Meg wait for CE or not?

**woody** · 24th May 2005, 18:08

I am doing my course shortly and if all goes well i will want a shiny new toy (Meg) The only question is do i wait for the unit to conform to CE? How much more expensive will it be?

Will this help the re sale if i wish to sell? One more question is the unit with the APECs system one handset or two?

Thanks in advance

Mike

***schford*** · 24th May 2005, 18:27

APECS is 2 handsets and it it as optional extra for the HUD - I would strongly advise you to get it! It is standard with the shearwater.

Strictly speaking to be able to resell the unit at all you need CE approval. although in reality I know of several KISS units that have been sold second hand. I would not have thought that it would make too much difference to resale value.

I would have thought it would more be a timing issue - how long do you wish to wait for your unit - if your waiting for CE then you won't get it in time for summer!

Stuart

USSMEG · 24th May 2005, 18:30

Place your name on the list to order one, I order mine without ever seeing one. I looked at who was diving them and had a YBOD while I waited for the MEG. I am very very happy with it and have no regrets. As for CE, shouldn't make any big deal with the unit now or later.
APEC's will have 2 hand sets, one running the solenoid valve, the second running the HUD. Each with its own batteries.
Paul

**woody** · 24th May 2005, 21:41

Thats a great help thanks, I will definately go with the HUD option if the APECs electronics are chosen.

R
Mike

***schford*** · 25th May 2005, 16:32

If you get a chance to look at APECS v Shearwater I bet you end up going for the Shearwater though - if you want to meet up down wraysbury some time you're more than welcome ot look at mine.

Stuart

Gadget · 31st May 2005, 16:34

I run apecs software on my unit shearwater wasnt available when i picked it up. shear water does give you the advantage you dont have to buy a secon computer as back up.

**woody** · 31st May 2005, 16:51

Thanks For that, jsut spoken to Chris and he recomends the Shearwater or wait for the latest APECs.

maischan · 2nd June 2005, 01:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by woody)

Thanks For that, jsut spoken to Chris and he recomends the Shearwater or wait for the latest APECs.

Any idea of when this new APECs will be out for sales? And is teh HUD will still be an option to it ?

24th May 2005, 18:08	#1 (permalink)
woody Mmmm Rubber!! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire UK Posts: 197	Meg wait for CE or not? I am doing my course shortly and if all goes well i will want a shiny new toy (Meg) The only question is do i wait for the unit to conform to CE? How much more expensive will it be? Will this help the re sale if i wish to sell? One more question is the unit with the APECs system one handset or two? Thanks in advance Mike
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24th May 2005, 18:27	#2 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,673	APECS is 2 handsets and it it as optional extra for the HUD - I would strongly advise you to get it! It is standard with the shearwater. Strictly speaking to be able to resell the unit at all you need CE approval. although in reality I know of several KISS units that have been sold second hand. I would not have thought that it would make too much difference to resale value. I would have thought it would more be a timing issue - how long do you wish to wait for your unit - if your waiting for CE then you won't get it in time for summer! Stuart
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24th May 2005, 18:30	#3 (permalink)
USSMEG USSMEG Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mass Posts: 275	Place your name on the list to order one, I order mine without ever seeing one. I looked at who was diving them and had a YBOD while I waited for the MEG. I am very very happy with it and have no regrets. As for CE, shouldn't make any big deal with the unit now or later. APEC's will have 2 hand sets, one running the solenoid valve, the second running the HUD. Each with its own batteries. Paul
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24th May 2005, 21:41	#4 (permalink)
woody Mmmm Rubber!! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire UK Posts: 197	Thats a great help thanks, I will definately go with the HUD option if the APECs electronics are chosen. R Mike
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25th May 2005, 16:32	#5 (permalink)
*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,673	If you get a chance to look at APECS v Shearwater I bet you end up going for the Shearwater though - if you want to meet up down wraysbury some time you're more than welcome ot look at mine. Stuart
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31st May 2005, 16:34	#6 (permalink)
Gadget Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon rEvo Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Dolphin Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hoddesdon, Herts. Posts: 162	I run apecs software on my unit shearwater wasnt available when i picked it up. shear water does give you the advantage you dont have to buy a secon computer as back up.
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31st May 2005, 16:51	#7 (permalink)
woody Mmmm Rubber!! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wiltshire UK Posts: 197	Thanks For that, jsut spoken to Chris and he recomends the Shearwater or wait for the latest APECs.
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2nd June 2005, 01:24	#8 (permalink)
maischan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 32	Quote: (Originally Posted by woody) Thanks For that, jsut spoken to Chris and he recomends the Shearwater or wait for the latest APECs. Any idea of when this new APECs will be out for sales? And is teh HUD will still be an option to it ?
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