GEM Demo

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08-31-2009 08:01 AM
scubadam67

GEM Demo

I will be at Jackson Blue with the new GEM rebreather on Saturday Sept. 12 at 10:00am if anyone is interested in seeing the unit. I have several people off of the rebreather forum that have already confirmed that they will be there. If you have ever considered buying a rebreather but just didn't know if it was for you this is a great time to look into the safest, easiest, and most affordable rebreather on the market. This is the unit that we used in the crocodrillo video shoot in mexico. Mike also had the unit at the 2009 nss/cds workshop this year with a great response. Anyone that has ever used the unit says that it breaths better than any rebreather on the market. It can be mounted on any backmount tank (doubles or single)you use your conventional O.C. regs. to drive it so there isn't a bunch of extra gear and bottles to buy. if you have Any other questions about this event or the GEM itself please ask.
08-31-2009 09:44 AM
MedCop

Pictures...information...specs....website?
08-31-2009 01:28 PM
FW

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Originally Posted by MedCop

Pictures...information...specs....website?

http://www.cavediver.net/forum/showt...t=10926&page=7

The thread was getting to be more of an ad, so I moved part of it to the retail section.

http://www.cavediver.net/forum/showthread.php?t=11189
09-06-2009 12:05 PM
Sludge

I just talked to Edd about a pavilion. He said the park will be closed to swimmers, so we can have Pavilion 1. Since everybody there will be signed-in cave divers, there won't be a charge for the pavilion.

However, in the past I've run across situations where the park was "closed" but there was still a group from P&R at Pavilion 1, so it might be a good idea for someone to get there around 8:30 or 9:00 and "claim" the pavilion. I'll get there as soon as I can, but I have a three-hour drive.
09-06-2009 12:36 PM
FW

I will be at the trailer by Edd's dive shop, so I should be able to get there pretty early. Which one is #1?
09-06-2009 01:34 PM
Sludge

The largest one, lowest in elevation.
09-06-2009 02:11 PM
skip

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubadam67

It can be mounted on any backmount tank (doubles or single)you use your conventional O.C. regs. to drive it so there isn't a bunch of extra gear and bottles to buy. if you have Any other questions about this event or the GEM itself please ask.

I'd like a brief explanation of how that works: OC regs? I've seen it in action before, but don't recall much of anything other than it looked a whole lot like standard backmount doubles. Post a picture or two?

-skip
09-06-2009 02:14 PM
FW

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Originally Posted by skip

I'd like a brief explanation of how that works: OC regs? I've seen it in action before, but don't recall much of anything other than it looked a whole lot like standard backmount doubles. Post a picture or two?

-skip

Check post #3. There is a link to a very detailed description, and pictures. I am sure there will be a few at the MO workshop.
09-06-2009 04:00 PM
skip

saw them...but

yes, i reviewed the links, but didn't really see how open circuit regs were being used, first or second stages. and the pictures show the scrubber clearly with no tanks mounted and show divers u/w but then the tank arrangements are not clear.... and then there's sidemount...?

probably need to wait until the MO workshop and have a closer look in person. Not that I can afford a rebreather anyway.

-skip
09-06-2009 05:04 PM
SLIM

Skip

I will be running a GEM at teh MO workshop on my dives. You can see how the OC regs hook up then and I can show 1 of the scrubbers that I like to use al the time.

SLIM
09-06-2009 10:27 PM
scubadam67

hey skip it uses an extra inflater hose from what ever gas you are using you can change gasses during the dive by simply disconnecting the hose that comes from one bottle and plugging in the other. I hope to get some good pictures of it in fla. next week.
09-07-2009 08:16 AM
SLIM

Adam, I know one of your dive buddies will take all the pics for you that we could ever use for info.

SLIM
09-07-2009 08:24 PM
sskasser

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Originally Posted by SLIM

Adam, I know one of your dive buddies will take all the pics for you that we could ever use for info.

SLIM

I'll take tons! Well, GBs anyway ;)
09-09-2009 10:42 PM
scubadam67

well it's getting close now. got all my bags packed and ready to go. FW i'm bringing 2 units one holds 4 1/2 pounds of scrubber and the other one is around 5 i haven't gotten a chance to measure it for sure so if i need to get anymore scrubber let me know. anyone that is interested in diving the unit i will want you to have 36% in a backmount of some kind it can be doubles or a single and we need to be able to add an inflator hose. anymore questions you'll have to ask before noon on friday or wait till the demo
09-10-2009 04:54 AM
FW

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubadam67

well it's getting close now. got all my bags packed and ready to go. FW i'm bringing 2 units one holds 4 1/2 pounds of scrubber and the other one is around 5 i haven't gotten a chance to measure it for sure so if i need to get anymore scrubber let me know. anyone that is interested in diving the unit i will want you to have 36% in a backmount of some kind it can be doubles or a single and we need to be able to add an inflator hose. anymore questions you'll have to ask before noon on friday or wait till the demo

I am bringing a little over half a keg of Sofnolime.
09-10-2009 07:35 AM
ed pavey

mo wrokshop

Is anyone going to do Discovers on The GEM here at the Missouri Workshop?
09-10-2009 07:39 AM
scubadam67

i don't know ed i'm not going to make it i have a beach clean up and underwater poker run the same weekend. i know slim will have his and mike will have his with him i would be more than happy to come over and do one if you have some people that would be interested do you have a pool?
10-28-2009 10:10 AM
Swede

..So have did it go?
any more pic of the SM setup?:smt102
10-28-2009 10:14 AM
FW

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Originally Posted by Swede

..So have did it go?
any more pic of the SM setup?:smt102

There weren't very many people there, and Adam sisn't have room for the SM GEM. It was at the Missouri workshop, and looked very nice, but I didn't get any pictures.

Maybe Deepairmike will post some new photos.
10-28-2009 11:53 AM
deepairmike

Well I have been refining the unit. It is working very well now. Moving the add valve helped alot. I am very happy with how it dives now. I will have it at dema if anyone wants to see it. Until then I won't have a chance to post photos. There are pic's of the GEM at flicker under GEM. I will try to get some on there.
10-28-2009 12:54 PM
sskasser

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepairmike

Well I have been refining the unit. It is working very well now. Moving the add valve helped alot. I am very happy with how it dives now. I will have it at dema if anyone wants to see it. Until then I won't have a chance to post photos. There are pic's of the GEM at flicker under GEM. I will try to get some on there.

Here's the Flickr link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/43033137@N04/

I just uploaded three of the SM photos. Looking good!

See everyone at DEMA!
10-28-2009 01:48 PM
sskasser

http://www.cavediver.net/forum/galle...10272009_2.jpg
10-30-2009 09:42 AM
deepairmike

The new unit runs great!!! It weights in at 10.1 pounds, and the shell with counter weight is 7.8 pounds. Now I am happy with it's performance and size.