Diver one of sixteen to die using high-tech gear

[DiverMole]

OK, Inspiration is good but not perfect in standard form.

Bare in mind that this is my view and others will feel differently. I've just done a big Inspiration owners survey and most have left their unit standard

Mine is an older unit so I have changed quite a fe wthings

I fitted SS backplate and larger wings with a normal harness. I dont have the little lung hold down straps any more so I know they are not important

I fitted an ADV and an Auto dump, so I have fully automated descent and ascent. No task loding at all (now why cant we have ADV's for drysuits!!!)

I fitted a combined OC and CC mouthpiece, for ease of loop closure and bail out

I have larger 7L cylinders for deeper diving and more baiout. The Dil is connected to my OC/DSV and the O2 have a DV on it for deco. So no need to carry side slungs for 70m dives

I have a VR3 fitted with a 4th O2 cell for deco and backup

I have a Hammerhead replacement head as I consider the extra functions and safety features worth while

You can see all my modification on my Inspiration site

On the original unit there is nothing unsafe as such. It all works and is a fine unit for Air diving to 45m or so out of the box. When you start to go deeper and use mix then you probably want to change things to make this easier. The Auto air is a normal first mod. Works well for your bailout but you cant share with it, so most folks fit a long hose DV

Its the same as OC. I bet you have changed stuff on your kit since you first bought it, move stuff, tagges and extra bit or bungie on here and there etc. Is anyone ever truley happy with their dive kit, theres always something that could be better