What backplate?

Diving Dude · 14th March 2006, 23:35

As it says on the tin, what backplate fits the inspo best?

Please be gentle l'm a YBOB newby.

EDIT

l still have my combro backplate, so is this OK?

colinicky · 15th March 2006, 06:31

Hi Howard
Don't know about the Combro, but if you fancy a custom divers bp read Pierre's article on conversion
http://www.rebreatherworld.com/inspi...+custom+divers

As he says note the manifold bump, don't know how this would affect the Combro ?

colinicky · 15th March 2006, 06:57

Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9)

If you *MUST* fit a back plate, don't know why you'd want to

You can fit a plate without cutting it, as Pierre did.

I know divers that have used spacers instead to get over the hump!

JT

I believe Mark Chase did that with a cd bp as well so 2 different ways of fitting .I think pierre did the cut out so he could use the original mounting bolts ?

Mdemon · 15th March 2006, 07:00

Is there a reason for fitting the backplate? Are you having trouble with the harness as there are a few tricks which make it easier to get on and off...

colinicky · 15th March 2006, 07:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon)

a few tricks which make it easier to get on and off...

Do tell please as I'm thinking of going down the bp route as well as I find it a PITA to get into !

***Beanie*** · 15th March 2006, 07:58

I've got an OMS on mine see my inspo build up
I've not cut mine, I did make the holes larger to take the AP mushroon nuts.

Mdemon · 15th March 2006, 12:14

OK. Most of this was from Juz - can't claim any credit for it!

For an un-modified harness:

Unclip and extend the straps of the right CL (it's the one on the left as you face the unit) - leave a few centimetres so you can tighten them easily.
Lift this CL, with the mouthpiece, up and over the back of the box - it should stay there.
Fit and extend both straps on the left CL, leaving a few centimetres as before
Sit down with your back to the Inspo and slip your hand in through the left CL, making sure AutoAir etc is on the correct side of your arm.
(At this point, I fit DS hose, bring waist strap across, fit crotch strap and tighten, fit waist strap and tighten - you'll probably have a different order)
Tighten left CL straps
Reach back and pull right CL down - the mouthpiece etc should come with it
Fit and tighten right CL straps

Then I locate handsets etc etc

Doing this makes the process feel much less of a struggle.

Some of the guys have replaced the CL strap with a loop of bungee which they thread the waist strap through - this seems even easier.

HTH.

pchanning · 15th March 2006, 17:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9)

If you *MUST* fit a back plate, don't know why you'd want to

You can fit a plate without cutting it, as Pierre did.

I know divers that have used spacers instead to get over the hump!

JT

FWIW I didn't make any cuts, use any 'spacers', or any other bolts than the original AP ones. Just offerred it up and bolted it together. Never had a problem.

The CD BP works well as it is shallow in section. I like the flexibility of it too.

HTH
Paul

14th March 2006, 23:35	#1 (permalink)
Diving Dude New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stanmore, SE England Posts: 23	What backplate? As it says on the tin, what backplate fits the inspo best? Please be gentle l'm a YBOB newby. EDIT l still have my combro backplate, so is this OK? __________________ Howard
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colinicky Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 661	Re: What backplate? Hi Howard Don't know about the Combro, but if you fancy a custom divers bp read Pierre's article on conversion http://www.rebreatherworld.com/inspi...+custom+divers As he says note the manifold bump, don't know how this would affect the Combro ? __________________ Colin I trust my rebreather completely , I just don't trust the user onwards & downwards
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colinicky Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 661	Re: What backplate? Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9) If you MUST fit a back plate, don't know why you'd want to You can fit a plate without cutting it, as Pierre did. I know divers that have used spacers instead to get over the hump! JT I believe Mark Chase did that with a cd bp as well so 2 different ways of fitting .I think pierre did the cut out so he could use the original mounting bolts ? __________________ Colin I trust my rebreather completely , I just don't trust the user onwards & downwards
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Mdemon SiegeEngine II Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Home Build Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWUK Posts: 1,890	Re: What backplate? Is there a reason for fitting the backplate? Are you having trouble with the harness as there are a few tricks which make it easier to get on and off... __________________ www.southwestmafia.com It's as easy as abc; a) "Carry adequate bailout" b) "If in doubt, bail out" c) "Always know your PO2" If you find that hard, stick to crochet. "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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colinicky Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 661	Re: What backplate? Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon) a few tricks which make it easier to get on and off... Do tell please as I'm thinking of going down the bp route as well as I find it a PITA to get into ! __________________ Colin I trust my rebreather completely , I just don't trust the user onwards & downwards
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*Beanie* Politeness officer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,163	Re: What backplate? I've got an OMS on mine see my inspo build up I've not cut mine, I did make the holes larger to take the AP mushroon nuts. __________________ 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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15th March 2006, 12:14	#7 (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: 1,890	Re: What backplate? OK. Most of this was from Juz - can't claim any credit for it! For an un-modified harness: Unclip and extend the straps of the right CL (it's the one on the left as you face the unit) - leave a few centimetres so you can tighten them easily. Lift this CL, with the mouthpiece, up and over the back of the box - it should stay there. Fit and extend both straps on the left CL, leaving a few centimetres as before Sit down with your back to the Inspo and slip your hand in through the left CL, making sure AutoAir etc is on the correct side of your arm. (At this point, I fit DS hose, bring waist strap across, fit crotch strap and tighten, fit waist strap and tighten - you'll probably have a different order) Tighten left CL straps Reach back and pull right CL down - the mouthpiece etc should come with it Fit and tighten right CL straps Then I locate handsets etc etc Doing this makes the process feel much less of a struggle. Some of the guys have replaced the CL strap with a loop of bungee which they thread the waist strap through - this seems even easier. HTH. __________________ www.southwestmafia.com It's as easy as abc; a) "Carry adequate bailout" b) "If in doubt, bail out" c) "Always know your PO2" If you find that hard, stick to crochet. "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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pchanning PFO free :) Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: fixed! Posts: 454	Re: What backplate? Quote: (Originally Posted by jptaylor9) If you MUST fit a back plate, don't know why you'd want to You can fit a plate without cutting it, as Pierre did. I know divers that have used spacers instead to get over the hump! JT FWIW I didn't make any cuts, use any 'spacers', or any other bolts than the original AP ones. Just offerred it up and bolted it together. Never had a problem. The CD BP works well as it is shallow in section. I like the flexibility of it too. HTH Paul __________________ Cheers Paul The key to enlightenment... is survival.
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