Armadillo on Boris?

iani · 30th August 2006, 05:43

Has anyone tried using the Armadillo sidemount rig on boris? I am considering getting one but would like some feedback on how it affects the ability to close the ADV/Solenoid shutoffs.

Ian

Drmike · 30th August 2006, 05:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by iani)

Has anyone tried using the Armadillo sidemount rig on boris? I am considering getting one but would like some feedback on how it affects the ability to close the ADV/Solenoid shutoffs.

Ian

It doesn't.

The harness sits flat against your arse so in itself has no effect on reaching the valves. You have to reach around the tanks a bit but its not hard.

You will love it.

[note how much lower the new boris doughnut wing fits the unit] will be testing it this weekend]

vulcan · 30th August 2006, 07:55

That looks interesting. I've had a look at their website and it looks like the one in their picture is a wing and harness combined. The one in Mikes picture looks different ie the wing is presumably the new one CCR Ltd are offering at the moment with a harness beneath it. Can you clarify please as I can't make it out. Ta

Drmike · 30th August 2006, 08:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by vulcan)

That looks interesting. I've had a look at their website and it looks like the one in their picture is a wing and harness combined. The one in Mikes picture looks different ie the wing is presumably the new one CCR Ltd are offering at the moment with a harness beneath it. Can you clarify please as I can't make it out. Ta

always been seperate wing & harness

iani · 30th August 2006, 09:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by vulcan)

That looks interesting. I've had a look at their website and it looks like the one in their picture is a wing and harness combined. The one in Mikes picture looks different ie the wing is presumably the new one CCR Ltd are offering at the moment with a harness beneath it. Can you clarify please as I can't make it out. Ta

Have a look at this

Ian

lof · 30th August 2006, 15:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by vulcan)

That looks interesting. I've had a look at their website and it looks like the one in their picture is a wing and harness combined. The one in Mikes picture looks different ie the wing is presumably the new one CCR Ltd are offering at the moment with a harness beneath it. Can you clarify please as I can't make it out. Ta

These are two different products we offer:
There is an Armadillo Sidemount Exporation Harness - fullfledged, streamlined kit for sidemount diving. Some mounted their CCRs on it, but it has a soft back so might not be ideal.
Link -> Golem Gear, Inc. - Armadillo Sidemount Exporation Harness

Then we have an ArmadilloCCR - a buttplate/tank atachment kit dedicated to CCR diving. It is attached to an existing backplate or harness:
Link -> ArmadilloCCR sidemount kit

This is what is in DrMikes picture.

iani · 30th August 2006, 16:53

I was going to buy one today until I saw that the postage was way more than the Armadillo, with the uncertainty over import duty too it becomes too expensive.

Ian

CCR-DIVER · 31st August 2006, 12:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by iani)

I was going to buy one today until I saw that the postage was way more than the Armadillo, with the uncertainty over import duty too it becomes too expensive.

Ian

Hello Iani,

please check Martin farr web site, his harness look similar and could work well too.

Farrworld - Cave Diving Courses, Lectures, Books and Photography

cheers

jose

RAL · 31st August 2006, 13:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by iani)

I was going to buy one today until I saw that the postage was way more than the Armadillo, with the uncertainty over import duty too it becomes too expensive.

Ian

Ian if you have a wing/ harness now that you like but your goal is to carry your off board gas side mount there are other options. Dive rite makes a side mount kit, butt plate & neck bungee system, that you could adapt to your rig. Or if you have some extra harness webbing, some D-rings, grommits, bungee & rivets or bolts you can make a side mount kit for your rig in a couple hours including a beer break. It will not be as pretty as the store bought stuff but it will work & will cost peanuts.

RAL

lof · 31st August 2006, 14:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by iani)

I was going to buy one today until I saw that the postage was way more than the Armadillo, with the uncertainty over import duty too it becomes too expensive.

Ian

Ian,

We are redoing the site and our postage calculator is on the fritz (should be fixed this weekend). It costs less that $30 to send ArmadilloCCR to GB.
I sent you a PM to arrange for shipping.

30th August 2006, 05:43	#1 (permalink)
iani Nefarious Activist Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Middlesex, UK Posts: 334	Armadillo on Boris? Has anyone tried using the Armadillo sidemount rig on boris? I am considering getting one but would like some feedback on how it affects the ability to close the ADV/Solenoid shutoffs. Ian
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30th August 2006, 07:55	#3 (permalink)
vulcan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mansfield Nottinghamshire UK Posts: 26	Re: Armadillo on Boris? That looks interesting. I've had a look at their website and it looks like the one in their picture is a wing and harness combined. The one in Mikes picture looks different ie the wing is presumably the new one CCR Ltd are offering at the moment with a harness beneath it. Can you clarify please as I can't make it out. Ta __________________ "Blessed are they who learn from their mistakes. For they shall make, if not necessarily fewer of them, different and more interesting ones." Martin
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30th August 2006, 08:30	#4 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,323	Re: Armadillo on Boris? Quote: (Originally Posted by vulcan) That looks interesting. I've had a look at their website and it looks like the one in their picture is a wing and harness combined. The one in Mikes picture looks different ie the wing is presumably the new one CCR Ltd are offering at the moment with a harness beneath it. Can you clarify please as I can't make it out. Ta always been seperate wing & harness __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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30th August 2006, 09:37	#5 (permalink)
iani Nefarious Activist Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Middlesex, UK Posts: 334	Re: Armadillo on Boris? Quote: (Originally Posted by vulcan) That looks interesting. I've had a look at their website and it looks like the one in their picture is a wing and harness combined. The one in Mikes picture looks different ie the wing is presumably the new one CCR Ltd are offering at the moment with a harness beneath it. Can you clarify please as I can't make it out. Ta Have a look at this Ian
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30th August 2006, 15:34	#6 (permalink)
lof RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 479	Re: Armadillo on Boris? Quote: (Originally Posted by vulcan) That looks interesting. I've had a look at their website and it looks like the one in their picture is a wing and harness combined. The one in Mikes picture looks different ie the wing is presumably the new one CCR Ltd are offering at the moment with a harness beneath it. Can you clarify please as I can't make it out. Ta These are two different products we offer: There is an Armadillo Sidemount Exporation Harness - fullfledged, streamlined kit for sidemount diving. Some mounted their CCRs on it, but it has a soft back so might not be ideal. Link -> Golem Gear, Inc. - Armadillo Sidemount Exporation Harness Then we have an ArmadilloCCR - a buttplate/tank atachment kit dedicated to CCR diving. It is attached to an existing backplate or harness: Link -> ArmadilloCCR sidemount kit This is what is in DrMikes picture. __________________ Jakub Golem Gear ShopKeeper www.golemgear.com Last edited by lof : 30th August 2006 at 15:40.
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30th August 2006, 16:53	#7 (permalink)
iani Nefarious Activist Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Middlesex, UK Posts: 334	Re: Armadillo on Boris? I was going to buy one today until I saw that the postage was way more than the Armadillo, with the uncertainty over import duty too it becomes too expensive. Ian
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31st August 2006, 12:56	#8 (permalink)
CCR-DIVER New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portugal Posts: 71	Re: Armadillo on Boris? Quote: (Originally Posted by iani) I was going to buy one today until I saw that the postage was way more than the Armadillo, with the uncertainty over import duty too it becomes too expensive. Ian Hello Iani, please check Martin farr web site, his harness look similar and could work well too. Farrworld - Cave Diving Courses, Lectures, Books and Photography cheers jose __________________ *José Marques* *www.in-silence.com*
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31st August 2006, 13:59	#9 (permalink)
RAL Longbottom Time Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Florida Posts: 390	Re: Armadillo on Boris? Quote: (Originally Posted by iani) I was going to buy one today until I saw that the postage was way more than the Armadillo, with the uncertainty over import duty too it becomes too expensive. Ian Ian if you have a wing/ harness now that you like but your goal is to carry your off board gas side mount there are other options. Dive rite makes a side mount kit, butt plate & neck bungee system, that you could adapt to your rig. Or if you have some extra harness webbing, some D-rings, grommits, bungee & rivets or bolts you can make a side mount kit for your rig in a couple hours including a beer break. It will not be as pretty as the store bought stuff but it will work & will cost peanuts. RAL __________________ The sea does not care about you.
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31st August 2006, 14:19	#10 (permalink)
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