Thanks to all 'Posters' !

diverdrew · 25th April 2006, 16:31

Hi All

I'm a 'newb' to this site and it has been a real help in enabling me to decide which Rebreather to get. Having discussed the options with lot's of different RB owners I have decided to go for the 'Inspo Vision'.

I am now wading through the manual (all 24 volumes).

I am planing to commence my training with Rich at Deep Blue in Plymouth, UK(good locale for me as I live in the S.West), sometime in July. I'll continue to visit the site on a regular basis & hopefully, many, many years from now will have some 'pearls of wisdom' akin to the info I have gleaned from this site to share with you all.

Special thanks to Shadow Diver & Ron Micjan, I found your articles (as well as the many others on this site) invaluable. (Blimey this is beginning to sound like an Oscar acceptance speech)

Right, I'm off, Cheers All.

**Gill Envy** · 25th April 2006, 16:37

congrats on your decition.

rewrites · 25th April 2006, 18:48

You won't regret it. I took delivery of mine 10 days ago and managed to get in the water with it for the first time yesterday - family commitments meant that it has been sat in its box in the living room enticing me (although I have to confess to several 'armchair' dives - much to the missus enjoyment). I spent a blissful hour at 20 metres watching the large pollack circling above and the colorful wrasse grubbing around in the sand below - excellent!

FWIW - I found using the integrated weight pouches very easy to use and the trim underwater was great - no backache which I used to suffer a little with a separate weight belt. Don't forget the trim pouches tucked away at the top of both sides of the wing for more options.

Walking to the shore, I didn't have the handset strapped to my wrist, so managed to christen it beautifully by swinging it into a rusty iron post - some nice scratches, but no permanent damage - lesson learned

In the water, the unit feels very balanced, although i still feel myself yearning for the clutter-free chest of a backplate and single webbing harness. I did find the position of the hud (even using the 'low' hud mount) obscured my 'vision' - literally - it is hard to see the handset on the left wrist - a few more adjustments required.

Overall, I find the unit a dream to dive - the vision electronics simple and intuitive to operate underwater and above (even downloading the dive profile onto PC was a breeze). The only negative is the harness - built like a battleship and oozing quality workmanship, but just too many d-rings and clips - and a complete PITA to don quickly.

***Beanie*** · 25th April 2006, 19:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by rewrites)

. I did find the position of the hud (even using the 'low' hud mount) obscured my 'vision' - literally - it is hard to see the handset on the left wrist - a few more adjustments required.

Try putting it on the right side of the DSV then you can look at your handset to your left unobscured

rewrites · 25th April 2006, 21:42

thanks for the input on that - it will be the first config adjustment on my next dive (Saturday with any luck!!).

25th April 2006, 16:31	#1 (permalink)
diverdrew New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: S.West UK Posts: 2	Thanks to all 'Posters' ! Hi All I'm a 'newb' to this site and it has been a real help in enabling me to decide which Rebreather to get. Having discussed the options with lot's of different RB owners I have decided to go for the 'Inspo Vision'. I am now wading through the manual (all 24 volumes). I am planing to commence my training with Rich at Deep Blue in Plymouth, UK(good locale for me as I live in the S.West), sometime in July. I'll continue to visit the site on a regular basis & hopefully, many, many years from now will have some 'pearls of wisdom' akin to the info I have gleaned from this site to share with you all. Special thanks to Shadow Diver & Ron Micjan, I found your articles (as well as the many others on this site) invaluable. (Blimey this is beginning to sound like an Oscar acceptance speech) Right, I'm off, Cheers All. __________________ "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs.....You obviously haven't grasped the seriousness of the situation"
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25th April 2006, 16:37	#2 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,250	Re: Thanks to all 'Posters' ! congrats on your decition. __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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25th April 2006, 18:48	#3 (permalink)
rewrites New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 59	Re: Thanks to all 'Posters' ! You won't regret it. I took delivery of mine 10 days ago and managed to get in the water with it for the first time yesterday - family commitments meant that it has been sat in its box in the living room enticing me (although I have to confess to several 'armchair' dives - much to the missus enjoyment). I spent a blissful hour at 20 metres watching the large pollack circling above and the colorful wrasse grubbing around in the sand below - excellent! FWIW - I found using the integrated weight pouches very easy to use and the trim underwater was great - no backache which I used to suffer a little with a separate weight belt. Don't forget the trim pouches tucked away at the top of both sides of the wing for more options. Walking to the shore, I didn't have the handset strapped to my wrist, so managed to christen it beautifully by swinging it into a rusty iron post - some nice scratches, but no permanent damage - lesson learned In the water, the unit feels very balanced, although i still feel myself yearning for the clutter-free chest of a backplate and single webbing harness. I did find the position of the hud (even using the 'low' hud mount) obscured my 'vision' - literally - it is hard to see the handset on the left wrist - a few more adjustments required. Overall, I find the unit a dream to dive - the vision electronics simple and intuitive to operate underwater and above (even downloading the dive profile onto PC was a breeze). The only negative is the harness - built like a battleship and oozing quality workmanship, but just too many d-rings and clips - and a complete PITA to don quickly.
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25th April 2006, 19:00	#4 (permalink)
*Beanie* Politeness officer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,163	Re: Thanks to all 'Posters' ! Quote: (Originally Posted by rewrites) . I did find the position of the hud (even using the 'low' hud mount) obscured my 'vision' - literally - it is hard to see the handset on the left wrist - a few more adjustments required. Try putting it on the right side of the DSV then you can look at your handset to your left unobscured __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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25th April 2006, 21:42	#5 (permalink)
rewrites New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 59	Re: Thanks to all 'Posters' ! thanks for the input on that - it will be the first config adjustment on my next dive (Saturday with any luck!!).
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