feedback on Decoweenie travelframe

dave t · 30th December 2005, 11:24

Somebody showed me a nice little trick to make cam bands fit properly on smaller tanks, just put the metal half of the band buckle in a vice and bend it in a bit so it follows the shape of the tank better. The band will now lock off more securly.

Warning I hold no responsibility for broken cam buckles if you try this!!!!!!

Dave

Nicholas von Rosen · 30th December 2005, 12:23

Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t)

I tried 7l steel's on mine and it swims fine but I wouldnt want to do it a lot, we designed the frame for travelling so making it light was a priority but also versatile from a tank size use. The idea was if you showed up at the dive centre and they only have 2ls then they will fit so will 3l's 4l's 5l,s and at a push 7l's but only for a few days while you are away.

If you want to use bigger tanks all the time then you will need our "drysuit frame" which we will build if there is enough interest

Dave

A bit

, but where do I show my interest in the dry suit frame ??

Nick

**RichClark** · 30th December 2005, 12:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nicholas von Rosen)

A bit

, but where do I show my interest in the dry suit frame ??

Nick

Over here mate http://www.rebreatherworld.com/inspi...oweenie+travel

***jradomski*** · 30th December 2005, 14:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t)

No I think they are the same size but we allowed a little more room in the frame for diffiering positions of the manifold and for those that have extras fitted to the manifold such as elbows or tee's. Also Bob howell style 4th cell holders need a little more space due to the shape of the fitting.

We did our best to keep it as tight as poss and still allow for variations of configuration. Better to use a velcro strap than to have some people not be able to get all their bits in.

Dave

ps I know this was for Phi but as I did most of the size testing it was easier for me to answer!!

Thanks Dave.. Makes sense

decoweenie · 30th December 2005, 14:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t)

ps I know this was for Phi but as I did most of the size testing it was easier for me to answer!!

Thanks Dave for fielding that... besides I have been out "testing" the X-scooter since 5AM this morning.

We had a great time today. Had the boat drop us on dive site #1 (small wreck) and we scootered u/w to meet the boat again at dive site #2 about 1/2km away...

Yes, if there is enough interest, we will commence work on the "Drysuit Frame" next week. I will let the discussion be on the other thread.

***schford*** · 31st December 2005, 19:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Thanks Dave for fielding that... besides I have been out "testing" the X-scooter since 5AM this morning.

We had a great time today. Had the boat drop us on dive site #1 (small wreck) and we scootered u/w to meet the boat again at dive site #2 about 1/2km away...

Yes, if there is enough interest, we will commence work on the "Drysuit Frame" next week. I will let the discussion be on the other thread.

Phi could I suggest you start up a new thread - just sorta easier to follow.

Stuart

decoweenie · 31st December 2005, 20:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by schford)

Phi could I suggest you start up a new thread - just sorta easier to follow.

Stuart,

I did right after the last post. It is here!

Happy New Year to everyone!

jhaaja · 5th January 2006, 06:01

Here are some pictures of my unit mounted to the travel frame. I added a simple carry handle. I made it from harness webbing and attached it under the upper bolt that fixes the back plate to the frame. It is the yellow loop that is best visible in the last photo.

JH
Finland

01RMB · 5th January 2006, 06:33

JH
What is that white stuff on the bench?

It looks cold and dark - diving in conditions like that - are you mad? I'll keep the ice in the glass with the scotch and stick to diving with palm trees and hulla girls!

jhaaja · 5th January 2006, 06:38

The weather was really nice: dark, cold and snowy. That is the kind of diving we do here, luckily we don`t have to fight with the polar bears on the ice

You seem to have a different climate there in Australia...

30th December 2005, 11:24	#51 (permalink)
dave t RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 659	Re: feedback on Decoweenie travelframe Somebody showed me a nice little trick to make cam bands fit properly on smaller tanks, just put the metal half of the band buckle in a vice and bend it in a bit so it follows the shape of the tank better. The band will now lock off more securly. Warning I hold no responsibility for broken cam buckles if you try this!!!!!! Dave
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30th December 2005, 12:23	#52 (permalink)
Nicholas von Rosen Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Helsingoer, Denmark Posts: 151	Re: feedback on Decoweenie travelframe Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t) I tried 7l steel's on mine and it swims fine but I wouldnt want to do it a lot, we designed the frame for travelling so making it light was a priority but also versatile from a tank size use. The idea was if you showed up at the dive centre and they only have 2ls then they will fit so will 3l's 4l's 5l,s and at a push 7l's but only for a few days while you are away. If you want to use bigger tanks all the time then you will need our "drysuit frame" which we will build if there is enough interest Dave A bit , but where do I show my interest in the dry suit frame ?? Nick __________________ NICK
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30th December 2005, 12:26	#53 (permalink)
RichClark Classic KISS No. 226 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hove, UK Posts: 791	Re: feedback on Decoweenie travelframe Quote: (Originally Posted by Nicholas von Rosen) A bit , but where do I show my interest in the dry suit frame ?? Nick Over here mate http://www.rebreatherworld.com/inspi...oweenie+travel __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I want to go diving... just don't tell my wife I said that To taste something a little different, try http://www.thechillikitchen.co.uk
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30th December 2005, 14:05	#54 (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: feedback on Decoweenie travelframe Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t) No I think they are the same size but we allowed a little more room in the frame for diffiering positions of the manifold and for those that have extras fitted to the manifold such as elbows or tee's. Also Bob howell style 4th cell holders need a little more space due to the shape of the fitting. We did our best to keep it as tight as poss and still allow for variations of configuration. Better to use a velcro strap than to have some people not be able to get all their bits in. Dave ps I know this was for Phi but as I did most of the size testing it was easier for me to answer!! Thanks Dave.. Makes sense __________________ 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.
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30th December 2005, 14:21	#55 (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: feedback on Decoweenie travelframe Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t) ps I know this was for Phi but as I did most of the size testing it was easier for me to answer!! Thanks Dave for fielding that... besides I have been out "testing" the X-scooter since 5AM this morning. We had a great time today. Had the boat drop us on dive site #1 (small wreck) and we scootered u/w to meet the boat again at dive site #2 about 1/2km away... Yes, if there is enough interest, we will commence work on the "Drysuit Frame" next week. I will let the discussion be on the other thread. __________________ "...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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31st December 2005, 19:21	#56 (permalink)
*schford* RBW Founder Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Re: feedback on Decoweenie travelframe Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Thanks Dave for fielding that... besides I have been out "testing" the X-scooter since 5AM this morning. We had a great time today. Had the boat drop us on dive site #1 (small wreck) and we scootered u/w to meet the boat again at dive site #2 about 1/2km away... Yes, if there is enough interest, we will commence work on the "Drysuit Frame" next week. I will let the discussion be on the other thread. Phi could I suggest you start up a new thread - just sorta easier to follow. Stuart __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of RBW is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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31st December 2005, 20:09	#57 (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: feedback on Decoweenie travelframe Quote: (Originally Posted by schford) Phi could I suggest you start up a new thread - just sorta easier to follow. Stuart, I did right after the last post. It is here! Happy New Year to everyone! __________________ "...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 January 2006, 06:01	#58 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 885	Re: feedback on Decoweenie travelframe Here are some pictures of my unit mounted to the travel frame. I added a simple carry handle. I made it from harness webbing and attached it under the upper bolt that fixes the back plate to the frame. It is the yellow loop that is best visible in the last photo. JH Finland
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5th January 2006, 06:33	#59 (permalink)
01RMB Evolving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 193	Re: feedback on Decoweenie travelframe JH What is that white stuff on the bench? It looks cold and dark - diving in conditions like that - are you mad? I'll keep the ice in the glass with the scotch and stick to diving with palm trees and hulla girls! __________________ Cheers Rod
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5th January 2006, 06:38	#60 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 885	Re: feedback on Decoweenie travelframe The weather was really nice: dark, cold and snowy. That is the kind of diving we do here, luckily we don`t have to fight with the polar bears on the ice You seem to have a different climate there in Australia...
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