Oxycheq vs DSS vs Halcyon

[halocline]

He had me take my wet suit, put it in a mesh bag and see how much weight it took to sink it (36#).

Wow, that is some wetsuit. Have you considered going dry?

 

[Malpaso]

Wow, that is some wetsuit. Have you considered going dry?

Not really, I like diving wet. It's just 7mm farmer john and shorty.

 

[RJP]

Any guidance or advice would be greatly appreciated.

"One wing to rule them all..."

"We wants it. We needs it. Must have the precious."

 

[mmadiver]

Been diving a DSS rig for eight years. It's held up better than almost all of my other equipment. I like it so much I just ordered another DSS wing for a different rig.

Call/email DSS. You won't regret going with them.

 

[ams511]

DSS is the only company of the three who's owner I can name, and who has actually called me to talk me out of something that I put in my online order. Good products, good service, good online presence, prices nothing to complain about... I've bought 3 rigs from him. Well, 2 direct, one through a local retailer when I realized that was possible. I like to support my LDS.

Dss is Tobin, Oxycheq is Patrick, Halcyon is Jarod or JJ, Hog is Chris, Dive Rite is Lamar. Now you know them all.

 

[mBrennan]

I will be looking at getting a 40# wing as I dive Drysuit and carry 26 pounds weight plus us a 100 HP Steel.

The biggest concern I am finding with the DSS wing is they can be quite floppy from what I am being told and most of the wing styles are horseshoe style instead of a donut style. I will probably just buy a Aluminum back plate that I can swap out for traveling purposes and thus I know the wing will be over sized when I am diving warm water.

The shop I dive with (and contract teach for) is a Oxycheq dealer and so I am getting pressure to lean in that direction. I would actually be saving money going with the DSS and I like the look of them but I am concerned about the comments of their wings being floppy. Great comments so far, any more thoughts or comments are welcomed, thanks everyone.

 

[mmadiver]

Would you mind sharing your height and weight?

As far as DSS wings being floppy - a floppy wing is a result of using a wing that is not appropriately sized for your configuration (i.e. using a doubles wing for single tank diving).

I will be looking at getting a 40# wing as I dive Drysuit and carry 26 pounds weight plus us a 100 HP Steel.

The biggest concern I am finding with the DSS wing is they can be quite floppy from what I am being told and most of the wing styles are horseshoe style instead of a donut style. I will probably just buy a Aluminum back plate that I can swap out for traveling purposes and thus I know the wing will be over sized when I am diving warm water.

The shop I dive with (and contract teach for) is a Oxycheq dealer and so I am getting pressure to lean in that direction. I would actually be saving money going with the DSS and I like the look of them but I am concerned about the comments of their wings being floppy. Great comments so far, any more thoughts or comments are welcomed, thanks everyone.

 

[mBrennan]

I am 5'10 and weigh 210

Would you mind sharing your height and weight?

As far as DSS wings being floppy - a floppy wing is a result of using a wing that is not appropriately sized for your configuration (i.e. using a doubles wing for single tank diving).

 

[buddhasummer]

Dss is Tobin, Oxycheq is Patrick, Halcyon is Jarod or JJ, Hog is Chris, Dive Rite is Lamar. Now you know them all.

Nick is Hollis... Now you know them all.

 

[Nasser]

I was recently in the same boat looking for a singles wing. I dive exclusively wet 95% in the warm waters of the Red Sea. Tanks sizes and specs can vary among dive centers and liveaboards from 12 liter aluminum tanks to 15 liter steel tanks. I ended up going with a 40 lbs Halcyon singles wing hoping to have all my "bases covered" and have not noticed any excessive drag or "taco effect" on the tank. The wing is very stable and streamlined and I don't think most people who dive the 30 lbs wing would notice a big difference in the 40 lbs. In addition to the various tanks, I also dive with the integrated weight pockets on the harness so the total rig with additional weights can comfortably float on the surface.

I feel that I made the best choice with the 40 lbs wing given my circumstances and the type of diving I do.


BTW I am looking at getting a new doubles wing and just recently had a few exchanges with Patrick of Oxycheq. He was very helpful and repsonded to my emails within minutes. I can't speak to Oxycheq's relationship with dealrers but my limited experience with them so far has been very positive. The same goes with Halcyon who have also provided excellent customer service and support.

cheers,
nasser