Howdeedoodidlydoo..

johnmaneely · 10th August 2005, 19:12

Hi, Just doing a bit of research on the old web. I'm looking to change from my Inspiration to a Kiss classic and weighing things up. Like the simplistic approach and ruggedness and interested to hear what people have to say about 'em. Uk Channel wreck divings my game, I'm a fairly experienced gas diver to 80m or so.
Ta
John

ROB DAVIE · 10th August 2005, 19:15

John,

Howdy! And welcome aboard Rebreather World. We've got a large group of KISS divers here, and I know they'll be happy to help out with any questions!

Again, welcome!

Rob

Jamie B · 10th August 2005, 20:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by johnmaneely)

Hi, Just doing a bit of research on the old web. I'm looking to change from my Inspiration to a Kiss classic and weighing things up. Like the simplistic approach and ruggedness and interested to hear what people have to say about 'em. Uk Channel wreck divings my game, I'm a fairly experienced gas diver to 80m or so.
Ta
John

Hi John.

Have used the Classic to 75 metres in the UK without an issue. If going beyond 65 metres you will need one of the newer units with the smaller o2 orifice. The larger orifice is rated only to 65.

As for ruggedness i'd partially disagree. I often have small niggles with the unit, but the beauty is they are easily fixable and there is a whole community out there to tell your symptoms to, and you usually getback a plethora of answers and solutions. The thing I like is that it is virtually all self-fixable.

Not dived an inspiration so cannot compare.

I know someone who has a unit for sale in fact (not me!), PM me if interested.

If you want to look over a unit give me a shout. Looking forward to seeing you on my Newquay trip in October! The Rewa awaits!

Jamie

DoubleTop · 11th August 2005, 00:08

howdy diddly dobbledoo

DT.

johnmaneely · 11th August 2005, 18:02

Jamie pm coming your way.

Jamie B · 11th August 2005, 18:06

Replied!

***EBT*** · 11th August 2005, 18:44

There goes the neighbourhood

You can still use a gen 1 kiss valve deeper, you just need to order a smaller orifice.

See ya when Im back from sunny france, I'll leave the unit glooped up and you can do the stripdown to clean it <grins>

10th August 2005, 19:12	#1 (permalink)
johnmaneely New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: shoreham-by-sea uk Posts: 23	Howdeedoodidlydoo.. Hi, Just doing a bit of research on the old web. I'm looking to change from my Inspiration to a Kiss classic and weighing things up. Like the simplistic approach and ruggedness and interested to hear what people have to say about 'em. Uk Channel wreck divings my game, I'm a fairly experienced gas diver to 80m or so. Ta John
(Offline)

10th August 2005, 19:15	#2 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	John, Howdy! And welcome aboard Rebreather World. We've got a large group of KISS divers here, and I know they'll be happy to help out with any questions! Again, welcome! Rob __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
(Offline)

10th August 2005, 20:27	#3 (permalink)
Jamie B Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 172	Quote: (Originally Posted by johnmaneely) Hi, Just doing a bit of research on the old web. I'm looking to change from my Inspiration to a Kiss classic and weighing things up. Like the simplistic approach and ruggedness and interested to hear what people have to say about 'em. Uk Channel wreck divings my game, I'm a fairly experienced gas diver to 80m or so. Ta John Hi John. Have used the Classic to 75 metres in the UK without an issue. If going beyond 65 metres you will need one of the newer units with the smaller o2 orifice. The larger orifice is rated only to 65. As for ruggedness i'd partially disagree. I often have small niggles with the unit, but the beauty is they are easily fixable and there is a whole community out there to tell your symptoms to, and you usually getback a plethora of answers and solutions. The thing I like is that it is virtually all self-fixable. Not dived an inspiration so cannot compare. I know someone who has a unit for sale in fact (not me!), PM me if interested. If you want to look over a unit give me a shout. Looking forward to seeing you on my Newquay trip in October! The Rewa awaits! Jamie
(Offline)

11th August 2005, 00:08	#4 (permalink)
DoubleTop Rebreather World Greeter and How do I? Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reading, Berks, UK Posts: 145	howdy diddly dobbledoo DT.
(Offline)

11th August 2005, 18:02	#5 (permalink)
johnmaneely New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: shoreham-by-sea uk Posts: 23	Jamie pm coming your way.
(Offline)

11th August 2005, 18:06	#6 (permalink)
Jamie B Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 172	Replied!
(Offline)

11th August 2005, 18:44	#7 (permalink)
*EBT* Apprentice Luddite Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: UK, Brighton Posts: 1,855	There goes the neighbourhood You can still use a gen 1 kiss valve deeper, you just need to order a smaller orifice. See ya when Im back from sunny france, I'll leave the unit glooped up and you can do the stripdown to clean it <grins> __________________ Eagles May Soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! Rebreather World Terms of service Real diving t-shirts for real divers
(Offline)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode