Do I have to change?

Silentghost · 24th November 2007, 15:17

Hello Megalodon divers

I am a Inspiration Classic diver with HS Explorer + 4th cell. If I want to change to Megalodon, what will I get more in comparision with the Inspiration Vision? What is better in Megalodon? How about the service? Only possible in the US?

Anssi Villa

PSquared · 26th November 2007, 04:32

I had lots of fun with my Inspiration and am not knocking the unit. I changed for the Meg's build quality. My Inspo box was cracking, the cells we a pain to get to if you'd left the special spanner at home and it was a hassle to strip, clean and dry the unit the way I wanted to.

It's like a plastic Energiser torch vs a Maglite, they both work and do the job but the machined aluminium of the Maglite gives me a warmer fuzzier feeling of quality (and perceived durbility) than the moulded plastic.

There are features on the Inspo that I miss or have not fully gotten used to on the Meg but I wouldn't change back.

jhaaja · 26th November 2007, 05:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Silentghost)

Hello Megalodon divers

I am a Inspiration Classic diver with HS Explorer + 4th cell. If I want to change to Megalodon, what will I get more in comparision with the Inspiration Vision? What is better in Megalodon? How about the service? Only possible in the US?

Anssi Villa

I think there are newer and more intersting units out now or soon, like the Sentinel and Hammerhead CCR...

On the Meg you would get a HUD that you don´t have on the Inspiration classic, nothing more there. And you can buy a good hud for ~400e.

**Steve** · 26th November 2007, 06:11

Quote: (Originally Posted by PSquared)

I had lots of fun with my Inspiration and am not knocking the unit. I changed for the Meg's build quality. My Inspo box was cracking, the cells we a pain to get to if you'd left the special spanner at home and it was a hassle to strip, clean and dry the unit the way I wanted to.

It's like a plastic Energiser torch vs a Maglite, they both work and do the job but the machined aluminium of the Maglite gives me a warmer fuzzier feeling of quality (and perceived durbility) than the moulded plastic.

There are features on the Inspo that I miss or have not fully gotten used to on the Meg but I wouldn't change back.

I couldn't agree more. Very well put.

jhaaja · 26th November 2007, 06:16

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

I couldn't agree more. Very well put.

That build quality is a fact. Inspo seems to be made cheap compared to the Meg. But then how many people have actually broken parts of the Inspo (maybe a few cracked handsets)?

I am only saying that it seems to be able to take a lot of banging considering the looks

Drmike · 26th November 2007, 06:30

As a equipment manufacturer its always interesting to note peoples impressions of moulded against machined parts

Show someone a part thats moulded and they often feel it weak and 'toy-like' whereas show someone something machined with its angular profile and sharper un-refined edges and surfaces and they feel its more robust.

Its not always the case.

An AL can on a Rebreather is not justifiable from a strength requirement viewpoint - its a drastic overkill which you pay for in shipping weight.

Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja)

That build quality is a fact. Inspo seems to be made cheap compared to the Meg. But then how many people have actually broken parts of the Inspo (maybe a few cracked handsets)?

I am only saying that it seems to be able to take a lot of banging considering the looks

There yah go!

If Im ever hit in the back by a 5000kg whale whilst wearing a Meg It will be gratifying that the scrubber will likely survive the impact that severed my spine and shattered my rib cage

**Steve** · 26th November 2007, 06:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja)

That build quality is a fact. Inspo seems to be made cheap compared to the Meg. But then how many people have actually broken parts of the Inspo (maybe a few cracked handsets)?

I am only saying that it seems to be able to take a lot of banging considering the looks

Every single inspo owner I know has broken clips. Many have cracked the case and have had to completely replace the loom. A couple have cracked the tube off the side of the scrubber.

Now before an "expert" on the Meg claims things break on it too; of course they do. In my experience having spend time diving the Inspo and the Meg, the Meg is a lot more robust and far few things go wrong. In fact, in my experience, fewer things go wrong with it than any other unit I have owned or hung around with.

No doubt others will have other opinions. Have fun deciding

jhaaja · 26th November 2007, 06:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve)

Every single inspo owner I know has broken clips. Many have cracked the case and have had to completely replace the loom. A couple have cracked the tube off the side of the scrubber.

Now before an "expert" on the Meg claims things break on it too; of course they do. In my experience having spend time diving the Inspo and the Meg, the Meg is a lot more robust and far few things go wrong. In fact, in my experience, fewer things go wrong with it than any other unit I have owned or hung around with.

No doubt others will have other opinions. Have fun deciding

Point taken. Funnily I have not seen any of those here in cold Finland. I have seen broken clips and cracked handsets but that is all. It is true that Meg is more robust than YBOD, there is no point arguing that.

Drmike, is it possibility that the whale will blow up in pieces after hitting the Meg cannister? That would be something that I would like to see on video

And maybe a more true life test than the one where a truck runs over your Rebreather

Drmike · 26th November 2007, 07:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja)

Point taken. Funnily I have not seen any of those here in cold Finland. I have seen broken clips and cracked handsets but that is all. It is true that Meg is more robust than YBOD, there is no point arguing that.

Drmike, is it possibility that the whale will blow up in pieces after hitting the Meg cannister? That would be something that I would like to see on video

And maybe a more true life test than the one where a truck runs over your Rebreather

I can confirm a Meg is elephant proof seeing as we had one try to stand on one in Thailand

andibk · 26th November 2007, 08:24

Drmike

Come on Mike I am not that fat.

andibk

24th November 2007, 15:17	#1 (permalink)
Silentghost New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 16	Do I have to change? Hello Megalodon divers I am a Inspiration Classic diver with HS Explorer + 4th cell. If I want to change to Megalodon, what will I get more in comparision with the Inspiration Vision? What is better in Megalodon? How about the service? Only possible in the US? Anssi Villa
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26th November 2007, 04:32	#2 (permalink)
PSquared New Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 32	Re: Do I have to change? I had lots of fun with my Inspiration and am not knocking the unit. I changed for the Meg's build quality. My Inspo box was cracking, the cells we a pain to get to if you'd left the special spanner at home and it was a hassle to strip, clean and dry the unit the way I wanted to. It's like a plastic Energiser torch vs a Maglite, they both work and do the job but the machined aluminium of the Maglite gives me a warmer fuzzier feeling of quality (and perceived durbility) than the moulded plastic. There are features on the Inspo that I miss or have not fully gotten used to on the Meg but I wouldn't change back. __________________ P2 The voices say I wasn't really diving solo
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26th November 2007, 05:37	#3 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 867	Re: Do I have to change? Quote: (Originally Posted by Silentghost) Hello Megalodon divers I am a Inspiration Classic diver with HS Explorer + 4th cell. If I want to change to Megalodon, what will I get more in comparision with the Inspiration Vision? What is better in Megalodon? How about the service? Only possible in the US? Anssi Villa I think there are newer and more intersting units out now or soon, like the Sentinel and Hammerhead CCR... On the Meg you would get a HUD that you don´t have on the Inspiration classic, nothing more there. And you can buy a good hud for ~400e.
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26th November 2007, 06:11	#4 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,070	Re: Do I have to change? Quote: (Originally Posted by PSquared) I had lots of fun with my Inspiration and am not knocking the unit. I changed for the Meg's build quality. My Inspo box was cracking, the cells we a pain to get to if you'd left the special spanner at home and it was a hassle to strip, clean and dry the unit the way I wanted to. It's like a plastic Energiser torch vs a Maglite, they both work and do the job but the machined aluminium of the Maglite gives me a warmer fuzzier feeling of quality (and perceived durbility) than the moulded plastic. There are features on the Inspo that I miss or have not fully gotten used to on the Meg but I wouldn't change back. I couldn't agree more. Very well put. __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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26th November 2007, 06:16	#5 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 867	Re: Do I have to change? Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) I couldn't agree more. Very well put. That build quality is a fact. Inspo seems to be made cheap compared to the Meg. But then how many people have actually broken parts of the Inspo (maybe a few cracked handsets)? I am only saying that it seems to be able to take a lot of banging considering the looks
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26th November 2007, 06:30	#6 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,128	Re: Do I have to change? As a equipment manufacturer its always interesting to note peoples impressions of moulded against machined parts Show someone a part thats moulded and they often feel it weak and 'toy-like' whereas show someone something machined with its angular profile and sharper un-refined edges and surfaces and they feel its more robust. Its not always the case. An AL can on a Rebreather is not justifiable from a strength requirement viewpoint - its a drastic overkill which you pay for in shipping weight. Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja) That build quality is a fact. Inspo seems to be made cheap compared to the Meg. But then how many people have actually broken parts of the Inspo (maybe a few cracked handsets)? I am only saying that it seems to be able to take a lot of banging considering the looks There yah go! If Im ever hit in the back by a 5000kg whale whilst wearing a Meg It will be gratifying that the scrubber will likely survive the impact that severed my spine and shattered my rib cage __________________ Get a girlfriend you sad twat - a Rebreather is an unfaithful mistress - dont blind yourself to her faults just because she goes down on you Last edited by Drmike : 26th November 2007 at 06:37.
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26th November 2007, 06:42	#7 (permalink)
Steve Ladies bring a plate Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Classic Kiss MK 15.X Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 1,070	Re: Do I have to change? Quote: (Originally Posted by jhaaja) That build quality is a fact. Inspo seems to be made cheap compared to the Meg. But then how many people have actually broken parts of the Inspo (maybe a few cracked handsets)? I am only saying that it seems to be able to take a lot of banging considering the looks Every single inspo owner I know has broken clips. Many have cracked the case and have had to completely replace the loom. A couple have cracked the tube off the side of the scrubber. Now before an "expert" on the Meg claims things break on it too; of course they do. In my experience having spend time diving the Inspo and the Meg, the Meg is a lot more robust and far few things go wrong. In fact, in my experience, fewer things go wrong with it than any other unit I have owned or hung around with. No doubt others will have other opinions. Have fun deciding __________________ WARNING: I contain occasional coarse language, extreme sexual references, nudity, and adult themes, which may offend some people - Usually churchy types.
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26th November 2007, 06:48	#8 (permalink)
jhaaja Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 867	Re: Do I have to change? Quote: (Originally Posted by Steve) Every single inspo owner I know has broken clips. Many have cracked the case and have had to completely replace the loom. A couple have cracked the tube off the side of the scrubber. Now before an "expert" on the Meg claims things break on it too; of course they do. In my experience having spend time diving the Inspo and the Meg, the Meg is a lot more robust and far few things go wrong. In fact, in my experience, fewer things go wrong with it than any other unit I have owned or hung around with. No doubt others will have other opinions. Have fun deciding Point taken. Funnily I have not seen any of those here in cold Finland. I have seen broken clips and cracked handsets but that is all. It is true that Meg is more robust than YBOD, there is no point arguing that. Drmike, is it possibility that the whale will blow up in pieces after hitting the Meg cannister? That would be something that I would like to see on video And maybe a more true life test than the one where a truck runs over your Rebreather
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26th November 2007, 08:24	#10 (permalink)
andibk New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss Dolphin Azimuth Join Date: May 2005 Location: Thailand Posts: 148	Re: Do I have to change? Drmike Come on Mike I am not that fat. andibk
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