Tusa t-wing review?

[Doctor Rig]

Anybody have any experience with the Tusa’s T-wing BPW. It got a 2020 “tester’s choice” award, but I’m wondering if it’s a quality diving BP/W (and much more than a BP/W shaped object).

Tusa product info website Link: TUSA | BCJs | t-wing

 

[rongoodman]

The first thing I would do would be to cut that dangly thing off the OPV!

 

[drakcheslav]

I don't think that has a backplate.
Looks like a harness and a wing.

 

[Doctor Rig]

I don't think that has a backplate.

“The TUSA t-wing BC is a tech-styled BC that offers a light weight, customizable platform. The aluminum back plate and compact donut bladder provide assured stability in the water.”

From the pictures, the aluminum back plate appears to be hour-glass shaped.

 

[Doctor Rig]

I’ve got my hands on the T-wing and here’s a brief report for those interested.

As you can see it is a back plate & wing. The aluminum backplate is pretty conventional in shape/size, but spartan. There is some room for a P-weight on the standard 11 inch centers sex screws. The harness Is the standard one piece webbing type. I’m no BPW expert, but it appears to be a solid recreational/travel BPW. I hope to get it in the water next week and test it out.

(Just in case you’re wondering, I have no affiliation with Tusa or with any dive shop/operation for that matter. I’m just a recreational diver interested In sharing, just as so many of you have and do.)

 

[drakcheslav]

Looks good. I'd drop the padding. It just adds buoyancy.

Good thing is you can swap the plate for a steel if you need more weight.

Hope you like it and get it in water soon

 

[RyanT]

Two things would steer me away from this. First, you can buy a regular BP/W for less money. Second, I would prefer to have a steel plate when diving a single AL80. With that said, it looks like a nice rig. Let us know how you like it.

 

[Doctor Rig]

Looks good. I'd drop the padding. It just adds buoyancy.

@drakcheslav

Good suggestion to “drop the padding”!

I took off the padding, as suggested and just did a buoyancy test. This little pad took slightly over 1 pound to put it under water.

Yep, good reason to not use the pad, (if it’s not needed)!

 

[drakcheslav]

If you remove the shoulder pads your gonna drop another pound.

I use a super still harness, and it's still super comfortable so no padding is needed.

 

[Pearlman]

Hello
I am looking at this rig as it’s the only reasonably priced option available in my country. Would like some owner feedback now that you must have used it on a few dives.

Thanks!