Neoprene counter lungs or back mounted

laurawood · 11th November 2007, 16:35

I am after doing one of two things:-

Either getting new neoprene counterlungs made to reduce the profile of my existing AP ones.

or

Connecting my existing AP lungs and mounting them behind me ie inserting quick release clips and turning them round and attaching them to the rear of my waist band and possibly getting a narked at 90 adapter fitted to my O2 side - does anyone have any advise on eith of these two approaches - especially in the context of using with side slungs etc.

Mark Chase · 11th November 2007, 19:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by laurawood)

I am after doing one of two things:-

Either getting new neoprene counterlungs made to reduce the profile of my existing AP ones.

or

Connecting my existing AP lungs and mounting them behind me ie inserting quick release clips and turning them round and attaching them to the rear of my waist band and possibly getting a narked at 90 adapter fitted to my O2 side - does anyone have any advise on eith of these two approaches - especially in the context of using with side slungs etc.

I know some one selling Paul Channing rear mounted lung kit if your interested. Its never been used.

ATB

Mark

Mark Chase · 11th November 2007, 20:02

I had the Neo lungs.

They were very smart looking and probably did something to reduce my frontal profile but i cant say they made a significant diferance over the medium lungs on offer from AP.

Rear mounted is the best way to go if this issue bothers you. I tried DaveTs design rear mounted system (See Colinicky for more details) it was excelent but its not in production yet. The Paull Channing option is the next best thing.

ATB

Mark

Johnny Christensen · 11th November 2007, 21:46

I can only say it's been a relief to get rid of the OTS lungs.
I have the Paul Channing kit and though it makes the yellow box sit a further 4-5cm of your back, it is still very nice to dive with.

colinicky · 12th November 2007, 08:02

Hi
As chasey says I have a version of dave t's bmcl which I love to bits but it took a while to get it as I liked it .There are a lot of things to be considered about bmcl design . Give dave t a pm & ask him ,he was saying the other day on a thread that he had possibly found someone to make them & then to sell them .I also use the manual add system that John manufactured for me on both O2 & Dil ,in my case due to using a custom divers sport harness the button/hoses are routed around my waist band so clearing the chest even more .
HTH

Mikel-Deko · 12th November 2007, 08:29

Hi
I'm also using Paul Channing BMCL.
I've made a few deep dives with it -70, -80 mtrs deep and it is fantastic.
Also have made some swalow dives -8, -12 mtrs and also fantastic.
The biggest diference for me are two: The trim and the fealling of the gas in the lungs is more noticiable so you can control it easier.
Hope that can help you.
Best
Mikel

11th November 2007, 16:35	#1 (permalink)
laurawood New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dorset Posts: 8	Neoprene counter lungs or back mounted I am after doing one of two things:- Either getting new neoprene counterlungs made to reduce the profile of my existing AP ones. or Connecting my existing AP lungs and mounting them behind me ie inserting quick release clips and turning them round and attaching them to the rear of my waist band and possibly getting a narked at 90 adapter fitted to my O2 side - does anyone have any advise on eith of these two approaches - especially in the context of using with side slungs etc.
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11th November 2007, 19:53	#2 (permalink)
Mark Chase RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,867	Re: Neoprene counter lungs or back mounted Quote: (Originally Posted by laurawood) I am after doing one of two things:- Either getting new neoprene counterlungs made to reduce the profile of my existing AP ones. or Connecting my existing AP lungs and mounting them behind me ie inserting quick release clips and turning them round and attaching them to the rear of my waist band and possibly getting a narked at 90 adapter fitted to my O2 side - does anyone have any advise on eith of these two approaches - especially in the context of using with side slungs etc. I know some one selling Paul Channing rear mounted lung kit if your interested. Its never been used. ATB Mark __________________ See my "Doing It Chasey" video where I'm locked into a padded room, naked, with two ball bearings and within an Hour, I manage to lose one and break the other!!! Kevin Juergensen 16/11/08 [/quote]
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11th November 2007, 20:02	#3 (permalink)
Mark Chase RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,867	Re: Neoprene counter lungs or back mounted I had the Neo lungs. They were very smart looking and probably did something to reduce my frontal profile but i cant say they made a significant diferance over the medium lungs on offer from AP. Rear mounted is the best way to go if this issue bothers you. I tried DaveTs design rear mounted system (See Colinicky for more details) it was excelent but its not in production yet. The Paull Channing option is the next best thing. ATB Mark __________________ See my "Doing It Chasey" video where I'm locked into a padded room, naked, with two ball bearings and within an Hour, I manage to lose one and break the other!!! Kevin Juergensen 16/11/08 [/quote]
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11th November 2007, 21:46	#4 (permalink)
Johnny Christensen RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 307	Re: Neoprene counter lungs or back mounted I can only say it's been a relief to get rid of the OTS lungs. I have the Paul Channing kit and though it makes the yellow box sit a further 4-5cm of your back, it is still very nice to dive with. __________________ www.johnnychristensen.com Wreckphotography from the cold north
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12th November 2007, 08:02	#5 (permalink)
colinicky RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 682	Re: Neoprene counter lungs or back mounted Hi As chasey says I have a version of dave t's bmcl which I love to bits but it took a while to get it as I liked it .There are a lot of things to be considered about bmcl design . Give dave t a pm & ask him ,he was saying the other day on a thread that he had possibly found someone to make them & then to sell them .I also use the manual add system that John manufactured for me on both O2 & Dil ,in my case due to using a custom divers sport harness the button/hoses are routed around my waist band so clearing the chest even more . HTH __________________ Colin I trust my rebreather completely , I just don't trust the user onwards & downwards
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12th November 2007, 08:29	#6 (permalink)
Mikel-Deko RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Basque Country -Sp- Posts: 476	Re: Neoprene counter lungs or back mounted Hi I'm also using Paul Channing BMCL. I've made a few deep dives with it -70, -80 mtrs deep and it is fantastic. Also have made some swalow dives -8, -12 mtrs and also fantastic. The biggest diference for me are two: The trim and the fealling of the gas in the lungs is more noticiable so you can control it easier. Hope that can help you. Best Mikel __________________ Mikel-Deko Basque Country www.olatu.net "DIR is the nanny state for divers who cannot think on their own" Ron Micjan
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