I'm ordering my Optima Monday

dkieley · 6th January 2007, 22:23

I finally decided to order my optima. My insructor also informed me that the Optima FX is available. He sent me a press release from Dive-Rite announce the release of the FX. If anyone wants a copy, then just PM me. I dont' know if I am allowed to post it or not.

I'm not sure on all of the changes on the FX versus the original Optima, just what has been posted in earlier threads.

I would like to thank everyone for thier inputs. It helped with my decision of Optima vs. Inspiration.

Doug

Tom Mount · 6th January 2007, 22:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by dkieley)

I finally decided to order my optima. My insructor also informed me that the Optima FX is available. He sent me a press release from Dive-Rite announce the release of the FX. If anyone wants a copy, then just PM me. I dont' know if I am allowed to post it or not.

I'm not sure on all of the changes on the FX versus the original Optima, just what has been posted in earlier threads.

I would like to thank everyone for thier inputs. It helped with my decision of Optima vs. Inspiration.

Doug

Biggest advantage is by using 13 cube cylinders (2L) an\ you can shorten the unit by over 2 inches and cut the weight down by 20 pounds the untit with 13's AL weights 48 pounds and in wet suit you most likely will not need a weight

dkieley · 7th January 2007, 01:06

Tom,

Is the unit available for immediate delivery? My instructor is still checking.

Thanks
Doug

mattmexico · 7th January 2007, 14:28

Quote: (Originally Posted by dkieley)

Tom,

Is the unit available for immediate delivery? My instructor is still checking.

Thanks
Doug

yo

It is available as of now, yes. I think they even have some in stock.

saludos
Matt

dkieley · 7th January 2007, 22:19

Thanks for the info,

Doug

Jordan · 8th January 2007, 12:52

Guys,

The FX is not yet available. It'll be the end of this month or so because we're waiting on the new tank mounting brackets (aka Remora's) that are used on the FX's

seafox · 8th January 2007, 15:12

Doug, The FX is a nice unit. Must be great for travelling.
Worth waiting a few more days!
Let us know how you make out on your course.

Cornel

dkieley · 10th January 2007, 23:52

I ordered today and my unit should be here in about one week. I stuck with the original design,not the FX since I would rarely change bottles. I also need the weight diving a dry suit in Salt Water here in Maine.

Questions for anyone: What did you do for your harness.....Single Weave, deluxe harness, or transplate harness?

Does anyone have any better ideas?

Also, how hard is it to hook stage bottles, etc., depending on the harness selected?

Thanks

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 11th January 2007, 00:31

I stuck with my backplate from my open circuit set up. However, I did go with the Venture Wing since what I had for my big steel tanks would have been too much. I modified the backplate for sidemounting, and that has worked well for me.

seafox · 11th January 2007, 00:35

Doug,
The "DR Transplate Harness" works well for me. I have added 2 offset harness d-rings from Deep Sea sSupply which make attaching B/O bottles a breeze.

Cornel

6th January 2007, 22:23	#1 (permalink)
dkieley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 49	I'm ordering my Optima Monday I finally decided to order my optima. My insructor also informed me that the Optima FX is available. He sent me a press release from Dive-Rite announce the release of the FX. If anyone wants a copy, then just PM me. I dont' know if I am allowed to post it or not. I'm not sure on all of the changes on the FX versus the original Optima, just what has been posted in earlier threads. I would like to thank everyone for thier inputs. It helped with my decision of Optima vs. Inspiration. Doug __________________ There are no "ifs" in history...... Doug
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6th January 2007, 22:57	#2 (permalink)
Tom Mount New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Optima Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 96	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday Quote: (Originally Posted by dkieley) I finally decided to order my optima. My insructor also informed me that the Optima FX is available. He sent me a press release from Dive-Rite announce the release of the FX. If anyone wants a copy, then just PM me. I dont' know if I am allowed to post it or not. I'm not sure on all of the changes on the FX versus the original Optima, just what has been posted in earlier threads. I would like to thank everyone for thier inputs. It helped with my decision of Optima vs. Inspiration. Doug Biggest advantage is by using 13 cube cylinders (2L) an\ you can shorten the unit by over 2 inches and cut the weight down by 20 pounds the untit with 13's AL weights 48 pounds and in wet suit you most likely will not need a weight
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7th January 2007, 01:06	#3 (permalink)
dkieley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 49	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday Tom, Is the unit available for immediate delivery? My instructor is still checking. Thanks Doug __________________ There are no "ifs" in history...... Doug
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7th January 2007, 14:28	#4 (permalink)
mattmexico Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Optima RB80 / Clone Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Prism Topaz Sport Kiss RB80 / Clone Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mexico, Q.Roo, Playa del Carmen Posts: 764	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday Quote: (Originally Posted by dkieley) Tom, Is the unit available for immediate delivery? My instructor is still checking. Thanks Doug yo It is available as of now, yes. I think they even have some in stock. saludos Matt __________________ N 20' 37.617' W 87' 04.693' www.andreaswmatthes.com
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7th January 2007, 22:19	#5 (permalink)
dkieley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 49	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday Thanks for the info, Doug __________________ There are no "ifs" in history...... Doug
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8th January 2007, 12:52	#6 (permalink)
Jordan EBT called me stroppy! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 226	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday Guys, The FX is not yet available. It'll be the end of this month or so because we're waiting on the new tank mounting brackets (aka Remora's) that are used on the FX's __________________ Is it clear? No. Well, let's go anyways. "Those who would sacrifice a little freedom for a little order, will lose both, and deserve neither." Thomas Jefferson
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8th January 2007, 15:12	#7 (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'm ordering my Optima Monday Doug, The FX is a nice unit. Must be great for travelling. Worth waiting a few more days! Let us know how you make out on your course. 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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10th January 2007, 23:52	#8 (permalink)
dkieley New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 49	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday I ordered today and my unit should be here in about one week. I stuck with the original design,not the FX since I would rarely change bottles. I also need the weight diving a dry suit in Salt Water here in Maine. Questions for anyone: What did you do for your harness.....Single Weave, deluxe harness, or transplate harness? Does anyone have any better ideas? Also, how hard is it to hook stage bottles, etc., depending on the harness selected? Thanks __________________ There are no "ifs" in history...... Doug
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11th January 2007, 00:31	#9 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,130	Re: I'm ordering my Optima Monday I stuck with my backplate from my open circuit set up. However, I did go with the Venture Wing since what I had for my big steel tanks would have been too much. I modified the backplate for sidemounting, and that has worked well for me. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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11th January 2007, 00:35	#10 (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'm ordering my Optima Monday Doug, The "DR Transplate Harness" works well for me. I have added 2 offset harness d-rings from Deep Sea sSupply which make attaching B/O bottles a breeze. 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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