Is Draeger really stopping production?

scubanimal · 13th February 2007, 01:24

Hello all,
I heard a rumor that Draeger has stopped production and is no longer going to sell the Dolphin. Can anyone confirm this? While I've heard that rumor each year for some time now, this one had more credability then most.

Thanks,

tamorgen · 13th February 2007, 12:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubanimal)

Hello all,
I heard a rumor that Draeger has stopped production and is no longer going to sell the Dolphin. Can anyone confirm this? While I've heard that rumor each year for some time now, this one had more credability then most.

Thanks,

There was a post about this about a week or two ago. I believe that the rumor was that Aqualung may stop distributing the Dolphin, but Dräger would continue to produce the Dolphin. I looked on both the Dräger web site and the Aqualung site, and I didn't see any official mention of this either way.

4ster · 13th February 2007, 13:07

Here is the thread. Take it for what it is worth.

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/semi-...d-dolphin.html

**Freef** · 13th February 2007, 14:33

I've emailed Apeks, the UK distributor and I'll post the response whan I get one.

ajjaffe · 13th February 2007, 21:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by scubanimal)

Hello all,
I heard a rumor that Draeger has stopped production and is no longer going to sell the Dolphin. Can anyone confirm this? While I've heard that rumor each year for some time now, this one had more credability then most.

Thanks,

Scubanimal-
Spoke with a local dive shop owner. He told me that a recent trade show event that, while he was there, he was propositioned to take over Aqualung's Distributorship.

FWIW: Aqualung is going to stop selling them, sooner or later, but it seems as though Drager will not stop making them. Since Tecme and W+S are still selling parts, safe to assume that it will be possible to get what you need. Not to mention that the Dolphin parts have other uses on other machines, I would not expect the project to go south anytime soon. Also, best selling Rebreather (by number - please keep the flames to a minimum), not in Drager's best interest to stop making it.

Just my 2 cents.

-Adam

scubanimal · 14th February 2007, 01:42

Thanks guys,
That makes more sense, I knew Aqualung was not selling many and were iffy in continuing to market them.

I'm thinking of selling mine but did not want to mislead anyone.

thanks,
Ian

**Freef** · 14th February 2007, 17:24

Hi David,
As far as we are aware Drager are not ceasing production of the Dolphin and we haven’t heard any rumours.

Regards

Gill Hook
Technical/Customer Service
Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd.
Gill.Hook@apeks.co.uk
www.apeks.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1254 692200
Fax: +44 (0) 1254 692211

tamorgen · 26th February 2007, 10:52

I spoke with my LDS and our Dräger expert told me, that the reason that Aqualung is discontinuing carrying the Dräger Dolphin, is that they are going to be releasing their own rebreather under one of the Aqualung brands. I was told that they would be able to get parts through Aqualung through the end of the year, but he wasn't sure beyond that point.

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tamorgen Gadget guru extrordinaire Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 183	Re: Is Draeger really stopping production? Quote: (Originally Posted by scubanimal) Hello all, I heard a rumor that Draeger has stopped production and is no longer going to sell the Dolphin. Can anyone confirm this? While I've heard that rumor each year for some time now, this one had more credability then most. Thanks, There was a post about this about a week or two ago. I believe that the rumor was that Aqualung may stop distributing the Dolphin, but Dräger would continue to produce the Dolphin. I looked on both the Dräger web site and the Aqualung site, and I didn't see any official mention of this either way.
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4ster Addicted to Oxygen Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 286	Re: Is Draeger really stopping production? Here is the thread. Take it for what it is worth. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/semi-...d-dolphin.html __________________ Steve "My problem is that I have trouble reconciling my gross habits with my net income." Errol Flynn
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Freef Custom Title Disallowed! Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Land of the Freef, UK. Posts: 1,356	Re: Is Draeger really stopping production? I've emailed Apeks, the UK distributor and I'll post the response whan I get one. __________________ David. Currently owner of two differently sized ankles.
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ajjaffe New Member Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 47	Re: Is Draeger really stopping production? Quote: (Originally Posted by scubanimal) Hello all, I heard a rumor that Draeger has stopped production and is no longer going to sell the Dolphin. Can anyone confirm this? While I've heard that rumor each year for some time now, this one had more credability then most. Thanks, Scubanimal- Spoke with a local dive shop owner. He told me that a recent trade show event that, while he was there, he was propositioned to take over Aqualung's Distributorship. FWIW: Aqualung is going to stop selling them, sooner or later, but it seems as though Drager will not stop making them. Since Tecme and W+S are still selling parts, safe to assume that it will be possible to get what you need. Not to mention that the Dolphin parts have other uses on other machines, I would not expect the project to go south anytime soon. Also, best selling Rebreather (by number - please keep the flames to a minimum), not in Drager's best interest to stop making it. Just my 2 cents. -Adam
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scubanimal New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Optima Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 88	Re: Is Draeger really stopping production? Thanks guys, That makes more sense, I knew Aqualung was not selling many and were iffy in continuing to market them. I'm thinking of selling mine but did not want to mislead anyone. thanks, Ian
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Freef Custom Title Disallowed! Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Land of the Freef, UK. Posts: 1,356	Reply from Apeks. Hi David, As far as we are aware Drager are not ceasing production of the Dolphin and we haven’t heard any rumours. Regards Gill Hook Technical/Customer Service Apeks Marine Equipment Ltd. Gill.Hook@apeks.co.uk www.apeks.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1254 692200 Fax: +44 (0) 1254 692211 __________________ David. Currently owner of two differently sized ankles.
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tamorgen Gadget guru extrordinaire Current Rebreather/s: Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 183	Re: Is Draeger really stopping production? I spoke with my LDS and our Dräger expert told me, that the reason that Aqualung is discontinuing carrying the Dräger Dolphin, is that they are going to be releasing their own rebreather under one of the Aqualung brands. I was told that they would be able to get parts through Aqualung through the end of the year, but he wasn't sure beyond that point.
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