Question Iq sub fx-ccr. New chest mount unit

[PEDiver]

The unit could not be configured with both a Shearwater Petrel3 AND a NERD2.

There's a video on SubGravity's Facebook page which breaks down the head and talks about this. You can configure it with both.

 

[BoltSnap]

iQsub just like the X-CCR.

I can't find anything about it on their website, can you?

 

[PEDiver]

I can't find anything about it on their website, can you?

It's literally stamped on the head. I also spoke with one of the lead instructors about it. Check out SubGravity's Facebook and you will see multiple videos about the unit. It's also a brand new unit so it doesn't surprise me it hasn't made it on the website yet.

 

[BoltSnap]

It's literally stamped on the head. I also spoke with one of the lead instructors about it. Check out SubGravity's Facebook and you will see multiple videos about the unit. It's also a brand new unit so it doesn't surprise me it hasn't made it on the website yet.

I just wanted to see it on their website. I am not in sub gravity's region.

 

[stuartv]

Is this a sub gravity or iqsub product?

I believe iqSub is the manufacturer of the FX, just like they are the manufacturer of the X CCR. Sub Gravity is the US importer/distributor for the iqSub CCRs. I believe.

 

[stuartv]

I just wanted to see it on their website. I am not in sub gravity's region.

FX-CCR - SubGravity

ccr.sub-gravity.com

 

[johnydive]

Any comparaison, between the cmoptima vs the fix-ccr? I’m waiting for couple reviews before jumping into the ccr world!

 

[stuartv]

Any comparaison, between the cmoptima vs the ne fix-ccr? I’m waiting for couple reviews before jumping into the ccr world!

I have a Chop.

Looking at the info on the FX, I like the click-lock setup on the hoses. I like that the sensor tray is easy to pull out. I like that you can order it configured with a needle valve.

But, the REAL litmus test is how it breathes. The Chop breathes awesome. The FX is probably very much the same, but that remains to be seen.

Also, I can have a NERD controller and a Petrel controller for the Chop and plug one in as a monitor and it will work. Very handy for traveling and wanting to have a backup controller in case the primary controller fails. I don't know if that will work on the FX or not.

In the end, it's $700 more than my Chop, when configured exactly the same way as my Chop.

Less money. Breathes great. Works with a controller as monitor. And it is made in north FL - meaning all parts and service are very quick and easy to get (for us in the USA). No regrets on the Chop.

 

[kensuf]

as a meg instructor, I'm laughing my ass off at all the chestmount rebreather options. 5 years ago everyone was adament that you needed to use backmount CL's to avoid chest clutter, now everyone is pushing for cluttering things way beyond a set of counterlungs.

 

[johnydive]

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as a meg instructor, I'm laughing my ass off at all the chestmount rebreather options. 5 years ago everyone was adament that you needed to use backmount CL's to avoid chest clutter, now everyone is pushing for cluttering things way beyond a set of counterlungs.

Why would you say backmount is the way to go? I’m curious to hear your opinion as an instructor!