Inspiration- Alternative Mouthpieces?

resolute · 5th December 2005, 03:31

Anyone have any good experiences with alternative mouthpieces for the Inspiration? I really do not like the twist - barrel one that comes with it and would prefer to have one with the open shut lever... if possible. What about hose fitting to it if you use an alternative? I use the HUD for the Hammerhead and would also need one where that could be mounted.. Thanks for possible ideas..

JB

diverklondike · 5th December 2005, 04:11

There is a small handle that is made by a third party for the Inspiration DSV... I started using it about a month ago and have found it to be a nice addition.

http://cgi.ebay.com/rebreather-INSPI...QQcmdZViewItem

Dive Safe...

Mark

ROB DAVIE · 5th December 2005, 04:14

JB,

Change over to the Divematics USA BOV, and you will have a really nice lever to open and close the mouthpiece, as well as a handy bail-out system.

Try: www.divenet.com/divematics

***jradomski*** · 8th December 2005, 05:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by resolute)

Anyone have any good experiences with alternative mouthpieces for the Inspiration? I really do not like the twist - barrel one that comes with it and would prefer to have one with the open shut lever... if possible. What about hose fitting to it if you use an alternative? I use the HUD for the Hammerhead and would also need one where that could be mounted.. Thanks for possible ideas..

JB

Its funny.. I used an AP mouthpiec for a long time and never realized how automatic things became..

This season I used a meg DSV exclusively (except when I dove my sport KISS) just so I could get used to it..

I find I miss being able to close the mouthpiece easily with one hand.. sure you can operate a lever with one hand but it really needs one hand to hold the dsv and one to operate the lever, more so in cold water..

Next season I plan on switching back to the original DSV,,,I find It much easier to just grab the side of the dsv with one hand and rotate it by moving my head... I did this without even thinking about it..
This is alot better when climbing a ladder on a rocking boat...

A rotating DSV I think is better than one with a simple lever to operate, but potentially is harder to make and keep a perfect seal..

**nigelh** · 8th December 2005, 09:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by resolute)

Anyone have any good experiences with alternative mouthpieces for the Inspiration?

I have a Bob. It's still a two handed job to shut it off and it seems bulky out of the water but I'll put up with that for the OC valve. It doesn't clear quite so well but a quick tip of the head on exhale and it's done.

Sadly I don't think you can get them new anymore but they pop up secondhand now and again.

divetheworld · 8th December 2005, 09:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh)

I have a Bob. It's still a two handed job to shut it off and it seems bulky out of the water but I'll put up with that for the OC valve. It doesn't clear quite so well but a quick tip of the head on exhale and it's done.

Sadly I don't think you can get them new anymore but they pop up secondhand now and again.

All of the above. I have one too and I would never part with it (until something better comes along).

Nige, do you have yours on an AP GCS connector? How do you find it when testing at depth?

**nigelh** · 8th December 2005, 10:40

Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld)

Nige, do you have yours on an AP GCS connector?

No but I wondered about one. It's "hard wired" at the moment which is annoying when it's in the bath for a clean.

Quote:

How do you find it when testing at depth?

I've breathed it at 55m and didn't notice anything. In fact I only realised later that that was the first time I had used it deep and I was only doing a hose stretch-and-shake. It felt no different from the pool.

Mdemon · 8th December 2005, 12:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh)

No but I wondered about one. It's "hard wired" at the moment which is annoying when it's in the bath for a clean.I've breathed it at 55m and didn't notice anything. In fact I only realised later that that was the first time I had used it deep and I was only doing a hose stretch-and-shake. It felt no different from the pool.

Mine worked OK at around 80m. WOB wasn't brilliant. (Viper + GCS)

BOB DSV is great. There are a few left available - might be able to put people in touch with someone who has one if they're interested.

divetheworld · 8th December 2005, 13:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh)

No but I wondered about one. It's "hard wired" at the moment which is annoying when it's in the bath for a clean.I've breathed it at 55m and didn't notice anything. In fact I only realised later that that was the first time I had used it deep and I was only doing a hose stretch-and-shake. It felt no different from the pool.

Cool, I've tried mine out in similar circumstances with the GCS. I noticed no problems. Well, not entirely true. But that was due to poorly setup valve. Since then, it has been perfect.
Truthfully, I havnt seen the need to bail or try out the bail at any real depth. I'm wondering how good it will be. I also have a standard flow stop on it.

**nigelh** · 8th December 2005, 14:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld)

Truthfully, I havnt seen the need to bail or try out the bail at any real depth. I'm wondering how good it will be. I also have a standard flow stop on it.

Interesting. I didn't put a flowstop on as I felt I could just shut the dil valve. I have one on the ADV.

Do you have problems switching it for a negative check? There seems to be a leak point as I swing it that pops most of my hose compressions but those that are left hold.

We must stop hijacking JB/resolute's thread or he'll never get other alternatives as a Bob isn't easy to get now.

5th December 2005, 03:31	#1 (permalink)
resolute New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA, Georgia Posts: 14	Inspiration- Alternative Mouthpieces? Anyone have any good experiences with alternative mouthpieces for the Inspiration? I really do not like the twist - barrel one that comes with it and would prefer to have one with the open shut lever... if possible. What about hose fitting to it if you use an alternative? I use the HUD for the Hammerhead and would also need one where that could be mounted.. Thanks for possible ideas.. JB
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5th December 2005, 04:11	#2 (permalink)
diverklondike RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,699	Re: Inspiration- Alternative Mouthpieces? There is a small handle that is made by a third party for the Inspiration DSV... I started using it about a month ago and have found it to be a nice addition. http://cgi.ebay.com/rebreather-INSPI...QQcmdZViewItem Dive Safe... Mark Last edited by diverklondike : 5th December 2005 at 04:24. Reason: Added link to post...
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5th December 2005, 04:14	#3 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Re: Inspiration- Alternative Mouthpieces? JB, Change over to the Divematics USA BOV, and you will have a really nice lever to open and close the mouthpiece, as well as a handy bail-out system. Try: www.divenet.com/divematics __________________ "CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving WHEN PIGS FLY!!"--GI3
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8th December 2005, 05:49	#4 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 3,095	Re: Inspiration- Alternative Mouthpieces? Quote: (Originally Posted by resolute) Anyone have any good experiences with alternative mouthpieces for the Inspiration? I really do not like the twist - barrel one that comes with it and would prefer to have one with the open shut lever... if possible. What about hose fitting to it if you use an alternative? I use the HUD for the Hammerhead and would also need one where that could be mounted.. Thanks for possible ideas.. JB Its funny.. I used an AP mouthpiec for a long time and never realized how automatic things became.. This season I used a meg DSV exclusively (except when I dove my sport KISS) just so I could get used to it.. I find I miss being able to close the mouthpiece easily with one hand.. sure you can operate a lever with one hand but it really needs one hand to hold the dsv and one to operate the lever, more so in cold water.. Next season I plan on switching back to the original DSV,,,I find It much easier to just grab the side of the dsv with one hand and rotate it by moving my head... I did this without even thinking about it.. This is alot better when climbing a ladder on a rocking boat... A rotating DSV I think is better than one with a simple lever to operate, but potentially is harder to make and keep a perfect seal.. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated. Last edited by jradomski : 8th December 2005 at 09:35.
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8th December 2005, 09:23	#5 (permalink)
nigelh New member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 873	Re: Inspiration- Alternative Mouthpieces? Quote: (Originally Posted by resolute) Anyone have any good experiences with alternative mouthpieces for the Inspiration? I have a Bob. It's still a two handed job to shut it off and it seems bulky out of the water but I'll put up with that for the OC valve. It doesn't clear quite so well but a quick tip of the head on exhale and it's done. Sadly I don't think you can get them new anymore but they pop up secondhand now and again. __________________ nigelh
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8th December 2005, 09:58	#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: 1,630	Re: Inspiration- Alternative Mouthpieces? Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh) I have a Bob. It's still a two handed job to shut it off and it seems bulky out of the water but I'll put up with that for the OC valve. It doesn't clear quite so well but a quick tip of the head on exhale and it's done. Sadly I don't think you can get them new anymore but they pop up secondhand now and again. All of the above. I have one too and I would never part with it (until something better comes along). Nige, do you have yours on an AP GCS connector? How do you find it when testing at depth? __________________ 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. *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe
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nigelh New member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 873	Re: Inspiration- Alternative Mouthpieces? Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld) Nige, do you have yours on an AP GCS connector? No but I wondered about one. It's "hard wired" at the moment which is annoying when it's in the bath for a clean. Quote: How do you find it when testing at depth? I've breathed it at 55m and didn't notice anything. In fact I only realised later that that was the first time I had used it deep and I was only doing a hose stretch-and-shake. It felt no different from the pool. __________________ nigelh
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Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,940	Re: Inspiration- Alternative Mouthpieces? Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh) No but I wondered about one. It's "hard wired" at the moment which is annoying when it's in the bath for a clean.I've breathed it at 55m and didn't notice anything. In fact I only realised later that that was the first time I had used it deep and I was only doing a hose stretch-and-shake. It felt no different from the pool. Mine worked OK at around 80m. WOB wasn't brilliant. (Viper + GCS) BOB DSV is great. There are a few left available - might be able to put people in touch with someone who has one if they're interested. __________________ 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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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: 1,630	Re: Inspiration- Alternative Mouthpieces? Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh) No but I wondered about one. It's "hard wired" at the moment which is annoying when it's in the bath for a clean.I've breathed it at 55m and didn't notice anything. In fact I only realised later that that was the first time I had used it deep and I was only doing a hose stretch-and-shake. It felt no different from the pool. Cool, I've tried mine out in similar circumstances with the GCS. I noticed no problems. Well, not entirely true. But that was due to poorly setup valve. Since then, it has been perfect. Truthfully, I havnt seen the need to bail or try out the bail at any real depth. I'm wondering how good it will be. I also have a standard flow stop on it. __________________ 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. *WWW.NARKEDAT90.CO.UK* *http://www.grpservices.com/pursuit/* Supporting Shearwater Research Products in Europe
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nigelh New member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 873	Re: Inspiration- Alternative Mouthpieces? Quote: (Originally Posted by divetheworld) Truthfully, I havnt seen the need to bail or try out the bail at any real depth. I'm wondering how good it will be. I also have a standard flow stop on it. Interesting. I didn't put a flowstop on as I felt I could just shut the dil valve. I have one on the ADV. Do you have problems switching it for a negative check? There seems to be a leak point as I swing it that pops most of my hose compressions but those that are left hold. We must stop hijacking JB/resolute's thread or he'll never get other alternatives as a Bob isn't easy to get now. __________________ nigelh
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