scubanick:aight
ive got a question or really want info on diving doubles
not sure where to post this so i figured this would be a place to start
what are some of the "problems" that would be associated with diving doubles
i dont mean like people exceeding their NDL i can see how easy that would be to do
i have already ordered my b/p wing (oms 100# bungied wing,ss b/p and comfort harness,sta) i have heard from people complain about having problems getting adusted to doubles like not being able to control themselves in the water
i will be using the STA for a lil while to have some time on the wing and
i all i have for tanks at the moment are AL80s
and info and or advice welcome
Nick, the 100lbs wing is too big for singles period. This particular wing was designed for twin tanks in the 104-131 cuft size. It's even too much lift for 95s and smaller. I know you ordered it but it's the wrong set up for a new doubles diver. And its the wrong set up for a singles diver. Just like a golf bag has a lot of clubs a diver needs to have a variety of lift wings.
Single tank = 30-45 lbs wing for single tanks
63-95 cuft doubles - 45-60lbs wing
104-119 cuft doubles 60-80lbs wing
119-149 cuft doubles 80-100lbs wing
I've been diving doubles since 1988 and i own ALL sizes of doubles. 80% of the time I am in a 50-60lbs wing. With my big 108s -121s and 2 80 stages i use an 80lbs wing. Only when i have 4 stages do i break out the 95lbs wing.
Spend another $325 and get a single tank wing for your single tank diving.
Cheers