vinceonthecape
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The size....the Rapid fits into a small pouch ready to go---the larger tanks are not needed for the quick dives in shallow water... 20-30 minutes in 30 feet or less
Zeagle Rapid Diver System
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vinceonthecape
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I found more information at rapidiver.com
The cost is substantially less then a conventional scuba set up too. That would be the advantage to the tax payers.
Joe
Joe
This is not a traditional scuba system.
The Rapid Diver is about one third the size of a normal dive system, fits in a small bag with a 20 cf tank and weighs about 20 lbs.
Each unit fits from a 5 year old up to a 300 lbs man.
It's designed to be a soft entry to scuba, used for light recreation, or as a public safety rescue device.
Shown below with an optional utility belt, it can hold up to three small tanks. One 6, 13, 20 or 27 in front; a 6 or 13 on the belt, and up to a 120 on the back with an optional pack.
Zeagle founder Dennis Bulin (left), 22 year veteran sales manager Jim Wittstruck (blue shirt), and Chris DeFelice, one of the Rapid Diver developers (right), show the rapid Diver to customers at DEMA.
Chad Carney
FL Zeagle Sales
The Rapid Diver is about one third the size of a normal dive system, fits in a small bag with a 20 cf tank and weighs about 20 lbs.
Each unit fits from a 5 year old up to a 300 lbs man.
It's designed to be a soft entry to scuba, used for light recreation, or as a public safety rescue device.
Shown below with an optional utility belt, it can hold up to three small tanks. One 6, 13, 20 or 27 in front; a 6 or 13 on the belt, and up to a 120 on the back with an optional pack.
Zeagle founder Dennis Bulin (left), 22 year veteran sales manager Jim Wittstruck (blue shirt), and Chris DeFelice, one of the Rapid Diver developers (right), show the rapid Diver to customers at DEMA.
Chad Carney
FL Zeagle Sales
I got this information off of the Rapidiver.com website--hope it helps in describing the Rapid Diver and how it is different from any of the dive gear out there.
Lightweight Scuba System Goes From Tactical to Practical
RAPID DIVER is a lightweight, all-inclusive scuba system that mates a tank, regulator and buoyancy module to a universal-fit, load-bearing harness. It was created in response to public safety and military needs for a universal fit, compact, versatile and easily deployed scuba system.
Mission requirements called for a system that could be stored in a small space, donned and activated quickly, and worn in situations such as helicopter and boat operations in which conventional scuba gear would prove too cumbersome and restrictive. Comfort was also of great importance, as some operations would require the user to wear the gear for extended periods of time while engaged in complex, task-loaded missions.With an overall weight of just 20 pounds, the Rapid Diver stores in a compact hand-carried pouch, and readies for use in less than a minute.It provides sufficient air duration for the average dive a 20 to 25 minutes at moderate depths. The Rapid Diver can go from duffel to dive just 20 seconds.
Though designed for professional use, many of the Rapid Diver's performance characteristics make it equally suited to a range of civilian applications.It is the preferred system for shore diving, due to its user-friendly design, universal fit capability and ease of transporting and storage. Persons who are unable to wear heavy conventional scuba gear, or who simply feel uncomfortable with the associated bulk and weight, appreciate the light overall weight and wearer comfort of Rapid Diver. In addition to a low overall weight, the Rapid Diver features a unique load-bearing harness that distributes the weight of the tank evenly over the diver's torso, making it well suited for difficult shore entries and is also beneficial for long walks to the water or water entry from ladders or small boats. Rapid Diver's small size allows it to be stowed aboard a boat, where it can be deployed for underwater boat maintenance, anchor checks, and fast response to emergencies such as a fouled prop or suspected hull damage.
Also unique to the Rapid Diver system is the ability to configure the rig for a wide variety of mission profiles. In it's simplest form, the Rapid Diver can be configured to become a PFD/swimmers vest by removing the tank and life support system, beneficial in most boat operations. For extended dive profiles, the Rapid Diver can be configured with an additional tank mounted on the back pad. If mission requirements call for an even longer diving profile, larger capacity singles or doubles of up to 130 cubic feet can be used in conjunction with the Rapid Diver system by use of a conventional back-plate. Many rebreather users are showing interest with the ability to add back up air systems.
A variety of specialized and custom-configurable gas management options allow the user to configure the rig with a redundant air supply, and to use full-face scuba masks in conjunction with a gas switching block. To extend duration and stealth, a rebreather module which clips onto the existing Rapid Diver Tactical is in the works and will be made available for military applications.
Rapid Diver is a premium product and was created by dive equipment designer and long time diver, Christopher De Felice. The Rapid Diver is manufactured in the United States by Zeagle Systems, the industry's leading manufacturer of SCUBA BC's. It is constructed using materials selected for extreme durability and wear resistance, finished to the same high standards as the company's public safety and military products.
Lightweight Scuba System Goes From Tactical to Practical
RAPID DIVER is a lightweight, all-inclusive scuba system that mates a tank, regulator and buoyancy module to a universal-fit, load-bearing harness. It was created in response to public safety and military needs for a universal fit, compact, versatile and easily deployed scuba system.
Mission requirements called for a system that could be stored in a small space, donned and activated quickly, and worn in situations such as helicopter and boat operations in which conventional scuba gear would prove too cumbersome and restrictive. Comfort was also of great importance, as some operations would require the user to wear the gear for extended periods of time while engaged in complex, task-loaded missions.With an overall weight of just 20 pounds, the Rapid Diver stores in a compact hand-carried pouch, and readies for use in less than a minute.It provides sufficient air duration for the average dive a 20 to 25 minutes at moderate depths. The Rapid Diver can go from duffel to dive just 20 seconds.
Though designed for professional use, many of the Rapid Diver's performance characteristics make it equally suited to a range of civilian applications.It is the preferred system for shore diving, due to its user-friendly design, universal fit capability and ease of transporting and storage. Persons who are unable to wear heavy conventional scuba gear, or who simply feel uncomfortable with the associated bulk and weight, appreciate the light overall weight and wearer comfort of Rapid Diver. In addition to a low overall weight, the Rapid Diver features a unique load-bearing harness that distributes the weight of the tank evenly over the diver's torso, making it well suited for difficult shore entries and is also beneficial for long walks to the water or water entry from ladders or small boats. Rapid Diver's small size allows it to be stowed aboard a boat, where it can be deployed for underwater boat maintenance, anchor checks, and fast response to emergencies such as a fouled prop or suspected hull damage.
Also unique to the Rapid Diver system is the ability to configure the rig for a wide variety of mission profiles. In it's simplest form, the Rapid Diver can be configured to become a PFD/swimmers vest by removing the tank and life support system, beneficial in most boat operations. For extended dive profiles, the Rapid Diver can be configured with an additional tank mounted on the back pad. If mission requirements call for an even longer diving profile, larger capacity singles or doubles of up to 130 cubic feet can be used in conjunction with the Rapid Diver system by use of a conventional back-plate. Many rebreather users are showing interest with the ability to add back up air systems.
A variety of specialized and custom-configurable gas management options allow the user to configure the rig with a redundant air supply, and to use full-face scuba masks in conjunction with a gas switching block. To extend duration and stealth, a rebreather module which clips onto the existing Rapid Diver Tactical is in the works and will be made available for military applications.
Rapid Diver is a premium product and was created by dive equipment designer and long time diver, Christopher De Felice. The Rapid Diver is manufactured in the United States by Zeagle Systems, the industry's leading manufacturer of SCUBA BC's. It is constructed using materials selected for extreme durability and wear resistance, finished to the same high standards as the company's public safety and military products.
Here is what they say about the Rapid Diver off the Rapidiver.com website...This should help in understanding how the Rapid is different from anything out there!
Lightweight Scuba System Goes From Tactical to Practical
RAPID DIVER is a lightweight, all-inclusive scuba system that mates a tank, regulator and buoyancy module to a universal-fit, load-bearing harness. It was created in response to public safety and military needs for a universal fit, compact, versatile and easily deployed scuba system.
Mission requirements called for a system that could be stored in a small space, donned and activated quickly, and worn in situations such as helicopter and boat operations in which conventional scuba gear would prove too cumbersome and restrictive. Comfort was also of great importance, as some operations would require the user to wear the gear for extended periods of time while engaged in complex, task-loaded missions.With an overall weight of just 20 pounds, the Rapid Diver stores in a compact hand-carried pouch, and readies for use in less than a minute.It provides sufficient air duration for the average dive a 20 to 25 minutes at moderate depths. The Rapid Diver can go from duffel to dive in 15 seconds.
Though designed for professional use, many of the Rapid Diver's performance characteristics make it equally suited to a range of civilian applications.It is the preferred system for shore diving, due to its user-friendly design, universal fit capability and ease of transporting and storage. Persons who are unable to wear heavy conventional scuba gear, or who simply feel uncomfortable with the associated bulk and weight, appreciate the light overall weight and wearer comfort of Rapid Diver. In addition to a low overall weight, the Rapid Diver features a unique load-bearing harness that distributes the weight of the tank evenly over the diver's torso, making it well suited for difficult shore entries and is also beneficial for long walks to the water or water entry from ladders or small boats. Rapid Diver's small size allows it to be stowed aboard a boat, where it can be deployed for underwater boat maintenance, anchor checks, and fast response to emergencies such as a fouled prop or suspected hull damage.
Also unique to the Rapid Diver system is the ability to configure the rig for a wide variety of mission profiles. In it's simplest form, the Rapid Diver can be configured to become a PFD by removing the tank and life support system, beneficial in most boat operations. For extended dive profiles, the Rapid Diver can be configured with an additional tank mounted on the back pad. If mission requirements call for an even longer diving profile, larger capacity singles or doubles of up to 130 cubic feet can be used in conjunction with the Rapid Diver system by use of a conventional back-plate.
A variety of specialized and custom-configurable gas management options allow the user to configure the rig with a redundant air supply, and to use full-face scuba masks in conjunction with a gas switching block. To extend duration and stealth, a rebreather module which clips onto the existing Rapid Diver Tactical is in the works and will be made available for military applications.
Rapid Diver is a premium product and was created by dive equipment designer and long time diver, Christopher De Felice. The Rapid Diver is manufactured in the United States by Zeagle Systems, the industry's leading manufacturer of SCUBA BC's. It is constructed using materials selected for extreme durability and wear resistance, finished to the same high standards as the company's public safety and military products.
Lightweight Scuba System Goes From Tactical to Practical
RAPID DIVER is a lightweight, all-inclusive scuba system that mates a tank, regulator and buoyancy module to a universal-fit, load-bearing harness. It was created in response to public safety and military needs for a universal fit, compact, versatile and easily deployed scuba system.
Mission requirements called for a system that could be stored in a small space, donned and activated quickly, and worn in situations such as helicopter and boat operations in which conventional scuba gear would prove too cumbersome and restrictive. Comfort was also of great importance, as some operations would require the user to wear the gear for extended periods of time while engaged in complex, task-loaded missions.With an overall weight of just 20 pounds, the Rapid Diver stores in a compact hand-carried pouch, and readies for use in less than a minute.It provides sufficient air duration for the average dive a 20 to 25 minutes at moderate depths. The Rapid Diver can go from duffel to dive in 15 seconds.
Though designed for professional use, many of the Rapid Diver's performance characteristics make it equally suited to a range of civilian applications.It is the preferred system for shore diving, due to its user-friendly design, universal fit capability and ease of transporting and storage. Persons who are unable to wear heavy conventional scuba gear, or who simply feel uncomfortable with the associated bulk and weight, appreciate the light overall weight and wearer comfort of Rapid Diver. In addition to a low overall weight, the Rapid Diver features a unique load-bearing harness that distributes the weight of the tank evenly over the diver's torso, making it well suited for difficult shore entries and is also beneficial for long walks to the water or water entry from ladders or small boats. Rapid Diver's small size allows it to be stowed aboard a boat, where it can be deployed for underwater boat maintenance, anchor checks, and fast response to emergencies such as a fouled prop or suspected hull damage.
Also unique to the Rapid Diver system is the ability to configure the rig for a wide variety of mission profiles. In it's simplest form, the Rapid Diver can be configured to become a PFD by removing the tank and life support system, beneficial in most boat operations. For extended dive profiles, the Rapid Diver can be configured with an additional tank mounted on the back pad. If mission requirements call for an even longer diving profile, larger capacity singles or doubles of up to 130 cubic feet can be used in conjunction with the Rapid Diver system by use of a conventional back-plate.
A variety of specialized and custom-configurable gas management options allow the user to configure the rig with a redundant air supply, and to use full-face scuba masks in conjunction with a gas switching block. To extend duration and stealth, a rebreather module which clips onto the existing Rapid Diver Tactical is in the works and will be made available for military applications.
Rapid Diver is a premium product and was created by dive equipment designer and long time diver, Christopher De Felice. The Rapid Diver is manufactured in the United States by Zeagle Systems, the industry's leading manufacturer of SCUBA BC's. It is constructed using materials selected for extreme durability and wear resistance, finished to the same high standards as the company's public safety and military products.
Mambo Dave
Contributor
I don't think it's designed around the types of diving where trim is a common concern. Except for the paragraphs extolling its virtues for shore recreational shore diving and rebreather... backup(?), it looks and sounds like it's made for divers who are going in any way possible. In a police canal rescue, that would be walking in, and maneuvering around a car wreck by hand and foot.
We could have used one on a small river rescue up in Pittsburgh where, again, maintaining trim, or swimming with fins at all, just wasn't going to happen. (Through ropes and an officer holding his breath we did manage to rescue the kid from drowning).
I think Zeagel is being a little over zealous in attempting to market it to anyone who would be concerned about the techniques the average rec diver considers.
With the bladder on waht looks to be the front and top (like a life-vest), it would seem the tank should be steel for the extra weight, and to keep the front-area down if attempting to maintain trim.
We could have used one on a small river rescue up in Pittsburgh where, again, maintaining trim, or swimming with fins at all, just wasn't going to happen. (Through ropes and an officer holding his breath we did manage to rescue the kid from drowning).
I think Zeagel is being a little over zealous in attempting to market it to anyone who would be concerned about the techniques the average rec diver considers.
With the bladder on waht looks to be the front and top (like a life-vest), it would seem the tank should be steel for the extra weight, and to keep the front-area down if attempting to maintain trim.
Stormbringer
Contributor
Interesting design...I don't see it as practicle for rec diving but as it was intended for as a unit for Public Safety Divers I can see it working well.
vablackwater
Contributor
Maybe i am missing something, but i do not see how you would pass the redundant air source off completely to a teammate since i do not see a second reg. I like the redundant source on the front (compared to back mount)... but not sure about where the valve/ first stage sits when I am crawling up to my (insert socially acceptable word of choice here) in mud.
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