MK VI in PopSci and others

Offgas · 10th March 2008, 18:42

Looks like the bloggers are just know learing about "rebreathers."

PopSci

Geekologie

Dvice

Gizmodo

***sadave*** · 10th March 2008, 23:34

Considering they're all using the same piccy, I'd say someone in Poseidon's marketing department has been busy. Good on em mind you, anything that gets their product out there is a good thing for them.

I just had to laugh at all the mistakes...

One article called it a MkIV (mk 4?), one said it had a po2 scrubber, etc etc etc... ya gotta laugh.

(and don't get me started on the comments!!!)

***caveseeker7*** · 11th March 2008, 08:37

Nice pics alright, but the marketing department should make sure those keyboard jockeys understand wtf they're writing about.

As if the numpty comments weren't bad enough ...

ForTheFight · 14th March 2008, 01:19

Oh boy - this is a fun read, you can almost see the point where people have that "I had better shut up now, I look like an idiot" moment.

...of course, i have one of those every day

OceanOpportunity · 15th March 2008, 00:59

I agree that the PR folks gotta tighten up the pitch for risk of dis-creditting the unit. Likewise for the advertised claims like 'forget enverything you heard about PO2, etc' yadda yadda..

just a thought though...should we give this thing a chance? I am skeptical from what I've heard (I admit I have yet to see the thing), but am trying to keep an open mind considering that the logic behind the unit has come from some of the pioneers in the Rebreather community. Ten years ago, Stone and company gave us the Mk5P which at the time was way ahead of the game, and now look...virtually every unit out there has some bits and pieces that have clearly evolved from the 5P. Maybe, just maybe, and I re-emphasize MAYBE, the Mk6 will pave the way for a next evolution in Rebreather's over the next decade...food for thought

***sadave*** · 15th March 2008, 04:35

FWIW, I completely agree with you Michael, considering the "names" behind the new CIS, I think it definitely deserves the benefit of the doubt...

I wasn't having a go at the unit, just a laugh at the "bloggers" and the comments by the sites readers. Just found the variations in the articles amusing...

***caveseeker7*** · 15th March 2008, 08:19

I absolutely agree with you, Mike.

Poseidon should leash the marketing guys (although the unit seems to get attention).

There are some important innovations in that little rig if they work.
That as well as the people behind it certainly deserve the benefit of the doubt.

They're just prototypes so far. Look at most prototypes (and even some finished units) and they look worse ...

We can speculate about the features and their success, and we can discuss the 'recreational approach' they take, but it's a wee bit early to actually judge the MK-6.

10th March 2008, 18:42	#1 (permalink)
Offgas New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 85	MK VI in PopSci and others Looks like the bloggers are just know learing about "rebreathers." PopSci Geekologie Dvice Gizmodo
(Offline)

10th March 2008, 23:34	#2 (permalink)
*sadave* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 972	Re: MK VI in PopSci and others Considering they're all using the same piccy, I'd say someone in Poseidon's marketing department has been busy. Good on em mind you, anything that gets their product out there is a good thing for them. I just had to laugh at all the mistakes... One article called it a MkIV (mk 4?), one said it had a po2 scrubber, etc etc etc... ya gotta laugh. (and don't get me started on the comments!!!) __________________ Wave!
(Offline)

11th March 2008, 08:37	#3 (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: 5,281	Re: MK VI in PopSci and others Nice pics alright, but the marketing department should make sure those keyboard jockeys understand wtf they're writing about. As if the numpty comments weren't bad enough ... __________________ Cheers Stefan Be Water, My Friend - Bruce Lee Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
(Offline)

14th March 2008, 01:19	#4 (permalink)
ForTheFight What's a custom title? Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Optima Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Optima Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 185	Re: MK VI in PopSci and others Oh boy - this is a fun read, you can almost see the point where people have that "I had better shut up now, I look like an idiot" moment. ...of course, i have one of those every day __________________ This post may be up to 80% accurate...
(Online)

15th March 2008, 00:59	#5 (permalink)
OceanOpportunity for a world of water Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Providence, RI USA Posts: 465	Re: MK VI in PopSci and others I agree that the PR folks gotta tighten up the pitch for risk of dis-creditting the unit. Likewise for the advertised claims like 'forget enverything you heard about PO2, etc' yadda yadda.. just a thought though...should we give this thing a chance? I am skeptical from what I've heard (I admit I have yet to see the thing), but am trying to keep an open mind considering that the logic behind the unit has come from some of the pioneers in the Rebreather community. Ten years ago, Stone and company gave us the Mk5P which at the time was way ahead of the game, and now look...virtually every unit out there has some bits and pieces that have clearly evolved from the 5P. Maybe, just maybe, and I re-emphasize MAYBE, the Mk6 will pave the way for a next evolution in Rebreather's over the next decade...food for thought __________________ Michael Lombardi Oceans of Opportunity www.oceanopportunity.com Gear Reviewer, The Summit Journal exploration & scientific diving resources www.explorationtechnologiesgroup.com Last edited by OceanOpportunity : 15th March 2008 at 12:10.
(Online)

15th March 2008, 04:35	#6 (permalink)
*sadave* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland Posts: 972	Re: MK VI in PopSci and others FWIW, I completely agree with you Michael, considering the "names" behind the new CIS, I think it definitely deserves the benefit of the doubt... I wasn't having a go at the unit, just a laugh at the "bloggers" and the comments by the sites readers. Just found the variations in the articles amusing... __________________ Wave!
(Offline)

15th March 2008, 08:19	#7 (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: 5,281	Re: MK VI in PopSci and others I absolutely agree with you, Mike. Poseidon should leash the marketing guys (although the unit seems to get attention). There are some important innovations in that little rig if they work. That as well as the people behind it certainly deserve the benefit of the doubt. They're just prototypes so far. Look at most prototypes (and even some finished units) and they look worse ... We can speculate about the features and their success, and we can discuss the 'recreational approach' they take, but it's a wee bit early to actually judge the MK-6. __________________ Cheers Stefan Be Water, My Friend - Bruce Lee Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
(Offline)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode