LOL, that's perfect!!!
I wouldn't put a lot of energy into matching your buddies. I have buddies who dive rEvo, lol. And that unit is total garbage. Yes, I dove one for years before I knew any better.
There are lots of good rebreathers. And people are right, there isn't one best rebreather. Every single one has pros and cons. I like the Optima. It's probably my favorite. Resale is the best for the buyer because there are a LOT of them out there, and the electronics are fantastic. The liberty is too heavy and I think I'm the only one in the world selling a used one right now. It's a fantastic unit, but for travel, it's going to be a pain in your back and wallet. And not much of a second hand market. With Huish now owning Hollis, I wouldn't buy a prism. They are selling cheap though. You can get lucky and find a meg for 4k. I've seen Titan's sell for under 2k. And they are great, light units. They just had bad marketing/ownership so they didn't take off. If i see a cheap one, I'll pick it up for my daughter or son. Ultimately, look for great deals in your area, and then ask the crowd about the pros and cons. Weigh the good and the bad. For example: rEvo is super simple... it also sucks in every conceivable way. See, Pros and Cons... LOL
Ok, what specifically makes a rEvo so bad? I see lots of eRvo divers here in the Great Lakes.
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