Diverite Rec Wing and Singles

[cool_hardware52]

Does anyone have photos like that of the rec wing taco - so I can see how bad it really is?

dk,

The issue here isn't really "how bad is your wing" but rather what are you missing.

It is quite possible to dive a single tank with the wing you have, and by snugging up the bands you will reduce the tank wrap or taco.

That however won't match the ease of use of a dedicated, narrow profile singles wing. You will be missing out on some of the very reasons you purchased a BP&W for in the first place.

This is particularly true for the newer diver, or new user of a BP&W, Divers well acquainted with a BP&W who might need to limit the amount of baggage on a trip for example might make the very reasonable choice to pack only one wing to use with both singles and doubles, but they already know what the limitations of such an approach will be.

I always recommend the new BP&W diver start with a wing that is optimized for the diveing they are doing now, not what they might do in the future.

Remember the transition to doubles involves many $1000 of dollars worth of gear, couple set of doubles, dry suit, 4-5 reg sets deco bottles, training etc. The cost of a second "doubles only" wing is a tiny part of that.

In addition when it comes times for doubles there is some chance that your current wing may not be the answer for doubles either. Suit buoyancy, tank choice, trim issues can all play part in selecting a doubles wing, and these are likely unknowns for you now.

Good luck,

Tobin

 

[RJP]

Any input is much appreciated.

Have you used it yet? If not, can you return it?

Not a huge deal, but speaking as someone who put about 100 dives (singles and doubles) on a Rec Wing before switching to a Mach V for singles and a Halcyon Evolve for doubles I can tell you that the DR Rec Wing isn't great for a single tank (taco effect) and not great for diving steel doubles (not really enough lift.)

I too bought the DR thinking I would save money by getting one wing to work for both singles and doubles. But in the end, since I wound up buying a dedicate singles wing and a dedicated doubles wing anyway, buying the DR wound up costing me $270 MORE!

 

[cmufieldhockey8]

There's your taco! I didn't have the gusset chords pulled too tightly as you can probably see in that first pic. I think it looks worse then it felt to dive, but what do I know. I completely agree with Tobin and RJP.

 

[GreenDiverDown]

Ask and you shall receive! Nice one, Cmuf.

 

[GreenDiverDown]

I think CompuDude used to dive a rec wing with singles... and maybe evad? You might want to PM one of those guys.

 

[Nemrod]

That would be the super taco effect I elluded to. N

 

[Nemrod]

Nemrod,

Does this DSS Torus 26 look like a taco?

Tobin

No, it does not but it is not as narrow as the Mach V and even if it is I don't care. The post I made was presented clearly as opinion and my opinion I will stay with it. I never stated the DSS wing would taco or otherwise or even bring it up but I did say I like the Mach V because it is probably the most narrow single wing available today. There are some other reasons I like the Mach V and chose it that go beyond the disussion. Hey, if that inflator hose were off centered I might be diving that wing.

I have some pics in the water but they were not taken by me and I better not post them as they belong to another photographer.


N

 

[JahJahwarrior]

I dive a Recwing with single tanks...I only got it because that is what CEE had, and Rich was cutting me a deal I'd actually LOVE to trade it for a good singles wing. It's not bad to dive but it does take some work to get air out of it sometimes.

20/20 hindsight...

 

[cool_hardware52]

No, it does not but it is not as narrow as the Mach V

Can you support that statement with actual measurements or only your opinion?

I'll point out that DSS publishes photos that include the measurements of all our wings so potential users can make an informed decision.

and even if it is I don't care.

Do you suppose others might care?

The post I made was presented clearly as opinion and my opinion I will stay with it. I never stated the DSS wing would taco

Let me refresh your memory as to exactly what you said

as far as I have seen it is the only wing that has no taco effect.

Have you never seen a DSS wing? If not you aren't very well equipped to declare one wing "the best", but then you have already made it clear that you aren't going to let facts get in the way of your opinion.


Tobin

 

[Nemrod]

Can you support that statement with actual measurements or only your opinion?

I'll point out that DSS publishes photos that include the measurements of all our wings so potential users can make an informed decision.



Do you suppose others might care?



Let me refresh your memory as to exactly what you said



Have you never seen a DSS wing? If not you aren't very well equipped to declare one wing "the best", but then you have already made it clear that you aren't going to let facts get in the way of your opinion.


Tobin

Blah--blah--blah, I am not going to argue with you over the obvious, I am not a paid tester and I clearly presented what I said as opinion and I will stay with it. I like the Mach V better. I will not respond further on this matter in this thread.

N