Halcyon Pioneer vs OMS #32

[JOhn Cameron]

I am new diver ( 16 dives ) and do all my diving here in socal Channel Islands area. I just bought a SS back plate and want your opinions on these two wings. Which do you prefer and why?

 

[SangP]

I would go for the OMS 32 cus it's tougher than the Pioneer as it's a double bladder wing, has inbuilt sta rods and is red (more visible).

SangP

 

[PerroneFord]

If you're talking about the OMS bladder without the bungiees, I think it's a nice wing. My only concern is with the inflator. I really dislike having the inflator button to the outside. For single tank diving, it's fine though.

I have a Pioneer 27, but I'd dive either of these...

 

[rawls]

I have read on SB that some have said that there have been problems with the inflators. May have been fixed by now?

 

[PerroneFord]

The inflators with the stainless steel buttons have been a problem. Halcyon has now abandoned them and gone with a plastic inflator. If you buy a Halcyon wing (nice wings) make sure it has the new plastic inflator.

 

[Splitlip]

If you're talking about the OMS bladder without the bungiees, I think it's a nice wing. My only concern is with the inflator. I really dislike having the inflator button to the outside. For single tank diving, it's fine though.

I have a Pioneer 27, but I'd dive either of these...

OMS offers both inflators.
Easy to change out in any case.