Dive Rite Rec Wing Gusset-Control

[crosing]

I am looking at getting a bp&w, my lds sells dive rite gear. I noticed that the Rec Wing has a gusset control system. I've read in a DIR book that this is an undesirable feature. Can anyone comment on this?

 

[CD_in_Chitown]

While you can cut the gusset cord off of the Rec Wing, if you read some of the other discussions on this you'll probably see the majority of folks reccommend something like the Venture wing for singles, and a larger choice, ie the Classic Wing for doubles. The Rec wing is one of those "single or double" wings, which means it's not quite ideal for either.

YMMV,

Chris

 

[crosing]

Thanks for the reply, that makes sense!

 

[gfisher4792]

Here's a good thread, if you're looking for more info..

http://www.scubaboard.com/t25397.html

 

[crosing]

Thanks for the link, I see this issue has been thoroughly discussed.

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

I am looking at getting a bp&w, my lds sells dive rite gear. I noticed that the Rec Wing has a gusset control system. I've read in a DIR book that this is an undesirable feature. Can anyone comment on this?

The gusset control system shouldn't be an issue. I dived perhaps 200 dives with a singles config and the bungee in place, and didn't experience any issues. Then I took it out, and the empty gussets aren't an issue at all.

But if you're considering this wing because you want to use it for both singles and doubles, I'd advise against it. It's a good wing for large singles ... I've used it for LP95's and E119's, both of which are large-diameter cylinders. I had considered using it with doubles, but have since decided that the wing is simply not wide enough ... except perhaps for those nice little Faber MP72's.

If you're planning to dive singles, get a wing that's designed for singles. This would be a wing that's donut shaped, and with a relatively narrow "footprint" so that the wing won't wrap ("taco") around your cylinder while you're diving. Several have been mentioned recently. The Dive Rite Venture wing is a great wing ... but it only comes with 30-lb lift. If that's enough for you, it's worth looking into. If you need a larger wing, look at Halcyon or Oxycheq. I own an Oxycheq 45# wing, and for my application it's perhaps the nicest piece of gear I own.

If you're planning to dive doubles, get a doubles wing. The Dive Rite Classic is a great doubles wing. Again, Oxycheq and Halcyon also make great doubles wings, as do others.

Just don't get sucked into the "it's good for either" hype ... I think it was MHK who said a wing designed for both singles and doubles won't be very good for either. I'm a "show me" sort ... and that was exactly my experience. I now use a wing designed for singles (Oxycheq 45) on my singles rig. I'll be putting a wing designed for doubles (Oxycheq 70) on my doubles rig. And the Rec wing is on the rig I use in the pool.

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[crosing]

Hey Bob! Thanks for your input. I a single steel 120 so the donut shaped wing seems the way to go. I do mainly cold water diving, I'm thinking 36# to 45# should be right, 30 seems a tad small.

I may have the chance to try some BP&W over Memorial day.

 

[JPBECK]

I used the "RecWing" for smaller doubles-- Not anything like LP 120's-- but small 72's or even HP80's would be fine in MO.