Delivery Time For Rebreather

Andy Del · 22nd November 2005, 03:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by Rich Sawkins)

Trouble is we know when Christmas will arrive.....

And Halley's Comet!

Genesis · 22nd November 2005, 03:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy Del)

And Halley's Comet!

Ouch.

I wonder if they'll deliver it before I BUILD a CCR?

***caveseeker7*** · 22nd November 2005, 03:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by Rich Sawkins)

Trouble is we know when Christmas will arrive.....

Yes, let's welcome both with a little caroll ...

**JPJones** · 23rd November 2005, 11:59

Now that a couple of real customers have theirs I would expect everyone to have theirs in a couple of months. My understanding of the goal is 10 a week and the last I heard they had over 80 orders. Remember I don't speak for Dive Rite so do call up demanding a date yet. But the production unit is everything promised and I love the new hand sets.

seafox · 23rd November 2005, 14:27

YES!!!!!!!!
Mine is in and I am picking up next week on my way to Ginnie...........
Nice to deal with companies that keep their promises!

***caveseeker7*** · 23rd November 2005, 17:13

I don't want to bash Dive Rite or anyone else involved in the O2ptima production.
Take the carrol comments of mine with a sense of sarcastic humor.
I can't think of a rebreather that wasn't off to a rocky start or had delays at one point of its production, delivery dead lines and rebreathers are a

(finally).

From the mighty Cis-Lunar to the PRISM and the Vision equiped APD units there have been delays, and Andrew Driver writes about some in his article Rebreather Purchase.

Would you kindly put your keeping promises comment into perspective?
When did you order your rebreather, and what was the estimated delivery date at that time?

The initial date announced was end of June, which kept changing to end July, August September, October and finally November. That's 5 months past the initial delivery estimate, after all.

seafox · 23rd November 2005, 18:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

I don't want to bash Dive Rite or anyone else involved in the O2ptima production.
Take the carrol comments of mine with a sense of sarcastic humor.
I can't think of a rebreather that wasn't off to a rocky start or had delays at one point of its production, delivery dead lines and rebreathers are a

(finally).

From the mighty Cis-Lunar to the PRISM and the Vision equiped APD units there have been delays, and Andrew Driver writes about some in his article Rebreather Purchase.

Would you kindly put your keeping promises comment into perspective?
When did you order your rebreather, and what was the estimated delivery date at that time?

The initial date announced was end of June, which kept changing to end July, August September, October and finally November. That's 5 months past the initial delivery estimate, after all.

You are absolutely correct! and I did follow the saga!
Putting things in perspective is always the right thing to do, and I have learned over the years to respect most peoples opinions,
or point of view, and I respect yours.
Fair enough, I waited until I got a warm fuzzy feeling about the unit, it's technology, and it's development.
I placed my order in September with an "estimated" ETA of end of Oct, mid Nov.
That short delivery time was a major, but not the only, contributing factor in my decision to go Optima.
All other issues were researched and considered, but this was high on my list of "must have" factors.
I really was'nt bashing other manufacturers, but lately I have witnessed delivery horror stories.
So I was pessimistic, as most of us are on the subject of delivery.
And you are again correct; the logistics of building/assembling a CCR are complex
and depend on numerous factors that are not always easely controllable.
All that being said, I have my unit, and that's where the rubber hits the road!
Not living in a perfect world, I am expecting some ups and downs with a new brand unit

However, I am very optimistic about this product and the people behind it.
That may have lead to my uncontrollable enthusiasim and gratitude

Cornel

dantheman · 23rd November 2005, 18:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

... That's 5 months past the initial delivery estimate, after all.

I have no horse in this race

but 5 months is 8 better than my friend who
has yet to receive his PRISM... ( a unit in production for years now)

--dan

***caveseeker7*** · 23rd November 2005, 18:16

Lucky you, getting one of the first batch that went to DRE.

I'm pretty sure you would have been much less delighted after DEMA,
as the O2ptima was a huge success with sales beyond anything that
could have expected.

Considering that it's a new design it seems like a fairly save bet.
DiveRite obviously knows how to make bags, regs and the related
bits, the Hammerhead has been around for a while and should be
well sorted and the scrubber is so simple it shouldn't fail.

I'm looking forward to your experiences and dive reports in the future.
Dive safe. Dive rite.

***caveseeker7*** · 23rd November 2005, 18:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by dantheman)

I have no horse in this race

but 5 months is 8 better than my friend who
has yet to receive his PRISM... ( a unit in production for years now)

Also a unit that was out of production for what, 4 or 5 months?

But I'm not even gonna try making excuses for SMI, their current and recent ability to get orders to customers leaves much to be desired.

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Genesis Bubbless Box of Death Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,394	Re: Delivery Time For Rebreather Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy Del) And Halley's Comet! Ouch. I wonder if they'll deliver it before I BUILD a CCR?
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22nd November 2005, 03:50	#13 (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: 5,411	Re: Delivery Time For Rebreather Quote: (Originally Posted by Rich Sawkins) Trouble is we know when Christmas will arrive..... Yes, let's welcome both with a little caroll ... __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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23rd November 2005, 11:59	#14 (permalink)
JPJones O2ptima Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Titan Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 367	Re: Delivery Time For Rebreather Now that a couple of real customers have theirs I would expect everyone to have theirs in a couple of months. My understanding of the goal is 10 a week and the last I heard they had over 80 orders. Remember I don't speak for Dive Rite so do call up demanding a date yet. But the production unit is everything promised and I love the new hand sets. __________________ NSS/CDS Training Chairman www.jpjscuba.com
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23rd November 2005, 14:27	#15 (permalink)
seafox 02ptima Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TORONTO, CANADA -Have "02ptima" will travel! Posts: 172	Re: Delivery Time For Rebreather YES!!!!!!!! Mine is in and I am picking up next week on my way to Ginnie........... Nice to deal with companies that keep their promises! __________________ Protect the SHARKS! Excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards!
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23rd November 2005, 17:13	#16 (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: 5,411	Re: Delivery Time For Rebreather I don't want to bash Dive Rite or anyone else involved in the O2ptima production. Take the carrol comments of mine with a sense of sarcastic humor. I can't think of a rebreather that wasn't off to a rocky start or had delays at one point of its production, delivery dead lines and rebreathers are a (finally). From the mighty Cis-Lunar to the PRISM and the Vision equiped APD units there have been delays, and Andrew Driver writes about some in his article Rebreather Purchase. Would you kindly put your keeping promises comment into perspective? When did you order your rebreather, and what was the estimated delivery date at that time? The initial date announced was end of June, which kept changing to end July, August September, October and finally November. That's 5 months past the initial delivery estimate, after all. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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23rd November 2005, 18:02	#17 (permalink)
seafox 02ptima Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TORONTO, CANADA -Have "02ptima" will travel! Posts: 172	Re: Delivery Time For Rebreather Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) I don't want to bash Dive Rite or anyone else involved in the O2ptima production. Take the carrol comments of mine with a sense of sarcastic humor. I can't think of a rebreather that wasn't off to a rocky start or had delays at one point of its production, delivery dead lines and rebreathers are a (finally). From the mighty Cis-Lunar to the PRISM and the Vision equiped APD units there have been delays, and Andrew Driver writes about some in his article Rebreather Purchase. Would you kindly put your keeping promises comment into perspective? When did you order your rebreather, and what was the estimated delivery date at that time? The initial date announced was end of June, which kept changing to end July, August September, October and finally November. That's 5 months past the initial delivery estimate, after all. You are absolutely correct! and I did follow the saga! Putting things in perspective is always the right thing to do, and I have learned over the years to respect most peoples opinions, or point of view, and I respect yours. Fair enough, I waited until I got a warm fuzzy feeling about the unit, it's technology, and it's development. I placed my order in September with an "estimated" ETA of end of Oct, mid Nov. That short delivery time was a major, but not the only, contributing factor in my decision to go Optima. All other issues were researched and considered, but this was high on my list of "must have" factors. I really was'nt bashing other manufacturers, but lately I have witnessed delivery horror stories. So I was pessimistic, as most of us are on the subject of delivery. And you are again correct; the logistics of building/assembling a CCR are complex and depend on numerous factors that are not always easely controllable. All that being said, I have my unit, and that's where the rubber hits the road! Not living in a perfect world, I am expecting some ups and downs with a new brand unit However, I am very optimistic about this product and the people behind it. That may have lead to my uncontrollable enthusiasim and gratitude Cornel __________________ Protect the SHARKS! Excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities. Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards!
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23rd November 2005, 18:10	#18 (permalink)
dantheman Emoticonoclast Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Join Date: May 2005 Location: NorthEast USA Posts: 393	Re: Delivery Time For Rebreather Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) ... That's 5 months past the initial delivery estimate, after all. I have no horse in this race but 5 months is 8 better than my friend who has yet to receive his PRISM... ( a unit in production for years now) --dan
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23rd November 2005, 18:16	#19 (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: 5,411	Re: Delivery Time For Rebreather Lucky you, getting one of the first batch that went to DRE. I'm pretty sure you would have been much less delighted after DEMA, as the O2ptima was a huge success with sales beyond anything that could have expected. Considering that it's a new design it seems like a fairly save bet. DiveRite obviously knows how to make bags, regs and the related bits, the Hammerhead has been around for a while and should be well sorted and the scrubber is so simple it shouldn't fail. I'm looking forward to your experiences and dive reports in the future. Dive safe. Dive rite. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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23rd November 2005, 18:20	#20 (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: 5,411	Re: Delivery Time For Rebreather Quote: (Originally Posted by dantheman) I have no horse in this race but 5 months is 8 better than my friend who has yet to receive his PRISM... ( a unit in production for years now) Also a unit that was out of production for what, 4 or 5 months? But I'm not even gonna try making excuses for SMI, their current and recent ability to get orders to customers leaves much to be desired. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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