Hi,
I am a tech diver in Pensacola wanting to upgrade doubles, from double aluminum 80's to at least double steel LP 95's. I currently dive an Apeks WTX4 Wing with a stainless steel backplate. I do not dive a drysuit, but only carry a lift bag for backup buoyancy. I am 195 and usually wear a 5mm full suit, sometimes with a 3mm hooded vest.
My question is this:
If I switch the double 80's for steel LP 95's or 108's, and I switch the backplate from steel to aluminum (dropping 6 lbs), WILL A WTX 4 with 45 lbs of buoyancy STILL PROVIDE ENOUGH LIFT TO TRIM OUT and ALLOW me to easily ascend?? (Descent clearly won't be an issue.
) I won't ever be below 200'FSW here.
Was hoping someone with similar experience or an Apeks Rep could help/comment. I am a huge Apeks fan and own 2 XTX50's and a full WTX3 harness and single tank bladder - Love all of 'em. Thanks in advance for the help.
-WM
I am a tech diver in Pensacola wanting to upgrade doubles, from double aluminum 80's to at least double steel LP 95's. I currently dive an Apeks WTX4 Wing with a stainless steel backplate. I do not dive a drysuit, but only carry a lift bag for backup buoyancy. I am 195 and usually wear a 5mm full suit, sometimes with a 3mm hooded vest.
My question is this:
If I switch the double 80's for steel LP 95's or 108's, and I switch the backplate from steel to aluminum (dropping 6 lbs), WILL A WTX 4 with 45 lbs of buoyancy STILL PROVIDE ENOUGH LIFT TO TRIM OUT and ALLOW me to easily ascend?? (Descent clearly won't be an issue.

Was hoping someone with similar experience or an Apeks Rep could help/comment. I am a huge Apeks fan and own 2 XTX50's and a full WTX3 harness and single tank bladder - Love all of 'em. Thanks in advance for the help.
-WM