Sentinel in Denmark

Rasmus · 2nd March 2008, 17:31

Hi list

I have been looking forward to dive and experience the hands on with the unit.

As a Ouroboros IT, I was invited to help developing training materials for the Sentinel. This was a great upportunity to try the new unit. Phil Short from CCR, had a preproduction unit with him to Denmark this weekend.

I must say, it supprised me, how good it breaths and how userfriendly the electronics are. It´s quite easy to have a good trim on the unit.

I really look forward to get my own unit soon, and you guys who have one on order, you have something to look forward to.

I have attached some photos of me and Phil, taken in Mariagerfjord.
Courtsy of photos, are Jesper Kjøller, DYK Magasin.

Best RL

brokenbones · 2nd March 2008, 17:50

Thanks for the photos....nice to see the unit in the water. Quick question, the breathing loop looks like it sticks up very high above your head. Can it be adjusted/shorten so that it would be more streamlined and closer to your back/shoulders?

Marvintpa · 2nd March 2008, 18:06

Rasmus, thanks for the info. Any word on whether the final production version will continue to use cam bands for the bottles or if something like Tiger mounts might be available?

How did you like the stock wing/backplate?

Will the backup HUD be like that in the production version? That looks... well, could be a nightmare for wreck penetration.

Agreed, the hose configuration looks dedidedly odd. Sure looks like the scrubber sticks up awfully high off the back as well.

IN468 · 2nd March 2008, 18:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by brokenbones)

Thanks for the photos....nice to see the unit in the water. Quick question, the breathing loop looks like it sticks up very high above your head. Can it be adjusted/shorten so that it would be more streamlined and closer to your back/shoulders?

You are right, if looking at the last pic you can see that the hoses come out of the box at a very high point not like boris box , hoses should held down by weights

If you look from the side , the sentinel looks more bulky compared to the boris not as promised more streamlined

HMP · 2nd March 2008, 21:23

The breathing hose routing doesnt look that great to be honest. Hoses wrapping around your head like that will be irritating and if your using comms, even more so. I really dont like the look of that.
They (the hoses) are so long though, I wonder if you could strap them down so they leave the unit from a place more akin to the boris or 15.5? Though I'm sure that wouldnt be approved for wob.

I very pleased you found it easy to use and were impressed by the electronics, that means a lot. I'm looking forward to getting mine, but I am concerned about the hoses, though I doubt it will be addressed by CCR.

HMP · 2nd March 2008, 21:31

Looking at the picture again, it might be improved by a small redesign of the case. One with the hoses coming out more to the side (towards the corners) and perhaps then you could move that trim weight back to were the hoses are now 'cause it looks like your banging your head against the weights in the photo.
I know the hoses leave the scrubber case very close to the lid so it probably couldnt be achieved without lowering the scrubber in the case which would open a can of worms with wob probably.

oh well.

Gobfish1 · 2nd March 2008, 22:13

that Senility looks on the big side , from the side

cameron · 2nd March 2008, 22:20

Come on guys, stop being polite; that thing looks big, awkward and poorly laid out. Those hoses are just asking for a beating in an over head.

Cam

aknelson · 2nd March 2008, 23:34

[quote=Rasmus;171523]Hi list
I must say, it suprised me, how good it breaths and how user friendly the electronics are.........

Thanks for the Report and the great pictures.

I am just wondering if and when the improved Sentinel electronics features will be availeble for the Boris. I guess this would make some Boris owners happy too

Cheers Andreas

Stephane · 3rd March 2008, 05:19

You're absolutely right Cameron, the Sentinel is an ugly rebreather. It might breathe very well but it's ugly. And big, very big.

2nd March 2008, 17:50	#2 (permalink)
brokenbones New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 15	Re: Sentinel in Denmark Thanks for the photos....nice to see the unit in the water. Quick question, the breathing loop looks like it sticks up very high above your head. Can it be adjusted/shorten so that it would be more streamlined and closer to your back/shoulders?
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2nd March 2008, 18:06	#3 (permalink)
Marvintpa Bad knees, matching brain Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 233	Re: Sentinel in Denmark Rasmus, thanks for the info. Any word on whether the final production version will continue to use cam bands for the bottles or if something like Tiger mounts might be available? How did you like the stock wing/backplate? Will the backup HUD be like that in the production version? That looks... well, could be a nightmare for wreck penetration. Agreed, the hose configuration looks dedidedly odd. Sure looks like the scrubber sticks up awfully high off the back as well. Last edited by Marvintpa : 2nd March 2008 at 18:11.
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2nd March 2008, 18:07	#4 (permalink)
IN468 "master of desaster" Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 136	Re: Sentinel in Denmark Quote: (Originally Posted by brokenbones) Thanks for the photos....nice to see the unit in the water. Quick question, the breathing loop looks like it sticks up very high above your head. Can it be adjusted/shorten so that it would be more streamlined and closer to your back/shoulders? You are right, if looking at the last pic you can see that the hoses come out of the box at a very high point not like boris box , hoses should held down by weights If you look from the side , the sentinel looks more bulky compared to the boris not as promised more streamlined Last edited by IN468 : 2nd March 2008 at 18:14.
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2nd March 2008, 21:23	#5 (permalink)
HMP New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Dolphin Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plymouth, U.K. Posts: 95	Re: Sentinel in Denmark The breathing hose routing doesnt look that great to be honest. Hoses wrapping around your head like that will be irritating and if your using comms, even more so. I really dont like the look of that. They (the hoses) are so long though, I wonder if you could strap them down so they leave the unit from a place more akin to the boris or 15.5? Though I'm sure that wouldnt be approved for wob. I very pleased you found it easy to use and were impressed by the electronics, that means a lot. I'm looking forward to getting mine, but I am concerned about the hoses, though I doubt it will be addressed by CCR.
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2nd March 2008, 21:31	#6 (permalink)
HMP New Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Dolphin Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plymouth, U.K. Posts: 95	Re: Sentinel in Denmark Looking at the picture again, it might be improved by a small redesign of the case. One with the hoses coming out more to the side (towards the corners) and perhaps then you could move that trim weight back to were the hoses are now 'cause it looks like your banging your head against the weights in the photo. I know the hoses leave the scrubber case very close to the lid so it probably couldnt be achieved without lowering the scrubber in the case which would open a can of worms with wob probably. oh well.
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2nd March 2008, 22:13	#7 (permalink)
Gobfish1 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 352	Re: Sentinel in Denmark that Senility looks on the big side , from the side __________________ Steve G Apparently not the only gay diver in the village http://drinkingliberally.org/blogs/o...nzee-glock.gif http://www.scubatunes.com/audio/vol01/mp3/HiTech.mp3
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2nd March 2008, 22:20	#8 (permalink)
cameron Classic Kiss 124 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 245	Re: Sentinel in Denmark Come on guys, stop being polite; that thing looks big, awkward and poorly laid out. Those hoses are just asking for a beating in an over head. Cam __________________ Reclaim at work and CCR at home, life is good Last edited by cameron : 2nd March 2008 at 22:23.
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2nd March 2008, 23:34	#9 (permalink)
aknelson New Member Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Dolphin Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 71	Re: Sentinel in Denmark [quote=Rasmus;171523]Hi list I must say, it suprised me, how good it breaths and how user friendly the electronics are......... Thanks for the Report and the great pictures. I am just wondering if and when the improved Sentinel electronics features will be availeble for the Boris. I guess this would make some Boris owners happy too Cheers Andreas Last edited by aknelson : 2nd March 2008 at 23:36.
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3rd March 2008, 05:19	#10 (permalink)
Stephane Hey! Ho! Let's go! Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: rEvo Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nantes - France Posts: 725	Re: Sentinel in Denmark You're absolutely right Cameron, the Sentinel is an ugly rebreather. It might breathe very well but it's ugly. And big, very big. __________________ Stéphane Hammer-rEvo powered!
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