Trespresidentes - another RB80 clone

Frank Griga · October 5th, 2008, 11:42 AM

I'm thinking of getting some gas extender and have found this one. It seems it only is another RB80 copy and guys say that it has some updates integrated. Have you seen this piece in real?

The young chick is not part of the unit which is sad :-)

Tres Presidentes Ultimate Rebreather

Ahmed Adly, Marlin Inn DC · October 5th, 2008, 12:47 PM

I have a friend in Hurghada who owns one. He loves it and I found it to be very well built. Very sturdy and it feels indestructable.
BUT
The training is not DIR for sure though.

I find that the trouble with these clones is always the software that comes with the hardware.

Until I am proven otherwise, I will always consider the RB80 to be the ultimate rebreather DUE TO: the complete Hardware & Software package.

If GUE instructors would start teaching on the clones, then I would take the training on an availability and price base. But while GUE exclusivley uses the RB80, then..... RB80 it will be if I ever get round to doing it.

BUT Then again, I am happy with OC for now.

graham_hk · October 5th, 2008, 02:00 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ahmed Adly, Marlin Inn DC)

I have a friend in Hurghada who owns one. He loves it and I found it to be very well built. Very sturdy and it feels indestructable.
BUT
The training is not DIR for sure though.

I find that the trouble with these clones is always the software that comes with the hardware.

Until I am proven otherwise, I will always consider the RB80 to be the ultimate rebreather DUE TO: the complete Hardware & Software package.

If GUE instructors would start teaching on the clones, then I would take the training on an availability and price base. But while GUE exclusivley uses the RB80, then..... RB80 it will be if I ever get round to doing it.

BUT Then again, I am happy with OC for now.

Rb80s (and clones) are a pain for ocean dives - once I got over the initial joy of having one I don't use it unless extending bottom times or below 80 odd meters

Leg of Salmon · October 5th, 2008, 02:46 PM

Frank

Do you know what sort of ppO2 monitoring kit you could install on it? The website says there is a port for fitting something but doesnt say what.

Frank Griga · October 5th, 2008, 04:51 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Leg of Salmon)

Frank

Do you know what sort of ppO2 monitoring kit you could install on it? The website says there is a port for fitting something but doesnt say what.

As far as I can see it is just an option. I hope to get some photos soon.

Ahmed Adly, Marlin Inn DC · October 5th, 2008, 07:29 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by graham_hk)

Rb80s (and clones) are a pain for ocean dives - once I got over the initial joy of having one I don't use it unless extending bottom times or below 80 odd meters

David Rhea was polite enh to give me his ear one day as I attempted to teach him of the virtues of th RB80 in open water (4 years ago). He simply answered [in a heavy texan acsent] "I am drowning in this bull*&^%"

Dude, I have been FIGHTING to try to convince myself to use any type of RB for years and years. And even though I have found the RB80 to be the ONLY solution I could find.... I still cannot justify to myself getting one.

Frank Griga · October 8th, 2008, 11:40 PM

It seems the unit really is looking good. Let see what training will be offered. Configuration can be adjusted. Thanks to David for providing those shots.

db8us · October 9th, 2008, 05:29 AM

Should be cheaper than RB80 since it looks like rubber hoses.
I am curious about the WOB when i see the little holes in the lower part.

And of course do all the clones have "upgrades" and are much better and cheaper :-)

Regards from India

Michael

Hugh · October 9th, 2008, 12:51 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by db8us)

Should be cheaper than RB80 since it looks like rubber hoses.
I am curious about the WOB when i see the little holes in the lower part.

Michael

I would speculate, that any holes at top of counter lung would be covered by the cam strap. thus they have gone for holes further down.

Hugh

Marijn · October 9th, 2008, 02:13 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by db8us)

Should be cheaper than RB80 since it looks like rubber hoses.
I am curious about the WOB when i see the little holes in the lower part.

And of course do all the clones have "upgrades" and are much better and cheaper :-)

Regards from India

Michael

The RB80 having what kind of hose?
The size of the holes impacts the movement of the bellow?

October 5th, 2008, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Frank Griga(Offline) New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Slovakia Posts: 127	Trespresidentes - another RB80 clone I'm thinking of getting some gas extender and have found this one. It seems it only is another RB80 copy and guys say that it has some updates integrated. Have you seen this piece in real? The young chick is not part of the unit which is sad :-) Tres Presidentes Ultimate Rebreather Last edited by Frank Griga; October 5th, 2008 at 11:52 AM.

October 5th, 2008, 12:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ahmed Adly, Marlin Inn DC(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: hurghada Posts: 849	I have a friend in Hurghada who owns one. He loves it and I found it to be very well built. Very sturdy and it feels indestructable. BUT The training is not DIR for sure though. I find that the trouble with these clones is always the software that comes with the hardware. Until I am proven otherwise, I will always consider the RB80 to be the ultimate rebreather DUE TO: the complete Hardware & Software package. If GUE instructors would start teaching on the clones, then I would take the training on an availability and price base. But while GUE exclusivley uses the RB80, then..... RB80 it will be if I ever get round to doing it. BUT Then again, I am happy with OC for now. __________________ It has just dawned on me.... We are all just recycled stardust Ahmed Adly, www.deepvoyage.com

October 5th, 2008, 02:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
graham_hk(Offline) Pinoy ako pinoy Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: here, there and everywhere Posts: 779	Quote: (Originally Posted by Ahmed Adly, Marlin Inn DC) I have a friend in Hurghada who owns one. He loves it and I found it to be very well built. Very sturdy and it feels indestructable. BUT The training is not DIR for sure though. I find that the trouble with these clones is always the software that comes with the hardware. Until I am proven otherwise, I will always consider the RB80 to be the ultimate rebreather DUE TO: the complete Hardware & Software package. If GUE instructors would start teaching on the clones, then I would take the training on an availability and price base. But while GUE exclusivley uses the RB80, then..... RB80 it will be if I ever get round to doing it. BUT Then again, I am happy with OC for now. Rb80s (and clones) are a pain for ocean dives - once I got over the initial joy of having one I don't use it unless extending bottom times or below 80 odd meters __________________ DIN caps and plugs with free world wide postage: www.dustcap.halcyon-hk.com

October 5th, 2008, 02:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Leg of Salmon (Online) New Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Belfast Posts: 131	ppO2 Monitoring Frank Do you know what sort of ppO2 monitoring kit you could install on it? The website says there is a port for fitting something but doesnt say what.

October 5th, 2008, 07:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ahmed Adly, Marlin Inn DC(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: hurghada Posts: 849	Quote: (Originally Posted by graham_hk) Rb80s (and clones) are a pain for ocean dives - once I got over the initial joy of having one I don't use it unless extending bottom times or below 80 odd meters David Rhea was polite enh to give me his ear one day as I attempted to teach him of the virtues of th RB80 in open water (4 years ago). He simply answered [in a heavy texan acsent] "I am drowning in this bull*&^%" Dude, I have been FIGHTING to try to convince myself to use any type of RB for years and years. And even though I have found the RB80 to be the ONLY solution I could find.... I still cannot justify to myself getting one. __________________ It has just dawned on me.... We are all just recycled stardust Ahmed Adly, www.deepvoyage.com

October 5th, 2008, 04:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Frank Griga(Offline) New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Slovakia Posts: 127	Quote: (Originally Posted by Leg of Salmon) Frank Do you know what sort of ppO2 monitoring kit you could install on it? The website says there is a port for fitting something but doesnt say what. As far as I can see it is just an option. I hope to get some photos soon.

October 8th, 2008, 11:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Frank Griga(Offline) New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Slovakia Posts: 127	It seems the unit really is looking good. Let see what training will be offered. Configuration can be adjusted. Thanks to David for providing those shots.

October 9th, 2008, 05:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
db8us(Offline) New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 90	Should be cheaper than RB80 since it looks like rubber hoses. I am curious about the WOB when i see the little holes in the lower part. And of course do all the clones have "upgrades" and are much better and cheaper :-) Regards from India Michael

October 9th, 2008, 12:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
Hugh(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South Australia Posts: 65	Quote: (Originally Posted by db8us) Should be cheaper than RB80 since it looks like rubber hoses. I am curious about the WOB when i see the little holes in the lower part. Michael I would speculate, that any holes at top of counter lung would be covered by the cam strap. thus they have gone for holes further down. Hugh

October 9th, 2008, 02:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Marijn(Offline) Smurf #1 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Papendrecht, The Netherlands Posts: 379	Quote: (Originally Posted by db8us) Should be cheaper than RB80 since it looks like rubber hoses. I am curious about the WOB when i see the little holes in the lower part. And of course do all the clones have "upgrades" and are much better and cheaper :-) Regards from India Michael The RB80 having what kind of hose? The size of the holes impacts the movement of the bellow? __________________ Its a fact that the humans can't go without water for more than 3 days