comparison of Rebreather's

Pakman · 21st November 2005, 16:54

Could someone point me to an article or existing thread that might summarize the features and current prices for current Rebreather's in the market inspiration/evo,kiss/sports kiss, megalathon, and prism?

Thought the kiss might be right for me, but as I read more I'm starting to warm up to the idea of an ECCR...

***caveseeker7*** · 21st November 2005, 17:48

Pakman, I don't believe there is a single thread listing, comparing and discussing all the features of all the CCRs out there. Would be a rather big project. Furthermore it's hard to find a single person being neutral, fair and well versed enough to do the comparison without causing nasty fights.

People tend to be very protective of the units they dive.

Ron Micjan has a comparison chart on his website, as well as teardowns of several units. His Ouroboros and MK-5p teardowns are also in our library (if not they will be as we're rebuilding it).

Also featured there are the Meg, Evolution, PRISM, KISS, a good source for info.

lof · 21st November 2005, 19:36

Advanced Diver Magazine has an article on each one in several past issues.
http://www.advanceddivermagazine.com...ackIssues2.asp

We also organize Rebreather Experience sessions where you can try and dive variety of CCRs in controlled environment with instructors. See banners/announcements on the home page.

Jakub
ADM WebWeaver

Pakman · 22nd November 2005, 02:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

People tend to be very protective of the units they dive.

Ron Micjan has a comparison chart on his website, as well as teardowns of several units. His Ouroboros and MK-5p teardowns are also in our library (if not they will be as we're rebuilding it).

Also featured there are the Meg, Evolution, PRISM, KISS, a good source for info.

Stefan, thanks! That chart is helpful.

Jakub - thanks for the link to those ADM articles.

***caveseeker7*** · 22nd November 2005, 15:25

Forgot the magazines ...

ADM has done a really nice job in regards to rebreather articles.
Going all the way back to the PVR-BASC and Cis-Lunar rebreathers.
All of the earlier articles are available on disk in pdf format if you don't want
to ship all issues. Check on the website.

In the Fall 2004 issue of IANTD's Nitrox Diver were articles on the units
available at the time (Inspiration, KISS, Megalodon PRISM), a look ahead (Sport Kiss, Evolution, Nemesis, Ouroboros), the two legends (MK15 and MK-5p) as well as a brief one about O2 CCRs (LAR V, C-96) and two about CO2.

The following issue covered active and passive SCRs.
More recently the Spring 2005 issue covered the Evolution and Sport Kiss.
That issue also had Don Shirley's account of Dave Shaw's fatal dive.

You might want to contact IANTD and see if they have leftovers.
And if they will continue the magazine, the Ouroboros and O2ptima
are missing in my collection.

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Pakman New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hong Kong via Seattle Posts: 9	comparison of Rebreather's Could someone point me to an article or existing thread that might summarize the features and current prices for current Rebreather's in the market inspiration/evo,kiss/sports kiss, megalathon, and prism? Thought the kiss might be right for me, but as I read more I'm starting to warm up to the idea of an ECCR...
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21st November 2005, 17:48	#2 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,462	Re: comparison of Rebreather's Pakman, I don't believe there is a single thread listing, comparing and discussing all the features of all the CCRs out there. Would be a rather big project. Furthermore it's hard to find a single person being neutral, fair and well versed enough to do the comparison without causing nasty fights. People tend to be very protective of the units they dive. Ron Micjan has a comparison chart on his website, as well as teardowns of several units. His Ouroboros and MK-5p teardowns are also in our library (if not they will be as we're rebuilding it). Also featured there are the Meg, Evolution, PRISM, KISS, a good source for info. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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21st November 2005, 19:36	#3 (permalink)
lof GOLEM GEAR REP Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 482	Re: comparison of Rebreather's Advanced Diver Magazine has an article on each one in several past issues. http://www.advanceddivermagazine.com...ackIssues2.asp We also organize Rebreather Experience sessions where you can try and dive variety of CCRs in controlled environment with instructors. See banners/announcements on the home page. Jakub ADM WebWeaver __________________ Jakub Golem Gear ShopKeeper www.golemgear.com
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22nd November 2005, 02:47	#4 (permalink)
Pakman New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hong Kong via Seattle Posts: 9	Re: comparison of Rebreather's Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) People tend to be very protective of the units they dive. Ron Micjan has a comparison chart on his website, as well as teardowns of several units. His Ouroboros and MK-5p teardowns are also in our library (if not they will be as we're rebuilding it). Also featured there are the Meg, Evolution, PRISM, KISS, a good source for info. Stefan, thanks! That chart is helpful. Jakub - thanks for the link to those ADM articles. Last edited by Pakman : 22nd November 2005 at 03:05.
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22nd November 2005, 15:25	#5 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,462	Re: comparison of Rebreather's Forgot the magazines ... ADM has done a really nice job in regards to rebreather articles. Going all the way back to the PVR-BASC and Cis-Lunar rebreathers. All of the earlier articles are available on disk in pdf format if you don't want to ship all issues. Check on the website. In the Fall 2004 issue of IANTD's Nitrox Diver were articles on the units available at the time (Inspiration, KISS, Megalodon PRISM), a look ahead (Sport Kiss, Evolution, Nemesis, Ouroboros), the two legends (MK15 and MK-5p) as well as a brief one about O2 CCRs (LAR V, C-96) and two about CO2. The following issue covered active and passive SCRs. More recently the Spring 2005 issue covered the Evolution and Sport Kiss. That issue also had Don Shirley's account of Dave Shaw's fatal dive. You might want to contact IANTD and see if they have leftovers. And if they will continue the magazine, the Ouroboros and O2ptima are missing in my collection. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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