Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs.

pchanning · 20th February 2006, 17:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by edster)

So if I had a DT box which I hacked a backplate around to fit... is there any dependency on the yellow box being in place?

None at all. The back of the s.s box is flat and lies against the wing. Put whatever you want an the back.

I'm thinking maybe a weenie-frame with this would be verrrry nice indeed.

Why did you hack a backplate around the DT box..??

***Beanie*** · 20th February 2006, 17:55

Quote: (Originally Posted by pchanning)

None at all. The back of the s.s box is flat and lies against the wing. Put whatever you want an the back.

I'm thinking maybe a weenie-frame with this would be verrrry nice indeed.

Why did you hack a backplate around the DT box..??

Hmm travel version

pchanning · 20th February 2006, 17:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

Hmm travel version

Get it on the boards then

So is it like the 'Bean-owan' Frame or something, sounds better than 'Pad-nie'

The photos looked nice BTW.

decowarrior · 20th February 2006, 18:44

i must say that i think it looks damned fine guys count me in please i think it should be good to show support for a venture like this looks a sexy bit of kit and with a weenie frame i was on the same lines too, all in all a much slicker package all round i feel

edster · 20th February 2006, 19:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by pchanning)

None at all. The back of the s.s box is flat and lies against the wing. Put whatever you want an the back.

I'm thinking maybe a weenie-frame with this would be verrrry nice indeed.

Why did you hack a backplate around the DT box..??

Well so far I havent - but this might encourage me to do so, as I've always quite liked the AP harness and as the counterlungs are in the way anyway, its never seemed worth going the harness and backplate route. However, this is tempting me big style!! Put me down as a tentative...

***Decodiver*** · 20th February 2006, 19:59

I no longer own an Inspiration, however if I did, I would be ordering one of these kits without hesitation. It appears to be well thought out and demonstrates some very good problem solving skills.

I said it earlier and I will say it again, well done to Paul and to John for their hard work.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

pchanning · 20th February 2006, 20:00

Quote: (Originally Posted by edster)

Well so far I havent - but this might encourage me to do so, as I've always quite liked the AP harness and as the counterlungs are in the way anyway, its never seemed worth going the harness and backplate route. However, this is tempting me big style!! Put me down as a tentative...

Good man. Just to reiterate for clarity, the intention is to make the s.s box the backplate - it will have harness slots cut into it. Another backplate can be added instead (like mine) and this is good for weight - i.e. adding in cold water, or using just the box when travelling - it makes it flexible, more likely to suit peoples different needs and you have choices.

regards
paul

pchanning · 20th February 2006, 20:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

I no longer own an Inspiration, however if I did, I would be ordering one of these kits without hesitation. It appears to be well thought out and demonstrates some very good problem solving skills.

I said it earlier and I will say it again, well done to Paul and to John for their hard work.

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

Thanks Dave, maybe you might get another Inspiration though, you know *nudge*

- rhetorical question - I know your pleased with your current 'children'.

That's all I'm trying to do for mine.

IMO it does give it a good combination of qualities from many rebreathers:

- the clear chest of the KISS - and all that offers
- good WOB - like I said, I'm not an expert, but IMHO it seems the same
- retains watertrap features for safety
- full eCCR - or manual if you want - use it as a parachute (much like others are doing with aftermarket leccies)
- the familiarity of the Inspo with UK sourced parts
- maintenance is a joy

AND you dont have to change units and pay for a new course..!!

The only thing you cant do is crush the lungs (like every other BM C'lung Rebreather out there) or plug in another gas to the lungs direct (you still can via GCS or similar to other parts of the RB of course - so you have options).

regards
paul

Andy · 20th February 2006, 20:36

when are you going in to production?

andy

***Decodiver*** · 20th February 2006, 20:38

Quote: (Originally Posted by pchanning)

Thanks Dave, maybe you might get another Inspiration though, you know *nudge*

I will probably get another Evolution but purely as a sidemount, now that the Ouroboros sidemount has been shelved I believe an adapted Vision depth timer unit would be good as a sidemount, just need to sort in my head the way I am going to mount it, then I guess a call to John to sort out some design issues, this will be later this year in any case.

Take care Paul and be lucky,

Dave.

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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 edster) So if I had a DT box which I hacked a backplate around to fit... is there any dependency on the yellow box being in place? None at all. The back of the s.s box is flat and lies against the wing. Put whatever you want an the back. I'm thinking maybe a weenie-frame with this would be verrrry nice indeed. Why did you hack a backplate around the DT box..?? __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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20th February 2006, 17:55	#32 (permalink)
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20th February 2006, 17:56	#33 (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 Beanie) Hmm travel version Get it on the boards then So is it like the 'Bean-owan' Frame or something, sounds better than 'Pad-nie' The photos looked nice BTW. __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival. Last edited by pchanning : 20th February 2006 at 17:58.
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20th February 2006, 18:44	#34 (permalink)
decowarrior New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: stoke Posts: 42	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. i must say that i think it looks damned fine guys count me in please i think it should be good to show support for a venture like this looks a sexy bit of kit and with a weenie frame i was on the same lines too, all in all a much slicker package all round i feel __________________ wetter the better
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20th February 2006, 19:32	#35 (permalink)
edster Mr Cheesebox Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Avening UK Posts: 146	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by pchanning) None at all. The back of the s.s box is flat and lies against the wing. Put whatever you want an the back. I'm thinking maybe a weenie-frame with this would be verrrry nice indeed. Why did you hack a backplate around the DT box..?? Well so far I havent - but this might encourage me to do so, as I've always quite liked the AP harness and as the counterlungs are in the way anyway, its never seemed worth going the harness and backplate route. However, this is tempting me big style!! Put me down as a tentative... __________________
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20th February 2006, 19:59	#36 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,164	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. I no longer own an Inspiration, however if I did, I would be ordering one of these kits without hesitation. It appears to be well thought out and demonstrates some very good problem solving skills. I said it earlier and I will say it again, well done to Paul and to John for their hard work. 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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20th February 2006, 20:00	#37 (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 edster) Well so far I havent - but this might encourage me to do so, as I've always quite liked the AP harness and as the counterlungs are in the way anyway, its never seemed worth going the harness and backplate route. However, this is tempting me big style!! Put me down as a tentative... Good man. Just to reiterate for clarity, the intention is to make the s.s box the backplate - it will have harness slots cut into it. Another backplate can be added instead (like mine) and this is good for weight - i.e. adding in cold water, or using just the box when travelling - it makes it flexible, more likely to suit peoples different needs and you have choices. regards paul __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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20th February 2006, 20:16	#38 (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) I no longer own an Inspiration, however if I did, I would be ordering one of these kits without hesitation. It appears to be well thought out and demonstrates some very good problem solving skills. I said it earlier and I will say it again, well done to Paul and to John for their hard work. Cheers, Dave Cooper. Thanks Dave, maybe you might get another Inspiration though, you know nudge - rhetorical question - I know your pleased with your current 'children'. That's all I'm trying to do for mine. IMO it does give it a good combination of qualities from many rebreathers: - the clear chest of the KISS - and all that offers - good WOB - like I said, I'm not an expert, but IMHO it seems the same - retains watertrap features for safety - full eCCR - or manual if you want - use it as a parachute (much like others are doing with aftermarket leccies) - the familiarity of the Inspo with UK sourced parts - maintenance is a joy AND you dont have to change units and pay for a new course..!! The only thing you cant do is crush the lungs (like every other BM C'lung Rebreather out there) or plug in another gas to the lungs direct (you still can via GCS or similar to other parts of the RB of course - so you have options). regards paul __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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20th February 2006, 20:36	#39 (permalink)
Andy New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stanwick (UK) Posts: 48	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. when are you going in to production? andy
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20th February 2006, 20:38	#40 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Ouroboros rEvo Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,164	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by pchanning) Thanks Dave, maybe you might get another Inspiration though, you know nudge I will probably get another Evolution but purely as a sidemount, now that the Ouroboros sidemount has been shelved I believe an adapted Vision depth timer unit would be good as a sidemount, just need to sort in my head the way I am going to mount it, then I guess a call to John to sort out some design issues, this will be later this year in any case. Take care Paul and be lucky, Dave. __________________ 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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