lv2dive
Formerly known as KatePNAtl
With all this discussion you'd think we were talking about bungied dual bladder wings. There is so little difference between my Halcyon 30 and 40 pound wings I have no idea what the problem is. My Oxycheq 40 lb wing is even smaller than both Halcyon wings. Considering Francis' location (which is NOT the Southern U.S.), and size (which matters when you're offsetting a lot of neoprene if he does indeed dive dry), a 40lb wing is not overkill. I swear some people like to argue for the sake of it. Kate--if you think that the small volume of fabric that may drag due to a slightly larger wing is an issue then you aren't aware of the larger weight swings (usually positive) that people experience. Some of the guys I've been in the water with have larger stomachs than my Eclipse.
I guess I've just dove with Dan one too many times and developed small wing envy.
I'm not arguing for the sake of arguing, I'm discussing one side of a topic. I thought in a fairly non-confrontational non-attacking way. I certainly wasn't calling anyone out or putting them down personally. In the grand scheme of things, I agree that the difference between a 30 and 40 lb wing is not as big of a deal as, say, the BWOD topic. :shocked2: Also agree with rddvet that at this point, it's probably best left as different opinions, and the main thing is that a new diver is getting started down the right path no matter which choice is made!
For the record: Although I may be from the SE - I don't dive here exclusively - relevant to this conversation, I was diving in Canada a little over month ago. Also, I may be blonde but I do understand the concept of the impact of weight swings. By the same token, I've put a few people - including a couple of large guys - in my backup single BP/W which is a 28 or 30 lb DSS wing. So I'm not completely talking out of my :mooner:.
Francis - Enjoy your new kit - we will look forward to a trip/dive report, if you don't mind!!