New Meg

LakeLover · 11th January 2007, 11:12

So, my Meg has been ordered, and this is what I selected as options:

Meg Complete
Cordura CL's
20 CF Steel bottles
Golem BOV
Agir Brokk wing
Agir Brock 10 pnd backplate
DIV
Gsnaps
VR3 Timix/heliox CC enabled computer

I will have my unit the beginninig of April.
I am being trained by Andrew Driver of Mad Dog Expeditions in NYC
Andrew's advice and his recommendations are what caused me to arrive at this selection of equipment. His reputation precedes him, and I am very excited to be training under him. Any thoughts on the above equipment?

**Bobmac** · 11th January 2007, 12:49

Congratulations on your purchase! Let us know how the training goes.

PPA · 11th January 2007, 14:40

Hi

Have you ordered your BOV from Innerspace?
Cheers
Pedro

AndyMumford · 11th January 2007, 15:30

The only questionable bit is the G snaps, I used these when I first got my unit and found them to be difficult to get the tanks off and they never seems to be secure, basically the tanks move back and forth.

I changed to metal sub which proved to be far better, but hay this is just my opinion.

Explorer · 11th January 2007, 15:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by LakeLover)

So, my Meg has been ordered, and I will have my unit the beginninig of April.

Congrads. You will look at OC as bailout from now on, right Heavy Breather?

Explorer · 11th January 2007, 15:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by PPA)

Have you ordered your BOV from Innerspace?
Pedro

Pedro,

Does Leon have his own BOV that he has designed?

PPA · 11th January 2007, 17:54

I don't think so , but iam not sure
Pedro

Explorer · 11th January 2007, 18:17

Just order the Golem Gear BOV and go dive.

divingabe · 11th January 2007, 20:38

You have made almost the same choices that I made last July, I only differed on the backplate and wing. I used the Diverite ssplate and recwing that I already owned. You will find it just fine and will have no regret on your expenditure. Your training will be topnotch and your choice of gear will prove to be comfortable and and asset.
The only addition that I later made, I set up a manifold and quick connect system for the BOV to allow bail out gas to be plugged in.
I am of course bias but congradulation on your choices and you will enjoy!!!!

LakeLover · 13th January 2007, 12:08

Thanks guys, I appreciate your advice on the mounting systems. I think I am going to order the Metalsubs in case I have problems with the Gsnaps.

I ordered the Golem BOV from Jared, as far as I know, Leon does not sell his own model. I liked the incorporated design of the Golem over the competitions. Having a 2nd stage hanging off of a BOV did not look clean to me.

As soon as I actually find out how much this thing costs, I'll let you all know: ISC has changed their prices for 2007, but has not posted them yet, so I kind of ordered it blind. I sure hope it's not a 2K increase! Leon may even give it to me at the 06 prices too, who knows!

Does anyone have any advice regarding small accesories that I may find useful? I did go with the deluxe o ring kit, spare hoses, DIV, etc. I am particularly interested in a method of attaching my VR3 to my handset,, but without messing with the screws on the handsets. Any ideas?

Thanks!

11th January 2007, 11:12	#1 (permalink)
LakeLover New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 71	New Meg So, my Meg has been ordered, and this is what I selected as options: Meg Complete Cordura CL's 20 CF Steel bottles Golem BOV Agir Brokk wing Agir Brock 10 pnd backplate DIV Gsnaps VR3 Timix/heliox CC enabled computer I will have my unit the beginninig of April. I am being trained by Andrew Driver of Mad Dog Expeditions in NYC Andrew's advice and his recommendations are what caused me to arrive at this selection of equipment. His reputation precedes him, and I am very excited to be training under him. Any thoughts on the above equipment?
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11th January 2007, 12:49	#2 (permalink)
Bobmac I'm working on it! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 102	Re: New Meg Congratulations on your purchase! Let us know how the training goes.
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11th January 2007, 14:40	#3 (permalink)
PPA New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: portugal Posts: 56	Re: New Meg Hi Have you ordered your BOV from Innerspace? Cheers Pedro
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11th January 2007, 15:30	#4 (permalink)
AndyMumford New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 81	Re: New Meg The only questionable bit is the G snaps, I used these when I first got my unit and found them to be difficult to get the tanks off and they never seems to be secure, basically the tanks move back and forth. I changed to metal sub which proved to be far better, but hay this is just my opinion. __________________ Cheers Andy Mumford TDI Megalodon Instructor www.megalodon-uk.com www.deepdiving.co.uk
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11th January 2007, 15:56	#5 (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: New Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by LakeLover) So, my Meg has been ordered, and I will have my unit the beginninig of April. Congrads. You will look at OC as bailout from now on, right Heavy Breather? __________________ KONA COFFEE
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11th January 2007, 15:57	#6 (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: New Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by PPA) Have you ordered your BOV from Innerspace? Pedro Pedro, Does Leon have his own BOV that he has designed? __________________ KONA COFFEE
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11th January 2007, 17:54	#7 (permalink)
PPA New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: portugal Posts: 56	Re: New Meg I don't think so , but iam not sure Pedro
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11th January 2007, 18:17	#8 (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: New Meg Just order the Golem Gear BOV and go dive. __________________ KONA COFFEE
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11th January 2007, 20:38	#9 (permalink)
divingabe RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sag Harbor Posts: 88	Re: New Meg You have made almost the same choices that I made last July, I only differed on the backplate and wing. I used the Diverite ssplate and recwing that I already owned. You will find it just fine and will have no regret on your expenditure. Your training will be topnotch and your choice of gear will prove to be comfortable and and asset. The only addition that I later made, I set up a manifold and quick connect system for the BOV to allow bail out gas to be plugged in. I am of course bias but congradulation on your choices and you will enjoy!!!!
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13th January 2007, 12:08	#10 (permalink)
LakeLover New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 71	Re: New Meg Thanks guys, I appreciate your advice on the mounting systems. I think I am going to order the Metalsubs in case I have problems with the Gsnaps. I ordered the Golem BOV from Jared, as far as I know, Leon does not sell his own model. I liked the incorporated design of the Golem over the competitions. Having a 2nd stage hanging off of a BOV did not look clean to me. As soon as I actually find out how much this thing costs, I'll let you all know: ISC has changed their prices for 2007, but has not posted them yet, so I kind of ordered it blind. I sure hope it's not a 2K increase! Leon may even give it to me at the 06 prices too, who knows! Does anyone have any advice regarding small accesories that I may find useful? I did go with the deluxe o ring kit, spare hoses, DIV, etc. I am particularly interested in a method of attaching my VR3 to my handset,, but without messing with the screws on the handsets. Any ideas? Thanks!
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