BP/W Setup

[SandyRobinson]

I use a DiveRite Trek and find that an STA works best.
One daughter uses an Oxycheq Mach V(?) 30# wing and finds that she needs an STA for best results.
My other daughter uses a Halcyon Eclipse 30# wing and I am not sure if it is needed or not.

One advantage of an STA - there is a little more weight which reduces the amount lead needed if we are diving Al 80s.

 

[ams511]

I would be interested to hear what you think of that soft STA. Please do a review once you put some miles on it.

OMS no longer markets it as an STA. They say it is for positioning and roll control only.

 

[seeker242]

I don't like that personally so which setups are out there that doesn't require that?

Whichever ones that have cam band slots in the plate and wing. I have a dive rite travel wing and no STA or roll control required.

 

[scrane]

The OMS STA is made up of a couple of 3/4" PVC pipes in a fabric sheath. I have been using one for a few years. I do not notice the weight, and the bulk is enveloped by the wilng. It holds the tank securely and prevents shifting.

 

[In2theabyss]

Read my mind with this topic thanks for bringing it up! I just purchased the HOG TBCS and was curious if I even needed it since it has the built in tubes

 

[scrane]

IMO, the built in stabilizers in my HOG wing are too small to be of any use.

 

[eelnoraa]

My other daughter uses a Halcyon Eclipse 30# wing and I am not sure if it is needed or not.

she is definitely using a STA because Eclipse wing, if she has had it for a bit of time, doesn't have slot for camband

 

[SandyRobinson]

she is definitely using a STA because Eclipse wing, if she has had it for a bit of time, doesn't have slot for camband

She does use an STA but I was not clear in the post.