dss torus wing

[gurumasta]

much better. the bottom of the wing is now about upper butt while deflated, where as before it was a few inches below the bottom of my bottom. thanks for your help! i cant wait to dive it and give a review! -derek

 

[divad]

LG Diver,

What I didn't like was the requirement for a 360 degree zipper in the center panel of a donut wing. If you are building a "double bladder" donut wing, that is a sewn outer shell and a rf welded inner bladder, you need a 360 degree opening to install the inner bladder. In most cases this means a 360 zipper around the center panel of the wing.
Tobin

I thought the zipper was there to access the inner bladder. Like the hood on a car which, I suppose, does facilitate getting the engine in.

 

[dsteding]

much better. the bottom of the wing is now about upper butt while deflated, where as before it was a few inches below the bottom of my bottom. thanks for your help! i cant wait to dive it and give a review! -derek

That sounds a bit more like it. Also, check the height of your D-rings, and your hip ring-if you are clipping off your reg and SPG (don't know if you are diving a long hose and an SPG instead of a console) it is good to get the placement of those rings dialed in before your first dive.

I imagine you'll be tweaking the straps a bit on the first few dives-it took me three to get things right. When you do, you'll be really happy with the performance of the BP/W. Tobin makes some good equipment-I've been very happy with my LCD 30 and plate.

 

[gurumasta]

That sounds a bit more like it. Also, check the height of your D-rings, and your hip ring-if you are clipping off your reg and SPG (don't know if you are diving a long hose and an SPG instead of a console) it is good to get the placement of those rings dialed in before your first dive.

I imagine you'll be tweaking the straps a bit on the first few dives-it took me three to get things right. When you do, you'll be really happy with the performance of the BP/W. Tobin makes some good equipment-I've been very happy with my LCD 30 and plate.

ive been messing around with it to be ready for a dive. i threw on all my gear, wetsuit and everything to tighten it up nice and straighten out placement of the d-rings. wish me luck with buonancy control seeing as i certainly dont have it mastered. im not sure if ive ever even dove the same bc more than twice. rentals and demos up until now. :14:

 

[cool_hardware52]

ive been messing around with it to be ready for a dive. i threw on all my gear, wetsuit and everything to tighten it up nice and straighten out placement of the d-rings. wish me luck with buonancy control seeing as i certainly dont have it mastered. im not sure if ive ever even dove the same bc more than twice. rentals and demos up until now. :14:

Having a consistent configuration will be a big help. I'd suggest making small changes, one at a time.

If you have access to a pool, take advantage. Get in the pool and get horizontal on the bottom. Add gas to your wing a little at a time until you just rise with a deep breath, and fall when you exhale.

Having the bottom as a reference will give you some feedback on trim. If your knees hit the bottom first you either have dropped your knees, or you are a bit head up.

Try swimming as close to the bottom as you can without touching.


Good luck, have fun. Let me know if I can answer any questions.


Tobin

 

[cool_hardware52]

I thought the zipper was there to access the inner bladder. Like the hood on a car which, I suppose, does facilitate getting the engine in.

What if you had an engine with a 100,000 mile service interval? Would a bolt on hood make sense? No need for hinges, and latches etc. Fewer parts, lower cost, lighter weight. All good things. New materials allow new approaches.


Tobin

 

[divad]

What if you had an engine with a 100,000 mile service interval?

I'd still want to be able to get in there. That's just me. Is the outer shell completely waterproof (salt proof) or does it have drainage holes?

 

[cool_hardware52]

I'd still want to be able to get in there. That's just me. Is the outer shell completely waterproof (salt proof) or does it have drainage holes?

Our Torus Shells have a small heavy duty mesh section, about 1" x 1" in the top arc, and large heavy mesh drains across the bottom of the wings.

The top vent is to let any air trapped between the shell and bladder escape on initial descent. The large bottom drains mean the wings dump water faster than you can climb a ladder.

Cleaning is easy. I soak mine in fresh water, and flush the inside of the bladder. No need to open the shell for cleaning.


Tobin

 

[lowwall]

Tobin,

So which wing are you recommending to those who have no particular preference? For your Torus vs. LCD singles wings, can you give us a quick pros/cons or overview of conditions that favor one or the other? Or was this more a matter of responding to demand than building a better mousetrap?

 

[cool_hardware52]

Tobin,

So which wing are you recommending to those who have no particular preference? For your Torus vs. LCD singles wings, can you give us a quick pros/cons or overview of conditions that favor one or the other? Or was this more a matter of responding to demand than building a better mousetrap?

Lowwall,

We offer single wings in 5 lift capacities. 20, 26, 30, 35, 40 lbs. If you have no preference between a Horseshoe and a Donut then the best wing for you is the one with the appropriate lift.

Regards,

Tobin