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Oh good. Someone ask 'em why the thing is so expensive.hodagey:Dive Rite will have the O2ptima rebreather available to view and ask questions
It doesn't look like it is integrated with deco computers. I'm assuming those are only PO2 monitors
PeCeDiver:No those are hammerheads from JM.
Twice as expensive as a 6 lbs Sodsorb fill on the PRISM, and I rather doubt it lasts as long.MrConclusion:More money and less time between changes
Since there is almost no dust chances of a caustic cocktail are much reduced, at least upon initial flooding. And since the absorbant is mounted to a rolled grid, the absorbant won't clump when submerged. So in a partial scrubber flood I see an adbantage.have they proven to reduce accidents yet?
Haven't been on DiveRite's website in a bit, does it feature the rebreather now?One interesting note, Dive Rite's website does say that a standard granular scrubber will be available in the future.
One of the handsets contains the setpoint controller and deco computer.mempilot:It doesn't look like it is integrated with deco computers.
That's a bit odd as the HH has been in production for quite a while ... I wonder if the divers needed the working out. The HH is very advanced with myriads of settings, not the easiest controller to figure out even with a manual.that there were a few software tweaks to work out
The price for the Hammerhead for the Inspiration is $3,000.mempilot:That being the case, what would each of them sell for? - Curious what the breakdown is on this unit.
caveseeker7:That's a bit odd as the HH has been in production for quite a while ... I wonder if the divers needed the working out. The HH is very advanced with myriads of settings, not the easiest controller to figure out even with a manual.
PeCeDiver:No those are hammerheads from JM. Those are deco computers. I looked at the Diverite Optima before I decided on the EVO. At 5000$ the Optima was a bargain. At 6500$ it was slightly less expensive than the EVO after importing it into Europe. At 6900 + extra's the EVO is cheaper.
I was also concerned about the overall weight of the Optima (+30 KG) and the ExtendAir cartridges. Try to get those on a remote island.