Trade for a KISS?

Mark Chase · 18th April 2006, 21:33

Diggs M8,

You still haven't answered the why question?

KISS is a great unit but we both know the problems with diving it in crap high task load conditions is a PITA. However it has very little to go wrong and it does offer rear mounted lungs.

The Inspo / Meg options are fine but they have issues as well. The borris is silly money and an absolute dog to travel with??

The question is what are your issues exactly and how much do you have to spend.

Personally I think a YBOD with a travel frame or KT frame is a good bit of kit. and I hope a HH will make it a great bit of kit.

As far as I am concerned the Meg is out of it until the Apex heads get CE mark and some hard core testing.

ATB

Mark Chase

zepp · 18th April 2006, 22:41

keep the KISS, but get ya spanners out on it, maybe get hold of a Hammerhead control. The Meg's nice but you still have the OTS lungs with that.

**wedivebc** · 19th April 2006, 00:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer)

And I get to pick up my meg next month.

How many days, hours, minutes, seconds?

I'm sure you're keeping track.

decoweenie · 19th April 2006, 06:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase)

KISS is a great unit but we both know the problems with diving it in crap high task load conditions is a PITA.

Is this coming from direct personal experience or speculation, Mark ?

Would diving it while scooter and video at the same time in strong current count as high task load conditions ?

decoweenie · 19th April 2006, 06:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld)

Hey, it works for me. I dont get excited or upset at people calling my bought in components 'shite'. Some of them might be!

Brent, I was only giving you some sticks M8...

Explorer · 19th April 2006, 06:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc)

How many days, hours, minutes, seconds?
I'm sure you're keeping track.

Haven't unpacked from the last weeks dive charter we ran in Nanaimo. We'll be taking the 4x4 just to make sure we get to the hatchery in good time.

divetheworld · 19th April 2006, 08:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Brent, I was only giving you some sticks M8...

I know, its cool really Phi mate!
On a serious note though, I think that if some people have issues with kit that they should say it's shit. It helps everyone including the present owner of that kit in case he hasnt come accros the limitation which gives it such a poor reputation.

I think a lot of people do take some personal offense when their kit is critisized. Why? I suppose its the same reason people compare kit to establish whose is "best". All rebreathers have problems, I think my message is "get over it" and do something about it.

The reason for talking about it so, was that the guy I got the wing off just couldnt live with it. I had a word with Alex and re-set it up and been happy as larry with it. Makes you think there's more to it. My inflator is on the left?!?!?! Whats that all about!

Brent

18th April 2006, 21:33	#21 (permalink)
Mark Chase RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,868	Re: Trade for a KISS? Diggs M8, You still haven't answered the why question? KISS is a great unit but we both know the problems with diving it in crap high task load conditions is a PITA. However it has very little to go wrong and it does offer rear mounted lungs. The Inspo / Meg options are fine but they have issues as well. The borris is silly money and an absolute dog to travel with?? The question is what are your issues exactly and how much do you have to spend. Personally I think a YBOD with a travel frame or KT frame is a good bit of kit. and I hope a HH will make it a great bit of kit. As far as I am concerned the Meg is out of it until the Apex heads get CE mark and some hard core testing. ATB Mark Chase __________________ See my "Doing It Chasey" video where I'm locked into a padded room, naked, with two ball bearings and within an Hour, I manage to lose one and break the other!!! Kevin Juergensen 16/11/08 [/quote]
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18th April 2006, 22:41	#22 (permalink)
zepp "Dyson with Death" daddy Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: midlands Posts: 284	Re: Trade for a KISS? keep the KISS, but get ya spanners out on it, maybe get hold of a Hammerhead control. The Meg's nice but you still have the OTS lungs with that. __________________ I'm not a bad person.....HONEST my homebuild photos http://www.rebreatherworld.com/photo...ery.php/cat/48 CLASSIC KISS #052/shearwater The Dyson is back
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19th April 2006, 00:49	#23 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,510	Re: Trade for a KISS? Quote: (Originally Posted by Explorer) And I get to pick up my meg next month. How many days, hours, minutes, seconds? I'm sure you're keeping track. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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19th April 2006, 06:33	#24 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Trade for a KISS? Quote: (Originally Posted by Mark Chase) KISS is a great unit but we both know the problems with diving it in crap high task load conditions is a PITA. Is this coming from direct personal experience or speculation, Mark ? Would diving it while scooter and video at the same time in strong current count as high task load conditions ?
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19th April 2006, 06:36	#25 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Trade for a KISS? Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld) Hey, it works for me. I dont get excited or upset at people calling my bought in components 'shite'. Some of them might be! Brent, I was only giving you some sticks M8...
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19th April 2006, 06:50	#26 (permalink)
Explorer I will teach you a..... Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 784	Re: Trade for a KISS? Quote: (Originally Posted by wedivebc) How many days, hours, minutes, seconds? I'm sure you're keeping track. Haven't unpacked from the last weeks dive charter we ran in Nanaimo. We'll be taking the 4x4 just to make sure we get to the hatchery in good time. __________________ KONA COFFEE
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19th April 2006, 08:08	#27 (permalink)
divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,638	Re: Trade for a KISS? Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Brent, I was only giving you some sticks M8... I know, its cool really Phi mate! On a serious note though, I think that if some people have issues with kit that they should say it's shit. It helps everyone including the present owner of that kit in case he hasnt come accros the limitation which gives it such a poor reputation. I think a lot of people do take some personal offense when their kit is critisized. Why? I suppose its the same reason people compare kit to establish whose is "best". All rebreathers have problems, I think my message is "get over it" and do something about it. The reason for talking about it so, was that the guy I got the wing off just couldnt live with it. I had a word with Alex and re-set it up and been happy as larry with it. Makes you think there's more to it. My inflator is on the left?!?!?! Whats that all about! Brent __________________ Attitude and self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe Last edited by divetheworld : 19th April 2006 at 08:12.
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