DSix36
Well-Known Member
I guess it is time to set the record straight about a couple of things involving rEvo.
1. I do not hate my rEvo or think it is a bad rebreather. There are a couple of things about it that have never made me real happy and I was never shy about saying so. The ADV is a crap design and no way to dump water were always the two main concerns to me, but never enough to look for something different since I still thought my rEvo was the best choice for me and my style of diving. The rEvo also has some great innovations that make it a real game changer. I absolutely do not regret buying or diving the rEvo. It has been some of the best dive experiences of my life.
2. I do not now, or ever in the past, have any hard feelings or resentments towards Paul Raymeakers in regards to being able to purchase counter lungs. I have stated this before and I will say it again. I fully understand his viewpoint on this and his policy of it being done at is service centers only. This does not mean that I agree with it, only that I understand it. This only became an issue when it was brought to surface via another diver while I was actively researching for my next rebreather. Yes it did play a small part in my decision, but there were other more important things involved in my decision. Paul has always been available for help and advice to the dive community and his continuing reseach and developments are a valuable asset to our small community.
3. I would not be getting a new unit if my rEvo was a micro titanium and thus much lighter for travel. Due to this I began diligently researching for the best choice to change to. I still find it hard to switch units from this one since it has treated me great and done some really massive dives without issue. It will take a lot of time and dives to develop this kind of trust in a new unit.
4. The reasons I did not pick another rEvo are as follows, but not in any specific order of importantce:
A. Lack of modularity due to case and scrubbers
B. No water traps in lungs
C. No way to clear water from loop
D. Can not purchase internal parts for DIY replacment
E. My lack of faith in US service center
F. Hydrostatic imbalance in lungs
G. Lungs are difficult to find leaks in and harder to repair/replace
1. I do not hate my rEvo or think it is a bad rebreather. There are a couple of things about it that have never made me real happy and I was never shy about saying so. The ADV is a crap design and no way to dump water were always the two main concerns to me, but never enough to look for something different since I still thought my rEvo was the best choice for me and my style of diving. The rEvo also has some great innovations that make it a real game changer. I absolutely do not regret buying or diving the rEvo. It has been some of the best dive experiences of my life.
2. I do not now, or ever in the past, have any hard feelings or resentments towards Paul Raymeakers in regards to being able to purchase counter lungs. I have stated this before and I will say it again. I fully understand his viewpoint on this and his policy of it being done at is service centers only. This does not mean that I agree with it, only that I understand it. This only became an issue when it was brought to surface via another diver while I was actively researching for my next rebreather. Yes it did play a small part in my decision, but there were other more important things involved in my decision. Paul has always been available for help and advice to the dive community and his continuing reseach and developments are a valuable asset to our small community.
3. I would not be getting a new unit if my rEvo was a micro titanium and thus much lighter for travel. Due to this I began diligently researching for the best choice to change to. I still find it hard to switch units from this one since it has treated me great and done some really massive dives without issue. It will take a lot of time and dives to develop this kind of trust in a new unit.
4. The reasons I did not pick another rEvo are as follows, but not in any specific order of importantce:
A. Lack of modularity due to case and scrubbers
B. No water traps in lungs
C. No way to clear water from loop
D. Can not purchase internal parts for DIY replacment
E. My lack of faith in US service center
F. Hydrostatic imbalance in lungs
G. Lungs are difficult to find leaks in and harder to repair/replace
