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Finally dove my Oxycheq setup
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RichLockyer
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Because they knew you'd be changing it nearly as often as the oil.
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All the little halcyon drones think by continuing to post separate threads trying to wanna-be dir to all the newbies is gonna help their cause, what a joke.
Many dealers are dumping are picking up the Oxycheq wings and plates, hahahha. This is great.
Many dealers are dumping are picking up the Oxycheq wings and plates, hahahha. This is great.
I made the 14 hour drive from Columbus, OH to Panama City Beach, FL this past weekend to teach a PSI Visual Cylinder Inspector Course.
During the weekend, I was able to sneak in a couple really good dives in the Gulf.
This was the first time I had a chance to dive my OxyCheq 45# Single Wing. I can now confidently say that this wing is the best I have ever dove. I have used all major brands including D/R, OMS, SP, etc.
The first dive was to STAGE 1. Max depth 106 FSW, BT 37 min.
We were hunting lobster and spearfishing for dinner. I tried to get the wing to trap air or become unbalanced while standing on my head, doing barrel rolls, ducking under beams, etc. Nothing doing.
Second dive was to Bridge Span 2. Max depth 69 FSW, BT 47 Min.
No lobster, but one flounder and five spanish mackerel were taken by the dive buddy spearing.
Again, while making the acsent on the second dive, I tried to get the wing to trap air. Again, no luck. OxyCheq has designed a solid product that has my vote. Now comes the 50# doubles wing tryout this weekend.
C_C
During the weekend, I was able to sneak in a couple really good dives in the Gulf.
This was the first time I had a chance to dive my OxyCheq 45# Single Wing. I can now confidently say that this wing is the best I have ever dove. I have used all major brands including D/R, OMS, SP, etc.
The first dive was to STAGE 1. Max depth 106 FSW, BT 37 min.
We were hunting lobster and spearfishing for dinner. I tried to get the wing to trap air or become unbalanced while standing on my head, doing barrel rolls, ducking under beams, etc. Nothing doing.
Second dive was to Bridge Span 2. Max depth 69 FSW, BT 47 Min.
No lobster, but one flounder and five spanish mackerel were taken by the dive buddy spearing.
Again, while making the acsent on the second dive, I tried to get the wing to trap air. Again, no luck. OxyCheq has designed a solid product that has my vote. Now comes the 50# doubles wing tryout this weekend.
C_C
As somebody already said in similar post - "Deja vue" 
That thing is GREAT!!!
I got the complete set from Oxycheq (30# wing, STA, BP, harness etc.) Ordered it on friday, and recieved it on monday - that was fast Before that I exchanged several emails and talked on the phone with Patrick - he was very helpful. It took me a couple of days to adjust it (thanks to the board and a couple of websites) and it turned out to be quite easy.
Anyway, as a person who never dived (dove) BP/wing or even just a back inflate BC, I was a little bit worried about "face down effect" and of course - the croch strap..... but after I tried it - all I can say is Wow!!! What a feeling! No face down, the croch strap (and the rest of BC) felt like it didn't even exist and..... or well, I think you heard that before
So, thanks guys and gals for introducing me to "BP/Wing Club"
khel
That thing is GREAT!!!
I got the complete set from Oxycheq (30# wing, STA, BP, harness etc.) Ordered it on friday, and recieved it on monday - that was fast
Before that I exchanged several emails and talked on the phone with Patrick - he was very helpful. It took me a couple of days to adjust it (thanks to the board and a couple of websites) and it turned out to be quite easy. Anyway, as a person who never dived (dove) BP/wing or even just a back inflate BC, I was a little bit worried about "face down effect" and of course - the croch strap..... but after I tried it - all I can say is Wow!!!
What a feeling! No face down, the croch strap (and the rest of BC) felt like it didn't even exist and..... or well, I think you heard that before So, thanks guys and gals for introducing me to "BP/Wing Club"
khel
blackice
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welcome .... isn't life great
Gator Diver
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Wow!!!
Can't believe I zipped through all those posts.
From all my reading, I have concluded that both
Halcyon and Oxy have loyal followings.
It appears that the Halcyon is a time tested product, but
it does appear to have some problems with
leaks and more importantly, customer service.
Oxy is the new kid on the block and is still trying
to prove itself over time. Initial results seem good.
As someone who is still renting his bc (or bp/wings). <I have
used them both>, I do favor the bp/wing setup over
the back inflate bc. But who should I choose: a company
with possible manufacturing problems and iffy customer service or
a company new on the block. Both have extremely
loyal users who appear very happy with the products when
they dont leak. Tough decision.
Wouldnt it be nice if there wings out their with a lifetime
warranty to the original owner (like the Zeagle company
offers). Just a thought and my two cents from a new and probably naive diver.
Can't believe I zipped through all those posts.
From all my reading, I have concluded that both
Halcyon and Oxy have loyal followings.
It appears that the Halcyon is a time tested product, but
it does appear to have some problems with
leaks and more importantly, customer service.
Oxy is the new kid on the block and is still trying
to prove itself over time. Initial results seem good.
As someone who is still renting his bc (or bp/wings). <I have
used them both>, I do favor the bp/wing setup over
the back inflate bc. But who should I choose: a company
with possible manufacturing problems and iffy customer service or
a company new on the block. Both have extremely
loyal users who appear very happy with the products when
they dont leak. Tough decision.
Wouldnt it be nice if there wings out their with a lifetime
warranty to the original owner (like the Zeagle company
offers). Just a thought and my two cents from a new and probably naive diver.
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