Hello!!

Midnight · 5th August 2005, 22:04

Hello All,

Not bubble-less yet but have been interested for some time.

Now my current buddy has ordered himself an Evolution I thought it was time I started looking seriously. I recon I have got about 16months before he gets his! So time is ticking!!!

Could I start of my first post with a few obvious (to you guys) but not neccessarily to me, questions:

1) What sort of price would be reasonable (buyers point-of-view) for a 2nd hand Inspiration?
2) What bits shoud I pay particular attention to? (BIG question I know)
3) Are the diffrent developments identified in any particular way?
4) Any advice you would give? (eg questions for seller).

I should clarify here that I absolutely would not just buy it wear it and jump in..... We are currently arranging a course with a well respected instructor for later this year.

Regards
Midnight

PS Do not know how that bit got added under my name on the top left???

Scuba_Vixen · 6th August 2005, 05:59

Quote: (Originally Posted by Midnight)

Hello All,

Not bubble-less yet but have been interested for some time.

Now my current buddy has ordered himself an Evolution I thought it was time I started looking seriously. I recon I have got about 16months before he gets his! So time is ticking!!!

Could I start of my first post with a few obvious (to you guys) but not neccessarily to me, questions:

1) What sort of price would be reasonable (buyers point-of-view) for a 2nd hand Inspiration?
2) What bits shoud I pay particular attention to? (BIG question I know)
3) Are the diffrent developments identified in any particular way?
4) Any advice you would give? (eg questions for seller).

I should clarify here that I absolutely would not just buy it wear it and jump in..... We are currently arranging a course with a well respected instructor for later this year.

Regards
Midnight

PS Do not know how that bit got added under my name on the top left???

Welcome to Rebreather World.

We are using the Pyle system for user titles. Here's the thread to tell you all about them:

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/t1444-.html

There's also a link in the thread to the original article from which it came, definately something everyone thinking Rebreather needs to read.

As to prices for an inspy ... check out this recent posting:

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/t1492-.html

There's a bunch of inspy experts here, they will give more details, but this'll give you some info quickly.

Darlene

Midnight · 6th August 2005, 19:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by Scuba_Vixen)

Welcome to Rebreather World.

We are using the Pyle system for user titles. Here's the thread to tell you all about them:

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/t1444-.html

There's also a link in the thread to the original article from which it came, definately something everyone thinking Rebreather needs to read.

As to prices for an inspy ... check out this recent posting:

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/t1492-.html

There's a bunch of inspy experts here, they will give more details, but this'll give you some info quickly.

Darlene

Thanks SV,

I understand now. Confusing but fun!!

Thanks for the other link also the price seems about right after some double conversion to YOYO's. Still, I will try to knock him down a bit. After all the unit is known locally as the most expensive paperweight in Ireland!!

Wish me luck.

Regards
Midnight

Barrie Law · 6th August 2005, 21:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by Midnight)

Hello All,

Not bubble-less yet but have been interested for some time.

Now my current buddy has ordered himself an Evolution I thought it was time I started looking seriously. I recon I have got about 16months before he gets his! So time is ticking!!!

Could I start of my first post with a few obvious (to you guys) but not neccessarily to me, questions:

1) What sort of price would be reasonable (buyers point-of-view) for a 2nd hand Inspiration?
2) What bits shoud I pay particular attention to? (BIG question I know)
3) Are the diffrent developments identified in any particular way?
4) Any advice you would give? (eg questions for seller).

I should clarify here that I absolutely would not just buy it wear it and jump in..... We are currently arranging a course with a well respected instructor for later this year.

Regards
Midnight

PS Do not know how that bit got added under my name on the top left???

Midnight
There is about 50 rebreather divers in Ireland and most of them have Inspirations but a few also have the Vision (Inspiration with new electronics) and a couple of KISS owners, Ouroborus and a few others.
If you intend getting a second hand Inspiration you should probably look for;
1) A latter model maybe 2 years old and expect to pay 3500-4000 euro.
2) Check it has the ADV fitted and backlit handsets.
3) Check the size of the counterlungs and harness.
4) Get an existing CCR diver to help you.

Good luck with it and if I can help give me a shout.

Cheers

Midnight · 7th August 2005, 11:43

Quote: (Originally Posted by Barrie Law)

Midnight
There is about 50 rebreather divers in Ireland and most of them have Inspirations but a few also have the Vision (Inspiration with new electronics) and a couple of KISS owners, Ouroborus and a few others.
If you intend getting a second hand Inspiration you should probably look for;
1) A latter model maybe 2 years old and expect to pay 3500-4000 euro.
2) Check it has the ADV fitted and backlit handsets.
3) Check the size of the counterlungs and harness.
4) Get an existing CCR diver to help you.

Good luck with it and if I can help give me a shout.

Cheers

Hi Barry,

Thank you very much for your reply. I have heard your name mentioned before. You are in Finglas aren't you? I am about 10miles north of you.

Been on your site a few times and was very tempted by a VR3 until looking at the possibility of a CCR (Finance director SWMBO would not allow both!!!)

Will deffo be in touch. Thanks again.

Regards
Midnight

Barrie Law · 7th August 2005, 15:54

Midnight
Buying the CCR is the first priority then you can add bells and whistles later, you can run slates for the first while on CCR as it's generally 30 mtrs stuff untill you get a few hours up and start to relax a bit and enjoy the dives again.
If you need any help checking out a second hand unit let me know, now is a good time to buy as a good few second hand units are coming up for grabs, most are going for the Vision or Evolution and are trading in their Inspirations so a few good deals to be had for someone starting CCR.

Cheers

PIKEY · 14th August 2005, 04:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by Midnight)

Hello All,

Not bubble-less yet but have been interested for some time.

Now my current buddy has ordered himself an Evolution I thought it was time I started looking seriously. I recon I have got about 16months before he gets his! So time is ticking!!!

Could I start of my first post with a few obvious (to you guys) but not neccessarily to me, questions:

1) What sort of price would be reasonable (buyers point-of-view) for a 2nd hand Inspiration?
2) What bits shoud I pay particular attention to? (BIG question I know)
3) Are the diffrent developments identified in any particular way?
4) Any advice you would give? (eg questions for seller).

I should clarify here that I absolutely would not just buy it wear it and jump in..... We are currently arranging a course with a well respected instructor for later this year.

Regards
Midnight

PS Do not know how that bit got added under my name on the top left???

Who are you taking course with?

Midnight · 14th August 2005, 21:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by PIKEY)

Who are you taking course with?

Tim Doyle if we can get him to stay put for a while!! Why?

Ah yes just viewed your profile, looks like you are looking for an instructor. Tim comes highly reccommended to me by various people as his course is very thorough and are deffo not turn-up-&-pass types. Also the guy has a lot of experience both in the commie and rec diving worlds.

Regards
Midnight

PIKEY · 16th August 2005, 02:08

Quote: (Originally Posted by Midnight)

Tim Doyle if we can get him to stay put for a while!! Why?

Ah yes just viewed your profile, looks like you are looking for an instructor. Tim comes highly reccommended to me by various people as his course is very thorough and are deffo not turn-up-&-pass types. Also the guy has a lot of experience both in the commie and rec diving worlds.

Regards
Midnight

Not looking for instructor, no shortage of them. Was curious whether it was Tim or DV. Best of luck.

Midnight · 9th February 2006, 21:09

Well it has been some time in the planning but we have finally nailed Tim down to a date and we arranged a try-dive last tuesday.

My first time on a YBOD and I thoroughly enjoyed it although I had a bit of a hard time trying to get the DIL valve to "fire" but I am sure I wil get used to it.

The unit I used had a large counter-lung fitted but I found that I was using it to both extremes and it was getting a bit uncomfortable, I certainlly would not want to be under stress or working hard.

All that said I thought it was brilliant and am really looking forward to the course now!!

Wish me luck!!!
Regards
Midnight

5th August 2005, 22:04	#1 (permalink)
Midnight 00:00 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Co. Meath Eire Posts: 33	Hello!! Hello All, Not bubble-less yet but have been interested for some time. Now my current buddy has ordered himself an Evolution I thought it was time I started looking seriously. I recon I have got about 16months before he gets his! So time is ticking!!! Could I start of my first post with a few obvious (to you guys) but not neccessarily to me, questions: 1) What sort of price would be reasonable (buyers point-of-view) for a 2nd hand Inspiration? 2) What bits shoud I pay particular attention to? (BIG question I know) 3) Are the diffrent developments identified in any particular way? 4) Any advice you would give? (eg questions for seller). I should clarify here that I absolutely would not just buy it wear it and jump in..... We are currently arranging a course with a well respected instructor for later this year. Regards Midnight PS Do not know how that bit got added under my name on the top left???
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6th August 2005, 05:59	#2 (permalink)
Scuba_Vixen e/mCCR Dolphin Pilot Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: St. Croix USVI Posts: 557	Quote: (Originally Posted by Midnight) Hello All, Not bubble-less yet but have been interested for some time. Now my current buddy has ordered himself an Evolution I thought it was time I started looking seriously. I recon I have got about 16months before he gets his! So time is ticking!!! Could I start of my first post with a few obvious (to you guys) but not neccessarily to me, questions: 1) What sort of price would be reasonable (buyers point-of-view) for a 2nd hand Inspiration? 2) What bits shoud I pay particular attention to? (BIG question I know) 3) Are the diffrent developments identified in any particular way? 4) Any advice you would give? (eg questions for seller). I should clarify here that I absolutely would not just buy it wear it and jump in..... We are currently arranging a course with a well respected instructor for later this year. Regards Midnight PS Do not know how that bit got added under my name on the top left??? Welcome to Rebreather World. We are using the Pyle system for user titles. Here's the thread to tell you all about them: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/t1444-.html There's also a link in the thread to the original article from which it came, definately something everyone thinking Rebreather needs to read. As to prices for an inspy ... check out this recent posting: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/t1492-.html There's a bunch of inspy experts here, they will give more details, but this'll give you some info quickly. Darlene
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6th August 2005, 19:30	#3 (permalink)
Midnight 00:00 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Co. Meath Eire Posts: 33	Quote: (Originally Posted by Scuba_Vixen) Welcome to Rebreather World. We are using the Pyle system for user titles. Here's the thread to tell you all about them: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/t1444-.html There's also a link in the thread to the original article from which it came, definately something everyone thinking Rebreather needs to read. As to prices for an inspy ... check out this recent posting: http://www.rebreatherworld.com/t1492-.html There's a bunch of inspy experts here, they will give more details, but this'll give you some info quickly. Darlene Thanks SV, I understand now. Confusing but fun!! Thanks for the other link also the price seems about right after some double conversion to YOYO's. Still, I will try to knock him down a bit. After all the unit is known locally as the most expensive paperweight in Ireland!! Wish me luck. Regards Midnight
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6th August 2005, 21:51	#4 (permalink)
Barrie Law RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 726	Hello!! Quote: (Originally Posted by Midnight) Hello All, Not bubble-less yet but have been interested for some time. Now my current buddy has ordered himself an Evolution I thought it was time I started looking seriously. I recon I have got about 16months before he gets his! So time is ticking!!! Could I start of my first post with a few obvious (to you guys) but not neccessarily to me, questions: 1) What sort of price would be reasonable (buyers point-of-view) for a 2nd hand Inspiration? 2) What bits shoud I pay particular attention to? (BIG question I know) 3) Are the diffrent developments identified in any particular way? 4) Any advice you would give? (eg questions for seller). I should clarify here that I absolutely would not just buy it wear it and jump in..... We are currently arranging a course with a well respected instructor for later this year. Regards Midnight PS Do not know how that bit got added under my name on the top left??? Midnight There is about 50 rebreather divers in Ireland and most of them have Inspirations but a few also have the Vision (Inspiration with new electronics) and a couple of KISS owners, Ouroborus and a few others. If you intend getting a second hand Inspiration you should probably look for; 1) A latter model maybe 2 years old and expect to pay 3500-4000 euro. 2) Check it has the ADV fitted and backlit handsets. 3) Check the size of the counterlungs and harness. 4) Get an existing CCR diver to help you. Good luck with it and if I can help give me a shout. Cheers __________________ Barrie Law Rebreather World Store Supplying the Rebreather World Tel:US +19548403892 Fax:US+19543333792 Tel:EU+442071930496 Fax:EU+442077606344 Mobile+353876880628 Skype:barrielaw Email: barrie@rebreatherworldstore.com
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7th August 2005, 11:43	#5 (permalink)
Midnight 00:00 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Co. Meath Eire Posts: 33	Quote: (Originally Posted by Barrie Law) Midnight There is about 50 rebreather divers in Ireland and most of them have Inspirations but a few also have the Vision (Inspiration with new electronics) and a couple of KISS owners, Ouroborus and a few others. If you intend getting a second hand Inspiration you should probably look for; 1) A latter model maybe 2 years old and expect to pay 3500-4000 euro. 2) Check it has the ADV fitted and backlit handsets. 3) Check the size of the counterlungs and harness. 4) Get an existing CCR diver to help you. Good luck with it and if I can help give me a shout. Cheers Hi Barry, Thank you very much for your reply. I have heard your name mentioned before. You are in Finglas aren't you? I am about 10miles north of you. Been on your site a few times and was very tempted by a VR3 until looking at the possibility of a CCR (Finance director SWMBO would not allow both!!!) Will deffo be in touch. Thanks again. Regards Midnight
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7th August 2005, 15:54	#6 (permalink)
Barrie Law RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 726	Hello!! Midnight Buying the CCR is the first priority then you can add bells and whistles later, you can run slates for the first while on CCR as it's generally 30 mtrs stuff untill you get a few hours up and start to relax a bit and enjoy the dives again. If you need any help checking out a second hand unit let me know, now is a good time to buy as a good few second hand units are coming up for grabs, most are going for the Vision or Evolution and are trading in their Inspirations so a few good deals to be had for someone starting CCR. Cheers __________________ Barrie Law Rebreather World Store Supplying the Rebreather World Tel:US +19548403892 Fax:US+19543333792 Tel:EU+442071930496 Fax:EU+442077606344 Mobile+353876880628 Skype:barrielaw Email: barrie@rebreatherworldstore.com
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14th August 2005, 04:54	#7 (permalink)
PIKEY New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ireland Posts: 10	Quote: (Originally Posted by Midnight) Hello All, Not bubble-less yet but have been interested for some time. Now my current buddy has ordered himself an Evolution I thought it was time I started looking seriously. I recon I have got about 16months before he gets his! So time is ticking!!! Could I start of my first post with a few obvious (to you guys) but not neccessarily to me, questions: 1) What sort of price would be reasonable (buyers point-of-view) for a 2nd hand Inspiration? 2) What bits shoud I pay particular attention to? (BIG question I know) 3) Are the diffrent developments identified in any particular way? 4) Any advice you would give? (eg questions for seller). I should clarify here that I absolutely would not just buy it wear it and jump in..... We are currently arranging a course with a well respected instructor for later this year. Regards Midnight PS Do not know how that bit got added under my name on the top left??? Who are you taking course with?
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14th August 2005, 21:34	#8 (permalink)
Midnight 00:00 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Co. Meath Eire Posts: 33	Quote: (Originally Posted by PIKEY) Who are you taking course with? Tim Doyle if we can get him to stay put for a while!! Why? Ah yes just viewed your profile, looks like you are looking for an instructor. Tim comes highly reccommended to me by various people as his course is very thorough and are deffo not turn-up-&-pass types. Also the guy has a lot of experience both in the commie and rec diving worlds. Regards Midnight
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16th August 2005, 02:08	#9 (permalink)
PIKEY New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ireland Posts: 10	Quote: (Originally Posted by Midnight) Tim Doyle if we can get him to stay put for a while!! Why? Ah yes just viewed your profile, looks like you are looking for an instructor. Tim comes highly reccommended to me by various people as his course is very thorough and are deffo not turn-up-&-pass types. Also the guy has a lot of experience both in the commie and rec diving worlds. Regards Midnight Not looking for instructor, no shortage of them. Was curious whether it was Tim or DV. Best of luck.
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9th February 2006, 21:09	#10 (permalink)
Midnight 00:00 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Co. Meath Eire Posts: 33	Re: Hello!! Well it has been some time in the planning but we have finally nailed Tim down to a date and we arranged a try-dive last tuesday. My first time on a YBOD and I thoroughly enjoyed it although I had a bit of a hard time trying to get the DIL valve to "fire" but I am sure I wil get used to it. The unit I used had a large counter-lung fitted but I found that I was using it to both extremes and it was getting a bit uncomfortable, I certainlly would not want to be under stress or working hard. All that said I thought it was brilliant and am really looking forward to the course now!! Wish me luck!!! Regards Midnight
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