Does this BC product exist?

[djanni]

That I believe is a point DonJanni is making - you are looking at two different purposes. If you compare a diver in vest who is "streamlined" to a technical diver who is also "streamlined" the vest diver is going to come out ahead ...

Here's a pretty streamlined shot of Uncle Pug in a bp/wing (unfortunately it's a front shot, not a profile.. doesn't give the best view for this purpose) - the major streamlining over the pic Don posted is not in the BC choice, but the placement of gauges, regs and hoses.

I wish I had a picture of Charlie99 in the water as he is very streamlined with a vest - well thought out - it would give a good comparison shot of 2 solid divers who have chosen 2 different gear configurations.

Aloha, Tim

Hummm... this looks pretty streamlined. It does appear that the wing, which is visiable in the picture, would be creating drag. Certainly more drag than a cummerbund might add... some people, as you probably know, suggest the lack of a cummerbund on a bp/w reduces drag.

And you are right. It's the BC I'm talking about not what can be attached to it or in what manner.

 

[GreenDiverDown]

I'm falling asleep, here. C'mon guys!

 

[djanni]

I agree with what you are saying. To tote all that stuff ya gotta use a wing. Don would agree with that, too.

But he's making a point that a jacket or back inflate CAN be just as streamlined as a wing given the right BC and the right configuration. He's NOT saying that a standard BC is a wing's equal when it comes to technical diving.

Thanks Stephen.

 

[TheRedHead]

Hummm... this looks pretty streamlined. It does appear that the wing, which is visiable in the picture,.......

Maybe Uncle Pug need a Bungeed Wing of Death? :lol:

 

[GreenDiverDown]

It does appear that the wing, which is visiable in the picture, would be creating drag.

Nah... it's the wetsuit zipper leash that's floating behind his head that would slow him down. Plus... it's an entanglement hazard. Shoot... it could wrap around his neck and strangle him. What a stroke!

 

[TheRedHead]

And you are right. It's the BC I'm talking about not what can be attached to it or in what manner.

You still have to think about trim with air in the bladder and how that affects your position in the water. It's the heads up position that causes the most drag.

 

[GreenDiverDown]

Maybe Uncle Pug need a Bungeed Wing of Death? :lol:

Pug needs a cap.

 

[TheRedHead]

Pug needs a cap.

A hood or a beanie? I think the beanie strap could be an entanglement hazard.

 

[djanni]

I'm falling asleep, here. C'mon guys!

If I were going to buy a bp/w which one would you recommend?

 

[kidspot]

Hummm... this looks pretty streamlined. It does appear that the wing, which is visiable in the picture, would be creating drag. Certainly more drag than a cummerbund might add... some people, as you probably know, suggest the lack of a cummerbund on a bp/w reduces drag.

And you are right. It's the BC I'm talking about not what can be attached to it or in what manner.

Here's a better pic of what I think you are talking about - and I don't know that I could argue with you on the point - The wing, small as it is, is larger than a cumberbun.

Aloha, Tim