Need wing advice

[cbfin]

Post 7 & 8 are not DIR answers. It's the proper tool for the job kind of thing. It may work to some degree, but it's not DIR. The only reason I bring it up is this is in the DIR forum.

The correct DIR responses were summed up in the first few posts. I was attempting to show that I was recently in a similar situation, being a new DIR diver and thinking I could get by with a combination wing for a while. My post was not worded very well but basically I tried it and didn't like it. After putting together my first doubles, I had about 4 dives on them before I was shopping for a doubles specific wing. I meant to say that I will only keep the RecWing long enough to save my pennies and replace it with a dedicated singles wing.

Specifically for the RecWing, when used for doubles it has a good lift and even trim in the water. However, the inflator elbow is off-set and gets pushed forward by the left post and hoses (even after replacing the vented elbow with a plain 90 deg). Because of the wing shape/design, it also has a tendancy to lay you on your back when fully inflated on the surface.

To use it for singles, you need to re-install the bungie system that it came with (making it NOT DIR) to keep from getting the taco effect. Before I took DIR/F, I never really cared for the "bungied wing of death" explaination of why it was not a good idea. During the class, my instructor explained that a wing with a puncture may still be usable to get you to the surface as it will still hold some air. A bungied wing will force any air out of the wing rendering it useless.

I hope that helps explain some of the WHY's of getting specific doubles/singles wings.

 

[matt t.]

If I mention my 100# OMS Bunge wing will I get tossed out too?

/Jivin

Yes .

 

[Kevrumbo]

Of course the best & ideal solution is to secure a set of doubles to use with the Explorer 40 Wing for all phases of the Trip/Expedition. With limited luggage space and probable looming excess baggage charges (carrying an X-scooter with batteries; five sets of regulators; trans-fill whips & analyzers; stage/deco bottle hardware; DSLR camera; BP/W etc.), I barely have enough room for toiletries & choners. Therefore the single tank wing stays home.
Not a lame excuse in this instance, but a legitimate mitigating fact --whether it's DIR or not is moot & trivial . . .gotta prioritize and I believe I've made an informed decision in this context.

Update --with clever and creative packing technique, I've managed to squeeze in a Dive Rite Venture Single Tank Wing, and still have enough room for my choners . . .unfortunately, the camera and housing will have to stay at home (too much to carry already:huhu: )
Prelim. weigh-in of my Check-In Luggage: Dive Bag is 95lbs/43kg; X-Scooter & Travel Case at 50lbs/23kg. I'm gonna get absolutely reamed on Excess Weight/Baggage Charges for this Trip.