dual rec vs super wing

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i'm about to start my advanced nitrox course with a view to starting my technical course later this year. i'm currently diving a diverite transpac with a rec wing and twin 55cf tanks. obviously for technical stuff i'm going to need bigger tanks down the track.

my instructor tells me i'll need a superwing for the techy stuff but that it will be suitable with the twin 55's in the mean time. does anyone have any experience with 55's on a superwing? they are a damn big wing....

i trust my instructor and i know he's just trying to save me a few bucks but i always like to get a few opinions on these things.

cheers

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[divemaster_jim]

I'll bet that'll make a interesting pic, I use a superone wing with a set of LP 104's
the wings come past the side of the tanks a good 5-6 inches. I can only wonder if you'll have any "taco" problems with them. Do you access to any alum 80's? Even those are kinda small for a super. Why can't you continue to use your rec wings? I use a rec tek on a set of 80's, works great,

 

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i've got access to pretty much any tanks i need and i'll prob use steel 100's for the techy stuff. the rec wing is ok with a drysuit in winter but it's too hot to wear a drysuit here in summer so i don't want that restriction.

i if it's that much overlap on LP104's then it's gonna be huge on the 55's. might have to look at a dual classic or a dual rec until such times as i need something bigger. my wife will be thrilled about me having to get "another" wing later...

cheers

 

[fdog]

I am having difficulty imagining a diving situation that would mandate 75+ pounds of wing.

I'm sure there are some, but I haven't come across them, and if I did, I'd rethink the cylinders I was using as stages. 45 pounds has been great for me, I haven't been even close to using all of the wing's lift.

You might consider soliciting a second opinion from a local tech instructor!

All the best, James

 

[divemaster_jim]

i've got access to pretty much any tanks i need and i'll prob use steel 100's for the techy stuff. the rec wing is ok with a drysuit in winter but it's too hot to wear a drysuit here in summer so i don't want that restriction.

i if it's that much overlap on LP104's then it's gonna be huge on the 55's. might have to look at a dual classic or a dual rec until such times as i need something bigger. my wife will be thrilled about me having to get "another" wing later...

cheers

Why not just go with your rec wings for a while first? try it out to see if it'll have enough lift, I'm thinking it might, btw what size tanks are you looking at getting?

 

[divemaster_jim]

I am having difficulty imagining a diving situation that would mandate 75+ pounds of wing.

I'm sure there are some, but I haven't come across them, and if I did, I'd rethink the cylinders I was using as stages. 45 pounds has been great for me, I haven't been even close to using all of the wing's lift.

You might consider soliciting a second opinion from a local tech instructor!

All the best, James

Hey James,
In my case it's what I had, And besides when I want to come up I wanna look like the hunt for red october.
I agree with the second opinion too. Oh I also forgot I've got one of the older wings, That puppy's got 100 lbs of lift. Anyone got a sherman tank they need raised?

 

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on further consultation with my instructor i've decided on a dual rec wing for use with the 55's and down the track i'll get something bigger for 100's and stage/deco if needed. he was just trying to save me a few $$$ but i'm happy to spend the cash to get the right gear for the job.

thanks for the opinions....

cheers

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