New Halcyon doubles wing

[OrcasC205]

Interesting to see that Halcyon has introduced a new doubles wing called the Halcyon Legend at DEMA.

Halcyon Dive Systems

Halcyon began as a group of divers who knew exactly what they wanted, but could not find it in any dive store. Our passion for diving led us to designing wings and lights to satisfy ourselves.

www.halcyon.net

To be honest, I'm not sure what they could have improved from the Evolve doubles wing that they have been selling for years since it, from a design perspective, is pretty nice. I'm curious what they mean by "enhance the position of accessory hoses" -- is that related to the cutouts in the center section where it meets the backplate?

 

[Jack Hammer]

More than a few people cut holes to allow rebreather lines to pass through the center area of the Evolve wing as the Halcyon rebreather wing was lacking enough lift for some scenarios. I'd suspect that may be the modification.

 

[BlueTrin]

@OrcasC205 here is a pic from the JJ manual to illustrate the hose routing passing through the holes in the wing:

 

[OrcasC205]

Interesting. I'm not too familiar with rebreather wings and the optimal hose routing for them. It's a little odd that Halcyon seems to be marketing this as an open-circuit doubles wing (40lb and 60lb lift.)

 

[BlueTrin]

Interesting. I'm not too familiar with rebreather wings and the optimal hose routing for them. It's a little odd that Halcyon seems to be marketing this as an open-circuit doubles wing (40lb and 60lb lift.)

If that interests you, the JJ manual has a few pictures about how you assemble it around page 20

https://jj-ccr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Version_210_ENG.pdf

If you google you can find some videos too if you prefer that.

 

[LanceRiley]

More than a few people cut holes to allow rebreather lines to pass through the center area of the Evolve wing as the Halcyon rebreather wing was lacking enough lift for some scenarios. I'd suspect that may be the modification.

so this can be use with rebreather?

 

[Jack Hammer]

so this can be use with rebreather?

Depends on the rebreather. Not all are the same size. When I bought my JJ and took CCR1 I was told i could use my 60# evolve wing for the class and it would work well if i didn't want to get the rebreather specific wing. In my friends JJ class in 2014 he used his 60# Evolve wing.

 

[BlueTrin]

Depends on the rebreather. Not all are the same size. When I bought my JJ and took CCR1 I was told i could use my 60# evolve wing for the class and it would work well if i didn't want to get the rebreather specific wing. In my friends JJ class in 2014 he used his 60# Evolve wing.

Couldn’t you just use the standard wing that comes with the JJ?

 

[Jack Hammer]

Couldn’t you just use the standard wing that comes with the JJ?

Sure, if you get that version. In my case I ordered the GUE configuration that didn't include a wing.

 

[GF99/99]

More than a few people cut holes to allow rebreather lines to pass through the center area of the Evolve wing as the Halcyon rebreather wing was lacking enough lift for some scenarios. I'd suspect that may be the modification.

That is why I really like the Tecline wing. Totally open for unlimited hose routing options plus multiple backplate screw high settings. Also comes with the little counterlung dump string holder, folded HP hose holders, and SPG holders. Also think it is like half the price of the Halcyon.