Chipmunk cheeks

dive2dive2000 · 5th January 2006, 21:58

Hi Group

When swimming inverted or on your back will Boris and MK15 users experience chipmunk cheeks too, or is it isolated to KISS users?

***caveseeker7*** · 5th January 2006, 22:18

MK16 in pool - yes.

wizbang · 6th January 2006, 03:35

KISS and CCR/SCR Dolphin yes.

Nick uk. · 6th January 2006, 07:02

The Azzimuth from OMG you don't even have to be on you'r back!! just a slight heads down and the effect is there.

MAD · 6th January 2006, 07:49

Nick,

Are you sure you've got the overpressure set right..?

If memory serves me correct it should be 13 to 15 mBar...

Never had this as a problem on my old Azi... given that the lungs are behind you... you should only get this on your back... then it's bad though...

Mark

Nick uk. · 6th January 2006, 07:51

I had it set to the factory '14mbar'.

***caveseeker7*** · 6th January 2006, 11:51

Maybe the OPV too tight, at least for that position?
On cmf units you're blowing into a full bag half the time ...

Nick uk. · 6th January 2006, 15:27

Joseph Grech · 6th January 2006, 17:33

Nick I dive a modified AZI, and dont have that exaggerated feeling as you are describing. In fact compared to dolpins and rays which I have dived I find the Azi breathes best. I dont know why people say it is a lame breater ???
I find that the unit is very well built especially the cannister and no cheap plastics like some breathers around.
Ok ok I know the Azi is a bit cumbersome, but in CCR it does a good job.

Nick uk. · 6th January 2006, 18:21

I've only dived the 'AZI' in SCR, the only other unit i have dived, (thus far) is the 'Buddy Inspiration', and between the two there is a world of difference, and i don't meen fundamentilly, just the WOB, it's...................5 times better than the 'AZZI', it even breathes 'BETTER' when your upside-down!!

5th January 2006, 21:58	#1 (permalink)
dive2dive2000 PRISM DIVER & LUVIN IT! Current Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 784	Chipmunk cheeks Hi Group When swimming inverted or on your back will Boris and MK15 users experience chipmunk cheeks too, or is it isolated to KISS users? __________________ Safe Diving, Martin "but what's the fun of getting what you need, instead of what you want?"
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5th January 2006, 22:18	#2 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,325	Re: Chipmunk cheeks MK16 in pool - yes. __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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6th January 2006, 03:35	#3 (permalink)
wizbang WEB MERMEN Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Vision Evolution Prism Topaz Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 379	Re: Chipmunk cheeks KISS and CCR/SCR Dolphin yes.
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6th January 2006, 07:02	#4 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 579	Re: Chipmunk cheeks The Azzimuth from OMG you don't even have to be on you'r back!! just a slight heads down and the effect is there. __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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6th January 2006, 07:49	#5 (permalink)
MAD Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 71	Re: Chipmunk cheeks Nick, Are you sure you've got the overpressure set right..? If memory serves me correct it should be 13 to 15 mBar... Never had this as a problem on my old Azi... given that the lungs are behind you... you should only get this on your back... then it's bad though... Mark
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6th January 2006, 07:51	#6 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 579	Re: Chipmunk cheeks I had it set to the factory '14mbar'. __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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6th January 2006, 11:51	#7 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,325	Re: Chipmunk cheeks Maybe the OPV too tight, at least for that position? On cmf units you're blowing into a full bag half the time ... __________________ Cheers Stefan "It is still a good day if you are on the green side of the grass! Su amigo Roberto!" Sponsor Lou in Race For Life!
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6th January 2006, 15:27	#8 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 579	Re: Chipmunk cheeks __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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6th January 2006, 17:33	#9 (permalink)
Joseph Grech Joseph Grech Current Rebreather/s: Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Malta Posts: 104	Re: Chipmunk cheeks Nick I dive a modified AZI, and dont have that exaggerated feeling as you are describing. In fact compared to dolpins and rays which I have dived I find the Azi breathes best. I dont know why people say it is a lame breater ??? I find that the unit is very well built especially the cannister and no cheap plastics like some breathers around. Ok ok I know the Azi is a bit cumbersome, but in CCR it does a good job.
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6th January 2006, 18:21	#10 (permalink)
Nick uk. Made in England. Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Azimuth Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Viale C.Colombo 75 Marina di Carrara. MS 54036 Italy Posts: 579	Re: Chipmunk cheeks I've only dived the 'AZI' in SCR, the only other unit i have dived, (thus far) is the 'Buddy Inspiration', and between the two there is a world of difference, and i don't meen fundamentilly, just the WOB, it's...................5 times better than the 'AZZI', it even breathes 'BETTER' when your upside-down!! __________________ If it aint broke....don't fix it, and if it is.............well......get another one! divechief2000@hotmail.com
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