The COPIS (Ko-pes) Megalodon

tecdivertraining · 12th August 2006, 13:05

Hi Ron

Great article buddy. I am going to take the Instructor upgrade to the Copis in November with Leon maybe then I buy one for the college to compliment our Meg. Its seems a great way for rebreather facilities to have a stock Meg with Copis head that can also be loaned out to divers only wishing to travel with their own electronics we have a few inspirations that we do this with.

I also think their is great potential for this as many new rebreather divers cannot quite afford the Apex at the $9000 just over 6,000 is more digestible and great value for the build of the meg.

I will get back to you next week on the booster

Happy days

Explorer · 12th August 2006, 14:52

Mathew,

I know of the second COPIS instructor already has taught a class for the COPIS and she is also diving this unit.

She is already a KISS instructor.

teomannaskali · 13th August 2006, 22:24

Howmuch would the unit cost if you already had the regualtors (poseidon) and dive bottles?

Thanks
Teoman

Okidiver · 14th August 2006, 01:49

DeLurking enabled

Hmmm, my search for a rebreather has adjusted bearing towards the NorthWest. Everything I want, control via mCCR, lots of scrubber options, can plug in my VR3, and it's father is named after a huge, extinct shark

Fab idea Ron, when given lemons...

"Mr. COPIS, please move to the front of the class."

Any ideas when the websight will be updated? Oh, that's right...

Luking device enabled...

Rick

diver1369 · 14th August 2006, 13:28

From Ron Micjan's Article on the COPIS MEG:

Available as: "One, as a ready to dive unit with cylinders, regs, hoses, sensors, BCD, literally ready to dive. Two as a stripped unit, can, loop, and head only, so you can put whatever cylinders BCD etc you desire. Third as a kit, with a few things assembled, such as the handset and sensor carriage that are critical. ISC is working on a build course, in conjunction with the dive course, so the units can be assembled under tutelage, whether at the ISC facility, or on location."
==================================================

I spoke to Leon last week when I put my name on the list for the COPIS MEG, and he did not sound like he wanted to sell a 'stripped' version for less than $6100. Like many, I don't want another harness, BP/Wing, or more 19CF bottles and RH/LH valves, and I thought that should represent a savings of several hundred dollars at least. Leon's response was that it got "too complicated" to sell it other than as a standard unit. That will erode some of the price benefit of this approach, which should have resulted in a price point right at the CK level - but with MEG design, build quality and upgrade path.

jeb
diver 1369

henckell · 15th August 2006, 10:57

As I understand it the Meg (classic, not COPIS) is not sold "complete" to Europe because of tank issues (DOT/CE). In this case a stripped option COPIS would be the only way to go, or?

RonMicjan · 15th August 2006, 17:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by henckell)

As I understand it the Meg (classic, not COPIS) is not sold "complete" to Europe because of tank issues (DOT/CE). In this case a stripped option COPIS would be the only way to go, or?

the "other" meg would be best referred to as the Apecs 2 Meg.

The status of stripped vs complete is being worked out.

airbornediver · 18th August 2006, 03:10

I'm very interested in this unit as my first Rebreather. Where can I find more information on it?

***schford*** · 20th August 2006, 17:01

In Rons Article in the library....

***Decodiver*** · 20th August 2006, 19:28

Good article and excellent design Ron.

I will be ordering one of these upon my return from holiday.

Just the thing for the delectable Mrs Cooper.

Cheers,

Dave.

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tecdivertraining EXPLORER Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Ouroboros Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Phuket, Thailand Posts: 531	Re: The COPIS (Ko-pes) Megalodon Hi Ron Great article buddy. I am going to take the Instructor upgrade to the Copis in November with Leon maybe then I buy one for the college to compliment our Meg. Its seems a great way for rebreather facilities to have a stock Meg with Copis head that can also be loaned out to divers only wishing to travel with their own electronics we have a few inspirations that we do this with. I also think their is great potential for this as many new rebreather divers cannot quite afford the Apex at the $9000 just over 6,000 is more digestible and great value for the build of the meg. I will get back to you next week on the booster Happy days __________________ Mathew Partridge Technical Director Pro-Tech Dive College www.protechdivers.com www.tech-ccr.com
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12th August 2006, 14:52	#32 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 784	Re: The COPIS (Ko-pes) Megalodon Mathew, I know of the second COPIS instructor already has taught a class for the COPIS and she is also diving this unit. She is already a KISS instructor. __________________ KONA COFFEE
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13th August 2006, 22:24	#33 (permalink)
teomannaskali RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Istanbul TR Posts: 421	Re: The COPIS (Ko-pes) Megalodon Howmuch would the unit cost if you already had the regualtors (poseidon) and dive bottles? Thanks Teoman
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14th August 2006, 01:49	#34 (permalink)
Okidiver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ft Walton Beach, FL, USA Posts: 86	Re: The COPIS (Ko-pes) Megalodon DeLurking enabled Hmmm, my search for a rebreather has adjusted bearing towards the NorthWest. Everything I want, control via mCCR, lots of scrubber options, can plug in my VR3, and it's father is named after a huge, extinct shark Fab idea Ron, when given lemons... "Mr. COPIS, please move to the front of the class." Any ideas when the websight will be updated? Oh, that's right... Luking device enabled... Rick
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14th August 2006, 13:28	#35 (permalink)
diver1369 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 87	Re: The COPIS (Ko-pes) Megalodon From Ron Micjan's Article on the COPIS MEG: Available as: "One, as a ready to dive unit with cylinders, regs, hoses, sensors, BCD, literally ready to dive. Two as a stripped unit, can, loop, and head only, so you can put whatever cylinders BCD etc you desire. Third as a kit, with a few things assembled, such as the handset and sensor carriage that are critical. ISC is working on a build course, in conjunction with the dive course, so the units can be assembled under tutelage, whether at the ISC facility, or on location." ================================================== I spoke to Leon last week when I put my name on the list for the COPIS MEG, and he did not sound like he wanted to sell a 'stripped' version for less than $6100. Like many, I don't want another harness, BP/Wing, or more 19CF bottles and RH/LH valves, and I thought that should represent a savings of several hundred dollars at least. Leon's response was that it got "too complicated" to sell it other than as a standard unit. That will erode some of the price benefit of this approach, which should have resulted in a price point right at the CK level - but with MEG design, build quality and upgrade path. jeb diver 1369
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15th August 2006, 10:57	#36 (permalink)
henckell RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 91	Re: The COPIS (Ko-pes) Megalodon As I understand it the Meg (classic, not COPIS) is not sold "complete" to Europe because of tank issues (DOT/CE). In this case a stripped option COPIS would be the only way to go, or?
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15th August 2006, 17:48	#37 (permalink)
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18th August 2006, 03:10	#38 (permalink)
airbornediver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 12	Re: The COPIS (Ko-pes) Megalodon I'm very interested in this unit as my first Rebreather. Where can I find more information on it?
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20th August 2006, 17:01	#39 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Re: The COPIS (Ko-pes) Megalodon In Rons Article in the library.... __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of RBW is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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20th August 2006, 19:28	#40 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,194	Nice piece of kit Good article and excellent design Ron. I will be ordering one of these upon my return from holiday. Just the thing for the delectable Mrs Cooper. Cheers, Dave. __________________ 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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