Inspiration with vbs wing

toe · 15th April 2008, 08:03

Is any one using the Custom Divers VBS wing and back plate on their Inspiration?

Feed back would be great as Im thinking of changing.

Cheers

Tony

paronix · 15th April 2008, 09:00

Yeah,

We're using this setup. Had to modify the plate by drilling a hole nearer the top of the plate and one further down. Drilling was ok because we have ali plates. Steel may cause you more of a problem. Got hold of some longer bolts, cut these to the right length and attached the plate with the ap nuts.

Nick..

Quote: (Originally Posted by toe)

Is any one using the Custom Divers VBS wing and back plate on their Inspiration?

Feed back would be great as Im thinking of changing.

Cheers

Tony

toe · 15th April 2008, 09:25

Thanks Nick

I have the plate sorted, really interested in how your getting on with the wing. And waht size your using.

Cheers

Tony

paronix · 15th April 2008, 12:19

We've got the largest lift version, with a double bladder for redundancy. Haven't had the need to open the compartments up yet. Only had one ali side sling. Maybe if we dive with two slings or use steels may open up the side compartments for the exta lift.

Nick..

Brian "YODA" Matthewman · 15th April 2008, 20:10

Hi Toe, I have a VBS on my Inspo, its a fantastic wing and very flexible, I have used it with one 7 ltr side mount steel and also 2, 11 ltr Ali's. Fitted direct to my Travel box with no back plate. Very solid but lots of scope for kit configuration. Excellent wing, keeps me high out of the water, esp when sea is a bit rough, last weekend kept me nice and high while waiting for my taxi to pick me up.
Because of the shape hoses don't get crushed even when fully inflated, also looks the dogs Boll**ks. Cheers Yoda

divetheworld · 15th April 2008, 20:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Brian "YODA" Matthewman)

Hi Toe, I have a VBS on my Inspo, its a fantastic wing and very flexible, I have used it with one 7 ltr side mount steel and also 2, 11 ltr Ali's. Fitted direct to my Travel box with no back plate. Very solid but lots of scope for kit configuration. Excellent wing, keeps me high out of the water, esp when sea is a bit rough, last weekend kept me nice and high while waiting for my taxi to pick me up.
Because of the shape hoses don't get crushed even when fully inflated, also looks the dogs Boll**ks. Cheers Yoda

Ill second that, thats a great evaluation.

Brent

toe · 16th April 2008, 09:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by Brian "YODA" Matthewman)

Hi Toe, I have a VBS on my Inspo, its a fantastic wing and very flexible, I have used it with one 7 ltr side mount steel and also 2, 11 ltr Ali's. Fitted direct to my Travel box with no back plate. Very solid but lots of scope for kit configuration. Excellent wing, keeps me high out of the water, esp when sea is a bit rough, last weekend kept me nice and high while waiting for my taxi to pick me up.
Because of the shape hoses don't get crushed even when fully inflated, also looks the dogs Boll**ks. Cheers Yoda

Thanks for that, its the high lift out of the water im looking for.
Guess its time to abuse the credit card
Cheers
Tony

15th April 2008, 08:03	#1 (permalink)
toe New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ireland Posts: 62	Inspiration with vbs wing Is any one using the Custom Divers VBS wing and back plate on their Inspiration? Feed back would be great as Im thinking of changing. Cheers Tony
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15th April 2008, 09:00	#2 (permalink)
paronix Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 106	Re: Inspiration with vbs wing Yeah, We're using this setup. Had to modify the plate by drilling a hole nearer the top of the plate and one further down. Drilling was ok because we have ali plates. Steel may cause you more of a problem. Got hold of some longer bolts, cut these to the right length and attached the plate with the ap nuts. Nick.. Quote: (Originally Posted by toe) Is any one using the Custom Divers VBS wing and back plate on their Inspiration? Feed back would be great as Im thinking of changing. Cheers Tony
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15th April 2008, 09:25	#3 (permalink)
toe New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ireland Posts: 62	Re: Inspiration with vbs wing Thanks Nick I have the plate sorted, really interested in how your getting on with the wing. And waht size your using. Cheers Tony
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15th April 2008, 12:19	#4 (permalink)
paronix Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 106	Re: Inspiration with vbs wing We've got the largest lift version, with a double bladder for redundancy. Haven't had the need to open the compartments up yet. Only had one ali side sling. Maybe if we dive with two slings or use steels may open up the side compartments for the exta lift. Nick..
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15th April 2008, 20:10	#5 (permalink)
Brian "YODA" Matthewman New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland Posts: 20	Re: Inspiration with vbs wing Hi Toe, I have a VBS on my Inspo, its a fantastic wing and very flexible, I have used it with one 7 ltr side mount steel and also 2, 11 ltr Ali's. Fitted direct to my Travel box with no back plate. Very solid but lots of scope for kit configuration. Excellent wing, keeps me high out of the water, esp when sea is a bit rough, last weekend kept me nice and high while waiting for my taxi to pick me up. Because of the shape hoses don't get crushed even when fully inflated, also looks the dogs Boll**ks. Cheers Yoda __________________ Others see risk, we see opportunity.
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15th April 2008, 20:16	#6 (permalink)
divetheworld Dive porn pimp Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Classic Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,562	Re: Inspiration with vbs wing Quote: (Originally Posted by Brian "YODA" Matthewman) Hi Toe, I have a VBS on my Inspo, its a fantastic wing and very flexible, I have used it with one 7 ltr side mount steel and also 2, 11 ltr Ali's. Fitted direct to my Travel box with no back plate. Very solid but lots of scope for kit configuration. Excellent wing, keeps me high out of the water, esp when sea is a bit rough, last weekend kept me nice and high while waiting for my taxi to pick me up. Because of the shape hoses don't get crushed even when fully inflated, also looks the dogs Boll*ks. Cheers Yoda Ill second that, thats a great evaluation. Brent __________________ Attitude and self praise is no reccomendation. Dont try to be a great man, just be a man and let history be the judge of you. CHECK OUT OUR INTERWEBS FOR CUSTOM REBREATHER UPGRADES* *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe
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16th April 2008, 09:11	#7 (permalink)
toe New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ireland Posts: 62	Re: Inspiration with vbs wing Quote: (Originally Posted by Brian "YODA" Matthewman) Hi Toe, I have a VBS on my Inspo, its a fantastic wing and very flexible, I have used it with one 7 ltr side mount steel and also 2, 11 ltr Ali's. Fitted direct to my Travel box with no back plate. Very solid but lots of scope for kit configuration. Excellent wing, keeps me high out of the water, esp when sea is a bit rough, last weekend kept me nice and high while waiting for my taxi to pick me up. Because of the shape hoses don't get crushed even when fully inflated, also looks the dogs Boll**ks. Cheers Yoda Thanks for that, its the high lift out of the water im looking for. Guess its time to abuse the credit card Cheers Tony
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