Silent-Submersion vs. Gavin

[lucid]

Question for scooter owners...

I will be purchasing a scooter sometime this year. At first I was dead set on a Gavin but have decided to at least look at a SS. Just curious to know what people think about the SS.

If you look at the pictures on the ss webpage the scooter just looks like a better made product. They G and SS both use Mako motors, I don't think the SS is rewound, and have the same rear end. Also the battery compartment just looks sturdier.

The SS has a single motorcycle type grip instead of the mako style. I have never used either scooters but a friend told me that the Gavin style handle was uncomfortable after a short period of scootering. You have to bend your wrist to hold the handle and engage the trigger. The SS grip looks more comfortable and I like the idea of a twist switch. But I have heard that the SS grip is not as sturdy as the G.

Anyway if you have any opinions of either please post them.

 

[WreckWriter]

The ONLY thing I like about the SS is the grip, don't care for the twist throttle thing but I do like the angle. Gavins are faster, sturdier, and support from George is unmatched. I recommend Gavin.

WW

 

[SLJ]

I agree with WW

SLJ

 

[Uncle Pug]

I would like to try an SS.

You have to get used to how to hold the trigger and have the correct length of bridle our you will get cramps in your palm using the Gavin... at least that was my farm animal experience

 

[DIR Tec Diver]

I have 2 Gavin scooters. They are absolutely incredible. Yes they are expensive, but you get what you pay for. I know Trey (George Irvine), and he is not only probably the world's best diver, but he knows scooters better than anyone, and that is why the world's top divers always choose Gavin. You get complete unquestioning support, and you will always have the confidence in knowing that your equipment is the best in the world.

This is your life, don't settle for anything but the best!

 

[JamieZ]

Well I disagree on Gavins being faster. They have the same rewound motor. Which is basically the same motor thats in the Mako's, Aeris Voyager and some Tekna's. Except those three are not rewound for better performance. Here's my thoughts being that I own an SS. Their better balanced, their engineered with real parts unlike the Gavin with cheap plastic handles and triggers and a cheap PVC motor housing which defeats the purpose of having a higher amp motor because there's nothing to displace the heat like the aluminum housing on the SS scooter.

Scooters are the most basic piece of machinery, you dont need someone to fix your scooter for you if you can hang a picture on the wall. (No offense WW because I'm sure you could fix it yourself.) Besides if you bought an SS you wouldnt be fixing it you would be riding it. All and all you really cant go wrong with either one. I purchased an SS because Rodney truly makes a better product. If you cant get the 2 side by side look at pics on the web pages side by side. GI's looks like a handy man put it together Rodney's looks like a Technician/Engineer put it together. SS grip is solid HDPE not hollow.

PS DIR REC DIVER we heard you 300 other times that your Georges friend and how well you know him bla bla bla. Get a clue no one CARES. Puppet boy!

 

[WreckWriter]

DIR Tec Diver once bubbled...
I know Trey (George Irvine)

How does George feel about you talking up rebreathers on the Internet? I know him too and I'd be real surprized if his opinion of that was expressed in words that didn't involve livestock.

WW

 

[omar]

Rodney Nairne builds the SS.

omar

 

[JamieZ]

Your right Omar. Dont I feel stupid. I dont know where I got Darin maybe I was thinking of his last name or something, then again I think this Rec DIR Diver guy has got me doing loops. I edited it.

 

[icediver]

I've owned an SS for a year now. I have the short and long haul. I did my research on the net and it appeared that the SS was made of sturdier components. The handle was one of the biggest factors in my choice, when your doing 2 hour scooter dives the last thing you want is wrist fatigue.
I have spoken to Rodney from time to time. However it was not due to problems with the scooter as it seems to be bullit proof.

T