which BOV

lof · 6th February 2008, 17:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by Dutchy)

Golem = relabled LOLA is what someone told me. I've never seen a Golem. Does this picture look familiar???
Lola.cz - Potápìèské vybavení

Nope. Same country of origin, different manufacturer, different design.

Dutchy · 6th February 2008, 20:17

Thx for clearing up that one. If anyone you're to know

cameron · 6th February 2008, 20:33

I have just fitted a Halcyon BOV on my KISS. It is exceptionally comfortable while scootering. Although the halcyon looks large and heavy, its is positive and easily trimmed in the water which makes it super comfortable in your mouth.

Due to its large profile the KISS is horrible in current and while scootering. I had to dive with a seacure on it to gain a good hold. Even so, I would still get terrible jaw fatigue.

Does the Golum have a chin rest?

Cam

Gilles · 7th February 2008, 00:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by cameron)

Due to its large profile the KISS is horrible in current and while scootering. I had to dive with a seacure on it to gain a good hold. Even so, I would still get terrible jaw fatigue.

Does the Golum have a chin rest?

Cam

I do significant amounts of scootering and subjected to plenty of current. As far as I can tell, the profile of the Golum BOV is marginally larger than the original DSV. The majority of mouthpeice pull is from the breathing hose.

lof · 7th February 2008, 21:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by cameron)

I have just fitted a Halcyon BOV on my KISS. It is exceptionally comfortable while scootering. Although the halcyon looks large and heavy, its is positive and easily trimmed in the water which makes it super comfortable in your mouth.

Due to its large profile the KISS is horrible in current and while scootering. I had to dive with a seacure on it to gain a good hold. Even so, I would still get terrible jaw fatigue.

Does the Golum have a chin rest?

Cam

Did you try to turn your head sideways while scootering with Halcyon BOV? I almost lost it first time I did it

The GG does not come with chin rest but here is a recipe for a chinrest I use:
1) Cut 2.5" of garden hose
2) Cut 10" of bungee cord
3) run bungee through the garden hose
4) tie around the 2nd stage body
5) rest your chin

or we can manufacture $50 chinrest if you prefer.

cameron · 8th February 2008, 00:44

Time will tell on the Halcyon. I just fitted it this month, so we will see after a year of diving. I didn't really notice much pull while turning my head and scootering, but I will pay more attention to it next dive.

If it is a problem I may try a golum but so far the Halcyon is looking pretty nice.

Cam

teddy2005 · 11th February 2008, 16:52

Just got my v4tec BOV.
Easy to mount, a fine peace of kit, and the HUD is easy to put on.

Thanks Peter.

adrenalin_junkie · 9th March 2008, 12:37

divematics are great BOV's , but trying to get hold of them in a pain in the a--

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cameron Classic Kiss 124 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 247	Re: which BOV I have just fitted a Halcyon BOV on my KISS. It is exceptionally comfortable while scootering. Although the halcyon looks large and heavy, its is positive and easily trimmed in the water which makes it super comfortable in your mouth. Due to its large profile the KISS is horrible in current and while scootering. I had to dive with a seacure on it to gain a good hold. Even so, I would still get terrible jaw fatigue. Does the Golum have a chin rest? Cam __________________ Reclaim at work and CCR at home, life is good
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7th February 2008, 00:48	#34 (permalink)
Gilles Worship the feminine Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Den Haag (Netherlands) Posts: 762	Re: which BOV Quote: (Originally Posted by cameron) Due to its large profile the KISS is horrible in current and while scootering. I had to dive with a seacure on it to gain a good hold. Even so, I would still get terrible jaw fatigue. Does the Golum have a chin rest? Cam I do significant amounts of scootering and subjected to plenty of current. As far as I can tell, the profile of the Golum BOV is marginally larger than the original DSV. The majority of mouthpeice pull is from the breathing hose. __________________ Gilles http://www.dirrebreather.com
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7th February 2008, 21:53	#35 (permalink)
lof RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR RB80 / Clone Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 478	Re: which BOV Quote: (Originally Posted by cameron) I have just fitted a Halcyon BOV on my KISS. It is exceptionally comfortable while scootering. Although the halcyon looks large and heavy, its is positive and easily trimmed in the water which makes it super comfortable in your mouth. Due to its large profile the KISS is horrible in current and while scootering. I had to dive with a seacure on it to gain a good hold. Even so, I would still get terrible jaw fatigue. Does the Golum have a chin rest? Cam Did you try to turn your head sideways while scootering with Halcyon BOV? I almost lost it first time I did it The GG does not come with chin rest but here is a recipe for a chinrest I use: 1) Cut 2.5" of garden hose 2) Cut 10" of bungee cord 3) run bungee through the garden hose 4) tie around the 2nd stage body 5) rest your chin or we can manufacture $50 chinrest if you prefer. __________________ Jakub Golem Gear ShopKeeper www.golemgear.com
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8th February 2008, 00:44	#36 (permalink)
cameron Classic Kiss 124 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 247	Re: which BOV Time will tell on the Halcyon. I just fitted it this month, so we will see after a year of diving. I didn't really notice much pull while turning my head and scootering, but I will pay more attention to it next dive. If it is a problem I may try a golum but so far the Halcyon is looking pretty nice. Cam __________________ Reclaim at work and CCR at home, life is good
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teddy2005 New Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Switzerland Posts: 25	Re: which BOV Just got my v4tec BOV. Easy to mount, a fine peace of kit, and the HUD is easy to put on. Thanks Peter.
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