finance an inspiration

decoboy104 · 29th August 2007, 23:54

Hello everyone I have been reading this board for a while now and have been increasingly thinking about buying a rebreather a few guys at the shop were I dive have MEGS. But I have my eyes on the inspiration. I can’t think about were I heard it but I would like to confirm if it is true that you can finance an inspiration rebreather. If so can someone please let me know were I can find out about this. Thanks in advance..

zoo_diver · 30th August 2007, 06:39

Oh man --- you know guys that dive Megs but you still want an Inspo? I guess to each his own. I don't know about financing an Inspo, but you can for sure finance a Meg!

On a serious note, I have a buddy that went to the bank and got a loan for a 'recreational water craft' -- there was a lot of grey area, but none the less, he got his financing approved and got a unit.

There might be shop specific financing available -- who are you thinking about buying your unit through? Have you asked them?

anton610 · 30th August 2007, 08:58

Don't finance your rebreather!!

take a piggybank

sven · 30th August 2007, 10:10

2 years ago I bought a 2nd hand Inspiration, rather than spending big $s on a new unit. If you look carefully and have a bit of patience, I am sure you will be able to find a reasonably priced unit. If you can't afford a second hand unit, I'd rather wait and save money, than finance something that just costs money, and more money, ...

My 2c

Batman · 30th August 2007, 10:46

I just got a really nice Inspiration Second Hand. My advice would be to find an Instructor first. They will be able to help you find one new or second hand. Mine was £2500 with basically a new head just back from AP. When you find one give the guys at AP a call with the unit serial number and they can give you some history etc. I would rather go S/H than get into finance.

It will always cost you in the long run.

**Fun Under Pressure** · 30th August 2007, 19:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by Batman)

I just got a really nice Inspiration Second Hand. My advice would be to find an Instructor first. They will be able to help you find one new or second hand. Mine was £2500 with basically a new head just back from AP. When you find one give the guys at AP a call with the unit serial number and they can give you some history etc. I would rather go S/H than get into finance.

It will always cost you in the long run.

I bought a used here on RBW. And i am very happy with that. A Meg is at this time to expensiv for me but i think it is a better rebreather than the inspo.

I think about a finance too, but it is very expensiv. So i safe my money and buy a used.

Cheers Markku

**Monkey** · 31st August 2007, 14:33

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoboy104)

Hello everyone I have been reading this board for a while now and have been increasingly thinking about buying a rebreather a few guys at the shop were I dive have MEGS. But I have my eyes on the inspiration. I can’t think about were I heard it but I would like to confirm if it is true that you can finance an inspiration rebreather. If so can someone please let me know were I can find out about this. Thanks in advance..

The North American supplier of the inspiration "silent Diving Systems" does offer FACTORY reconditioned units.... They are arround half the cost of a new one.... but they are factory reconditioned.... so the unit shuld be trust worthy... and not maintained by some nut job....

I do not know if they are classics or if they have the Vision electronics .... but I would start with Silent Diving Systems..

Silent Diving Systems of North America

and as a Meg diver I am distrought over the fact that I have rendered aid in the quest for a YBOD.

Little Devil · 31st August 2007, 15:53

That's why the Inspiration is called 'the yellow box of debt'

**PhilSiswick** · 31st August 2007, 16:01

Quote: (Originally Posted by Little Devil)

That's why the Inspiration is called 'the yellow box of debt'

I suspect that soubriquet could be applied to all the units with the colour changed as necessary :-). The thing about it is that buying one is only the first step and the first expenditure .........

Little Devil · 31st August 2007, 17:06

Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick)

I suspect that soubriquet could be applied to all the units with the colour changed as necessary :-). The thing about it is that buying one is only the first step and the first expenditure .........

That's why the [insert brand of rebreather here] is called 'the [insert unit colour here] box of debt'

29th August 2007, 23:54	#1 (permalink)
decoboy104 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2	finance an inspiration Hello everyone I have been reading this board for a while now and have been increasingly thinking about buying a rebreather a few guys at the shop were I dive have MEGS. But I have my eyes on the inspiration. I can’t think about were I heard it but I would like to confirm if it is true that you can *finance* an inspiration rebreather. If so can someone please let me know were I can find out about this. Thanks in advance..
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30th August 2007, 06:39	#2 (permalink)
zoo_diver Is it snack time yet? Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Suffolk, VA Posts: 259	Re: finance an inspiration Oh man --- you know guys that dive Megs but you still want an Inspo? I guess to each his own. I don't know about financing an Inspo, but you can for sure finance a Meg! On a serious note, I have a buddy that went to the bank and got a loan for a 'recreational water craft' -- there was a lot of grey area, but none the less, he got his financing approved and got a unit. There might be shop specific financing available -- who are you thinking about buying your unit through? Have you asked them?
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30th August 2007, 08:58	#3 (permalink)
anton610 toni the strange Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: May 2006 Location: austria Posts: 193	Re: finance an inspiration Don't finance your rebreather!! take a piggybank __________________ "Das Übel kommt nicht von der Technik, sondern von denen, die sie mißbrauchen." Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910-1997)
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30th August 2007, 10:10	#4 (permalink)
sven Blogs Admin / Forum Mod Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 551	Re: finance an inspiration 2 years ago I bought a 2nd hand Inspiration, rather than spending big $s on a new unit. If you look carefully and have a bit of patience, I am sure you will be able to find a reasonably priced unit. If you can't afford a second hand unit, I'd rather wait and save money, than finance something that just costs money, and more money, ... My 2c __________________ Regards, Sven The Sydney Project website: http://www.sydneyproject.com My Blog: http://sven.rebreatherworld.com "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain
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30th August 2007, 10:46	#5 (permalink)
Batman New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Norwich UK Posts: 10	Re: finance an inspiration I just got a really nice Inspiration Second Hand. My advice would be to find an Instructor first. They will be able to help you find one new or second hand. Mine was £2500 with basically a new head just back from AP. When you find one give the guys at AP a call with the unit serial number and they can give you some history etc. I would rather go S/H than get into finance. It will always cost you in the long run. __________________ It has been said the deeper you dive the better it feels...... Personally, I think it's more about the size of the hole you can squeeze into!!!!!! www.norwichscuba.co.uk
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30th August 2007, 19:05	#6 (permalink)
Fun Under Pressure Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 811	Re: finance an inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by Batman) I just got a really nice Inspiration Second Hand. My advice would be to find an Instructor first. They will be able to help you find one new or second hand. Mine was £2500 with basically a new head just back from AP. When you find one give the guys at AP a call with the unit serial number and they can give you some history etc. I would rather go S/H than get into finance. It will always cost you in the long run. I bought a used here on RBW. And i am very happy with that. A Meg is at this time to expensiv for me but i think it is a better rebreather than the inspo. I think about a finance too, but it is very expensiv. So i safe my money and buy a used. Cheers Markku
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31st August 2007, 14:33	#7 (permalink)
Monkey Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea Florida Posts: 338	Re: finance an inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by decoboy104) Hello everyone I have been reading this board for a while now and have been increasingly thinking about buying a rebreather a few guys at the shop were I dive have MEGS. But I have my eyes on the inspiration. I can’t think about were I heard it but I would like to confirm if it is true that you can *finance* an inspiration rebreather. If so can someone please let me know were I can find out about this. Thanks in advance.. The North American supplier of the inspiration "silent Diving Systems" does offer FACTORY reconditioned units.... They are arround half the cost of a new one.... but they are factory reconditioned.... so the unit shuld be trust worthy... and not maintained by some nut job.... I do not know if they are classics or if they have the Vision electronics .... but I would start with Silent Diving Systems.. Silent Diving Systems of North America and as a Meg diver I am distrought over the fact that I have rendered aid in the quest for a YBOD.
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31st August 2007, 15:53	#8 (permalink)
Little Devil New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 42	Re: finance an inspiration That's why the Inspiration is called 'the yellow box of debt'
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31st August 2007, 16:01	#9 (permalink)
PhilSiswick Phil Siswick, Tango Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 1,099	Re: finance an inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by Little Devil) That's why the Inspiration is called 'the yellow box of debt' I suspect that soubriquet could be applied to all the units with the colour changed as necessary :-). The thing about it is that buying one is only the first step and the first expenditure ......... __________________ Phil (WSKD 0001) I have always felt that the dive I am on is not nearly important as the dives I plan to be on the rest of my life. Tom Rose, 2007 The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure thing boat never gets far from shore. Charles A. Lindbergh www.hugsac.org.uk
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31st August 2007, 17:06	#10 (permalink)
Little Devil New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 42	Re: finance an inspiration Quote: (Originally Posted by PhilSiswick) I suspect that soubriquet could be applied to all the units with the colour changed as necessary :-). The thing about it is that buying one is only the first step and the first expenditure ......... That's why the [insert brand of rebreather here] is called 'the [insert unit colour here] box of debt'
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