DIY wing tutorial - very picture heavy.

[34109411]

nice !

 

[divingdayz]

Good job. It's like going back in time to when the origional divers have to create/modify all their own equipment.

 

[GF99/99]

I've made a bunch of sm wings but with the lift on the side rather than on the back to prevent balooning. This is what I would do differently when making a bladder or CL.
Use PU coated cordura instead of the vinyl/PVC coated stuff. The PVC stuff is likey not going to last very long.
Make an outer shell that's smaller that the bladder so there is not stress on the welded seams when fully inflated (that's really important). That way the inner bladder doesn't need any seams and just needs to be welded.


Vinyl coated one shell? If yes, consider what I wrote above... especially for CL, I would not use PVC coated fabric. I'm not sure I would wanna breath from a PVC or vinyl bag.

Any chance you can share the specs on the PU coated cordura your using? And are you also just ironing it?

 

[pizzajohn]

Anyone have an idea for an alternative for the bladder flange assemblies? Dive Gear Express no longer sells them.

 

[Umuntu]

Anyone have an idea for an alternative for the bladder flange assemblies? Dive Gear Express no longer sells them.

Elbow Complete w/ Gasket

Complete elbow assembly. Elbow, nut and gasket used on the bladders.

www.diveequipmentco.com

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Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

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[grf88]

Bladder Flange 3 Piece Assembly Kit

This is a replacement bladder flange 3 piece kit for older and some new style style BCs. This kit includes the following pieces: Inner, Outer and Intermediate Seal So the make threaded piece has an OD of 1" to slide through the opening in your bladder Also has an overall OD for the whole piece...

www.piranhadivemfg.com