Who's actually taking delivery of new unit?

Skipbreather · 2nd April 2006, 18:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

Yes....

There are a bunch of Meg owners using CIS scrubbers...

And some of us even build our own.........

Stay tuned.....

Ken

Frank · 8th April 2006, 23:08

Hello Tom,
I have ordered my second Prism in last August.
Last Friday 04-07-2006, had a call from SMI.... my unit is ready for delivery!!

It took little over 8 months, not to bad!
SMI personnel said the current official estimated time of delivery for a new unit is 12 months. But it might be delivered earlier, they keep a 12 months estimate to keep waiting clients happy.. that is my understanding so far!
I am very satisfied from SMI customer service, they kept me well informed through out the transaction.
That is the latest on my case!

Regards

François Perron

silent running · 9th April 2006, 10:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by Frank)

Hello Tom,
I have ordered my second Prism in last August.
Last Friday 04-07-2006, had a call from SMI.... my unit is ready for delivery!!

It took little over 8 months, not to bad!
SMI personnel said the current official estimated time of delivery for a new unit is 12 months. But it might be delivered earlier, they keep a 12 months estimate to keep waiting clients happy.. that is my understanding so far!
I am very satisfied from SMI customer service, they kept me well informed through out the transaction.
That is the latest on my case!

Regards

François Perron

Hello all, what Francois has described as the wait policy is almost exactly what happened in my case. I was told 12 months and got mine in 9. And I needed every minute to save up for the balance... I always got a detailed answer when I asked what was going on and at what stage they were at. If they were having problems with a mold or getting a part, I was informed. My SMI CS experiences, before and especially after the sale, were very good. -Andy

tomhanaway · 9th April 2006, 20:05

Francois and Andy,
Thanks for the updates. I ordered mine in November and was told September, 06. I actually went to Tennessee to meet Peter, Sharon and Jan. Got the same comfort level you're talking about.
Two big toys this year. Motorcycle and Rebreather.
Have the money put aside for Motorcycle which I pick up in late May. So the later date for the Prism lets me build up a little cash reserve.

Now.... to figure out an instructor located in the South. Terry Tysall is the only one listed. Problem is how to take a course before I get my gear. Rentals seem to be pretty scarce.
Tom

silent running · 13th April 2006, 03:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by tomhanaway)

Now.... to figure out an instructor located in the South. Terry Tysall is the only one listed. Problem is how to take a course before I get my gear. Rentals seem to be pretty scarce.
Tom

Hello Tom, I think Tim O'leary is a Prism instructor. I did my CCR tmix class with him. He lives in South Padre Island Texas. Try emailing him at: Nauitec@aol.com. Also I thought there was an instructor in South Florida somewhere... -Andy

***caveseeker7*** · 13th April 2006, 04:49

There is, Billy Deans, but he doesn't teach a lot, at least not publicly.
He trains divers for research projects and such.

Tom, check with SMI in regards to an instructor as well as a rental.
Most sold before they moved to TN, so they may not have one available.

LukeN · 13th April 2006, 10:07

[quote=jradomski]Leon did some WOB comparitive testing using on of the SMI scrubbers..

Expect to see comparitive testing results in the future as Leon will have a complete PRISM (a diver traded a PRISM plus a sizable sum of money for a Meg)[/quote

It was a old unit so the test data isn't going to mean much?

***EBT*** · 13th April 2006, 10:15

So what, maybe it'll prompt people to publicise their own test results

LukeN · 13th April 2006, 11:01

We can only hope the manufactures will level the playing feild and put test data along side test data. They should all have it? It is just if they are willing to relaease it?

SMI are waiting.

Benthic · 13th April 2006, 12:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather)

And some of us even build our own.........

Stay tuned.....

Ken

Ken,

You can be sure that folks will be interested. Tell us more......

Brian

8th April 2006, 23:08	#32 (permalink)
Frank New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 7	Re: Who's actually taking delivery of new unit? Hello Tom, I have ordered my second Prism in last August. Last Friday 04-07-2006, had a call from SMI.... my unit is ready for delivery!! It took little over 8 months, not to bad! SMI personnel said the current official estimated time of delivery for a new unit is 12 months. But it might be delivered earlier, they keep a 12 months estimate to keep waiting clients happy.. that is my understanding so far! I am very satisfied from SMI customer service, they kept me well informed through out the transaction. That is the latest on my case! Regards François Perron
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9th April 2006, 10:12	#33 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,814	Re: Who's actually taking delivery of new unit? Quote: (Originally Posted by Frank) Hello Tom, I have ordered my second Prism in last August. Last Friday 04-07-2006, had a call from SMI.... my unit is ready for delivery!! It took little over 8 months, not to bad! SMI personnel said the current official estimated time of delivery for a new unit is 12 months. But it might be delivered earlier, they keep a 12 months estimate to keep waiting clients happy.. that is my understanding so far! I am very satisfied from SMI customer service, they kept me well informed through out the transaction. That is the latest on my case! Regards François Perron Hello all, what Francois has described as the wait policy is almost exactly what happened in my case. I was told 12 months and got mine in 9. And I needed every minute to save up for the balance... I always got a detailed answer when I asked what was going on and at what stage they were at. If they were having problems with a mold or getting a part, I was informed. My SMI CS experiences, before and especially after the sale, were very good. -Andy
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9th April 2006, 20:05	#34 (permalink)
tomhanaway New Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 52	Re: Who's actually taking delivery of new unit? Francois and Andy, Thanks for the updates. I ordered mine in November and was told September, 06. I actually went to Tennessee to meet Peter, Sharon and Jan. Got the same comfort level you're talking about. Two big toys this year. Motorcycle and Rebreather. Have the money put aside for Motorcycle which I pick up in late May. So the later date for the Prism lets me build up a little cash reserve. Now.... to figure out an instructor located in the South. Terry Tysall is the only one listed. Problem is how to take a course before I get my gear. Rentals seem to be pretty scarce. Tom
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13th April 2006, 03:41	#35 (permalink)
silent running Mature mouth breather Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: U.S.A. Brooklyn, New York Posts: 1,814	Re: Who's actually taking delivery of new unit? Quote: (Originally Posted by tomhanaway) Now.... to figure out an instructor located in the South. Terry Tysall is the only one listed. Problem is how to take a course before I get my gear. Rentals seem to be pretty scarce. Tom Hello Tom, I think Tim O'leary is a Prism instructor. I did my CCR tmix class with him. He lives in South Padre Island Texas. Try emailing him at: Nauitec@aol.com. Also I thought there was an instructor in South Florida somewhere... -Andy
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13th April 2006, 04:49	#36 (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: 5,435	Re: Who's actually taking delivery of new unit? There is, Billy Deans, but he doesn't teach a lot, at least not publicly. He trains divers for research projects and such. Tom, check with SMI in regards to an instructor as well as a rental. Most sold before they moved to TN, so they may not have one available. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.'!"
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13th April 2006, 10:07	#37 (permalink)
LukeN New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Prism Topaz Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia,West Aus Posts: 82	Re: Who's actually taking delivery of new unit? [quote=jradomski]Leon did some WOB comparitive testing using on of the SMI scrubbers.. Expect to see comparitive testing results in the future as Leon will have a complete PRISM (a diver traded a PRISM plus a sizable sum of money for a Meg)[/quote It was a old unit so the test data isn't going to mean much? __________________ Luke Nelson www.imagedive.com.au
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*EBT* Apprentice Luddite Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 1,932	Re: Who's actually taking delivery of new unit? So what, maybe it'll prompt people to publicise their own test results __________________ Eagles May Soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! Rebreather World Terms of service Real diving t-shirts for real divers
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LukeN New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Prism Topaz Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia,West Aus Posts: 82	Re: Who's actually taking delivery of new unit? We can only hope the manufactures will level the playing feild and put test data along side test data. They should all have it? It is just if they are willing to relaease it? SMI are waiting. __________________ Luke Nelson www.imagedive.com.au
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Benthic MEGalomaniac Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL USA Posts: 222	Re: Who's actually taking delivery of new unit? Quote: (Originally Posted by Skipbreather) And some of us even build our own......... Stay tuned..... Ken Ken, You can be sure that folks will be interested. Tell us more...... Brian __________________ Well lit rooms will not repel determined beer ninjas.
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