Any upgrades coming out of the Optima

LVX · 30th May 2008, 18:50

Hello all,

I am about to purchase an Optima but before I do I wanted to see if there were any upgrades coming up that I might want to wait for until they are included before purchasing.

thanks so much

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 30th May 2008, 21:49

Dive Rite, like every other manufacturer, is always researching to improve the units they produce. However, as far as I know (and I certainly don't know it all), there is no major announcement about to be made about a big change in the unit. Besides, Dive Rite has been very reasonable in making upgrades for Optima purchasers. For example, the change over to the FX case was a very sweet deal.

Buy and enjoy your Optima. Sure, there will be changes down the road. However, I suspect that you will have many hours on your unit by the time the next big one comes.

tflaris · 3rd June 2008, 17:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

Dive Rite, like every other manufacturer, is always researching to improve the units they produce. However, as far as I know (and I certainly don't know it all), there is no major announcement about to be made about a big change in the unit. Besides, Dive Rite has been very reasonable in making upgrades for Optima purchasers. For example, the change over to the FX case was a very sweet deal.

Buy and enjoy your Optima. Sure, there will be changes down the road. However, I suspect that you will have many hours on your unit by the time the next big one comes.

What is the conversion price to a FX model including controllers?

diverreb · 3rd June 2008, 18:29

Last I checked the upgrades to the new handsets, meaning you have to give up the old ones, was $1595.00. There is an additional fee of $495.00 if you want Deco in the Secondary Handset.

As far as the FX upgrade, I believe it was under $300.00

Richie

tflaris · 3rd June 2008, 18:36

thanks

SiscoKid · 4th June 2008, 20:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by LVX)

Hello all,

I am about to purchase an Optima but before I do I wanted to see if there were any upgrades coming up that I might want to wait for until they are included before purchasing.

thanks so much

They have new lungs with new liners to resist bacteria. New pockets on the back side. Also heard the delron computers will have a new upgrade for down loading dives to your computer, 6 to 8 months away.

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 4th June 2008, 20:29

Pockets? Can you be a little more specific about these?

Crazyduck · 4th June 2008, 20:38

Bet dollars to doughnuts those would be weight pockets to let the counterlung ride better.

Would be interesting to see the anti-bacterial lining.

Is it just me or does anyone thing they should seperate the hose from the single connection to a double connection on the counterlung like the PRISM?
(Probably just me.)

But that would allow the counterlung and hose comination to lay flatter than having the hose mounted on top of the counterlung.

Regards, Andrew

**kybrt** · 4th June 2008, 20:54

I remember something about a bov, i dont remember details because i was blinded by a led backup light at the time. but i think he said bov, maybe.

SiscoKid · 4th June 2008, 20:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami)

Pockets? Can you be a little more specific about these?

Pockets for Decompression tables and a place to put an extra mouth peace with tie strap.

30th May 2008, 18:50	#1 (permalink)
LVX New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3	Any upgrades coming out of the Optima Hello all, I am about to purchase an Optima but before I do I wanted to see if there were any upgrades coming up that I might want to wait for until they are included before purchasing. thanks so much __________________ Layne http://www.liquidtravel.org Last edited by LVX : 30th May 2008 at 18:56.
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30th May 2008, 21:49	#2 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,137	Re: Any upgrades coming out of the Optima Dive Rite, like every other manufacturer, is always researching to improve the units they produce. However, as far as I know (and I certainly don't know it all), there is no major announcement about to be made about a big change in the unit. Besides, Dive Rite has been very reasonable in making upgrades for Optima purchasers. For example, the change over to the FX case was a very sweet deal. Buy and enjoy your Optima. Sure, there will be changes down the road. However, I suspect that you will have many hours on your unit by the time the next big one comes. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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tflaris God save the Queen Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Neptune Beach, Florida Posts: 251	Re: Any upgrades coming out of the Optima Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) Dive Rite, like every other manufacturer, is always researching to improve the units they produce. However, as far as I know (and I certainly don't know it all), there is no major announcement about to be made about a big change in the unit. Besides, Dive Rite has been very reasonable in making upgrades for Optima purchasers. For example, the change over to the FX case was a very sweet deal. Buy and enjoy your Optima. Sure, there will be changes down the road. However, I suspect that you will have many hours on your unit by the time the next big one comes. What is the conversion price to a FX model including controllers? __________________ "Except for this one, I have come to the conclusion that all generalizations are false" -Jim Hayes
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diverreb DE/MD/NJ Wreck Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 603	Re: Any upgrades coming out of the Optima Last I checked the upgrades to the new handsets, meaning you have to give up the old ones, was $1595.00. There is an additional fee of $495.00 if you want Deco in the Secondary Handset. As far as the FX upgrade, I believe it was under $300.00 Richie
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SiscoKid New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmersville Texas Posts: 70	Re: Any upgrades coming out of the Optima Quote: (Originally Posted by LVX) Hello all, I am about to purchase an Optima but before I do I wanted to see if there were any upgrades coming up that I might want to wait for until they are included before purchasing. thanks so much They have new lungs with new liners to resist bacteria. New pockets on the back side. Also heard the delron computers will have a new upgrade for down loading dives to your computer, 6 to 8 months away.
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*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,137	Re: Any upgrades coming out of the Optima Pockets? Can you be a little more specific about these? __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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Crazyduck Underwater Mechanic Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS, Dallas/ Ft.Worth Posts: 711	Re: Any upgrades coming out of the Optima Bet dollars to doughnuts those would be weight pockets to let the counterlung ride better. Would be interesting to see the anti-bacterial lining. Is it just me or does anyone thing they should seperate the hose from the single connection to a double connection on the counterlung like the PRISM? (Probably just me.) But that would allow the counterlung and hose comination to lay flatter than having the hose mounted on top of the counterlung. Regards, Andrew __________________ Howdy Senor- What’s Happening! Rob Davie April 2005- Presently in a state of transition from Open Circuit to Closed Circuit. "You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by it." - Buddha. Last edited by Crazyduck : 4th June 2008 at 20:40. Reason: SpElling
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kybrt too legit to quit Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Neuw Yawk Posts: 338	Re: Any upgrades coming out of the Optima I remember something about a bov, i dont remember details because i was blinded by a led backup light at the time. but i think he said bov, maybe. __________________ Marv Fidelis Ad Mortem www.diveboatkaren.com
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SiscoKid New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmersville Texas Posts: 70	Re: Any upgrades coming out of the Optima Quote: (Originally Posted by ScubaDadMiami) Pockets? Can you be a little more specific about these? Pockets for Decompression tables and a place to put an extra mouth peace with tie strap.
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