If you're interested in getting certified on the KISS Sidewinder in Hawaii, check out this link! jacksdivinglocker.com/en/rebreathers

one of the best product videos i've seen: hilarious and informative!

The first 60 seconds of this video… sub’d. Keep up the awesome content

@DiveVibe

12 күн бұрын

Thanks dude, I really appreciate that.

I just got quoted $1,900 for service of my rEvo at the rEvo factory. Just warning people about that expense if comparing brands.

Great review, breath of fresh air among youtube reviews.

@DiveVibe

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man! I appreciate it.

Fun video! I did a tryout with the Sidewinder and was amazed how easy it was to fit to my Xdeep wing and start diving. It felt comfortable and streamlined within minutes. Also love the simplicity of the unit, which means less to break or maintain. Sure eCCR has some benefits but in a cave environment I like a simple machine that I can understand and doesn't task load me to drive manually. I can see myself buying soon.

@DiveVibe

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment!

Hey man! From the Hilo side and in the process of i’m getting certified. Takes a while, but definitely worth the learning experience happy I was able to find this video ❤️ Edit: I don’t have the sidewinder (I really want one) up but I do have a back mounted spirit

@DiveVibe

2 жыл бұрын

Oh sick! I didn't know we had any KISS divers on the East side! The shop I work with (Jack's) is a KISS dealer so hit us up if you need parts or anything. I'd love to come do a dive at some point, got any cool spots for CCR?

Nice job

loving the 80s music. Keep the content coming.

@DiveVibe

Жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Thanks John.

Love diving dog beach. Was there just last week

This is hilarious. Awesome unit! I'm gonna demo this unit and a JJ. I'm leaning more towards the SW due to simplicity and low profile for cave diving

@DiveVibe

2 жыл бұрын

The JJ is awesome, you'd be well served by either unit. My favorite thing about the sidewinder is that it's really fun to dive. Carrying crap tons of gear down to the water on a rocky coastline sometimes has me forgetting that this shit is supposed to be fun. The sidewinder is just so effortless and playful underwater, it's a lot of fun.

That Walter cameo was hilarious.

love the video! have you ever tried the CM O2ptima (dive rite) and how did that compare?

@DiveVibe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have not, but two of my buddies just bought choppers and they LOVE them.

Awesome video! Kinda unfair comparison though between oc and ccr on deco times. Breathing air at 130 when it has a max depth of 187 (@1.4) and on ccr you are breathing ideal gas based on 1.2 or 1.3. I’ve found most of the time I get out at the same time as oc plans, or the oc gets out a touch earlier if using better gasses due to breathing higher ppo2 (1.4 active, 1.6 passive).

@DiveVibe

2 жыл бұрын

Well rebreather divers have always been cheaters, havent we? lol Yeah, you're right. When accelerated deco is involved, the delta between an oc and cc profile does tend to narrow. I typically still find myself done with deco at least a few minutes earlier than my oc buddies, but I wouldn't exactly say they're bothered by the extra 3 minutes and I'm typically happy to add a little safety stop.

@eriknodland8352

2 жыл бұрын

Same. Especially as it’s almost never perfectly square profiles so that constant ppo2 really helps. The big difference I see and where it really shows is caves especially in that 60-100’ range where there is a good bit of up and down. My deco evaporates at 60’ while they are still piling on.

It's so beautiful there. 😍

@DiveVibe

3 жыл бұрын

Come visit!

Amazing video, definitely a want of mine. Have you tried traveling with it?

@DiveVibe

Жыл бұрын

I have, crammed the whole thing into a carry on pelican case. Travels a lot easier than most CCRs. I think i stuffed the cans full of clothes and checked them. Happy to answer any other questions. Thanks for the comment!

i use a hiking pole on that saddleback.

Fun video straight forward .... lol

@DiveVibe

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

So a follow up to my previous e question about why not the Hollis Prism 2. / Why did you switch BC’S ? X Deep to Katana?

@DiveVibe

Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with the prism 2. It's a solid unit, my buddy dives one. I bought a katana because the shop I teach through sells Hollis. I'd honestly use either. The xdeep is probably a little more robust, but the k2 is ready for the sidewinder out of the box. Just trade offs.

@francisbevacqua8014

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DiveVibe

Жыл бұрын

@@francisbevacqua8014 Any time friend

@francisbevacqua8014

Жыл бұрын

Hello again! Well you convinced me, I’m getting on the list for the sidewinder. I will be using my Xdeep stealth 2.0. Thanks for the great video. You convinced me 😂

@DiveVibe

Жыл бұрын

@@francisbevacqua8014 Awesome!!!

Love it but I love my Sidewinder more :)

@DiveVibe

3 жыл бұрын

Right? I'm a total eCCR convert too.

woo

@DiveVibe

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah woo

You seem to be a big guy like me do you feel the Hollis Katana 2 has the lift you need?

@DiveVibe

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, plenty of lift even with steel tanks.

What other units have you owned or is this your first CCR?

@DiveVibe

7 ай бұрын

I dove and taught poseidon for years. Had too many issues where I had to send it back to the factory. So I switched to Kiss. I still have my poseidon but I removed the electronic module and converted it to an mCCR with a needlevalve. Its pretty cool, but I just enjoy the sidewinder so much, so it doesnt get used much.

🤣 🤣 🤣

Do you use a Katana 2 or Xdeep wing?

@DiveVibe

10 ай бұрын

Katana 2 right now, but i'd use either.

@kenmh7357

10 ай бұрын

@@DiveVibe Thanks sir, good stuff!

Interesting video. But how do you free the google from incoming water? As I have. A beard and its always coming

@DiveVibe

Жыл бұрын

You can use a little silicone grease on your mustache. I use a mask with a stiff skirt so it applies more pressure to my mustache, so I dont need the grease.

5:00 name music?

@DiveVibe

2 жыл бұрын

Racing Hearts, it's from epidemic sound.

sign me up

@DiveVibe

3 ай бұрын

Hell yeah!

Great video until you showed MultiDeco with a planned dive to 130ft for 20-minutes. That's a simple dive that should be made on EAN28. Even assuming a square profile, it's a few minutes of deco. Lastly, what's your gas consumption that you need dual AL80s for that type of dive? Anyway, CCRs have their place, but your example is far and away a bad one. Once again, well done video and nicely edited otherwise!

@DiveVibe

2 жыл бұрын

That's fair. It was overly simplified. Just trying to highlight the fact that deco is typically more efficient.