Meg purchase: What set up should I get?

ChemicalDiver · 4th February 2007, 20:49

I am thinking about getting a Meg & I would like to know what you think the best set up would be and why. There seem to be different head options and lost of options and accessories. I would also be interested in any extra safety accessories (i.e. full face mask or not etc) that you would get.

Thanks for any help and suggestions,

ChemicalDiver

mikedive · 5th February 2007, 12:28

I've been dive the Megalodon with APECS electronics for few year and got my COPIS Meg few ,months ago and personally, I love the neoprene CL's. They are more susceptible to puncture than the ballistic nylon but they aren't so bulk. Also I'd order the VR3 4th cell connector and the Tiger Gear system to mount the tanks.
Cheers,

vidodivr · 5th February 2007, 14:50

I am under the opinion that if you are looking MEG, then the COPIS would be the best option and then to eCCR later on.

The COPIS will get you plenty deep as you learn for quite a while or even at all maybe, depending on your needs.

Driving the unit manual vs. just for kicks with the electronics as a backup could lead to lazyness or over confidence that may happen.

As you are learning on the COPIS (which is much cheaper) the next best electronics will be coming out and you will want them anyway, wheather it be APECS 3 or not.

ChemicalDiver · 5th February 2007, 23:33

Thanks for the advice and the info on the COPIS. I was rather looking at the eCCR though...although the "waiting for APECS3" argument is interesting, but who knows when it will really come out? I kind of settled on the full Meg package, but was stuck on some of the extras and head/ electronic options.
I have a VR3 that I intend to use for it.

I do like my electronics so the "e" is currently also one of the attractions of a rebreather for me.
By the way, do you know whether a 30 lbs wing is enough for a meg? It seems enough for any diving I do currently.
Cheers,
Chemical

scu8astu · 7th February 2007, 20:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by ChemicalDiver)

Thanks for the advice and the info on the COPIS. I was rather looking at the eCCR though...although the "waiting for APECS3" argument is interesting, but who knows when it will really come out? I kind of settled on the full Meg package, but was stuck on some of the extras and head/ electronic options.
I have a VR3 that I intend to use for it.

I do like my electronics so the "e" is currently also one of the attractions of a rebreather for me.
By the way, do you know whether a 30 lbs wing is enough for a meg? It seems enough for any diving I do currently.
Cheers,
Chemical

I'm with you on the eCCR issue mr chemical . i've got the apecs2 and it great i use a VR3 with it and back up tables and i love it . as for apecs3 as much as i want it i'm also aware that with every new deco software that come out with eCCR there are problems ( boris/vision and so on) and these will have to be ironed out. so go with your heart cause you won't be disapointed.

and good luck when you get it .

stu

4th February 2007, 20:49	#1 (permalink)
ChemicalDiver RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 29	Meg purchase: What set up should I get? I am thinking about getting a Meg & I would like to know what you think the best set up would be and why. There seem to be different head options and lost of options and accessories. I would also be interested in any extra safety accessories (i.e. full face mask or not etc) that you would get. Thanks for any help and suggestions, ChemicalDiver
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5th February 2007, 12:28	#2 (permalink)
mikedive Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Brazil, Texas and Mexico Posts: 330	Re: Meg purchase: What set up should I get? I've been dive the Megalodon with APECS electronics for few year and got my COPIS Meg few ,months ago and personally, I love the neoprene CL's. They are more susceptible to puncture than the ballistic nylon but they aren't so bulk. Also I'd order the VR3 4th cell connector and the Tiger Gear system to mount the tanks. Cheers, __________________ Michael Netto - www.rebreatherclubedobrasil.com.br ISC Megalodon CCR instructor and dealer IANTD CCR Trimix and CCR Cave instructor IANTD Dive Rite O2ptima instructor
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5th February 2007, 14:50	#3 (permalink)
vidodivr swims in fishes toilets Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Florida/Michigan Posts: 504	Re: Meg purchase: What set up should I get? I am under the opinion that if you are looking MEG, then the COPIS would be the best option and then to eCCR later on. The COPIS will get you plenty deep as you learn for quite a while or even at all maybe, depending on your needs. Driving the unit manual vs. just for kicks with the electronics as a backup could lead to lazyness or over confidence that may happen. As you are learning on the COPIS (which is much cheaper) the next best electronics will be coming out and you will want them anyway, wheather it be APECS 3 or not. __________________ Have a good one, Rob LaLonde Rec and Tek Media, Inc. Full Service Film and Video Production CK #087, Narked@90 stand, URM
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5th February 2007, 23:33	#4 (permalink)
ChemicalDiver RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 29	Re: Meg purchase: What set up should I get? Thanks for the advice and the info on the COPIS. I was rather looking at the eCCR though...although the "waiting for APECS3" argument is interesting, but who knows when it will really come out? I kind of settled on the full Meg package, but was stuck on some of the extras and head/ electronic options. I have a VR3 that I intend to use for it. I do like my electronics so the "e" is currently also one of the attractions of a rebreather for me. By the way, do you know whether a 30 lbs wing is enough for a meg? It seems enough for any diving I do currently. Cheers, Chemical
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7th February 2007, 20:23	#5 (permalink)
scu8astu New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: exeter Posts: 55	Re: Meg purchase: What set up should I get? Quote: (Originally Posted by ChemicalDiver) Thanks for the advice and the info on the COPIS. I was rather looking at the eCCR though...although the "waiting for APECS3" argument is interesting, but who knows when it will really come out? I kind of settled on the full Meg package, but was stuck on some of the extras and head/ electronic options. I have a VR3 that I intend to use for it. I do like my electronics so the "e" is currently also one of the attractions of a rebreather for me. By the way, do you know whether a 30 lbs wing is enough for a meg? It seems enough for any diving I do currently. Cheers, Chemical I'm with you on the eCCR issue mr chemical . i've got the apecs2 and it great i use a VR3 with it and back up tables and i love it . as for apecs3 as much as i want it i'm also aware that with every new deco software that come out with eCCR there are problems ( boris/vision and so on) and these will have to be ironed out. so go with your heart cause you won't be disapointed. and good luck when you get it . stu
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