Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs.

pchanning · 22nd February 2006, 10:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by Carl Wern)

A very nice solution to a common problem worldwide, "the cluttered chest". Do you have more pictures on the box? Keep up the good work!

Here are a few taken during assembly:

The s.s sheet material is 16 gauge (1.6mm thick) and despite its thickness, it is strong enough to resist bending/ twisting. I cant remember how much it weighed, but I think it was about 4kg.

regards
paul

colinicky · 22nd February 2006, 11:15

Thanks for posting the pictures Paul I must admit I am now 110% clearer on how it fits together.
Mind you I now know why I can't get the hang of my ybod I haven't got 3 hands !LOL(bottom picture )

pchanning · 22nd February 2006, 11:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by colinicky)

Mind you I now know why I can't get the hang of my ybod I haven't got 3 hands !LOL(bottom picture )

you wanna see me juggle

***caveseeker7*** · 22nd February 2006, 14:41

Same here Paul, thanks for the additional pictures.

diverklondike · 24th February 2006, 02:32

Paul,

Have you noticed any balance issues with the rig being moved 2 inches further away from your back??

Thanks

Mark

pchanning · 24th February 2006, 12:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

Paul,

Have you noticed any balance issues with the rig being moved 2 inches further away from your back??

Thanks

Mark

Hi Mark,

Thats a subjective question. Like I said in the article, it seems to put me in the water much like using a wing - where balance is very forgiving. I dont tend to have any cylinders on the side of the unit anymore, but now and then I will use an ali 3L, and my point is, I dont tend to notice that either.

HTH
p

divfoto · 26th February 2006, 08:14

Nice job Paul! When your ready to send one to the US, put me on the list - have greene.

Thanks,
Dave

pchanning · 26th February 2006, 12:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by divfoto)

Nice job Paul! When your ready to send one to the US, put me on the list - have greene.

Thanks,
Dave

Thank you. A small batch will be prepared soon. I have redesigned the s.s. box so it can be used as a backplate - if desired - and will post progress pictures in a couple of weeks. This will give people a better idea of the design - and will see it to be more generic.

regards
paul

Brian Jarvis · 26th February 2006, 13:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by pchanning)

OK, perhaps I'll do a batch of 5 for starters. 10 would be better though folks - you'll all benefit as I can pass the savings on.

So far, it'll be:
1. Divegryl - PAID
2. Andy
3. Decowarrior
4. Edster - cos he reaaaaally wants one

or 'a.n.other', but Edster's got the breaking strain of a kit-kit on this occasion - I can sense it

5. ????????...whos the lucky one..??

6 - 10..?? (UK based divers to begin with please).

I want to sort out some details with the s.s box and firm up on manufacturers who are prepared to do it in small batches - then get one made, Q.A. it so I am happy and then,as the rest of it is done, it'll be in the post pretty quickly i'd suggest.

I'll do it as readily as I can. In 4 months I will be a Chartered Architect so I really have got quite a lot on at the moment - this will not suffer, just bear with me whilst I sort out the details. Thanks.

regards
paul

5 Brian Jarvis

pchanning · 27th February 2006, 12:24

List update: 2 more coming along shortly...

1. Divegryl - PAID
2. Andy
3. Decowarrior
4. Brian Jarvis
5.
6.
7....

Edster - I took you off as you didn't formally put your name down.

I will get some cost advice on the modifications I have made to the s.s box this week. I'll keep the thread posted.

regards
paul

22nd February 2006, 10:43	#51 (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 Carl Wern) A very nice solution to a common problem worldwide, "the cluttered chest". Do you have more pictures on the box? Keep up the good work! Here are a few taken during assembly: The s.s sheet material is 16 gauge (1.6mm thick) and despite its thickness, it is strong enough to resist bending/ twisting. I cant remember how much it weighed, but I think it was about 4kg. regards paul __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival. Last edited by pchanning : 22nd February 2006 at 10:56.
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*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,451	Re: SS Box Pics Same here Paul, thanks for the additional pictures. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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24th February 2006, 12:21	#56 (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 diverklondike) Paul, Have you noticed any balance issues with the rig being moved 2 inches further away from your back?? Thanks Mark Hi Mark, Thats a subjective question. Like I said in the article, it seems to put me in the water much like using a wing - where balance is very forgiving. I dont tend to have any cylinders on the side of the unit anymore, but now and then I will use an ali 3L, and my point is, I dont tend to notice that either. HTH p __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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26th February 2006, 08:14	#57 (permalink)
divfoto New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Dolphin Ray Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California, USA Posts: 5	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Nice job Paul! When your ready to send one to the US, put me on the list - have greene. Thanks, Dave
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26th February 2006, 12:35	#58 (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 divfoto) Nice job Paul! When your ready to send one to the US, put me on the list - have greene. Thanks, Dave Thank you. A small batch will be prepared soon. I have redesigned the s.s. box so it can be used as a backplate - if desired - and will post progress pictures in a couple of weeks. This will give people a better idea of the design - and will see it to be more generic. regards paul __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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26th February 2006, 13:46	#59 (permalink)
Brian Jarvis New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London Posts: 9	Re: Paul C’s Inspo with back-mounted lungs. Quote: (Originally Posted by pchanning) OK, perhaps I'll do a batch of 5 for starters. 10 would be better though folks - you'll all benefit as I can pass the savings on. So far, it'll be: 1. Divegryl - PAID 2. Andy 3. Decowarrior 4. Edster - cos he reaaaaally wants one or 'a.n.other', but Edster's got the breaking strain of a kit-kit on this occasion - I can sense it 5. ????????...whos the lucky one..?? 6 - 10..?? (UK based divers to begin with please). I want to sort out some details with the s.s box and firm up on manufacturers who are prepared to do it in small batches - then get one made, Q.A. it so I am happy and then,as the rest of it is done, it'll be in the post pretty quickly i'd suggest. I'll do it as readily as I can. In 4 months I will be a Chartered Architect so I really have got quite a lot on at the moment - this will not suffer, just bear with me whilst I sort out the details. Thanks. regards paul 5 Brian Jarvis
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27th February 2006, 12:24	#60 (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. List update: 2 more coming along shortly... 1. Divegryl - PAID 2. Andy 3. Decowarrior 4. Brian Jarvis 5. 6. 7.... Edster - I took you off as you didn't formally put your name down. I will get some cost advice on the modifications I have made to the s.s box this week. I'll keep the thread posted. regards paul __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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