Ultralight Inspiration

***Louby Lou*** · 7th August 2006, 21:33

Hi

Just to let you know that Gabriele Paparo aka gabrielesub has written another great article for the Rebreatherworld library on his modifications to the Inspiration to enable better traveling and less expense on baggage handling

The article on the Ultralight Inspiration can be found HERE

Please use this thread for feedback, comments or questions you may have and the article can be used to leave reputation

Beanie and I took a similar approach when we were out in the Red Sea earlier this year, with a travel-chasis designed for the journey by Beanie and Padowan

Nice and lightweight just a little scary in overhead environments

Once again thanks to Gabriele

Cheers

Miss Lou

babar · 8th August 2006, 04:10

Was it Alu/titanium regs for both regs? Or did I misunderstand? I wouldn't use aluminum or titanium for the the o2 reg.

PeteS · 8th August 2006, 06:14

Nice report, with some good ideas. However,

Aluminium / Titanium regs for O2 service?

And the strap around the scrubber appears to be a tank strap. They are wonderfull for tanks, they don't crush or distort, but if you overtighten the strap on the scrubber you could distort the housing, preventing the sofnolime holder within the housing from moving up and down. Or worse, letting it move down if you bump the unit, perhaps while putting it on, and then not letting the springs move it back up against the O ring that prevents CO2 bypass.

If you look at the picture in Lou's post, she has used the original velcro fastened strap. This is the correct method and the only one I would use.

Either of these items could give you a bad day........

Mdemon · 8th August 2006, 07:57

Great idea! For Red Sea diving especially it would be ideal.

***Beanie*** · 8th August 2006, 08:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon)

Great idea! For Red Sea diving especially it would be ideal.

Coming from you

I'll show you the travel chasis at the weekend.

Next time I go travelling the unit will be lighter, will change the standard harness to an ali backplate that saves another kilo.

Nicholas von Rosen · 8th August 2006, 12:05

[quote=Beanie]
I'll show you the travel chasis at the weekend.

quote]

Du you have a picture of the travel chasis ?

Nick

***Beanie*** · 8th August 2006, 12:25

[quote=Nicholas von Rosen]

Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie)

I'll show you the travel chasis at the weekend.

quote]

Du you have a picture of the travel chasis ?

Nick

Some here
and
here

and coming soon the photos of them in action here

its still very much at the prototype stage mine was made the morning we packed to go the next day

**rigdiver** · 8th August 2006, 12:30

Great thinking Gabri. Thanks for sharing.

pchanning · 8th August 2006, 12:39

Good article Gabriele,

I played with the idea of minimising kit and maximise options. I used a CD backplate as it has all the required cam band slots pre-formed and configured a lot like OC diving.

Having the cylinder valves up one can use normal scuba regs (rather than carrying them extra in case the Rebreather goes wrong) and leave the (heavy) manifold at home. This also enables good trim (heavy valves = no extra weight on top) and the unit can sit on the cylinders (no base = less bulk to pack). This made it flexible and lighter still.

If the Rebreather failed to work then the scrubber, loop and lungs could be removed in favour of larger cylinders for OC diving - the basic kit stayed the same. It's quite fun but... maybe I should get out more?

Cheers
Paul

teksimple · 10th August 2006, 07:46

Two others mentioned their concern about Gabriele' using aluminum or titanium first stages. With reports like this, I would be mighty concerned. May I ask what make and model of first stages were used? Am very curious....

7th August 2006, 21:33	#1 (permalink)
*Louby Lou* Fingers crossed..... Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roman Corinium! Posts: 1,030	Ultralight Inspiration Hi Just to let you know that Gabriele Paparo aka gabrielesub has written another great article for the Rebreatherworld library on his modifications to the Inspiration to enable better traveling and less expense on baggage handling The article on the Ultralight Inspiration can be found HERE Please use this thread for feedback, comments or questions you may have and the article can be used to leave reputation Beanie and I took a similar approach when we were out in the Red Sea earlier this year, with a travel-chasis designed for the journey by Beanie and Padowan Nice and lightweight just a little scary in overhead environments Once again thanks to Gabriele Cheers Miss Lou __________________ Miss Lou x Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreatherworld Terms and Conditions - Please read! Outlaw Divers - Sssh we're diving! You heff vays uff dealink vis zem, oh Miss Rebreather World Admin! - Rob Davie Feb 06 Last edited by Louby Lou : 7th August 2006 at 21:36.
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8th August 2006, 04:10	#2 (permalink)
babar Curmudgeon Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Sport Kiss Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 421	Re: Ultralight Inspiration Was it Alu/titanium regs for both regs? Or did I misunderstand? I wouldn't use aluminum or titanium for the the o2 reg. __________________ Babar Evolution Plus Sport kiss
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8th August 2006, 06:14	#3 (permalink)
PeteS Consent Issued! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 515	Re: Ultralight Inspiration Nice report, with some good ideas. However, Aluminium / Titanium regs for O2 service? And the strap around the scrubber appears to be a tank strap. They are wonderfull for tanks, they don't crush or distort, but if you overtighten the strap on the scrubber you could distort the housing, preventing the sofnolime holder within the housing from moving up and down. Or worse, letting it move down if you bump the unit, perhaps while putting it on, and then not letting the springs move it back up against the O ring that prevents CO2 bypass. If you look at the picture in Lou's post, she has used the original velcro fastened strap. This is the correct method and the only one I would use. Either of these items could give you a bad day........ __________________ Pete S. http://www.steggle.co.nz Every silver lining has a cloud Last edited by PeteS : 8th August 2006 at 06:17.
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8th August 2006, 07:57	#4 (permalink)
Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,906	Re: Ultralight Inspiration Great idea! For Red Sea diving especially it would be ideal. __________________ www.southwestmafia.com "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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8th August 2006, 08:11	#5 (permalink)
*Beanie* Close to that red button Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,207	Re: Ultralight Inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon) Great idea! For Red Sea diving especially it would be ideal. Coming from you I'll show you the travel chasis at the weekend. Next time I go travelling the unit will be lighter, will change the standard harness to an ali backplate that saves another kilo. __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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8th August 2006, 12:05	#6 (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: 152	Re: Ultralight Inspiration [quote=Beanie] I'll show you the travel chasis at the weekend. quote] Du you have a picture of the travel chasis ? Nick __________________ NICK
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8th August 2006, 12:25	#7 (permalink)
*Beanie* Close to that red button Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,207	Re: Ultralight Inspiration [quote=Nicholas von Rosen] Quote: (Originally Posted by Beanie) I'll show you the travel chasis at the weekend. quote] Du you have a picture of the travel chasis ? Nick Some here and here and coming soon the photos of them in action here its still very much at the prototype stage mine was made the morning we packed to go the next day __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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8th August 2006, 12:30	#8 (permalink)
rigdiver LEARNING CONTINUALLY Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 418	Re: Ultralight Inspiration Great thinking Gabri. Thanks for sharing.
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8th August 2006, 12:39	#9 (permalink)
pchanning PFO free :) Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: fixed! Posts: 454	Re: Ultralight Inspiration Good article Gabriele, I played with the idea of minimising kit and maximise options. I used a CD backplate as it has all the required cam band slots pre-formed and configured a lot like OC diving. Having the cylinder valves up one can use normal scuba regs (rather than carrying them extra in case the Rebreather goes wrong) and leave the (heavy) manifold at home. This also enables good trim (heavy valves = no extra weight on top) and the unit can sit on the cylinders (no base = less bulk to pack). This made it flexible and lighter still. If the Rebreather failed to work then the scrubber, loop and lungs could be removed in favour of larger cylinders for OC diving - the basic kit stayed the same. It's quite fun but... maybe I should get out more? Cheers Paul __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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10th August 2006, 07:46	#10 (permalink)
teksimple Enlightened Alpinist Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss MK 15.X Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back in Hawaii Posts: 496	aluminum or titanium regulator for O2 side Two others mentioned their concern about Gabriele' using aluminum or titanium first stages. With reports like this, I would be mighty concerned. May I ask what make and model of first stages were used? Am very curious....
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