Sidemount CCR

cedricverdier · 5th May 2005, 08:25

Hi,

A few days ago, I had the opportunity to try the DecoDiver rebreather. It's a CCR built in the South of France by a bunch of enthusiastic divers (www.deepdevildivers.com), normally designed to be back mounted (see pictures in the "Other CCR" Gallery)

With a few minor changes (sideway mouthpiece, OPV on exhalation counterlung, etc), it can be sidemounted. Good WOB, easy handling and use. Therefore, this unit could be a good potential candidate as a Bail-out rebreather.

I know a few other CCRs that can also be sidemounted (EDO08, Duncan's babies).
- Is there any other sidemount CCR available?
- Does anybody used them in actual bail-out situation?
- What are their practical limits (depth, WOB, size, etc) as a BOB (please, not another thread about scrubber temperature!!

)?

Cheers

Mistral Gagnant · 5th May 2005, 08:42

Hello Cedric, just a noification : the name of our rebreather is : DecoRider, it's mean nothing, but we like it like this...

See you.

Bebert.

5th May 2005, 08:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by Cedric Verdier)

A few days ago, I had the opportunity to try the DecoDiver rebreather

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mistral Gagnant)

Hello Cedric, just a noification : the name of our rebreather is : DecoRider, it's mean nothing, but we like it like this...

See you.

Bebert.

Thank God for that you have just saved me a fortune in Lawyer's fees.....

Nad · 5th May 2005, 09:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier)

I know a few other CCRs that can also be sidemounted (EDO08, Duncan's babies).
- Is there any other sidemount CCR available?

EDO08 is a prototype, I don't know if it's already available.
EDO05 is designed to be mounted as a stage tank, but it is a passive SCR.

Nad

lizardland · 5th May 2005, 09:12

I believe Reinhard Buchaly has a sidemount version of the RB80. The Meg also has sidemount versions. A lot of homebuilders use them, myself included.

Duncan Price · 5th May 2005, 09:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier)

I know a few other CCRs that can also be sidemounted (EDO08, Duncan's babies).
- Is there any other sidemount CCR available?
- Does anybody used them in actual bail-out situation?
- What are their practical limits (depth, WOB, size, etc) as a BOB

There are several D5 clones about or in progress. I wouldn't use mine as a bailout as it has no ADV.

John Volanthen sidemounts a DecoRider - he has used it standalone and in conjuction with a YBOD.

Rick Stanton has used his BotS to sub 100m and as bailout (to a KISS) for real. He's making some more.

I'd like to see a sidemounted Meg. I understand that it uses only one counterlung. Most of the sidemount Rebreather's I've come across are similar.

decoweenie · 5th May 2005, 10:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier)

- Is there any other sidemount CCR available?
- Does anybody used them in actual bail-out situation?

Received parts of the TR-300 a few days ago. My plan was to convert it into a side-mount bail-out CCR unit.

However, I will be gone to Sharm for 3 weeks so nothing will start until after June...

I bought it sight-unseen thinking that it might be smaller (size of 7L stage) where as it is more an 80cf AL with the cover case on. Personally, I don't think the cover needs to be so big, so will try to reduce that at the same time so the completion date might be pushed...

Duncan Price · 5th May 2005, 12:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by Duncan Price)

John Volanthen sidemounts a DecoRider - he has used it standalone and in conjuction with a YBOD.

Correction it is a JOKI from Fred Badier.

cedricverdier · 5th May 2005, 14:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by Duncan Price)

Rick Stanton has used his BotS to sub 100m and as bailout (to a KISS) for real. He's making some more.

I'd like to see a sidemounted Meg. I understand that it uses only one counterlung. Most of the sidemount Rebreather's I've come across are similar.

Hi Duncan,

I discussed with Leon Scamahorn about the sidemount Meg but it was only a prototype with a modified T-piece for a different breathing hose routing. It looks like ISC has no sidemount version available for sale.

Do you have any information about Rick Stanton's BotS? I never heard anything about it.

Cheers

cedricverdier · 5th May 2005, 14:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mistral Gagnant)

Hello Cedric, just a noification : the name of our rebreather is : DecoRider, it's mean nothing, but we like it like this...

See you.

Bebert.

Sorry about the mispelling

Cheers

5th May 2005, 08:25	#1 (permalink)
cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 498	Sidemount CCR Hi, A few days ago, I had the opportunity to try the DecoDiver rebreather. It's a CCR built in the South of France by a bunch of enthusiastic divers (www.deepdevildivers.com), normally designed to be back mounted (see pictures in the "Other CCR" Gallery) With a few minor changes (sideway mouthpiece, OPV on exhalation counterlung, etc), it can be sidemounted. Good WOB, easy handling and use. Therefore, this unit could be a good potential candidate as a Bail-out rebreather. I know a few other CCRs that can also be sidemounted (EDO08, Duncan's babies). - Is there any other sidemount CCR available? - Does anybody used them in actual bail-out situation? - What are their practical limits (depth, WOB, size, etc) as a BOB (please, not another thread about scrubber temperature!! )? Cheers
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5th May 2005, 08:42	#2 (permalink)
Mistral Gagnant DeepDevilDiver Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: France - Cote d'Azur Posts: 42	Hello Cedric, just a noification : the name of our rebreather is : DecoRider, it's mean nothing, but we like it like this... See you. Bebert.
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5th May 2005, 09:01	#4 (permalink)
Nad ZeroEmissions Sentinel - Ouroboros HomeBuild, Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Everywhere... Posts: 1,773	Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier) I know a few other CCRs that can also be sidemounted (EDO08, Duncan's babies). - Is there any other sidemount CCR available? EDO08 is a prototype, I don't know if it's already available. EDO05 is designed to be mounted as a stage tank, but it is a passive SCR. Nad
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lizardland Acme Serpentine Lubricant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 2,319	I believe Reinhard Buchaly has a sidemount version of the RB80. The Meg also has sidemount versions. A lot of homebuilders use them, myself included.
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5th May 2005, 09:54	#6 (permalink)
Duncan Price RBW Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Posts: 356	Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier) I know a few other CCRs that can also be sidemounted (EDO08, Duncan's babies). - Is there any other sidemount CCR available? - Does anybody used them in actual bail-out situation? - What are their practical limits (depth, WOB, size, etc) as a BOB There are several D5 clones about or in progress. I wouldn't use mine as a bailout as it has no ADV. John Volanthen sidemounts a DecoRider - he has used it standalone and in conjuction with a YBOD. Rick Stanton has used his BotS to sub 100m and as bailout (to a KISS) for real. He's making some more. I'd like to see a sidemounted Meg. I understand that it uses only one counterlung. Most of the sidemount Rebreather's I've come across are similar.
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5th May 2005, 08:51	#3 (permalink)
Decodiver Guest Posts: n/a	Quote: (Originally Posted by Cedric Verdier) A few days ago, I had the opportunity to try the DecoDiver rebreather Quote: (Originally Posted by Mistral Gagnant) Hello Cedric, just a noification : the name of our rebreather is : DecoRider, it's mean nothing, but we like it like this... See you. Bebert. Thank God for that you have just saved me a fortune in Lawyer's fees.....

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decoweenie RBW Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dubai Posts: 5,516	Quote: (Originally Posted by cedricverdier) - Is there any other sidemount CCR available? - Does anybody used them in actual bail-out situation? Received parts of the TR-300 a few days ago. My plan was to convert it into a side-mount bail-out CCR unit. However, I will be gone to Sharm for 3 weeks so nothing will start until after June... I bought it sight-unseen thinking that it might be smaller (size of 7L stage) where as it is more an 80cf AL with the cover case on. Personally, I don't think the cover needs to be so big, so will try to reduce that at the same time so the completion date might be pushed...
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5th May 2005, 12:56	#8 (permalink)
Duncan Price RBW Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK Posts: 356	Quote: (Originally Posted by Duncan Price) John Volanthen sidemounts a DecoRider - he has used it standalone and in conjuction with a YBOD. Correction it is a JOKI from Fred Badier.
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5th May 2005, 14:00	#9 (permalink)
cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 498	sidemount Meg Quote: (Originally Posted by Duncan Price) Rick Stanton has used his BotS to sub 100m and as bailout (to a KISS) for real. He's making some more. I'd like to see a sidemounted Meg. I understand that it uses only one counterlung. Most of the sidemount Rebreather's I've come across are similar. Hi Duncan, I discussed with Leon Scamahorn about the sidemount Meg but it was only a prototype with a modified T-piece for a different breathing hose routing. It looks like ISC has no sidemount version available for sale. Do you have any information about Rick Stanton's BotS? I never heard anything about it. Cheers
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cedricverdier S21 M.I.B. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Worldwide! Posts: 498	Quote: (Originally Posted by Mistral Gagnant) Hello Cedric, just a noification : the name of our rebreather is : DecoRider, it's mean nothing, but we like it like this... See you. Bebert. Sorry about the mispelling Cheers
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