Styling of new Inspiration

jptaylor9 · 1st November 2005, 10:16

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Phil Ennis · 1st November 2005, 15:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9)

Had a bit of a "Trinny and Susannah" moment on the APD stand at the NEC Dive Show!

Forgetting the electronic's for the moment... looking at the styling of the wing & counter lungs on the new Inspiration, I must admit I prefer the "tech black" look of the Classic.

Talking to one of the APD staff, they said something along the lines of; "the Evolution was targeted at the Recreational Sports market & they felt it needed to be a more styled design & this was copied then onto the Inspiration II. The Classic had a more functional look"

JT

I thought the yellow option looked seriously cooool. I will be getting that option when mine is ready for the final details.

UKSteve · 1st November 2005, 17:52

Quote: (Originally Posted by Phil Ennis)

I thought the yellow option looked seriously cooool. I will be getting that option when mine is ready for the final details.

What ...like this?

Very happy with mine...would have preferred to have even more yellow too...better to be seen I reckon than to be all black...

Steve

Depth-junkie · 1st November 2005, 19:15

I havew gone for the black and grey on my inspo II, purely for the reason IMHO it will stay cleaner a bit longer. I have a yellow and black OMS dry suit and the yellow gets a bit shity and has faded compared to the black on the suit so this was my reasoning

when choosing colour, both styles look good though

ATB
Gareth

Andy M · 5th November 2005, 05:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9)

this was copied then onto the Inspiration II. The Classic had a more functional look"

Sorry?!? Inspiration II? Where are the pictures of this? I must have missed this news - been busy in Truk and just got back...

Andy

decoweenie · 5th November 2005, 05:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy M)

Sorry?!? Inspiration II? Where are the pictures of this? I must have missed this news - been busy in Truk and just got back...

Andy,

For your punishment of going to Truk all by yourself, AP-Valve designed, tested and manufactured a brand new unit while you were gone.

Some new features:

Wireless display to wrist unit and HUD
Integrated movie into the HUD
Integrated music into the stereo alarm system
Hydrophobic membrane scrubber system that passed CE-testing
Deco models to chose on the fly: VPM, RGBM and GF
Choice of OTS-CL or BM-CL during the dive
many more...

So don't ever go to exotic remote diving location alone again...

PCDiver · 5th November 2005, 06:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Andy,

For your punishment of going to Truk all by yourself, AP-Valve designed, tested and manufactured a brand new unit while you were gone.

Some new features:

Wireless display to wrist unit and HUD
Integrated movie into the HUD
Integrated music into the stereo alarm system
Hydrophobic membrane scrubber system that passed CE-testing
Deco models to chose on the fly: VPM, RGBM and GF
Choice of OTS-CL or BM-CL during the dive
many more...

So don't even go to exotic remote diving location alone again...

You forgot the underwater GPS, sonar and integrated communication system.

decoweenie · 5th November 2005, 06:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver)

You forgot the underwater GPS, sonar and integrated communication system.

Yes, I just knew I forgot something...

Also the electromagnetic communication link to the surface-satellite-link buoy for Internet access while on deco...

***Decodiver*** · 5th November 2005, 07:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve)

What ...like this?

Very happy with mine...would have preferred to have even more yellow too...better to be seen I reckon than to be all black...

Steve

Hi Steve,

I hope you're not referring to being seen at the surface, because none of your unit will be.

The positionning of the unit in the water means that only you're head and hoses are visible. That's why I use yellow front hose covers on an Inspiration.

Cheers,

Dave.

PeteS · 5th November 2005, 09:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Yes, I just knew I forgot something...

Also the electromagnetic communication link to the surface-satellite-link buoy for Internet access while on deco...

Oh, and it's due for release, definately next month........ err, small problem, the month after, oooh, so sorry about this, err, think think, err, the cat's just had kittens so there will be a small delay. Another month........ Oh, and we are not quite ready to release the unit as there need to be some final adjustments despite showing the unit at all the dive shows for two years, so that's another month. So that's 15 months from your expression of interest to delivery, OK?

Maybe this is why time runs slowly on an Inspiration Vision unit......

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Phil Ennis New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Windermere, Cumbria. Posts: 72	Re: Styling of new Inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9) Had a bit of a "Trinny and Susannah" moment on the APD stand at the NEC Dive Show! Forgetting the electronic's for the moment... looking at the styling of the wing & counter lungs on the new Inspiration, I must admit I prefer the "tech black" look of the Classic. Talking to one of the APD staff, they said something along the lines of; "the Evolution was targeted at the Recreational Sports market & they felt it needed to be a more styled design & this was copied then onto the Inspiration II. The Classic had a more functional look" JT I thought the yellow option looked seriously cooool. I will be getting that option when mine is ready for the final details. __________________ Phil Ennis. My Website
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Depth-junkie 10/52 Psycho Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wrexham Posts: 298	Re: Styling of new Inspiration I havew gone for the black and grey on my inspo II, purely for the reason IMHO it will stay cleaner a bit longer. I have a yellow and black OMS dry suit and the yellow gets a bit shity and has faded compared to the black on the suit so this was my reasoning when choosing colour, both styles look good though ATB Gareth
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5th November 2005, 05:03	#5 (permalink)
Andy M Dude Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 428	Re: Styling of new Inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9) this was copied then onto the Inspiration II. The Classic had a more functional look" Sorry?!? Inspiration II? Where are the pictures of this? I must have missed this news - been busy in Truk and just got back... Andy __________________ Know your PO2 at all times
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5th November 2005, 05:42	#6 (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: Styling of new Inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by Andy M) Sorry?!? Inspiration II? Where are the pictures of this? I must have missed this news - been busy in Truk and just got back... Andy, For your punishment of going to Truk all by yourself, AP-Valve designed, tested and manufactured a brand new unit while you were gone. Some new features: Wireless display to wrist unit and HUD Integrated movie into the HUD Integrated music into the stereo alarm system Hydrophobic membrane scrubber system that passed CE-testing Deco models to chose on the fly: VPM, RGBM and GF Choice of OTS-CL or BM-CL during the dive many more... So don't ever go to exotic remote diving location alone again... __________________ "...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 Last edited by decoweenie : 5th November 2005 at 06:39.
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PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,003	Re: Styling of new Inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Andy, For your punishment of going to Truk all by yourself, AP-Valve designed, tested and manufactured a brand new unit while you were gone. Some new features: Wireless display to wrist unit and HUD Integrated movie into the HUD Integrated music into the stereo alarm system Hydrophobic membrane scrubber system that passed CE-testing Deco models to chose on the fly: VPM, RGBM and GF Choice of OTS-CL or BM-CL during the dive many more... So don't even go to exotic remote diving location alone again... You forgot the underwater GPS, sonar and integrated communication system.
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5th November 2005, 06:44	#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: Styling of new Inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver) You forgot the underwater GPS, sonar and integrated communication system. Yes, I just knew I forgot something... Also the electromagnetic communication link to the surface-satellite-link buoy for Internet access while on deco... __________________ "...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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5th November 2005, 07:49	#9 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,194	Re: Styling of new Inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by UKSteve) What ...like this? Very happy with mine...would have preferred to have even more yellow too...better to be seen I reckon than to be all black... Steve Hi Steve, I hope you're not referring to being seen at the surface, because none of your unit will be. The positionning of the unit in the water means that only you're head and hoses are visible. That's why I use yellow front hose covers on an Inspiration. Cheers, Dave. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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5th November 2005, 09:04	#10 (permalink)
PeteS Consent Issued! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 544	Re: Styling of new Inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Yes, I just knew I forgot something... Also the electromagnetic communication link to the surface-satellite-link buoy for Internet access while on deco... Oh, and it's due for release, definately next month........ err, small problem, the month after, oooh, so sorry about this, err, think think, err, the cat's just had kittens so there will be a small delay. Another month........ Oh, and we are not quite ready to release the unit as there need to be some final adjustments despite showing the unit at all the dive shows for two years, so that's another month. So that's 15 months from your expression of interest to delivery, OK? Maybe this is why time runs slowly on an Inspiration Vision unit...... __________________ Pete S. http://www.steggle.co.nz Every silver lining has a cloud Last edited by PeteS : 5th November 2005 at 09:06.
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