Titanium Inspiration case

Blomman · 21st May 2006, 15:09

Will all versions have holes in the housing? (I imagine it's easier "getting stuck" into something when penetrating a wreck).

// Blomman

michael hearn · 21st May 2006, 15:21

Can make any version you want, with or without holes. Holes are mainly for weight saving, since titanium is not as light as most people think.
They are good for flooding the case quickly and for quick drainage, but a smooth back is not a problem, but will be a little bit heavier.
I don't like to use thinner material than 3 mm to save possible damage to hoses + the case is super strong.

Mike

sven · 22nd May 2006, 11:14

Michael,

Same question as everyone else: What price do you have in mind for the Al and Ti versions? Will it be the same price for the back as well as for the top loaded versions?

**nigelh** · 22nd May 2006, 12:30

I'm still sitting looking at it and wondering how to attach my argon and lamp.
Currently they are effectively 'further out' than the gas cylinders so the valves/switches are all easy to reach.

Putting them on the curved back wouldn't work as that would be too far to be an immediate grab for a stiff old beggar like me.

Oh well. When Michael stops being coy about the price he's thinking of, if we aren't all reeling in shock, I can ask about custom and get him to build me one with wings.

diverklondike · 22nd May 2006, 12:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh)

I'm still sitting looking at it and wondering how to attach my argon and lamp.
Currently they are effectively 'further out' than the gas cylinders so the valves/switches are all easy to reach.

Putting them on the curved back wouldn't work as that would be too far to be an immediate grab for a stiff old beggar like me.

Oh well. When Michael stops being coy about the price he's thinking of, if we aren't all reeling in shock, I can ask about custom and get him to build me one with wings.

I have a similar question..... I am wondering if there is a way that a bottle could be mounted on the top... like mine is now... see my pic. and or if it could be done on the base in some way...

Dive Safe...

Mark

michael hearn · 22nd May 2006, 20:11

hi everyone,thanks for taking an interest, nice to have some feedback.
will send new pictures fullyloaded with argon and battery pack.
am also old and stiff,would have trouble to turn off backups or argon werever they were, think its a problem with most boxes. extensions to turn off the v
alves is maybe the way to go for us less supple divers.
the price of the ali version will be around 400pounds the ti version is around 970pounds the workmanship is top class.
top loading or back loading is the same price, but the back loader is more compact, only 21cm deep 21cm wide 60cm high including foot

windymiller · 23rd May 2006, 01:57

got any photos of the ali case? As nice as the titanium one is, i cant run to £970! (wish I could) definitely interested in the ali one though

PCDiver · 23rd May 2006, 05:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by michael hearn)

hi everyone,thanks for taking an interest, nice to have some feedback.
will send new pictures fullyloaded with argon and battery pack.
am also old and stiff,would have trouble to turn off backups or argon werever they were, think its a problem with most boxes. extensions to turn off the v
alves is maybe the way to go for us less supple divers.
the price of the ali version will be around 400pounds the ti version is around 970pounds the workmanship is top class.
top loading or back loading is the same price, but the back loader is more compact, only 21cm deep 21cm wide 60cm high including foot

The cases look great but for those prices you can get either 2 travelframes instead of the ali version or almost 5 travelframes instead of the titanium version.

***caveseeker7*** · 23rd May 2006, 05:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver)

The cases look great but for those prices you can get either 2 travelframes instead of the ali version or almost 5 travelframes instead of the titanium version.

And if you buy 5 Phi will sign them for you.

kllr1876 · 23rd May 2006, 06:27

I woudl personaly love to see a titanium or aluminum case made to the specs of the original case, the one on here looks like it could get you hooked pretty easily

21st May 2006, 15:09	#11 (permalink)
Blomman Helium is addictive! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 153	Re: Titanium Inspiration case Will all versions have holes in the housing? (I imagine it's easier "getting stuck" into something when penetrating a wreck). // Blomman
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21st May 2006, 15:21	#12 (permalink)
michael hearn Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: belgium Posts: 114	Re: Titanium Inspiration case Can make any version you want, with or without holes. Holes are mainly for weight saving, since titanium is not as light as most people think. They are good for flooding the case quickly and for quick drainage, but a smooth back is not a problem, but will be a little bit heavier. I don't like to use thinner material than 3 mm to save possible damage to hoses + the case is super strong. Mike
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22nd May 2006, 11:14	#13 (permalink)
sven Blogs Admin / Forum Mod Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 574	Re: Titanium Inspiration case Michael, Same question as everyone else: What price do you have in mind for the Al and Ti versions? Will it be the same price for the back as well as for the top loaded versions? __________________ Regards, Sven [SIZE=1]The Sydney Project website: [URL]http://www.sydneyproject.com[/URL] My Blog: [URL]http://sven.rebreatherworld.com[/URL] "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain[/SIZE]
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22nd May 2006, 12:30	#14 (permalink)
nigelh New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brighton, Sussex, UK Posts: 836	Re: Titanium Inspiration case I'm still sitting looking at it and wondering how to attach my argon and lamp. Currently they are effectively 'further out' than the gas cylinders so the valves/switches are all easy to reach. Putting them on the curved back wouldn't work as that would be too far to be an immediate grab for a stiff old beggar like me. Oh well. When Michael stops being coy about the price he's thinking of, if we aren't all reeling in shock, I can ask about custom and get him to build me one with wings. __________________ nigelh
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22nd May 2006, 12:42	#15 (permalink)
diverklondike Just one of the Peasants Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,609	Re: Titanium Inspiration case Quote: (Originally Posted by nigelh) I'm still sitting looking at it and wondering how to attach my argon and lamp. Currently they are effectively 'further out' than the gas cylinders so the valves/switches are all easy to reach. Putting them on the curved back wouldn't work as that would be too far to be an immediate grab for a stiff old beggar like me. Oh well. When Michael stops being coy about the price he's thinking of, if we aren't all reeling in shock, I can ask about custom and get him to build me one with wings. I have a similar question..... I am wondering if there is a way that a bottle could be mounted on the top... like mine is now... see my pic. and or if it could be done on the base in some way... Dive Safe... Mark
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22nd May 2006, 20:11	#16 (permalink)
michael hearn Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: belgium Posts: 114	Re: Titanium Inspiration case hi everyone,thanks for taking an interest, nice to have some feedback. will send new pictures fullyloaded with argon and battery pack. am also old and stiff,would have trouble to turn off backups or argon werever they were, think its a problem with most boxes. extensions to turn off the v alves is maybe the way to go for us less supple divers. the price of the ali version will be around 400pounds the ti version is around 970pounds the workmanship is top class. top loading or back loading is the same price, but the back loader is more compact, only 21cm deep 21cm wide 60cm high including foot
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23rd May 2006, 01:57	#17 (permalink)
windymiller All The Gear, No Idea Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: england Posts: 278	Re: Titanium Inspiration case got any photos of the ali case? As nice as the titanium one is, i cant run to £970! (wish I could) definitely interested in the ali one though
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23rd May 2006, 05:06	#18 (permalink)
PCDiver Submerge Productions Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 962	Re: Titanium Inspiration case Quote: (Originally Posted by michael hearn) hi everyone,thanks for taking an interest, nice to have some feedback. will send new pictures fullyloaded with argon and battery pack. am also old and stiff,would have trouble to turn off backups or argon werever they were, think its a problem with most boxes. extensions to turn off the v alves is maybe the way to go for us less supple divers. the price of the ali version will be around 400pounds the ti version is around 970pounds the workmanship is top class. top loading or back loading is the same price, but the back loader is more compact, only 21cm deep 21cm wide 60cm high including foot The cases look great but for those prices you can get either 2 travelframes instead of the ali version or almost 5 travelframes instead of the titanium version.
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23rd May 2006, 05:57	#19 (permalink)
*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: 5,498	Re: Titanium Inspiration case Quote: (Originally Posted by PCDiver) The cases look great but for those prices you can get either 2 travelframes instead of the ali version or almost 5 travelframes instead of the titanium version. And if you buy 5 Phi will sign them for you. __________________ 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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23rd May 2006, 06:27	#20 (permalink)
kllr1876 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: belleville ontario Posts: 15	Re: Titanium Inspiration case I woudl personaly love to see a titanium or aluminum case made to the specs of the original case, the one on here looks like it could get you hooked pretty easily __________________ "Once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny." (yoda)
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