Backplate/wing setup for tropical diver with a 19cu pony bottle on sling?

[Ontwreckdiver]

I have a Sub Gravity 3mm aluminum backplate, 26 lb wing, adjustable harness, and drop down small weight pockets for my travel BC. The trim weight pockets are included and you can also get it with a one piece harness.

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We understand what the active diver needs from a single tank rig. Simple, streamlined, balanced, and easy to travel. We built the Paragon single tank package to offer a modular and customizable BCD to best suit single tank diving needs. At the heart of the Paragon Single Tank Package is the...

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For a non BP/W option, I would look at the Dive Rite Hydro Lite BC.
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[jf3193]

I have a Sub Gravity 3mm aluminum backplate, 26 lb wing, adjustable harness, and drop down small weight pockets for my travel BC. The trim weight pockets are included and you can also get it with a one piece harness.

Paragon Single Tank Package - SubGravity

We understand what the active diver needs from a single tank rig. Simple, streamlined, balanced, and easy to travel. We built the Paragon single tank package to offer a modular and customizable BCD to best suit single tank diving needs. At the heart of the Paragon Single Tank Package is the...

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For a non BP/W option, I would look at the Dive Rite Hydro Lite BC.
Hydro Lite BCD - Dive Rite | Equipment for Serious Divers

Im wanting to find that sweet spot to be able to carry the pony bottle for solo/shore diving and not push the limits of the wings lift. In water a 19cu doesnt add much, but im just wanting to buy once but not overkill. I feel like something in the 30 range would work.

 

[inquis]

Im wanting to find that sweet spot to be able to carry the pony bottle for solo/shore diving and not push the limits of the wings lift.

The wing compensates for gas weight and suit compression. 80 cuft + 19 cuft of air weighs 8 lbs. A 3 mm wetsuit will lose less than 4 lbs below the safety stop. The total of 12 lbs is easily handled by just about any wing you can possibly buy.

The main question seems to be whether you want this rig to work outside of warm water. If so, get a 30 lb wing and be done with it. (That will even handle most drysuit diving with a single tank.)

 

[jf3193]

The wing compensates for gas weight and suit compression. 80 cuft + 19 cuft of air weighs 8 lbs. A 3 mm wetsuit will lose less than 4 lbs below the safety stop. The total of 12 lbs is easily handled by just about any wing you can possibly buy.

The main question seems to be whether you want this rig to work outside of warm water. If so, get a 30 lb wing and be done with it. (That will even handle most drysuit diving with a single tank.)

It is quite possible in the future. I live closer to the pacific now, so i may be dipping my toes into a bit colder water than im used to. I have bought a new sharkskin to try on my next trip. "supposedly' its neutrally buoyant, so that will be another plus when weight planning.