Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution

Mdemon · 17th November 2005, 11:49

Looks great!

Couple of questions...

1. Where do the cam bands fix onto the frame?
2. Can you have two sets of tanks mounted?

The only other thing I can think of is your comment on keeping it snug inside - will it be so snug that routing all hoses internally will be a PITA? Just found mine a bit tight and that has loads of room...

decoweenie · 17th November 2005, 13:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon)

1. Where do the cam bands fix onto the frame?
2. Can you have two sets of tanks mounted?

The only other thing I can think of is your comment on keeping it snug inside - will it be so snug that routing all hoses internally will be a PITA? Just found mine a bit tight and that has loads of room...

There are slots for cam bands on each side.
Not with the current design since it was designed for travel to warmwater destination which means you won't need more than 2 tanks about 99.99% of the time. We will be making the "at-home" version later which is more hefty and you could mount more tanks.

The inside dimension is same as the *original* DT box which has plenty of space for hose routing.

The commercial DT box has been increased in size from the original version made so scrubber sits too loose, is too heavy and placement of backplate is too high thus the load is too low promoting vertical trim.

evoangie · 17th November 2005, 16:52

Hi could you book 1 down for me please

decoweenie · 17th November 2005, 18:41

Phi
Phi
Dave T
Steven
Paul B
Paul B
Joe R
PCDiver
jahaaja
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John Dekker
Mark Chase
Nick Manfield
Rob Price
Tom F
Tom F
evoangie

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decoweenie · 17th November 2005, 18:55

This is the views of the frame we have finally settled on.

It will be a back-load instead of top-load. Back-load just have too many advantages at the moment to keep the size small and the weight light. Plus it is easier to change the sorb without having to remove every hose like top-load.

Plus some other small changes learned from the previous version which the pictures were posted on the beginning of the thread.

We built the prototype, installed the largest package (Classic Inspiration + Hammerhead lid) for size, then made changes as see fit.

Note how large the standard wingnut looks compare to the rest of the frame, it is because the frame is so small...

***Beanie*** · 17th November 2005, 19:05

Any pictures of the actual test beds at all or not?
Would be interested to see on in the flesh as it were...

decoweenie · 17th November 2005, 19:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

Any pictures of the actual test beds at all or not?
Would be interested to see on in the flesh as it were...

The tester is away so I can't get more pictures beside this one.

Keep in mind that it was only a prototype built for fit-testing so it wasn't "pretty up".

ADited: Going to bed, have to get up early for diving so will answer any questions tomorrow night... Ciao!

UKSteve · 17th November 2005, 19:18

Phi,

Please sign me up for one of the frames.

Cheers,

Steve

Jason Blackwell · 17th November 2005, 20:04

Goodmorning Phi,

I will stick my hand up for one please.

Mdemon · 17th November 2005, 22:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

There are slots for cam bands on each side.
Not with the current design since it was designed for travel to warmwater destination which means you won't need more than 2 tanks about 99.99% of the time. We will be making the "at-home" version later which is more hefty and you could mount more tanks.

The inside dimension is same as the *original* DT box which has plenty of space for hose routing.

The commercial DT box has been increased in size from the original version made so scrubber sits too loose, is too heavy and placement of backplate is too high thus the load is too low promoting vertical trim.

OK. By the way, for the full version can I recommend a carrying bar at the top? DalesDivers do one and it just makes the job of carrying the thing sooooo much easier.

17th November 2005, 11:49	#31 (permalink)
Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,946	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Looks great! Couple of questions... 1. Where do the cam bands fix onto the frame? 2. Can you have two sets of tanks mounted? The only other thing I can think of is your comment on keeping it snug inside - will it be so snug that routing all hoses internally will be a PITA? Just found mine a bit tight and that has loads of room... __________________ www.southwestmafia.com "small minds talk about people, Average Minds Talk About Events, GREAT MINDS TALK ABOUT IDEAS!" The WRONG Attitude will get you killed. "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon) 1. Where do the cam bands fix onto the frame? 2. Can you have two sets of tanks mounted? The only other thing I can think of is your comment on keeping it snug inside - will it be so snug that routing all hoses internally will be a PITA? Just found mine a bit tight and that has loads of room... There are slots for cam bands on each side. Not with the current design since it was designed for travel to warmwater destination which means you won't need more than 2 tanks about 99.99% of the time. We will be making the "at-home" version later which is more hefty and you could mount more tanks. The inside dimension is same as the original DT box which has plenty of space for hose routing. The commercial DT box has been increased in size from the original version made so scrubber sits too loose, is too heavy and placement of backplate is too high thus the load is too low promoting vertical trim. __________________ "...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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evoangie New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Great Yarmouth Posts: 26	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Hi could you book 1 down for me please
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decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Phi Phi Dave T Steven Paul B Paul B Joe R PCDiver jahaaja recrebreather John Dekker Mark Chase Nick Manfield Rob Price Tom F Tom F evoangie 8 left... __________________ "...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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17th November 2005, 19:05	#36 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,312	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Any pictures of the actual test beds at all or not? Would be interested to see on in the flesh as it were... __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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17th November 2005, 19:18	#38 (permalink)
UKSteve Steve Collard Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weymouth, UK Posts: 601	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Phi, Please sign me up for one of the frames. Cheers, Steve
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17th November 2005, 20:04	#39 (permalink)
Jason Blackwell Bloody Rebreathers! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Vision Evolution Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, AUSTRALIA Posts: 364	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Goodmorning Phi, I will stick my hand up for one please. __________________ Jason Blackwell TDI Instructor Trainer #1358 Optima...Inspiration/Evolution...KISS...and what is next??? www.divedivedive.com.au OZTeK '09 March 2009 Sydney, Australia www.diveoztek.com.au
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17th November 2005, 22:08	#40 (permalink)
Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,946	Re: Travel frame for Inspiration and Evolution Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) There are slots for cam bands on each side. Not with the current design since it was designed for travel to warmwater destination which means you won't need more than 2 tanks about 99.99% of the time. We will be making the "at-home" version later which is more hefty and you could mount more tanks. The inside dimension is same as the original DT box which has plenty of space for hose routing. The commercial DT box has been increased in size from the original version made so scrubber sits too loose, is too heavy and placement of backplate is too high thus the load is too low promoting vertical trim. OK. By the way, for the full version can I recommend a carrying bar at the top? DalesDivers do one and it just makes the job of carrying the thing sooooo much easier. __________________ www.southwestmafia.com "small minds talk about people, Average Minds Talk About Events, GREAT MINDS TALK ABOUT IDEAS!" The WRONG Attitude will get you killed. "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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