Custom rEvo head weight

MM71 · 20th May 2008, 18:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by weirdo1)

Sorry for asking dumb question, but why?

I think that the rEvo is perfectly balanced (without headweight) I do use 1kg on the side of te rEvo to compensate for the weight of heavy metalsub battery, but dont feel the need tot put weight on top of rEvo....

We americans like to eat fast food ... and some of us were raised very near to nuclear power stations (like ME!!)

If you were 6'6'' / 199cm tall, weighed close to 300lb / 135kg, and had to modify your standard rEvo case with spacers to accomodate your lung volume (hey paul, am I still the only person that's had to do this?) Wearing a drysuit and undergarment for 50 degree f / 10 c water. ... you'd understand

Phil · 20th May 2008, 19:21

Since many students were asking for it, we made these

Zero Gravity Diving - rEvo Weight Pocket

Cheers,

paulraymaekers · 21st May 2008, 05:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by weirdo1)

Sorry for asking dumb question, but why?

I think that the rEvo is perfectly balanced (without headweight) I do use 1kg on the side of te rEvo to compensate for the weight of heavy metalsub battery, but dont feel the need tot put weight on top of rEvo....

Hi all, I also feel 10lbs is enormous, for me 2 kg works perfect. (even 3 kg gives me a bit to much head down)
but then I use very heavy steel 3l tanks..

offcourse it also depends where you connect other things like (in case of) steel stages (some kind of counterbalance in that case)..

with 2 stages I have a total of 7 kg weight (using a CF200 and and extreme weezel +) 2 on top, 3 in middle, 2 on foot (one kg each)

paul

obakesan82 · 21st May 2008, 07:54

2kg works fine for me as well with the steel 3L tanks. Nice pouch though Phil!

Ed

Tyler S. · 21st May 2008, 17:06

10 lbs up top works great for us fat shits down here in san diego, then again I may be a little heavy but I have to bail out that weight will need to account for empty BO cylinders

PnL · 24th May 2008, 04:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by Phil)

Since many students were asking for it, we made these

Zero Gravity Diving - rEvo Weight Pocket

Cheers,

That is very slick Phil, nice job.

I agree with Tyler, if you have to bail out and you're carrying three aluminum cylinders you are going to be light. I suppose you could drop the used cylinders but they will become more buoyant as you breath them down.

But I also agree that the fat content in our bodies is higher than Paul R. and company. And if the rest of you have a physique like him, then its no wonder you don't need much weight!

Perhaps I'll go on a diet so I don't need any weights

BTW, I use these weight pockets, they fit perfectly on the bracket and is a great place to store the HUDs when you're not diving.

Buck-O-Five · 24th May 2008, 05:47

Quote: (Originally Posted by Stephane)

I'm using a 4lb soft weight on top of the rEvo and it trims fine. Like this one:

It is secured by two bungees.

I had a buddy almost hurt himself with a bungeed weight on his unit when it came off during a dive. We are making something that is semi-permanent and won't fall off.

***jradomski*** · 24th May 2008, 08:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tyler S.)

10 lbs up top works great for us fat shits down here in san diego, then again I may be a little heavy but I have to bail out that weight will need to account for empty BO cylinders

WOW!! 10 lbs.. I feel 4lbs is just slightly too much...

paulraymaekers · 24th May 2008, 14:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

WOW!! 10 lbs.. I feel 4lbs is just slightly too much...

joe, you did not meet those fat guys personally !

paul

PnL · 24th May 2008, 16:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski)

WOW!! 10 lbs.. I feel 4lbs is just slightly too much...

Joe, you don't quite carry the flotation that some of us do. Stop bragging.

20th May 2008, 18:47	#11 (permalink)
MM71 New Member Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SD Posts: 44	Re: Custom rEvo head weight Quote: (Originally Posted by weirdo1) Sorry for asking dumb question, but why? I think that the rEvo is perfectly balanced (without headweight) I do use 1kg on the side of te rEvo to compensate for the weight of heavy metalsub battery, but dont feel the need tot put weight on top of rEvo.... We americans like to eat fast food ... and some of us were raised very near to nuclear power stations (like ME!!) If you were 6'6'' / 199cm tall, weighed close to 300lb / 135kg, and had to modify your standard rEvo case with spacers to accomodate your lung volume (hey paul, am I still the only person that's had to do this?) Wearing a drysuit and undergarment for 50 degree f / 10 c water. ... you'd understand
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20th May 2008, 19:21	#12 (permalink)
Phil Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon rEvo Other CCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Geneva-Switzerland Posts: 172	Re: Custom rEvo head weight Since many students were asking for it, we made these Zero Gravity Diving - rEvo Weight Pocket Cheers, __________________ Phil __________________ CCR/OC Instructor CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Last edited by Phil : 20th May 2008 at 19:25.
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21st May 2008, 05:37	#13 (permalink)
paulraymaekers rEvo's daddy Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: belgium Posts: 1,432	Re: Custom rEvo head weight Quote: (Originally Posted by weirdo1) Sorry for asking dumb question, but why? I think that the rEvo is perfectly balanced (without headweight) I do use 1kg on the side of te rEvo to compensate for the weight of heavy metalsub battery, but dont feel the need tot put weight on top of rEvo.... Hi all, I also feel 10lbs is enormous, for me 2 kg works perfect. (even 3 kg gives me a bit to much head down) but then I use very heavy steel 3l tanks.. offcourse it also depends where you connect other things like (in case of) steel stages (some kind of counterbalance in that case).. with 2 stages I have a total of 7 kg weight (using a CF200 and and extreme weezel +) 2 on top, 3 in middle, 2 on foot (one kg each) paul __________________ www.rEvo-rebreathers.com .... the earth is flat, Elvis is alive, and radial scrubbers give longer dwell time than axials...
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21st May 2008, 07:54	#14 (permalink)
obakesan82 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 92	Re: Custom rEvo head weight 2kg works fine for me as well with the steel 3L tanks. Nice pouch though Phil! Ed __________________ "Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum."
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21st May 2008, 17:06	#15 (permalink)
Tyler S. rEject Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 186	Re: Custom rEvo head weight 10 lbs up top works great for us fat shits down here in san diego, then again I may be a little heavy but I have to bail out that weight will need to account for empty BO cylinders
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24th May 2008, 05:47	#17 (permalink)
Buck-O-Five CK #287 Pursuit & HUD Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 229	Re: Custom rEvo head weight Quote: (Originally Posted by Stephane) I'm using a 4lb soft weight on top of the rEvo and it trims fine. Like this one: It is secured by two bungees. I had a buddy almost hurt himself with a bungeed weight on his unit when it came off during a dive. We are making something that is semi-permanent and won't fall off. __________________ "The Brandon" www.sdtechdiving.com
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24th May 2008, 08:50	#18 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,871	Re: Custom rEvo head weight Quote: (Originally Posted by Tyler S.) 10 lbs up top works great for us fat shits down here in san diego, then again I may be a little heavy but I have to bail out that weight will need to account for empty BO cylinders WOW!! 10 lbs.. I feel 4lbs is just slightly too much... __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated.
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24th May 2008, 14:05	#19 (permalink)
paulraymaekers rEvo's daddy Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: belgium Posts: 1,432	Re: Custom rEvo head weight Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) WOW!! 10 lbs.. I feel 4lbs is just slightly too much... joe, you did not meet those fat guys personally ! paul __________________ www.rEvo-rebreathers.com .... the earth is flat, Elvis is alive, and radial scrubbers give longer dwell time than axials...
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24th May 2008, 16:52	#20 (permalink)
PnL Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 178	Re: Custom rEvo head weight Quote: (Originally Posted by jradomski) WOW!! 10 lbs.. I feel 4lbs is just slightly too much... Joe, you don't quite carry the flotation that some of us do. Stop bragging. __________________ SDTechDiving.com - A San Diego Technical Diving Community
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