Smallest Wing and BP

[Nemrod]

Just asking if there is any info or such as that on who makes the smallest wing and who makes the smallest or lightest BP. Why small and light--well for a mini dive rig for travel or easy carry. I see that DiveRite and Halycon make units in the 27/30 lb range but I wonder if there is anything in the 20 lb range (lift in lbs) or perhaps smaller? Any info or whatever is appreciated,thanks in advance. N

 

[miked10]

what you need is a diverite AL backplate, diverite abs STA, dive rite travel wing, that will be light and you could pack it down to nothing or a dive rite transpac II (check it out) and get a travel wing on that. you willl be happy!!!!

 

[cool_hardware52]

Nemrod,

We make a 20 lbs lift wing, and Kydex composite backplates.

Look here:http://deepseasupply.com/page10.html


and here:http://deepseasupply.com/page9.html

Combined with a "Hogarthian harness" a very light weight rig can be assembled.

Regards,


Tobin

 

[MarcG]

Oxycheq make an 18# wing:

http://www.oxycheq.com/Wings-Razor.html

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

At DEMA several folks were looking for lightweight travel gear. If the airlines lower the max weight any further we'll be lucky to pack a mask and snorkel!

 

[Tristessa]

http://www.golemgear.com/pc-73-2-low-profile-mark-meadows-backplate.aspx

Check this out. I've dove with it and you can't tell the difference, extremely streamlined for travel.

 

[Whitelightnin]

I gotta recomend Tobin's gear. Just can't say enough good stuff about it.

James

http://www.deepseasupply.com/page9.html
http://www.deepseasupply.com/page10.html

 

[Nemrod]

Thanks, those are interesting. The current BP designs are great for cold water but are overkill for warm water divers who generally need NO weight (me anyway) even in a thin wet suit. Even an aluminum plate adds to much weight for me which then requires me to put air in the BC and I want to avoid that--no air in the BC--no weight on me and neutral bouyancy. I really like that cut down BP. I am interested in airline carry but also as a very small unit that could be stored in my boat in a small duffle with a 40cf tank ready to go for a quick dive. Of course you would want it to accomadate a standard 80cf as well. Sure wish you could get this stuff in blue or yellow or something other than black.

I have seen that rapid diver site. Hmmmm, not sure what to think of that.

Thanks, keep it coming. N

 

[Vie]

There’s also the 18 lbs Halcyon “Batwing”—it’s been discontinued but one can still find them around.

 

[Scubaroo]

Oxycheq make an 18# wing:

http://www.oxycheq.com/Wings-Razor.html

I was going to post a photo of this wing mounted on a backplate, but seemed to have misplaced it. Anyway in the photo there's only about 1.5-2" of wing protruding around most of the backplate. It's about as small a wing as is practical.