Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs.

Mikel-Deko · 28th March 2007, 17:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by Ivon)

Yep, me too, not too keen on chopping up the lungs

Maybe someone of the ownes can show us some picture of how to "Chop" the CL's

Johnny Christensen · 28th March 2007, 22:15

This is how mine ended up looking. There is a couple of D rings that has to go, together with most of the velcro.
Really simple, takes about 10 minutes to do.

The hardest part, is convincing yourself this is a good idea, before cutting away.

Drmike · 29th March 2007, 04:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Uhm... don't forget about the DT BMCL that has been used for the last 2-3 years as well... Same tidy and no SS hardware needed between the unit and diver...

Very nice job Paul!

I agree DT BMCL is very good (Im diving it as you know) I am not sure why there is a need for a SS cage for the BMCL?? I find the best WOB is to have bugger all volume in the back part and all the volume at the shoulder - hence not sure of the benefit of SS cage - more weight (agghjhh!) to fly. And lets face reality soon nobody will be able to fly a rebreather anyplace that doesnt weigh 2kg

I forget what I paid in excess to dive the LOT..something like...$3500+ and $600+ in excess luggage!!! - Screw that

Mikel-Deko · 29th March 2007, 08:54

Hi Johnny.
The cips on top of your loops(close to the silver thingy) doesn't come with the kit. Do you think that they are necesary?
Best
Mikel

Mikel-Deko · 29th March 2007, 09:07

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

I agree DT BMCL is very good (Im diving it as you know) I am not sure why there is a need for a SS cage for the BMCL?? I find the best WOB is to have bugger all volume in the back part and all the volume at the shoulder - hence not sure of the benefit of SS cage - more weight (agghjhh!) to fly. And lets face reality soon nobody will be able to fly a rebreather anyplace that doesnt weigh 2kg

I forget what I paid in excess to dive the LOT..something like...$3500+ and $600+ in excess luggage!!! - Screw that

Hi Doc.
Somethig like this... Jason Mallison 2001

***Decodiver*** · 29th March 2007, 10:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mikel-Deko)

Hi Doc.
Somethig like this... Jason Mallison 2001

I think that that is not a specific BMCL setup but just where he has placed the lungs behind the back in their normal configuration.

Quite a few people were doing this around that time.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

Drmike · 29th March 2007, 10:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

Quite a few people were doing this around that time.

.

Yeh me for one just before I sold mine

But the standard inspiration lungs were HUGE!

The purpose made BMCL Daves made is more tapered - fatter at the top (where it makes wob easier) and short - much smaller volume yet a better breathe IIRC (compared to my old inspiration lungs turned backwards) - but its subjective and it was ages ago (that I dived my Inspiration like that) so my memory may be playing tricks on me

lesdiver · 29th March 2007, 14:35

Hi Paul
Your set up seems to go along lines of DIR set up ie. all slings on L hand side.Have you considered using shorter corrugated inflator hose over L shoulder attached to D ring on harness?Easier access to inflate&vent wings in one fixed spot&can get rid of dump knob over R shoulder.Dont have to fumble around sling tanks looking for inflator button at your waist.Works well if you need it in a hurry eg in caves etc.or on ascent.
Les

Mikel-Deko · 30th March 2007, 16:16

Hi Johnny.
Do you have any picture of your rig ready to go???
Just wanted to see how do you enroute all the gauges, hansets, etc...
Thanks
Mikel

pchanning · 8th April 2007, 20:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

As all six now being offered by 'Mr-I-Will-Undercut-Cooper-Channing'

anyone else who wants a set can have my un-opened lot from the last run here:

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-kit-sale.html

Price is what I paid, £350.

As there are never going to be anymore, this original unused example of engineering genius is worth what I paid for it........

or not.......

Channing you bastard.

Only joking :-)

Apparantly I cant green you again Dave. Sorry mate, what can I say? I'll console you one day in a pub - I get the feeling it might be expensive though. Anyway, you shouldn't be so lazy and sort out an Inspo. Slacker.

That made me laugh btw

28th March 2007, 17:07	#151 (permalink)
Mikel-Deko RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Basque Country -Sp- Posts: 470	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by Ivon) Yep, me too, not too keen on chopping up the lungs Maybe someone of the ownes can show us some picture of how to "Chop" the CL's __________________ Mikel-Deko Basque Country www.olatu.net "DIR is the nanny state for divers who cannot think on their own" Ron Micjan
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29th March 2007, 04:16	#153 (permalink)
Drmike RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,335	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Uhm... don't forget about the DT BMCL that has been used for the last 2-3 years as well... Same tidy and no SS hardware needed between the unit and diver... Very nice job Paul! I agree DT BMCL is very good (Im diving it as you know) I am not sure why there is a need for a SS cage for the BMCL?? I find the best WOB is to have bugger all volume in the back part and all the volume at the shoulder - hence not sure of the benefit of SS cage - more weight (agghjhh!) to fly. And lets face reality soon nobody will be able to fly a rebreather anyplace that doesnt weigh 2kg I forget what I paid in excess to dive the LOT..something like...$3500+ and $600+ in excess luggage!!! - Screw that __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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29th March 2007, 08:54	#154 (permalink)
Mikel-Deko RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Basque Country -Sp- Posts: 470	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Hi Johnny. The cips on top of your loops(close to the silver thingy) doesn't come with the kit. Do you think that they are necesary? Best Mikel __________________ Mikel-Deko Basque Country www.olatu.net "DIR is the nanny state for divers who cannot think on their own" Ron Micjan
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29th March 2007, 10:18	#156 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,190	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by Mikel-Deko) Hi Doc. Somethig like this... Jason Mallison 2001 I think that that is not a specific BMCL setup but just where he has placed the lungs behind the back in their normal configuration. Quite a few people were doing this around that time. Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ 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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29th March 2007, 10:32	#157 (permalink)
Drmike RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,335	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver) Quite a few people were doing this around that time. . Yeh me for one just before I sold mine But the standard inspiration lungs were HUGE! The purpose made BMCL Daves made is more tapered - fatter at the top (where it makes wob easier) and short - much smaller volume yet a better breathe IIRC (compared to my old inspiration lungs turned backwards) - but its subjective and it was ages ago (that I dived my Inspiration like that) so my memory may be playing tricks on me __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment Last edited by Drmike : 29th March 2007 at 10:35.
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29th March 2007, 14:35	#158 (permalink)
lesdiver New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Hi Paul Your set up seems to go along lines of DIR set up ie. all slings on L hand side.Have you considered using shorter corrugated inflator hose over L shoulder attached to D ring on harness?Easier access to inflate&vent wings in one fixed spot&can get rid of dump knob over R shoulder.Dont have to fumble around sling tanks looking for inflator button at your waist.Works well if you need it in a hurry eg in caves etc.or on ascent. Les
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30th March 2007, 16:16	#159 (permalink)
Mikel-Deko RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Basque Country -Sp- Posts: 470	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Hi Johnny. Do you have any picture of your rig ready to go??? Just wanted to see how do you enroute all the gauges, hansets, etc... Thanks Mikel __________________ Mikel-Deko Basque Country www.olatu.net "DIR is the nanny state for divers who cannot think on their own" Ron Micjan
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8th April 2007, 20:19	#160 (permalink)
pchanning PFO free :) Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: fixed! Posts: 454	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver) As all six now being offered by 'Mr-I-Will-Undercut-Cooper-Channing' anyone else who wants a set can have my un-opened lot from the last run here: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...-kit-sale.html Price is what I paid, £350. As there are never going to be anymore, this original unused example of engineering genius is worth what I paid for it........ or not....... Channing you bastard. Only joking :-) Apparantly I cant green you again Dave. Sorry mate, what can I say? I'll console you one day in a pub - I get the feeling it might be expensive though. Anyway, you shouldn't be so lazy and sort out an Inspo. Slacker. That made me laugh btw __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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