Dive Rite Optima Rebreather
Fully Closed Electronically Controlled Trimix Capable Rebreather


The coalition of experts that designed the O2ptima carefully designed the rebreather to suit the needs of the modern rebreather diver—the type of diver who might want to dive a deep wreck or virgin cave on one day, and on the next, hop on a plane with the family for a shallow resort dive.

One of the first things you will notice is the unique position of the scrubber canister. It is placed directly behind the divers head. This position serves many functions; decreased breathing loop length, lower breathing resistance, decreased buoyancy, and streamlining of the unit. The mouthpiece is constructed of Delrin and contains no O-rings to wear out. This state-of-the-art scrubber canister is also designed to provide simple and quick replacement of the cartridge, and allows easy access to the sensors and oxygen solenoid.

Next you will notice the original cover, a combination of Rhinotec, a 600-denier polyester, PVC/resin-coated, waterproof and abrasion-resistant Fabric, and Cordura, reinforced with plastic in all areas likely to experience abrasion. The cover has D-rings to clip accessories to, and reflective stripes providing good visibility in low light or silty conditions.

The independently front-mounted counterlungs are adjustable so you can position them in the most effective configuration. Each lung is fitted with a Sitex swivel valve for manual addition of your gasses. The exhalation lung comes standard with a spin-valve, making the removal of any water trapped in the lung a cinch. The faces of the counterlungs are covered in Rhinotec—go ahead and squeeze through that restriction without fear of tearing a lung!

The O2ptima’s two-piece hi-impact plastic case holds all the components of the systems securely in place, has a carry handle, stands upright for storage, and is light weight and collapsible—without the tanks, the entire unit can fit into carry-on luggage! The case comes ready to bolt on your favorite Dive Rite buoyancy control system and go.

Both your diluent and oxygen gasses are delivered via the tried-and-true Dive Rite regulators, coupled with OP valve equipped multi-port gas blocks. Two pressure gauges provide information for your gas tracking and all necessary LPI hoses are provided. (The Oxygen components are clearly marked in green) Included as standard are two 27cu steel tanks that provide hours of gas as well as great buoyancy factors. The tanks are held in place with a simple Velcro band that will also accept smaller tanks, such as AL 13’s, if you want to configure the unit to be lightweight.

Oxygen injection, PO2 monitoring, and onboard decompression information, are controlled by dual Juergensen Marine Version 7.0 Hammerhead electronics. This latest version of electronics are the most advanced available.

Product Details:
  • Package weight- 56 lbs. (weight without cartridge) Dimensions - 13 x 7 x 25
  • Weight without cylinders/valves - 25.10
  • Steel 27cu. cylinder/valve weight- 15.45 per cylinder
  • Al 13cu cylinder/valve weight- 7.85 per cylinder
  • Micropore cartridge weight- 4.4 lbs
Part# 150 001 $6599.00