Evo Vs Inspo

Andi · 25th April 2007, 09:59

I'm sure this has been asked many times, but does anyone have any strong views on the pros and cons of the Evo vs the Inspo? I have narrowed my choice down to one of them, like the idea of the smaller unit. Any views appreciated? sorry if it's been asked - please point me to any previous threads - cheers, Andi

decoweenie · 25th April 2007, 10:05

Go to the Search drop down (top left), type "Evo Vision comparison" and you will have plenty of links.

One quick example: HERE

Andi · 25th April 2007, 10:11

Thanks - rest of the evening now filled!

**nigelh** · 25th April 2007, 15:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by Andi)

but does anyone have any strong views on the pros and cons of the Evo vs the Inspo?

A friend of mine has and Evo and the only snag was when we travel I can usually get 3L inspo tanks because they've been around a while but the Evo 2L ones weren't available.

decoweenie · 25th April 2007, 15:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh)

...the only snag was when we travel I can usually get 3L inspo tanks...

Get an after-market Travel-Frame and use any tank...

Dave Faye · 25th April 2007, 20:28

I have been told by SDS who supplies tanks to rebreather friendly resorts in N. America and Caribbean that they are sending the 2L (13 C.U.) tanks only as they fit both the Evo and Inspo. In my experience in Grand Cayman, Fla Keys, Bonaire, etc.. I have rented the 2L for $5.00 a day. In fact, I only saw 2L not 3L for rent.

Also check a few of my prior posts as I dive both units and have commented on the pluses and minuses of both.

D

Andi · 25th April 2007, 21:16

Thanks guys - all really useful stuff

I think I'll be buying an Evo - really after longer 30m dives etc, not yet up for 80m stuff, but I know the Evo will handle that anyway, I'm only 5ft8 so the smaller size and lighter weight is attractive to me.

Unfortunately, it all has to go on hold for a while, as I've just found out that I'm ill, will be out of the water, and most other things, until about Xmas, but at the current delivery rates from AP, I could probably order the unit soon and it will arrive in NZ by Xmas for me to start diving it in the Summer.

decoweenie · 26th April 2007, 04:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by Andi)

...at the current delivery rates from AP...

...which is currently about 4 months, and reducing.

I am your size and also found the Evo much more comfortable personally. I haven't found any issue diving it deep (90m) as well as very long (5hr) shallow in warm water.

Hope you feel well soon!

Andi · 26th April 2007, 05:33

Thanks Decoweenie - is there a website that I can see where there's a picture etc of the travel frame that you mention? looked at your's good site but no travel frame pictures I could see.

From all my info, I still favour the Evo, Leigh Bishop was over here recently and he loves his Evo! he dives it deep and long as well.

decoweenie · 26th April 2007, 05:56

Search here under "Travel-Frame".
Or go to my website, look under "For Sale".
For other options, search here under: "Alibox", "Titanbox", "KT frame"... These are heavier but you could use larger than 3L tank size which the TF was designed for.

25th April 2007, 09:59	#1 (permalink)
Andi New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13	Evo Vs Inspo I'm sure this has been asked many times, but does anyone have any strong views on the pros and cons of the Evo vs the Inspo? I have narrowed my choice down to one of them, like the idea of the smaller unit. Any views appreciated? sorry if it's been asked - please point me to any previous threads - cheers, Andi
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25th April 2007, 10:05	#2 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Evo Vs Inspo Go to the Search drop down (top left), type "Evo Vision comparison" and you will have plenty of links. One quick example: HERE __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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25th April 2007, 10:11	#3 (permalink)
Andi New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13	Re: Evo Vs Inspo Thanks - rest of the evening now filled!
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25th April 2007, 15:07	#4 (permalink)
nigelh New member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 883	Re: Evo Vs Inspo Quote: (Originally Posted by Andi) but does anyone have any strong views on the pros and cons of the Evo vs the Inspo? A friend of mine has and Evo and the only snag was when we travel I can usually get 3L inspo tanks because they've been around a while but the Evo 2L ones weren't available. __________________ nigelh
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25th April 2007, 15:09	#5 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Evo Vs Inspo Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh) ...the only snag was when we travel I can usually get 3L inspo tanks... Get an after-market Travel-Frame and use any tank... __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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25th April 2007, 20:28	#6 (permalink)
Dave Faye Know the wreck below? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 169	Re: Evo Vs Inspo I have been told by SDS who supplies tanks to rebreather friendly resorts in N. America and Caribbean that they are sending the 2L (13 C.U.) tanks only as they fit both the Evo and Inspo. In my experience in Grand Cayman, Fla Keys, Bonaire, etc.. I have rented the 2L for $5.00 a day. In fact, I only saw 2L not 3L for rent. Also check a few of my prior posts as I dive both units and have commented on the pluses and minuses of both. D __________________ Dave http://www.Bostondeepwrecks.com http://www.Fayelaw.com
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25th April 2007, 21:16	#7 (permalink)
Andi New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13	Re: Evo Vs Inspo Thanks guys - all really useful stuff I think I'll be buying an Evo - really after longer 30m dives etc, not yet up for 80m stuff, but I know the Evo will handle that anyway, I'm only 5ft8 so the smaller size and lighter weight is attractive to me. Unfortunately, it all has to go on hold for a while, as I've just found out that I'm ill, will be out of the water, and most other things, until about Xmas, but at the current delivery rates from AP, I could probably order the unit soon and it will arrive in NZ by Xmas for me to start diving it in the Summer. Last edited by Andi : 25th April 2007 at 21:24.
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26th April 2007, 04:46	#8 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Evo Vs Inspo Quote: (Originally Posted by Andi) ...at the current delivery rates from AP... ...which is currently about 4 months, and reducing. I am your size and also found the Evo much more comfortable personally. I haven't found any issue diving it deep (90m) as well as very long (5hr) shallow in warm water. Hope you feel well soon! __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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26th April 2007, 05:33	#9 (permalink)
Andi New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13	Re: Evo Vs Inspo Thanks Decoweenie - is there a website that I can see where there's a picture etc of the travel frame that you mention? looked at your's good site but no travel frame pictures I could see. From all my info, I still favour the Evo, Leigh Bishop was over here recently and he loves his Evo! he dives it deep and long as well.
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26th April 2007, 05:56	#10 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Evo Vs Inspo Search here under "Travel-Frame". Or go to my website, look under "For Sale". For other options, search here under: "Alibox", "Titanbox", "KT frame"... These are heavier but you could use larger than 3L tank size which the TF was designed for. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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