Edd Mods to a Hollis SMS 100

[jcook]

Nothing against Edd, but aren't all the modifications just to set it up exactly like an Armadillo? Yet everybody keeps calling it Edds mods. And I realize its olds school (pre armadillo).

Basically, but Edd had a big part in where the design came from.....

Isn't the Hollis a clone of the Recon?

Dave

Yep.

[navycaver]

Interesting, I'm looking for a side mount system so I have a few questions:

1) How many other side mount systems did the fans of this system try before settling for this?

2) Where the other systems explained properly and fit properly with the same diligence used by the SMS100 "Rapper Edition" staff?

3) How much are these SMS100's once the grill work is done?

I'm looking for a side mount rig but would like to know if this is cheerleading (and thats fine) or an opinion based of experience, research and fact, side mount rigs are darn expensive.

I had limited experience on an Armadillo.. I had many dives on a NOMAD and then on the NOMAD with some ED conversions.
The HOLLIS with the conversions is the best rig hands down!! You could not pay me to go back!
Thanks ED and Frank!

[RN]

Basically, but Edd had a big part in where the design came from.....

Really?

[Steve Thacker]

N....D, somewho I think you do! Ps, 11 dives in 5 days in the Edd-mod. rig, really like the way it dives (5 different cave systems).

Here is divindoc hovering over the ear with his Hollis rig. This was taken this Tuesday.

[JamesK]

That is an awesome shot!

[gearhound]

Nope, not even close. The mods are specific to the SMS100. Some of the mods can be done to a Nomad, but the bulk of them are unique to the SMS100. Comparing the CA SMS100 to an Armadillo is like comparing apples to oranges...

I realize that they are different BCDs with different lift capacities. However, I'm asking about the mods. My Armadillo, which I purchased in 2006, has the loop bungees and the shoulder straps routed to the waist strap.
As pointed out, the SMS100 looks amazingly similar to the Oxycheq Recon. The SMS50 (which I own) looks like the UTD Z trim (which I also own) with a sewn on butt plate. I am not commenting on Hollis' originality. I am asking if the modifications are similar to how the Armadillo is set up and why you are calling them Edd's mods. It may very well be that Edd was the first one to ever set up a BCD this way.
I don't know Edd, but I know of his wonderful reputation. And I also realize that it's others on the forum that are attributing all the mods to him. So please do not take my question as an attack on Edd.
I have only seen pictures of a CA modified SMS100, but have handled and set up the regular SMS100. Perhaps I am missing something. If I am, I apologize.

[aquanut...]

N...B looking good! Nice work Boss.

[rjack]

I am asking if the modifications are similar to how the Armadillo is set up and why you are calling them Edd's mods. It may very well be that Edd was the first one to ever set up a BCD this way.

I don't think he was, although he is altering the stock Hollis SMS100 semi-commercially.
Minor differences I've seen: The dump on the Hollis faces down unlike the Armadillo. The rails are smaller. The butt plate is larger. The wing is larger (in theory, not sure about "true" lift). Inflator hose on the SMS100 routes from the lower left.
I don't think anyone's suggesting Edd "invented" the concept(s) behind the mods him and Frank are doing. He's just doing them on behalf of many people, hence its been referred to as "SMS100 with Edd mods".

I have one, I'm very happy with it. Would I be as satisfied with an Armadillo or Recon? Maybe, those weren't available for me to demo. Frank loaned me his personal SMS100 with their mods done and I liked it, it worked well basically off the rack, so I bought one.

[offroadr1]

I have swapped the inflator and dump valve on mine and ordered the old school bungee kit. I think I want to try one out with the shoulder straps moved before I alter mine. It feels fine so far though. I don't have anything to compare it to but a bp/w setup.

[rjack]

I have swapped the inflator and dump valve on mine and ordered the old school bungee kit. I think I want to try one out with the shoulder straps moved before I alter mine. It feels fine so far though. I don't have anything to compare it to but a bp/w setup.

Where are you putting your backup lights now? Cutting and moving the straps forward creates quite a bit more usable space on them - instead of being under the tanks. If you use (e.g.) helment mounted backup lights it probably won't seem significant.