Mouth piece on the inspiration

Mixaddict · 27th July 2007, 05:13

I would think twice about changing out the mouthpiece as the WOB can change substantially with different mouthpieces. Unless you have an unusually small mouth, the hose weights and T-piece angles will probably help more than anything else. (as was previously mentioned)

PeteS · 27th July 2007, 06:40

Some things that may help:-

1 Move the weights further away from the mouthpiece.

2 It is possible to rotate the hoses in the T pieces. This has the effect of rotating the mouthpiece relative to your mouth. You need to twist them both the same amount or the mouthpiece will rotate from side to side instead of just up and down.

3 Point the Tees out a bit.

As the weights are probably in the right place to make the hoses neutral in the water, it's probably item 2 that will help you.

hnladue · 27th July 2007, 15:02

thanks all! I'l will try moving the weights and such next time out. I have a seacure on my OC equipment and I sure miss it when diving the rebreather!! I've already been told.,... MUST USE STOCK MOUTHPIECE.... oye.

--Heather.

Tino de Rijk · 29th July 2007, 11:37

Add to that: as last resort also consider shortening the hoses a bit (a bit = 1-2 centimeters). This has no adverse effect on WOB.
All Inspo's come with same length hoses, but I shortened the ones for my (not so big) wife a bit, as they were folding when she rotated her head.
Few centimers off makes a difference. But make sure you DO leave more than enough room to fully rotate your head and/of lift moutpiece over your head. So think in a few centimers, not more. And first try all the other things, accept another moutpiece....

ciao,

Tino.

Quote: (Originally Posted by PeteS)

Some things that may help:-

1 Move the weights further away from the mouthpiece.

2 It is possible to rotate the hoses in the T pieces. This has the effect of rotating the mouthpiece relative to your mouth. You need to twist them both the same amount or the mouthpiece will rotate from side to side instead of just up and down.

3 Point the Tees out a bit.

As the weights are probably in the right place to make the hoses neutral in the water, it's probably item 2 that will help you.

27th July 2007, 05:13	#11 (permalink)
Mixaddict RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 524	Re: Mouth piece on the inspiration I would think twice about changing out the mouthpiece as the WOB can change substantially with different mouthpieces. Unless you have an unusually small mouth, the hose weights and T-piece angles will probably help more than anything else. (as was previously mentioned) __________________ Randy Thornton (MixAddict) Inspiration, Evolution, Hammerhead & Sentinel CCR Instructor
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27th July 2007, 06:40	#12 (permalink)
PeteS Consent Issued! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 544	Re: Mouth piece on the inspiration Some things that may help:- 1 Move the weights further away from the mouthpiece. 2 It is possible to rotate the hoses in the T pieces. This has the effect of rotating the mouthpiece relative to your mouth. You need to twist them both the same amount or the mouthpiece will rotate from side to side instead of just up and down. 3 Point the Tees out a bit. As the weights are probably in the right place to make the hoses neutral in the water, it's probably item 2 that will help you. __________________ Pete S. http://www.steggle.co.nz Every silver lining has a cloud
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27th July 2007, 15:02	#13 (permalink)
hnladue New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 5	Re: Mouth piece on the inspiration thanks all! I'l will try moving the weights and such next time out. I have a seacure on my OC equipment and I sure miss it when diving the rebreather!! I've already been told.,... MUST USE STOCK MOUTHPIECE.... oye. --Heather.
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29th July 2007, 11:37	#14 (permalink)
Tino de Rijk Old, maybe one day wise Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 375	Re: Mouth piece on the inspiration Add to that: as last resort also consider shortening the hoses a bit (a bit = 1-2 centimeters). This has no adverse effect on WOB. All Inspo's come with same length hoses, but I shortened the ones for my (not so big) wife a bit, as they were folding when she rotated her head. Few centimers off makes a difference. But make sure you DO leave more than enough room to fully rotate your head and/of lift moutpiece over your head. So think in a few centimers, not more. And first try all the other things, accept another moutpiece.... ciao, Tino. Quote: (Originally Posted by PeteS) Some things that may help:- 1 Move the weights further away from the mouthpiece. 2 It is possible to rotate the hoses in the T pieces. This has the effect of rotating the mouthpiece relative to your mouth. You need to twist them both the same amount or the mouthpiece will rotate from side to side instead of just up and down. 3 Point the Tees out a bit. As the weights are probably in the right place to make the hoses neutral in the water, it's probably item 2 that will help you.
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