Trainer DIRRebreather Team Member ---------------------------- "Once an Outlaw, always an Outlaw"
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