Kirby-Morgan Inspiration pics

[Tigerscuba]

Here are some m48 pics on the inspiration. While the unit is still not available to public as of today it will be very soon. The rec version will be blue, the commercial will be black. Oceanic is going to distribute the rec version(Blue) but will not offer the breather pod. So black commercial is the way to go. .

HOW DOES THIS UNIT WORK? Well for me it has been unbelievable. Very dry and very comfortable. Bail out to O/C is a dream and the reg breaths very easy even without the mouthpeice in. Overall I have really found nothing I dislike except for the hose attachment on the reg. I wish the hose ran in from my left instead of the right as I often hook my stage to the second stage on the mask but other than that it is a dream.

This a prototype but the real deal will be available shortly.

[Tigerscuba]

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[pdoege]

Hello -

I am not familiar with the Inspiration series. Are those largish straps part of the rebreather itself or part of the bouyancy compensator?

I imagine that the largish 2nd stage looking thing is reg. Is the mask integrated?

Thanks for answering my questions.

Peter Doege

[Tigerscuba]

The large "straps " you are seeing are actually the counterlungs. The counter lungs contain the volume of air that you breath on a rebreather "loop volume". The black part of the mask you see is called the "pod" it contains the "t" peice that the rebreather hoses connect to as well as a second stage regulator. On the very front of the pod you see a black lever. You can rotate the lever to go from the rebreather to open circuit. The pod is removable from the actual face mask for bail outs or deco gas.

Ther is also a gas "block" that you can purchase so that bottom and deco mixes can be used via the same "pod" in Open circuit.

[pdoege]

That sounds like a nicely engineered and thought out package.

I take it that this is their (Buddy ?) 2nd generation design?

Peter

[caveseeker7]

Peter,
the Kirby-Morgen M48 mask is a fairly new design that is well thought out. K-M dealers already sell it, as mentioned with black silicone and frame, with an open-circuit pod. It is available either with the pod only or with a K-M 2nd stage atached to the pod.
For more info and downloadable PDF-manual visit
http://www.divingsystems.com/open.html
The removable pod design allows you to switch to bailout or deco without removing the mask. The OC-integrated RB does that, too, but also alows you to simply and quickly switch to your bailout mix without removing the mouthpieces. In addition, the FFM allows you to use OTS UW communication gear (OTS is also am K-M dealer http://www.oceantechnologysystems.com/ ).

The rebreather pod is designed to take adapters for different RB manufacturers, and is planned to be available for all commercially available rebreathers, both SCR and CCR. At DEMA 2002 there were several units on the floor, attached to Inspirations, Azimuths and Prisms.
Pics for Azi SCR at http://www.therebreathersite.nl/updates.htm (sroll for link)
for Prism CCR at http://www.steammachines.com/aj1-Dema2002.asp

Since 1997 there have been several changes to the Inspiration, most of them minor enhancements. For info on the Inspiration visit:
http://www.ambientpressurediving.com/
http://www.btinternet.com/~madmole/divemole.htm

[pdoege]

Thanks for the links and info.

Peter Doege

[madmole]

Its huge!!!!

The Delrin Gods OC/DSV on the Scubapro FFM is easily half the size ;)

[caveseeker7]

madmole once bubbled...
Its huge!!!!


You sound like a girl, mole, you're allright? ;)

Nice as the Delrin God's OC/DSV is, the Scubapro doesn't remotely fit my face.
By the way, have you seen the Dräger Panorama Nova Dive yet? FFM with three plugs for DSV, DV and comm, all with p-connector like ports. (Maybe the p-connector fits, then your VR3 really knows what your breathing ;) )
Supposed to be designed for OC and RB, so if fits, we put a p-connector on the Delrin God's OC/DSV .... :D

[madmole]

Must take a look, hadn't seen that one yet. You cant put a O2 cell in the mask, they HAVE to be after the scrubber and before the mushroom valve to the mouthpiece as the CO2/CO in a single breath can damage the, (thats why you mustn't blow on them)

I started in AGA's in 82 teaching Police divers. They swapped to the Scubapro in about 87 as we virtualy all found it more comfortable and more like a normal mask. The S also has a 3 port setup and sits much closer to my face than the AGA. You just block the small chin exhaust valve to use it for CC or else it acts as a constant volume valve

I found the Reef was too buoyant!. Would love to try the EXO and Supermask.

[saturated]

Hey M is that you! Havent seen you since 94 in coronado, you still working at the lab? Pm me your info, its been a long time.

I just got an inspiration still feeling it out, but seems like a good unit. Havent got below a 100' gonna give it some time. Maybe I'll come down and see You and C, she still diving?

Damn actually never thought I'd see you again and as always you have the toys in advance.

Also need some parts for my Lar-Still got all yours?

by the way this is JC from 5

[caveseeker7]

Hi Tigerscuba,

as you've already got the RB-pod, here a couple of questions:

Is it actually available yet?
Which RB adapters are available?
What DV is used?
What happend to www.milleniumdivers.com ?

Thanks :rolleyes:

[Tigerscuba]

Hi Caveseeker,

I have the Nato pod which is also slated to become the commercial, recreational pod for the inspiration.

To my knowledge KM has plans to produce pods for the cis-lunar, mark series, inspiration, prism, meg, draeger's, and some I've forgotten.

The mouthpeice has an integrated adjustable superflow secondsatge integrated.

Availability? No its not available at present. It is my understanding that they are far behind on military orders so commercial will be slated next. From the info I can gather it looks like a couple of months before commercial release.

Millenium divers is off line, Spoke to don and it should be back up soon...

http://www.decadiving.com would also be a good source of information.....

I suggest all interested parties email Kirby morgan to generate interest and get them moving on a rec version.....

[caveseeker7]

Tigerscuba once bubbled...

http://www.decadiving.com would also be a good source of information.....
Lived in SB for seven years, the're good people. But when it comes to the RB pods they shrug their shoulders. They just don't know.


Tigerscuba once bubbled...

I suggest all interested parties email Kirby morgan to generate interest and get them moving on a rec version.....
I've been on their tail about it since the DEMA show in Vegas, even stopped by at one of my visits. Send several information requests.
Sales manager's answer:
"Sorry, no new updates as of yet. Thanks for the inquiry. "
That's it, and it ain't much. Annoying. Even more so as there were a bunch of them at the show and a couple of people dive them. :upset:


Tigerscuba once bubbled...

I have the Nato pod ...
Nato pod, fine. Where did you get that one from?

At the pace they're going I might just get an OC/DSV adapter for the AGA ...

[idiot fish]

My M48 mask should be here next week.

I'm not using the NATO pod (as its not available yet - and will still probably be some time)

I am making my own POD.

[caveseeker7]

The mask is not the problem, they've been available for a while.
Dove it OC, and it worked well for me. :rolleyes:

Let us know how you pod turns out. Post a pic when you're done. :)
Are you planning on adding an OC/DSV?

[idiot fish]

Initially I'm just using the original inspiration mouthpiece (see attached pics of unit)

It fitted easily. Just needed a stiffener strip to help support the weight a little when out of the water or taking some current.

Next stage will be to make a OC/DSV to fit.

Might be using it next week on the HMS Repulse! if all goes well.

Mask fits like a dream! and the pod docking is a very fast one handed operation.

[caveseeker7]

Thanks.