BC search lead to DSS

[dive4sashimi]

So I'm a complete newb that just finished up the PADI OW class last weekend. Since then, I've felt like a duck out of water. I'm itching to get diving, but need to get some gear!

Since the second week of class I've been reading this board, magazine reviews, manufacturer websites and talking to lots of folks getting opinions on: OMS, Hollis, Halycon, Zeagle, ScubaPro, etc..

And then I stumbled on quite a few of you talking about DSS. I was really impressed with the legendary service from Tobin and the loyalty DSS users have for their equipment. I called up DSS and was amazed at the time that was given to make sure I understood bouyancy basics and how that went into wing selection. I'm also impressed how I find Tobin looking over DSS posts and even telling someone who was selling a damaged wing to get it back to him so it could be replaced/fixed.

I'm sold. I ordered my DSS Hog + Torus 35 wing rig yesterday. And can't wait to dive it!!

 

[Rainer]

Great rig. Enjoy!

 

[diver 85]

Enjoy your future in diving-------why such a 'big' wing??.....just curious...

 

[Rainer]

Enjoy your future in diving-------why such a 'big' wing??.....just curious...

I have the same sized wing. Mostly to float my rig if I need to take it off / put it on in the water (e.g. panga or kayak diving).

Steel plate: -5#
Weight plates: -8#
HP130: -2# (cylinder), -10# (gas)
Regulator: -2#
Can light: -2#
Assorted hardware: -1#

Puts it right at the limit with a 30# wing in SW, and the rig would definitely sink if in FW.

Tobin does a great job at designing compact and streamlined wings, so the extra size is hardly noticed. For those diving in warmer water (likely much less ballast needed) or with smaller cylinders, a (possibly much) smaller wing should suffice.

 

[diver 85]

I have the same sized wing. Mostly to float my rig if I need to take it off / put it on in the water (e.g. panga or kayak diving).

Steel plate: -5#
Weight plates: -8#
HP130: -2# (cylinder), -10# (gas)
Regulator: -2#
Can light: -2#
Assorted hardware: -1#

Puts it right at the limit with a 30# wing in SW, and the rig would definitely sink if in FW.

Tobin does a great job at designing compact and streamlined wings, so the extra size is hardly noticed. For those diving in warmer water (likely much less ballast needed) or with smaller cylinders, a (possibly much) smaller wing should suffice.

that's why I was asking---

 

[fisheater]

You're now hooked. Welcome to our addiction.

 

[dive4sashimi]

Where do you mount your weight plates? And where did you pick them up?

 

[Rainer]

I have the ones from DSS. I got them directly from Tobin.

https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?product=7

They're pricey for the weight they add (say, compared to hard weights on a belt), but they're quite slick and place the weight over your lungs which can help with trim.

I'm a fan.

 

[TSandM]

dive4sashimi, if you need any help setting your rig up when you get it, or want a buddy who's familiar with that kind of gear when you go to dive it, let me know. I'll be in MX cave diving from the 7th through the 16th, but I'll be home the rest of the month.

 

[fisheater]

DSS weight plates ROCK!

They're solid, slick and put the weight just where you need it.