Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale

DepthCharge · 19th September 2006, 13:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nemo1957)

DC,
Looks cool, maybe we could just put a couple of short water ski ropes on the back and take turns driving.

Got my Optima cert last week. When are you going to be ready to get wet again.

Nemo

Actually the thing will probably tow 2-3 divers without slowing down. We'll have to try it up in the lake.
Congrats on the Optima.....who did you wind up doing the course with?
While I'm doing great, I shouldn't abuse the leg yet, have to let the joint capsule reform so it doesn't dislocate, that will be the end of October.
Now Greg has to cross over to the darkside

Nemo1957 · 19th September 2006, 17:30

Did my course with Jeff Johnson in a pretty boring quarry in PA. When you are ready let me know and we can get some hours in the lake, even if its shore diving at Rodgers.

I almost had Greg doing it with me on a rental unit but he canceled out in the end.

Do you have the scooter yet or is it still in transit?

DepthCharge · 19th September 2006, 21:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nemo1957)

Did my course with Jeff Johnson in a pretty boring quarry in PA. When you are ready let me know and we can get some hours in the lake, even if its shore diving at Rodgers.

I almost had Greg doing it with me on a rental unit but he canceled out in the end.

Do you have the scooter yet or is it still in transit?

Scooter is here, but in 3 boxes

. Like I said, winter project.
As soon as I can I want to get into the lake at least so it's a definate

mverick · 20th September 2006, 01:09

I'd really like to know what the thing will do.

Wonder if Sutton ever got his running? And how it ran?

DepthCharge · 20th September 2006, 01:47

I beleive that he did. Sold it to IMAX to mount their camera on I heard. Not really sure tho. I was going to contact him if I ran into any problems in the set up. Sutton sure is a wealth of knowledge (thank God).

mverick · 20th September 2006, 22:18

This one is a little different. Looks more streamlined with a larger prop.

Ïîëåò íà "Ïðîòîíå"

Can't read or speak Russian though...

DepthCharge · 21st September 2006, 04:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by mverick)

This one is a little different. Looks more streamlined with a larger prop.

Ïîëåò íà "Ïðîòîíå"

Can't read or speak Russian though...

That one looks like it maybe a newer version? Like the looks of it..........

jaap · 21st September 2006, 08:10

Quote: (Originally Posted by DepthCharge)

That one looks like it maybe a newer version? Like the looks of it..........

I believe that is a smaller and newer version called "Proton". My Russian divebuddy has run away to Thailand for a few months but he is scouting russian-forums for someone selling that version, could be a nice toy.

If you have a manual and need some translation I'm sure he can help.

**Dave Sutton** · 25th September 2006, 00:32

Hmmm......

FIRST!

The photo is of MINE and was taken by ME and was taken in MY SHOP so if someone is telling you that this is the one for sale they are LYING.....

With that said,

Titanium: The chassis is super light, but also super-duty.

Motor: Oil filled and good to infinite depth.

Batteries: Silver-Zinc... worth a mint.

Wiring: Suitable for the electric grid of a small town.

Ease of use and comfort.... superb *if* your mission is an open water one (not for caving).

They are neat and unique. My old one is carrying a huge camera now and is running regularly. I loved it, just saw that another user needed it more than me.

Dave

teksimple · 25th September 2006, 04:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton)

Hmmm......
FIRST!
The photo is of MINE and was taken by ME and was taken in MY SHOP so if someone is telling you that this is the one for sale they are LYING.....
Dave

Sorry, Dave, the lower photo is linked from your nobubbles website (but not copied and uploaded). The one (still?!) for sale by the Latvian guy with an impeccable Ebay reputation is the exact same model, but not the same unit, as the one described on your site. Sorry, Dave, for omitting the credit to you where credit was due. You have by far the best English description of this vehicle anywhere on the net.

I was hoping someone would buy it and dive it, and scream how they liked it (or not). I am thinking for very deep open water dives this would be the sh^t.

19th September 2006, 13:17	#11 (permalink)
DepthCharge New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: upstate NY Posts: 232	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale Quote: (Originally Posted by Nemo1957) DC, Looks cool, maybe we could just put a couple of short water ski ropes on the back and take turns driving. Got my Optima cert last week. When are you going to be ready to get wet again. Nemo Actually the thing will probably tow 2-3 divers without slowing down. We'll have to try it up in the lake. Congrats on the Optima.....who did you wind up doing the course with? While I'm doing great, I shouldn't abuse the leg yet, have to let the joint capsule reform so it doesn't dislocate, that will be the end of October. Now Greg has to cross over to the darkside __________________ Later, John It's better to beg forgiveness than ask permission
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19th September 2006, 17:30	#12 (permalink)
Nemo1957 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New York Posts: 84	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale Did my course with Jeff Johnson in a pretty boring quarry in PA. When you are ready let me know and we can get some hours in the lake, even if its shore diving at Rodgers. I almost had Greg doing it with me on a rental unit but he canceled out in the end. Do you have the scooter yet or is it still in transit?
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19th September 2006, 21:30	#13 (permalink)
DepthCharge New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: upstate NY Posts: 232	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale Quote: (Originally Posted by Nemo1957) Did my course with Jeff Johnson in a pretty boring quarry in PA. When you are ready let me know and we can get some hours in the lake, even if its shore diving at Rodgers. I almost had Greg doing it with me on a rental unit but he canceled out in the end. Do you have the scooter yet or is it still in transit? Scooter is here, but in 3 boxes . Like I said, winter project. As soon as I can I want to get into the lake at least so it's a definate __________________ Later, John It's better to beg forgiveness than ask permission
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20th September 2006, 01:09	#14 (permalink)
mverick ScubaPimp Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 545	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale I'd really like to know what the thing will do. Wonder if Sutton ever got his running? And how it ran?
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20th September 2006, 01:47	#15 (permalink)
DepthCharge New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: upstate NY Posts: 232	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale I beleive that he did. Sold it to IMAX to mount their camera on I heard. Not really sure tho. I was going to contact him if I ran into any problems in the set up. Sutton sure is a wealth of knowledge (thank God). __________________ Later, John It's better to beg forgiveness than ask permission
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20th September 2006, 22:18	#16 (permalink)
mverick ScubaPimp Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 545	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale This one is a little different. Looks more streamlined with a larger prop. Ïîëåò íà "Ïðîòîíå" Can't read or speak Russian though...
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21st September 2006, 04:15	#17 (permalink)
DepthCharge New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: upstate NY Posts: 232	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale Quote: (Originally Posted by mverick) This one is a little different. Looks more streamlined with a larger prop. Ïîëåò íà "Ïðîòîíå" Can't read or speak Russian though... That one looks like it maybe a newer version? Like the looks of it.......... __________________ Later, John It's better to beg forgiveness than ask permission
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21st September 2006, 08:10	#18 (permalink)
jaap Normal people worry me Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR RB80 / Clone Ray Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Ray Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 451	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale Quote: (Originally Posted by DepthCharge) That one looks like it maybe a newer version? Like the looks of it.......... I believe that is a smaller and newer version called "Proton". My Russian divebuddy has run away to Thailand for a few months but he is scouting russian-forums for someone selling that version, could be a nice toy. If you have a manual and need some translation I'm sure he can help.
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25th September 2006, 00:32	#19 (permalink)
Dave Sutton Diveshop of Horrors Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Azimuth Home Build Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island and Hackettstown, New Jersey Posts: 2,674	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale Hmmm...... FIRST! The photo is of MINE and was taken by ME and was taken in MY SHOP so if someone is telling you that this is the one for sale they are LYING..... With that said, Titanium: The chassis is super light, but also super-duty. Motor: Oil filled and good to infinite depth. Batteries: Silver-Zinc... worth a mint. Wiring: Suitable for the electric grid of a small town. Ease of use and comfort.... superb if your mission is an open water one (not for caving). They are neat and unique. My old one is carrying a huge camera now and is running regularly. I loved it, just saw that another user needed it more than me. Dave __________________ "Silent Diving with No Bubbles and No Politics".... www.nobubblediving.com
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25th September 2006, 04:27	#20 (permalink)
teksimple Enlightened Alpinist Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back in Hawaii Posts: 503	Re: Russian Uber DPV: Protei-5 for sale Quote: (Originally Posted by Dave Sutton) Hmmm...... FIRST! The photo is of MINE and was taken by ME and was taken in MY SHOP so if someone is telling you that this is the one for sale they are LYING..... Dave Sorry, Dave, the lower photo is linked from your nobubbles website (but not copied and uploaded). The one (still?!) for sale by the Latvian guy with an impeccable Ebay reputation is the exact same *model*, but not the same unit, as the one described on your site. Sorry, Dave, for omitting the credit to you where credit was due. You have by far the best English description of this vehicle anywhere on the net. I was hoping someone would buy it and dive it, and scream how they liked it (or not). I am thinking for very deep open water dives this would be the sh^t.
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