Lookin for warmer water wing for my BP

[Splitlip]

Okay, TSandM, then it sounds like what I had read/digested is pretty much on the mark.

Since my plan is to dive only in warm water for the near future, it sounds like a smaller (i.e. 20#-ish) might fill the bill. And the OP is likewise looking for a warm-water only wing.

To end my hijack, if I were going to start diving cold water, well, I could imagine ending up with a lot more/different gear (dry suit, different reg, wing, etc.).

It seems a lot like choosing a boat in that if you *know* that you are going to do specifically one type of boating (or are willing to own multiple boats), you can buy one that really suits your purposes, and is often a better performer.

OTOH, if you are looking for something more multi-purpose, or you aren't quite sure what you plan to do with it, you get a boat that is a bit more of a compromise (and there is nothing wrong with that, as long as it suits).

Thanks for the input, and now, back to your regularly scheduled warm-water wing buying

Sounds like a 30 is right for you.
I originally picked up the 18# for my teenaged daughter, but I love to use it in the summer. With an Al plate, it is sweet. Like wearing nothing.

see my pics above. Both pretty trim.

 

[Jorgy]

Thanks Splitlip pictures are great......

Earlier it was mentioned that comparing a 17lb wing to a 30lb wing is not the same as comparing a 30lb to a 55lb wing......

A 30lb wing is 76% larger than a 17lb wing......

A 55lb wing is 83% larger than a 30lb wing.....

I think the comparison is fairly valid.......

Of course a 55lb doubles wings is wider so a greater taco tendency......but they are still both about 80% larger than smaller size.......

I don't think is a conspiracy to sell more wings, it just shows the ability to truly optimize a BP/W for the diving application.........which is one of the key benefits of a BP/W, the other is perfect fit........those combined give you great trim and underwater freedom.......

My 2 cents worth.........M

PS.....and probably worth even less.......