Chavodel8en
Contributor
Generally, what Eric said. Note that some stuff will also come down to your preferences.
You can do STA or no STA. I prefer no STA because I dont need the extra non-ditchable weight (and bc the DGX wing has tank stabilizers built in).
You can decide if you want to use a weight belt for your ditchable weight, or, if you prefer, you can put some ditchable weight pockets on the waist strap.
Wth a steel tank you may not have to worry about trim weights, but I have some non-releasable weight pockets on my upper tank strap to put 4 lbs total when I use an aluminum tank (as lowwall discusses). In your diving to date, have you found the need for such trim pockets? If so, you may want to consider them.
Finally, I prefer a chest strap to keep the shoulder straps from slipping off. Many folks consider them completely unnecessary (in fact, I dont think this is even an option, you would buy it seperately). I also added a utility storage pocket on the waist strap, just bc I prefer that storage to D-rings.
You can do STA or no STA. I prefer no STA because I dont need the extra non-ditchable weight (and bc the DGX wing has tank stabilizers built in).
You can decide if you want to use a weight belt for your ditchable weight, or, if you prefer, you can put some ditchable weight pockets on the waist strap.
Wth a steel tank you may not have to worry about trim weights, but I have some non-releasable weight pockets on my upper tank strap to put 4 lbs total when I use an aluminum tank (as lowwall discusses). In your diving to date, have you found the need for such trim pockets? If so, you may want to consider them.
Finally, I prefer a chest strap to keep the shoulder straps from slipping off. Many folks consider them completely unnecessary (in fact, I dont think this is even an option, you would buy it seperately). I also added a utility storage pocket on the waist strap, just bc I prefer that storage to D-rings.
