Which one???

decoweenie · 30th January 2006, 13:09

Quote: (Originally Posted by CCR900)

As to whether you go for the Evo. or Vision Inspiration I would say buy the Inspirtaion, the factory sells one more unit, Dave gets his share and Phi gets to sell you a Weeniebox

I just realized what a perfectly sensible man you are, Fil...

mikedive · 30th January 2006, 13:10

Really good point Fil !!!!!! I like this kind of brotherhood attitude.
Why not help our friends if we can????

Cheers,

Mike

Mariner · 30th January 2006, 21:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverrob)

Inspiration/Evolution that is the question. I am close to making a order so I would like some input. Thanks

Rob

Hi Rob,

I'm just a couple of months further along in the process than you are, and I just had to do all the same research and make the same decisions.

I ended up choosing the Inspiration Vision, loaded. I did so for all the same reasons mentioned but also one more that I don’t think was mentioned. The Inspiration platform has simply been around the longer and is very much battle tested, so to speak. Even though AP dive has some very rigorous and thorough testing. I got a chance to really compare most of the units out there at DEMA (minus the Prism) and AP diving was the clear choice. The only other thing is that the Evolution just has less of everything except price and quality. I just didn’t feel the need to go compact.

As for size, I'm 5'11", 230lbs and usually dive with double 119' steel HP tanks. The Inspiration will actually be some what of a lighter load.

That’s all I can really add to the discussion as I am still awaiting delivery and am new to Rebreather's but I hope it helps.

Chad

Depth-junkie · 30th January 2006, 22:41

Hi

i have an inspo with vision, my reasons for going for the inspo over the evo as mentioned by others was purely for the bigger bottles and scrubber most of my diving is 50-80m region in UK waters and for me the inspo was the better option (get between 2/3 dives from a fill (so weekends gas diving is taken care off), and longer scruber duration) and it is also the same price as the evo.

And judging by the no. of vision inspos i have seen compared to evo's most people think the same, at Dotty alone this weekend i saw around 7 inspo visions, god knows how many classics, 1 Meg and a big fat 0 Evo's.

Also height of the unit for kitting up. At 6ft tall the inspo suits my frame better than the evo.

As for the temp stick option, get it

you wont regret it. As stated by others once you have it you wont want to dive with out it.

ATB
Gareth

desperation99 · 1st February 2006, 23:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by Depth-junkie)

Hi

i have an inspo with vision, my reasons for going for the inspo over the evo as mentioned by others was purely for the bigger bottles and scrubber most of my diving is 50-80m region in UK waters and for me the inspo was the better option (get between 2/3 dives from a fill (so weekends gas diving is taken care off), and longer scruber duration) and it is also the same price as the evo.

And judging by the no. of vision inspos i have seen compared to evo's most people think the same, at Dotty alone this weekend i saw around 7 inspo visions, god knows how many classics, 1 Meg and a big fat 0 Evo's.

Also height of the unit for kitting up. At 6ft tall the inspo suits my frame better than the evo.

As for the temp stick option, get it

you wont regret it. As stated by others once you have it you wont want to dive with out it.

ATB
Gareth

hi gaz,

that's cause they were at the NDC !!!

see you soon buddy

matt

30th January 2006, 13:09	#21 (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: Which one??? Quote: (Originally Posted by CCR900) As to whether you go for the Evo. or Vision Inspiration I would say buy the Inspirtaion, the factory sells one more unit, Dave gets his share and Phi gets to sell you a Weeniebox I just realized what a perfectly sensible man you are, Fil... __________________ "...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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mikedive Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Optima Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Brazil, Texas and Mexico Posts: 330	Re: Which one??? Really good point Fil !!!!!! I like this kind of brotherhood attitude. Why not help our friends if we can???? Cheers, Mike
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30th January 2006, 21:11	#23 (permalink)
Mariner New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Reading, MA USA Posts: 19	Re: Which one??? Quote: (Originally Posted by diverrob) Inspiration/Evolution that is the question. I am close to making a order so I would like some input. Thanks Rob Hi Rob, I'm just a couple of months further along in the process than you are, and I just had to do all the same research and make the same decisions. I ended up choosing the Inspiration Vision, loaded. I did so for all the same reasons mentioned but also one more that I don’t think was mentioned. The Inspiration platform has simply been around the longer and is very much battle tested, so to speak. Even though AP dive has some very rigorous and thorough testing. I got a chance to really compare most of the units out there at DEMA (minus the Prism) and AP diving was the clear choice. The only other thing is that the Evolution just has less of everything except price and quality. I just didn’t feel the need to go compact. As for size, I'm 5'11", 230lbs and usually dive with double 119' steel HP tanks. The Inspiration will actually be some what of a lighter load. That’s all I can really add to the discussion as I am still awaiting delivery and am new to Rebreather's but I hope it helps. Chad Last edited by Mariner : 30th January 2006 at 21:14.
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30th January 2006, 22:41	#24 (permalink)
Depth-junkie 10/52 Psycho Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wrexham Posts: 298	Re: Which one??? Hi i have an inspo with vision, my reasons for going for the inspo over the evo as mentioned by others was purely for the bigger bottles and scrubber most of my diving is 50-80m region in UK waters and for me the inspo was the better option (get between 2/3 dives from a fill (so weekends gas diving is taken care off), and longer scruber duration) and it is also the same price as the evo. And judging by the no. of vision inspos i have seen compared to evo's most people think the same, at Dotty alone this weekend i saw around 7 inspo visions, god knows how many classics, 1 Meg and a big fat 0 Evo's. Also height of the unit for kitting up. At 6ft tall the inspo suits my frame better than the evo. As for the temp stick option, get it you wont regret it. As stated by others once you have it you wont want to dive with out it. ATB Gareth Last edited by Depth-junkie : 30th January 2006 at 22:44.
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1st February 2006, 23:13	#25 (permalink)
desperation99 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: stafford Posts: 26	Re: Which one??? Quote: (Originally Posted by Depth-junkie) Hi i have an inspo with vision, my reasons for going for the inspo over the evo as mentioned by others was purely for the bigger bottles and scrubber most of my diving is 50-80m region in UK waters and for me the inspo was the better option (get between 2/3 dives from a fill (so weekends gas diving is taken care off), and longer scruber duration) and it is also the same price as the evo. And judging by the no. of vision inspos i have seen compared to evo's most people think the same, at Dotty alone this weekend i saw around 7 inspo visions, god knows how many classics, 1 Meg and a big fat 0 Evo's. Also height of the unit for kitting up. At 6ft tall the inspo suits my frame better than the evo. As for the temp stick option, get it you wont regret it. As stated by others once you have it you wont want to dive with out it. ATB Gareth hi gaz, that's cause they were at the NDC !!! see you soon buddy matt
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