New Prism being delivered

abowie · 20th April 2006, 08:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by Bubble Boy)

Actually you'llk find it's a 1620 Chriso. The 1650 is the bigger flartrter job with room for the cylinders.....

Isn't midday a bit early to be so pickled you type like that Si?

Or didn't they give you a proper keyboard at your new job?

BTW, is that a Prism on your back in your profile pic, or a Mk 15?

And what's the goss about SMI's new unit, the Priapism?

Many questions, too much pinot.

***caveseeker7*** · 20th April 2006, 13:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie)

Isn't midday a bit early to be so pickled you type like that Si?

Trace evidence of years of lithiox diving.

Quote:

BTW, is that a Prism on your back in your profile pic, or a Mk 15?

It's a PRISM (but would be a MK16 in Si's case

)

Quote:

And what's the goss about SMI's new unit, the Priapism?

Funny. Nasty but funny. At least now we know why you've been holding of with your rebreather purchase, Andy.

Quote:

Many questions, too much pinot.

Ah yes, the Poor Man's Lithiox.

silent running · 20th April 2006, 22:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by jstovall)

Hello All,

New to this site, very impressed. There is a ton of info in here. Wish I had known about it before deposit placed back in September '05. Going to California to train with Jeffery Bozanic this May. Rebreathers delivery next week per SM. I have many questions about unit and travel. First of which is what pelican case to ship in, need for spare part at traing, to include extra sensors, etc. Do airlines give you much shite over transporting cylinders, etc... Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Saying Goodbye to Bubbles. I hope.

James

Hello James, your stock Prism will fit-just barely-in a medium size Eagle Creek duffel, minus cyls and cowling, and can be brought as carry-on. But try to avoid letting them weigh it as it is over some airline c/o weight requirements. I have never been refused being able to carry it on, especially when I tell them how much it costs and how hard it is to replace.
The cyls will need to be open, valves off when put in the checked luggage. Never had any problems, sometimes they open the bags to take a look and it may help to put the TSA notice of their ok-to-fly page from the web site in with the cyls.
If you decide to use a tech style back plate, the unit will not fit in carry-on. In this situation, I unscrew the head from the BP and place the loop and head in a Pelican 1550 case. It will fit all this easily and still have room for
computers and a few other things. The 1550 is under all the airlines size rules and will keep your counter lungs from getting creased. The BP, scrubber bucket, cowling and cyls then go in the checked bags. They are obviously not so fragile and I have had no problems putting this stuff in my big, soft, dive luggage bag.
I wouldn't bother with a big pelican case as it will probably be over weight for some airlines checked bag rules and they will eventually break it anyway. Also, you don't want to leave your O2 sensors in a checked unit due to the temp exremes. All in all, I would avoid checking the important parts of your unit if you expect to have it in working order after travelling... -Andy

Bubble Boy · 20th April 2006, 23:25

Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie)

Isn't midday a bit early to be so pickled you type like that Si?

Or didn't they give you a proper keyboard at your new job?

BTW, is that a Prism on your back in your profile pic, or a Mk 15?

And what's the goss about SMI's new unit, the Priapism?

Many questions, too much pinot.

Too funny, am currently trying to stop information falling out of my head as I get on with the new job - information over load.

And yes it's a PRISM

**jstovall** · 2nd May 2006, 14:36

thanks to all for all the info. leaving friday for training. will let everyone know how it goes once i get back, again thanks.

20th April 2006, 08:17	#11 (permalink)
abowie Fighting Girl Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 573	Re: New Prism being delivered Quote: (Originally Posted by Bubble Boy) Actually you'llk find it's a 1620 Chriso. The 1650 is the bigger flartrter job with room for the cylinders..... Isn't midday a bit early to be so pickled you type like that Si? Or didn't they give you a proper keyboard at your new job? BTW, is that a Prism on your back in your profile pic, or a Mk 15? And what's the goss about SMI's new unit, the Priapism? Many questions, too much pinot. __________________ Andrew Bowie Rebreather-friendly Buddy
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20th April 2006, 13:44	#12 (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: New Prism being delivered Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie) Isn't midday a bit early to be so pickled you type like that Si? Trace evidence of years of lithiox diving. Quote: BTW, is that a Prism on your back in your profile pic, or a Mk 15? It's a PRISM (but would be a MK16 in Si's case ) Quote: And what's the goss about SMI's new unit, the Priapism? Funny. Nasty but funny. At least now we know why you've been holding of with your rebreather purchase, Andy. Quote: Many questions, too much pinot. Ah yes, the Poor Man's Lithiox. __________________ 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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20th April 2006, 22:17	#13 (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: New Prism being delivered Quote: (Originally Posted by jstovall) Hello All, New to this site, very impressed. There is a ton of info in here. Wish I had known about it before deposit placed back in September '05. Going to California to train with Jeffery Bozanic this May. Rebreathers delivery next week per SM. I have many questions about unit and travel. First of which is what pelican case to ship in, need for spare part at traing, to include extra sensors, etc. Do airlines give you much shite over transporting cylinders, etc... Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Saying Goodbye to Bubbles. I hope. James Hello James, your stock Prism will fit-just barely-in a medium size Eagle Creek duffel, minus cyls and cowling, and can be brought as carry-on. But try to avoid letting them weigh it as it is over some airline c/o weight requirements. I have never been refused being able to carry it on, especially when I tell them how much it costs and how hard it is to replace. The cyls will need to be open, valves off when put in the checked luggage. Never had any problems, sometimes they open the bags to take a look and it may help to put the TSA notice of their ok-to-fly page from the web site in with the cyls. If you decide to use a tech style back plate, the unit will not fit in carry-on. In this situation, I unscrew the head from the BP and place the loop and head in a Pelican 1550 case. It will fit all this easily and still have room for computers and a few other things. The 1550 is under all the airlines size rules and will keep your counter lungs from getting creased. The BP, scrubber bucket, cowling and cyls then go in the checked bags. They are obviously not so fragile and I have had no problems putting this stuff in my big, soft, dive luggage bag. I wouldn't bother with a big pelican case as it will probably be over weight for some airlines checked bag rules and they will eventually break it anyway. Also, you don't want to leave your O2 sensors in a checked unit due to the temp exremes. All in all, I would avoid checking the important parts of your unit if you expect to have it in working order after travelling... -Andy
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20th April 2006, 23:25	#14 (permalink)
Bubble Boy PRISMs are kewl Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz MK 15.X Other CCR Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Dolphin Ray Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 132	Re: New Prism being delivered Quote: (Originally Posted by abowie) Isn't midday a bit early to be so pickled you type like that Si? Or didn't they give you a proper keyboard at your new job? BTW, is that a Prism on your back in your profile pic, or a Mk 15? And what's the goss about SMI's new unit, the Priapism? Many questions, too much pinot. Too funny, am currently trying to stop information falling out of my head as I get on with the new job - information over load. And yes it's a PRISM
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2nd May 2006, 14:36	#15 (permalink)
jstovall Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Braunfels, TX Posts: 55	Re: New Prism being delivered thanks to all for all the info. leaving friday for training. will let everyone know how it goes once i get back, again thanks.
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