I would really like an optima

dkieley · 4th January 2007, 00:01

I really enjoy the posts poeple place on this website. It is helping me decide which rebreather to buy.

I have heard many negative comments concerning other rebreathers in the posts of other manufacturers. I see very few comments in the posts on the Optima rebreather (positive or negative). Does this mean that all the bugs have been worked out? Are here any comments on the failures of the electronics?

Are there any recent experiences?

Thanks

diverklondike · 4th January 2007, 01:38

Doug,

There actually are a fair number of comments on the Optima... You can find them by either using the search option at the top of the page or going into the full list of forums and drilling down into the Optima forum.

Good Luck!

Mark

Downtime · 4th January 2007, 08:07

Hi,

Good luck on your decision. I can tell you that I spent quite a long time trying to make the same decision as you.

I decided for the Optima for quite a few reasons, and if you do a search you will find a few other threads on the topic. Many people on this forum have opinions, which is not totally a bad thing, but take their advice as just that; Advice. In the end, you will need to decide for yourself.

The great thing about this board, is there is a huge amount of collected wisdom in the members here, and they will be able to answer any specific questions you might have (e.g. Does a back-mounted counter lung breathe as easy as an over-the-shoulder counter lung?).

Good luck with your journey.

Cheers,
Michael

dkieley · 4th January 2007, 15:10

Thank you both for the input. I have reviewed the discussion threads and the one big point I notice is that Dive-Rite seems to correct the problems relatively quickly.

I am going to be taking my croissover training on the Optima soon and I hope to have a rebreather before the end of March.

Doug

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 4th January 2007, 15:20

I am quite happy with my Optima. You will be happy with yours. Good luck, and have fun with the training.

seafox · 4th January 2007, 19:35

Doug,
Congratulations! You'll be happy with your decision.
Dive Rite is a rock solid company, which in my experience not only builds excellent products, but, also excells in customer service, should you need it.
Good luck and have fun with your Optima!

Cornel

devilgas · 11th January 2007, 01:04

Great choice,

If you want to get some dives in warm water, stop in at Dixie Divers in Deerfield Beach. We are always doing ccr dives.

JAM · 11th January 2007, 02:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by devilgas)

Great choice,

If you want to get some dives in warm water, stop in at Dixie Divers in Deerfield Beach. We are always doing ccr dives.

Bill are you back in the States now? If so call me because it appears as though I need to change my plans. Fergus also.

James

dkieley · 11th January 2007, 22:52

Thanks,

Optima on Order...I spend 6-8 months a year in the Florida area,so I will look up Dixie Divers.

Thanks

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 12th January 2007, 16:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by dkieley)

Thanks,

Optima on Order...I spend 6-8 months a year in the Florida area,so I will look up Dixie Divers.

Thanks

Let us know when you are coming to town.

4th January 2007, 00:01	#1 (permalink)
dkieley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 49	I would really like an optima I really enjoy the posts poeple place on this website. It is helping me decide which rebreather to buy. I have heard many negative comments concerning other rebreathers in the posts of other manufacturers. I see very few comments in the posts on the Optima rebreather (positive or negative). Does this mean that all the bugs have been worked out? Are here any comments on the failures of the electronics? Are there any recent experiences? Thanks __________________ There are no "ifs" in history...... Doug
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4th January 2007, 01:38	#2 (permalink)
diverklondike Just one of the Peasants Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,603	Re: I would really like an optima Doug, There actually are a fair number of comments on the Optima... You can find them by either using the search option at the top of the page or going into the full list of forums and drilling down into the Optima forum. Good Luck! Mark
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4th January 2007, 08:07	#3 (permalink)
Downtime New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 39	Re: I would really like an optima Hi, Good luck on your decision. I can tell you that I spent quite a long time trying to make the same decision as you. I decided for the Optima for quite a few reasons, and if you do a search you will find a few other threads on the topic. Many people on this forum have opinions, which is not totally a bad thing, but take their advice as just that; Advice. In the end, you will need to decide for yourself. The great thing about this board, is there is a huge amount of collected wisdom in the members here, and they will be able to answer any specific questions you might have (e.g. Does a back-mounted counter lung breathe as easy as an over-the-shoulder counter lung?). Good luck with your journey. Cheers, Michael
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4th January 2007, 15:10	#4 (permalink)
dkieley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 49	Re: I would really like an optima Thank you both for the input. I have reviewed the discussion threads and the one big point I notice is that Dive-Rite seems to correct the problems relatively quickly. I am going to be taking my croissover training on the Optima soon and I hope to have a rebreather before the end of March. Doug __________________ There are no "ifs" in history...... Doug
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4th January 2007, 15:20	#5 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,136	Re: I would really like an optima I am quite happy with my Optima. You will be happy with yours. Good luck, and have fun with the training. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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4th January 2007, 19:35	#6 (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: I would really like an optima Doug, Congratulations! You'll be happy with your decision. Dive Rite is a rock solid company, which in my experience not only builds excellent products, but, also excells in customer service, should you need it. Good luck and have fun with your Optima! 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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11th January 2007, 01:04	#7 (permalink)
devilgas CCR Instructor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FL, USA Posts: 191	Re: I would really like an optima Great choice, If you want to get some dives in warm water, stop in at Dixie Divers in Deerfield Beach. We are always doing ccr dives. __________________ www.deeptek.net Inspiration / Evolution, O2ptima Instructor
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11th January 2007, 02:20	#8 (permalink)
JAM New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 12	Re: I would really like an optima Quote: (Originally Posted by devilgas) Great choice, If you want to get some dives in warm water, stop in at Dixie Divers in Deerfield Beach. We are always doing ccr dives. Bill are you back in the States now? If so call me because it appears as though I need to change my plans. Fergus also. James
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11th January 2007, 22:52	#9 (permalink)
dkieley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 49	Re: I would really like an optima Thanks, Optima on Order...I spend 6-8 months a year in the Florida area,so I will look up Dixie Divers. Thanks __________________ There are no "ifs" in history...... Doug
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12th January 2007, 16:06	#10 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,136	Re: I would really like an optima Quote: (Originally Posted by dkieley) Thanks, Optima on Order...I spend 6-8 months a year in the Florida area,so I will look up Dixie Divers. Thanks Let us know when you are coming to town. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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