I don't really have any questions Legion, was just wondering if anybody had an first hand knowledge of the product as it looks like its what everybody has been asking for from and interchangeable device perspective. How much does it weigh? Enough for you to get an extra ltr of volume in the board to compensate?
It seems to have been thoroughly tested, but I think I've heard people say on here that, that statement isn't strictly true?
If all the claims are right then this is a game changer for all you WA crew surely?
It's great to see new products on the market. Seems like they are addressing a few of the issues re interchangeable between boards. Personally my money is spent with the localy produced deterant.
Interesting. I'll look forward to the thoughts. Be good if Dave came in and told us all about it too.
hi Guys sorry for the late info yes we have a new version and have sold 50+already before the site was launched we are only selling to current customers so we can get there important feedback we have been using and testing this new version since oct/15
more info will be on the site we are still updating
www.rpela.com
hi SP
it will be available by the end of april this month
we sold out on day 1 of pre- release last month so waiting on next batch
happy to take pre orders
www.rpela.com
I'm happy to back the home-grown product, have the original unit in my go to board, keen to get the housing pack installed to other boards as well now.
Just a general question Dave, what are the power outings of your unit and the Shark Shield unit?
So are you selling bare antenna packs as well now Dave, so people can swap the electronics between boards?
And blanking plates so when you sell your board you sell it without the brains and just lose the antenna?
the power output on all our products are the same as the SS diving product that was tested I don't have any output data on the new shark shield product ???
would be interested to know .
hi Toby the sub is included with the antenna/housing kit for a total of $60 we have heaps in stock
you can see the sub in the shop on the site.
looks like the device but weighs 60gms and toolless fit same as our device
plug n play
The big question Dave..... How much will it cost to BUY and FIT the housing if you already have the original SurfSafe device?
cheers Mick
Hey mick the front and back plug need to be changed so it is almost a full install again but if existing customers need an upgrade we will do a good deal
Looks like a winner Dave. Hope it makes you the $$$.
How about carrying your board up the beach? I usually carry with the bottom flat against my side/torso, nose forward, fins tucked behind. I'm guessing that doesn't work when things are wet?
Dave - I have an SDS and to be honest have stopped wearing it due to the micro shocks I receive from it.
Are there any reports of static sensations being felt by the user?
Both the new devices (SHark shield and Rpela) look good and viable for use without compromising board performance. Obvious pros and cons involved with each. They say competition breeds innovation - seems to be the case here. Big difference though is Dave had no government funding whereas SS did. Good work to get it up and running Dave
Good to see some innovative ideas for interchangeable units. Rpela looks great pretty much what everyone is wanting. Curious though Dave you mentioned you were not keen on the idea of stickers for the electrodes. Its hard to see how they are installed on your board in the vid. Did you end up going with stickers or are the electrodes still needed to be installed in the board?
Cheers
Relooking at both devices I reckon shark shield one is still too big. They need to fit it in a normal kick pad size. Am thinking at this point repla wins out in the lack of annoyNce stakes while surfing. Only issue is the permanent mod to the board required but that's ok if ya don't resell boards often.
I am no trying to be smart and please prove me wrong, but your reproductive organs are exposed to EMF and if you have kids and aren't planning to have more that's fine.
we are currently having SGS certify our product and they believe you will get more harmfull effects from carrying your mobile Phone in your pocket