Inspiration DSV on AGA FFM

***Louby Lou*** · 1st December 2005, 21:39

Hi..

Just to let you all know that gabrielesub has kindly posted an article in the library section on his modified AGA mask for the Inspiration. You can read his article HERE.

Please use this thread for comments, questions and feedback that you would like to ask Gabriele.

Many thanks

Lou

***caveseeker7*** · 2nd December 2005, 00:34

Very well executed conversion, Gabry, thanks for the writeup.

Would you mind taking a picture of the mask's inside and either adding it to the article or post it here in the thread? I'm curious how it all looks from the other side.

ROB DAVIE · 2nd December 2005, 04:07

Stefan, et al,

I sent that very request to Gabry, and he said he would do that ASAP.

Rob

gabrielesub · 2nd December 2005, 05:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Very well executed conversion, Gabry, thanks for the writeup.

Would you mind taking a picture of the mask's inside and either adding it to the article or post it here in the thread? I'm curious how it all looks from the other side.

Thanks for your comments.
Sure, I ll take some pictures to add to the article....

thanks,
gabriele

Mdemon · 2nd December 2005, 07:58

Hi Gabriele,

I had a conversion made which allowed me to use my OC/DSV ("Bob Howell") with the AGA. My biggest problem was with equalising! Have you got a solution to this? Or does your nose fit!

It is great having the thing on - you feel bullet-proof! Bailout is fun though...

s75952004 · 2nd December 2005, 15:11

hi
excellent article .

as the world drives on money and ffm is the way to go I am for sure ,would you be kind enough to lets us know what it cost you (your dollars and I will change to mind).
do you know if your set up would take an apex tx50 .I have one of those on my pony and breaths real sweet,just like my atx200

***caveseeker7*** · 2nd December 2005, 15:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon)

My biggest problem was with equalising! Have you got a solution to this? Or does your nose fit!

As you can see by my avatar, that lil' plug wasn't close to covering my nostrils

During my first dive I either equalised one ear or the other, not both. What a PITE that was.

Solved the problem by getting a larger, thick piece of neoprene (at Kirby-Morgan when dropping of some stuff

) and simply zip tying it to the top of the plug. Works perfectly.

gabrielesub · 2nd December 2005, 19:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by s75952004)

hi
excellent article .

as the world drives on money and ffm is the way to go I am for sure ,would you be kind enough to lets us know what it cost you (your dollars and I will change to mind).
do you know if your set up would take an apex tx50 .I have one of those on my pony and breaths real sweet,just like my atx200

Thanks for your comment.
Well, the price for the DSV withouth inspiration hoses, withouth AGA FFM was around 1100$... if I remember exactly... it is included the second stage and a swivel (no first stage).
Pretty expensive the original hoses from APD (but you could switch your standard hoses to the FFM).
I was lucky, I found an used AGA in a very good shape...
I bought it from a real good friend of mine... he is from Canada.

I think you can t use your apeks reg on that mask: you are going to need a smaller and lighter regulator...
but you could ask to Tracy at Divematics.

Bye
gabriele

gabrielesub · 2nd December 2005, 19:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon)

Hi Gabriele,

I had a conversion made which allowed me to use my OC/DSV ("Bob Howell") with the AGA. My biggest problem was with equalising! Have you got a solution to this? Or does your nose fit!

It is great having the thing on - you feel bullet-proof! Bailout is fun though...

Mdemon,
probably I am lucky in equalising with AGA...
even though I have serious problem to equalise on helmets, standard equipment helmet and FFMs (I NEED to well close my nose to do it) I feel comfortable to equalise on the AGA mask.
Of course, I cannot scooter straight down diving my AGA....
I need more time to equalise, I need a little bit more effort (using one hand on the mask)... but I can do it without any further difficulties.
that s another reason why I bought an AGA.

bye
gabriele

Mdemon · 3rd December 2005, 10:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7)

Solved the problem by getting a larger, thick piece of neoprene (at Kirby-Morgan when dropping of some stuff

) and simply zip tying it to the top of the plug. Works perfectly.

Great idea! I'll give it a go. Not being able to equalise killed the project. You are very lucky Gabriele.

I also find my face too narrow for the AGA - I needed to ram it on to get a good seal (which forces your mouth shut - not good when Toxing!).

Anyone else have the same problem and are there any good solutions to it?

(other than plastic surgery...

)

1st December 2005, 21:39	#1 (permalink)
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2nd December 2005, 00:34	#2 (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: 5,494	Re: Inspiration DSV on AGA FFM Very well executed conversion, Gabry, thanks for the writeup. Would you mind taking a picture of the mask's inside and either adding it to the article or post it here in the thread? I'm curious how it all looks from the other side. __________________ 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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2nd December 2005, 04:07	#3 (permalink)
ROB DAVIE Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: HOUSTON, REPUBLIC OF TEJAS Posts: 1,120	Re: Inspiration DSV on AGA FFM Stefan, et al, I sent that very request to Gabry, and he said he would do that ASAP. Rob __________________ [SIZE=2]"CC Rebreathers will become a viable part of tech diving [U]WHEN PIGS FLY[/U]!!"--GI3[/SIZE]
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2nd December 2005, 05:19	#4 (permalink)
gabrielesub Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Evolution Ouroboros Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Italy Posts: 49	Re: Inspiration DSV on AGA FFM Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Very well executed conversion, Gabry, thanks for the writeup. Would you mind taking a picture of the mask's inside and either adding it to the article or post it here in the thread? I'm curious how it all looks from the other side. Thanks for your comments. Sure, I ll take some pictures to add to the article.... thanks, gabriele
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2nd December 2005, 07:58	#5 (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: 1,931	Re: Inspiration DSV on AGA FFM Hi Gabriele, I had a conversion made which allowed me to use my OC/DSV ("Bob Howell") with the AGA. My biggest problem was with equalising! Have you got a solution to this? Or does your nose fit! It is great having the thing on - you feel bullet-proof! Bailout is fun though... __________________ www.southwestmafia.com "small minds talk about people, Average Minds Talk About Events, GREAT MINDS TALK ABOUT IDEAS!" The WRONG Attitude will get you killed. "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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2nd December 2005, 15:11	#6 (permalink)
s75952004 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: canada Posts: 45	Re: Inspiration DSV on AGA FFM hi excellent article . as the world drives on money and ffm is the way to go I am for sure ,would you be kind enough to lets us know what it cost you (your dollars and I will change to mind). do you know if your set up would take an apex tx50 .I have one of those on my pony and breaths real sweet,just like my atx200
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2nd December 2005, 15:35	#7 (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: 5,494	Re: Inspiration DSV on AGA FFM Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon) My biggest problem was with equalising! Have you got a solution to this? Or does your nose fit! As you can see by my avatar, that lil' plug wasn't close to covering my nostrils During my first dive I either equalised one ear or the other, not both. What a PITE that was. Solved the problem by getting a larger, thick piece of neoprene (at Kirby-Morgan when dropping of some stuff ) and simply zip tying it to the top of the plug. Works perfectly. __________________ 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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2nd December 2005, 19:30	#8 (permalink)
gabrielesub Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Evolution Ouroboros Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Italy Posts: 49	Re: Inspiration DSV on AGA FFM Quote: (Originally Posted by s75952004) hi excellent article . as the world drives on money and ffm is the way to go I am for sure ,would you be kind enough to lets us know what it cost you (your dollars and I will change to mind). do you know if your set up would take an apex tx50 .I have one of those on my pony and breaths real sweet,just like my atx200 Thanks for your comment. Well, the price for the DSV withouth inspiration hoses, withouth AGA FFM was around 1100$... if I remember exactly... it is included the second stage and a swivel (no first stage). Pretty expensive the original hoses from APD (but you could switch your standard hoses to the FFM). I was lucky, I found an used AGA in a very good shape... I bought it from a real good friend of mine... he is from Canada. I think you can t use your apeks reg on that mask: you are going to need a smaller and lighter regulator... but you could ask to Tracy at Divematics. Bye gabriele
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2nd December 2005, 19:35	#9 (permalink)
gabrielesub Rebreather World Writer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Evolution Ouroboros Other CCR Dolphin Ray Azimuth Other SCR Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Italy Posts: 49	Re: Inspiration DSV on AGA FFM Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon) Hi Gabriele, I had a conversion made which allowed me to use my OC/DSV ("Bob Howell") with the AGA. My biggest problem was with equalising! Have you got a solution to this? Or does your nose fit! It is great having the thing on - you feel bullet-proof! Bailout is fun though... Mdemon, probably I am lucky in equalising with AGA... even though I have serious problem to equalise on helmets, standard equipment helmet and FFMs (I NEED to well close my nose to do it) I feel comfortable to equalise on the AGA mask. Of course, I cannot scooter straight down diving my AGA.... I need more time to equalise, I need a little bit more effort (using one hand on the mask)... but I can do it without any further difficulties. that s another reason why I bought an AGA. bye gabriele
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3rd December 2005, 10:34	#10 (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: 1,931	Re: Inspiration DSV on AGA FFM Quote: (Originally Posted by caveseeker7) Solved the problem by getting a larger, thick piece of neoprene (at Kirby-Morgan when dropping of some stuff ) and simply zip tying it to the top of the plug. Works perfectly. Great idea! I'll give it a go. Not being able to equalise killed the project. You are very lucky Gabriele. I also find my face too narrow for the AGA - I needed to ram it on to get a good seal (which forces your mouth shut - not good when Toxing!). Anyone else have the same problem and are there any good solutions to it? (other than plastic surgery... ) __________________ www.southwestmafia.com "small minds talk about people, Average Minds Talk About Events, GREAT MINDS TALK ABOUT IDEAS!" The WRONG Attitude will get you killed. "Once the agenda-monkeys and perfect-worlders have moved on, perhaps we can do some diving?"
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